S11E22 · SCENE 5/23 · 04:58
Show becomes a smash

The Simpsons become a cultural phenomenon with merchandise and catchphrases.

04:58→06:57
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What happens

04:58–06:57

Bart notices kids wearing his t-shirt at school. The show's popularity explodes with merchandise and catchphrases. Homer's ad-libbed child abuse becomes a running gag.

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DriverBart Simpson
Positionact1 · escalation
ThreadRise and fall of Simpsons

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05:16

NARRATOR: The Simpsons had their foot in the door.

05:45

Fox had an endless supply of clever slogans, man.

06:46

We were using $50 bills as toilet paper and toilet paper as dog toilet paper.

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04:58–06:57
A · Rise and fall of Simpsons
B · Homer's painkiller addiction
C · Family breakup and reunion

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