Not only did Michael Jackson lend his voice to an episode of The Simpsons, he also helped pen a song that had every mother in the world cursing the name Bart. "Do The Bartman" marked the beginning of the shows status as a cultural phenomenon. Although not released as a single in North America, it went straight to number 1 in 5 countries, including Ireland, where it spent 9 straight weeks at the top of the charts. 1991 truly was the year The Simpsons became more than just a cartoon. It began to penetrate every walk of life, from children demanding the familys portrait on their lunchbox, to teenagers fighting over who played the arcade game next. "Do The Bartman" epitomised everything that was happening with the show, and it was only going to get bigger.
As a pretty nerdy guy, I've loved film and television since I was a wee lad. Growing up in Ireland, The Den was the show to watch with it playing Batman The Animated Series, Star Trek: The Next Generation and everything in between. I have an MA in Radio and Television Production and have written for various sites, hope you enjoy my articles/lists for What Culture!
