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The Simpsons (1989)

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The Simpsons
TV-14
Animation
Comedy

Release Date
December 17, 1989
Cast
Dan Castellaneta , Nancy Cartwright , Harry Shearer , Yeardley Smith , Julie Kavner , Hank Azaria , Pamela Hayden , Tress MacNeille
Main Genre
Animation
Seasons
36

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