There's always been a bit of a stigma around cartoons. Since its origins, animation has not always been seen as a legitimate art form and is often considered cheap kids' stuff. This dismissal of the animation industry has resulted in things from the under-compensation of voice actors to writers at the 2022 Oscars referring to the whole genre as being "just for kids."
In recent years, the idea that cartoons are only meant for children has faded a bit, with hit shows like "Family Guy" and "Rick and Morty" proving that sometimes animation is absolutely not meant for children. But for the show that paved the way for those adult animated series, "The Simpsons," that stigma was a hurdle that had to be overcome for the show to be greenlit.
It was 1989, and the young Fox network needed shows to fill out its primetime lineup. One of the contenders was an...
In recent years, the idea that cartoons are only meant for children has faded a bit, with hit shows like "Family Guy" and "Rick and Morty" proving that sometimes animation is absolutely not meant for children. But for the show that paved the way for those adult animated series, "The Simpsons," that stigma was a hurdle that had to be overcome for the show to be greenlit.
It was 1989, and the young Fox network needed shows to fill out its primetime lineup. One of the contenders was an...
- 11/4/2022
- by Matt Rainis
- Slash Film
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