Video Vednesday: Live Action Simpsons Intro
There is a live-action version of The Simpsons' opening sequence for the show. Initially, I wasn't sure if this was an official project, but Simpson Crazy reports that Matt Groening has approved the live-action version to promote Season 17 on Sky One in the UK.
The show was reportedly filmed in Bromley, England. The clip re-enacts the title sequence from start to finish, including the chalkboard and couch scenes.
There are, of course, several discrepancies. The only major one is the reversed seating positions as Marge and Maggie are riding in the car. This is due to the fact that the video was filmed in England. Homer's car has him sitting on the proper side. I'm guessing that the only car they could find that fit the description had the steering wheel on the right side. The rest of the discrepancies I noticed tend to be nit-picky, particularly when the task of recreating a cartoon is the work in question. Nonetheless, there are some surprising details included in the live-action version, including a purple-clad Sherri and Terri.
FYI, the house used in this version is located on Lansdowne Avenue, Orpington.
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