The Simpsons becomes longest-running scripted TV show

Fox has ordered 29^th and 30^th seasons of the pop culture phenomenon “The Simpsons”.

The renewal takes the long-running animated series to 669 episodes, the largest number of episodes for any scripted television show ever, breaking the record previously set by “Gunsmoke’s” 635 eps.

The longest-running scripted show in television history, and recently marking its 600^th episode, The Simpsons” exploded into a cultural phenomenon in 1990 and has remained one of the most groundbreaking and innovative entertainment franchises, recognizable throughout the world.

“The Simpsons” is a Gracie Films Production in association with 20^th Century Fox Television. James L. Brooks, Matt Groening and Al Jean are the executive producers.