Under the starry skies of Hollywood on Friday, the animated world of America's longest-running television series "The Simpsons" came alive through music and lively performances from the cast on stage at Los Angeles' Hollywood Bowl.
Matt Groening, the show's creator, kicked off the first night of the three-night event reminiscing about Fox's early censorship regulations, as the program prepares to enter its 26th season later this month.
Cast member Hank Azaria, who voices many of Springfield's best known residents such as bartender Moe, Kwik-E-Mart owner Apu, and police Chief Wiggum, hosted the evening and dressed as Apu to sing "Who Needs The Kwik-E-Mart" accompanied by dancing hot dogs.