"Icons Unearthed: The Simpsons" isn't your typical documentary series. This six-part Blu-ray collection, hitting shelves June 2nd, 2024, is a deep dive into the real story of America's favorite dysfunctional family. Forget the surface-level gags – this exploration by Brian Volk-Weiss fully examines the surprising events and untold stories that shaped a pop culture phenomenon. From Sketchy Beginnings to Springfield's Golden Age The series throws away the rose-tinted glasses and delves into the show's shaky beginnings, exploring the early days of "The Tracey Ullman Show" shorts, the animation struggles, and the initial network resistance. Through exclusive interviews with key players like writers Bill Oakley and Jon Vitti, fans witness the birth pangs of a cultural icon. Beyond the Yellow Couch: The Creative Spark But "Icons Unearthed" goes beyond just production woes. The series focuses on the creative spark, the birth of now-iconic characte