The Simpson's 2009 Fun Calendar. The Simpson's at the Movies. The Simpson's was the first animated series on prime-time television since the sixties and, twenty years later, is shown in over sixty countries. It’s thought that the yellow American family have become as recognisable as big corporate trademarks such as Coca Cola and McDonald’s. So successful has the shown been that merchandise sales now account for much of the revenue generated by the Matt Groening creations. This classic square wall calendar opens out to reveal a month to view with hilarious portrayals of the entire Simpson Clan.