When first lady Barbara Bush, who passed away on Tuesday, told People in 1990 that the fledgling animated comedy was “the dumbest thing I’ve ever seen,” the Simpsons writers decided to ...

The then first lady called 'The Simpsons' "the dumbest thing I've ever seen," which prompted the cartoon mother to send a letter, expressing her hurt feelings. Barbara Bush's Letter to Marge ...

In 1992, The Simpsons was one of the most beloved sitcoms on television. Critics adored it; the ratings were climbing higher ...