[PAR] [TLE] Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire [SEP] "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire", also known as "The Simpsons Christmas Special", is the series premiere episode of "The Simpsons".  It was the first episode to air despite originally being the eighth episode produced for season one.  It is the only full-length episode to air during the 1980s, having originally aired on the Fox network in the United States on December 17, 1989. [PAR] [TLE] Barney Gumble [SEP] Barnard "Barney" Gumble is a fictional character on the American animated sitcom "The Simpsons".  The character is voiced by Dan Castellaneta and first appeared in the series premiere episode "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire".  He is the town drunk of Springfield and Homer Simpson's best friend.  His desperation for alcohol is a frequent butt of jokes on the show.  Barney sobered up in the episode "Days of Wine and D'oh'ses", which was co-written by Castellaneta, and stayed sober for several seasons.  Barney was inspired by the cartoon character Barney Rubble from "The Flintstones" and by several barflies from other television programs.  In 2004, Castellaneta won an Emmy Award for voicing various characters, including Barney.
[PAR] [TLE] Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire [ SEP ] " Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire " , also known as " The Simpsons Christmas Special " , is the series premiere episode of " The Simpsons " . It was the first episode to air despite originally being the eighth episode produced for season one . It is the only full - length episode to air during the 1980s , having originally aired on the Fox network in the United States on December 17 , 1989 . [PAR] [TLE] Barney Gumble [ SEP ] Barnard " Barney " Gumble is a fictional character on the American animated sitcom " The Simpsons " . The character is voiced by Dan Castellaneta and first appeared in the series premiere episode " Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire " . He is the town drunk of Springfield and Homer Simpson 's best friend . His desperation for alcohol is a frequent butt of jokes on the show . Barney sobered up in the episode " Days of Wine and D'oh'ses " , which was co - written by Castellaneta , and stayed sober for several seasons . Barney was inspired by the cartoon character Barney Rubble from " The Flintstones " and by several barflies from other television programs . In 2004 , Castellaneta won an Emmy Award for voicing various characters , including Barney .
Who voiced the character Barney Gumble in "The Simpsons Christmas Special?"
Who voiced the character Barney Gumble in " The Simpsons Christmas Special ? "
Dan Castellaneta
Dan Castellaneta