The Simpsons' best-known products are the family television show and a line of merchandise that has run the gamut from dolls, board games, card games and clothing to comic books, T-shirts and posters. The Simpsons are a cartoon family that were created by Matt Groening. The Simpsons is an American animated comedy TV show that has been on the air for more than twenty-eight years. And with all of those years, you know that they've had to get creative when it comes to merchandise and licensing!