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FALL 2024 27 THE SIMPSONS THE SIMPSONS 20TH TV ANIMATION Mmm… Emmys. It should surprise no one that the long-running (and game-changing) animated series The Simpsons is both the most-nominated—31 in total—and the most winning with 12 Emmys. This year's nominee, "Night of the Living Wage," not only features a parody of the live-action series The Bear, but it's also an example of how the show never shies away from political and social issues. In this case: taking on an abusive work situation with a union strike. Consulting Producer David Silverman, whose many past roles on the show have ranged from Storyboard Artist to Supervising Director, credits the show's longevity to its ability to weave pop culture references in with good old- fashioned, quality storytelling. And despite that a bulk of those references are slipping into the past, the series "has this ongoing, evergreen, renewing appeal to people who [weren't] around when the show first premiered," he says. In fact, he's frequently told that viewers— especially families with elementary school-aged kids—will even now watch The Simpsons from the very beginning. FALL 2024 27 The Simpsons images courtesy of 20th TV Animation. We love to celebrate a good Emmy win, but we also appreciate the significance of being nominated. Here we shine a light on the most-nominated Guild shows for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program. IN THE IN THE RUNNING RUNNING 31 NOMINATIONS