The Simpsons is an American animated sitcom created by Matt Groening for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The series is a satirical depiction of a middle-class American lifestyle epitomized by its eponymous family, which consists of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie. The show is set in the fictional town of Springfield and parodies American culture, society, and television. The show is the longest-running animated series, and the longest-running American sitcom and scripted prime-time series in general. It was depicted in a 2006 Guinness World Records. It became the most watched show in the United States by its 24th season, a record previously held by "The Cosby Show". The Simpsons has won numerous awards, including 31 Emmy Awards, 30 Annie Awards, and a Peabody Award. The series has spawned several films, including The Simpsons Movie (2007) and The Simpsons: The Longest Daycare (2013). The Simpsons also holds the record for the most guest stars featured in a single series. The Simpsons has been praised and widely considered one of the greatest, if not the greatest television series of all time. It has been subject to various interpretations and high academia, and its cultural impact and criticism of society and social issues has been especially praised while its satire of every aspect of life has been called "encouragingly savage." The Simpsons has reportedly been a major part of American pop culture, inspiring the creation of theme parks, merchandise, books, comics, albums, and even a Broadway musical.