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Which network greenlit 'The Simpsons' as a standalone series after its shorts proved popular on a variety show?
Answer
Fox
Fox launched 'The Simpsons' as a half-hour series in December 1989, capitalizing on the success of the animated shorts that had aired on The Tracey Ullman Show since 1987.
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The Simpsons was originally a series of shorts on The Tracey Ullman Show before Fox greenlit a full series, making it an accidental hit.
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