Larry Dalrymple, the unassuming barfly and staple of Moe’s Tavern on The Simpsons, was killed off on Sunday’s episode. Barely ever uttering a word – and certainly never having a catchphrase – Larry was a minor player on The Simpsons but no doubt a familiar face, as much of a presence in the tavern as the owner himself.
Larry’s last appearance on The Simpsons was season 35’s “Cremains of the Day”, while his first was all the way back on the debut episode, “Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire.” Yes, that’s how long Larry has been part of the show. According to one Simpsons wiki, he appeared in more than 100 episodes. That’s not a huge number in the scheme of things – The Simpsons is well over 750 at this point – but that you can picture him (probably on his barstool) really says something about the minor impact he had.
Larry’s last appearance on The Simpsons was season 35’s “Cremains of the Day”, while his first was all the way back on the debut episode, “Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire.” Yes, that’s how long Larry has been part of the show. According to one Simpsons wiki, he appeared in more than 100 episodes. That’s not a huge number in the scheme of things – The Simpsons is well over 750 at this point – but that you can picture him (probably on his barstool) really says something about the minor impact he had.
- 4/25/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
CBS sitcom "The Bob Newhart Show" was a staple for American TV audiences of the '70s, thanks in large part to clever writing and Newhart's much-loved performance as psychologist and comedic straight man Bob Hartley. The show ran for six seasons from 1972 to 1978, but it had a surprisingly long pop cultural afterlife. Characters from "The Bob Newhart Show" have popped up in everything from "Murphy Brown" to "St. Elsewhere" to "Alf," though their most famous reappearance came in the jokey "Newhart" finale in 1990. In it, Newhart wakes up in bed next to his wife from the previous series and discovers that this entire sitcom was all an elaborate dream. "The Bob Newhart Show," it turned out, was his real world.
When it wasn't being resurrected for increasingly meta crossovers, "The Bob Newhart Show" was a pretty straightforward sitcom about the life of a mental health clinician and the assortment...
When it wasn't being resurrected for increasingly meta crossovers, "The Bob Newhart Show" was a pretty straightforward sitcom about the life of a mental health clinician and the assortment...
- 4/23/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
With its 11 Best Animated Program wins and 24 Emmy victories elsewhere, “The Simpsons” certainly isn’t hurting for attention from the TV academy. Nevertheless, the clear consensus among Gold Derby users is that it’s time for the Fox staple to triumph in the top animation category once more. Its dozenth animated program win would specifically be for its 33rd annual “Treehouse of Horror” episode, which would only be the fourth one ever nominated there. At this point, the series’ Halloween specials have brought it no competitive Emmys at all, but that will finally change if our odds prove correct.
The newest special, “Treehouse of Horror Xxxiii,” aired one day before Halloween 2022 and, as usual, consists of three unrelated segments. It is the first without an opening scene and the second (after Season 27’s) to have been directly preceded by a non-“Treehouse of Horror” Halloween episode (“Not It”). For the first time in 20 years,...
The newest special, “Treehouse of Horror Xxxiii,” aired one day before Halloween 2022 and, as usual, consists of three unrelated segments. It is the first without an opening scene and the second (after Season 27’s) to have been directly preceded by a non-“Treehouse of Horror” Halloween episode (“Not It”). For the first time in 20 years,...
- 7/11/2023
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
We all remember the time in our childhood when our parents/guardians sat us down and explained to us one of the hard truths of life: voice actors don't live forever. And we cried, and started pleading with them, asking "what about Bugs Bunny? He's had a consistent voice for over a hundred years!" To which they replied, "no he hasn't." And with tears in our eyes, we ran to our rooms, saving our caretakers from having to confront their own mortality.
When the voice actor of an iconic character passes away, the question of how to proceed with that character inevitably arises. For some, like Edna Krabappel of "The Simpsons," the character was respectfully retired after voice actor Marcia Wallace died. But for other characters, especially ones that have existed for decades and decades, a replacement must be found. This was the case with Minnie Mouse, whose longtime voice actor,...
When the voice actor of an iconic character passes away, the question of how to proceed with that character inevitably arises. For some, like Edna Krabappel of "The Simpsons," the character was respectfully retired after voice actor Marcia Wallace died. But for other characters, especially ones that have existed for decades and decades, a replacement must be found. This was the case with Minnie Mouse, whose longtime voice actor,...
- 12/23/2022
- by Matt Rainis
- Slash Film
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David Davis, the Emmy-winning writer and producer whose heyday in the 1970s included invaluable work on the enduring network sitcoms The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Rhoda, The Bob Newhart Show and Taxi, has died. He was 86.
Davis died Friday in Los Angeles, his daughter Samantha Davis-Friedman told The Hollywood Reporter.
Survivors include his wife, actress Julie Kavner, best known as the voice of Marge Simpson on The Simpsons. Davis recommended her for the part of Brenda Morgenstern, Valerie Harper‘s insecure sister on Rhoda — it was her first paying job as an actress — and they were together since 1976.
Rhoda “gave me my life, it gave me my career, it gave me the love of my life, David Davis,” Kavner said in a 2009 interview.
A member of the Mtm Enterprises production company founded by Grant Tinker and Mary Tyler Moore, Davis started out on Mtm’s inaugural series,...
David Davis, the Emmy-winning writer and producer whose heyday in the 1970s included invaluable work on the enduring network sitcoms The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Rhoda, The Bob Newhart Show and Taxi, has died. He was 86.
Davis died Friday in Los Angeles, his daughter Samantha Davis-Friedman told The Hollywood Reporter.
Survivors include his wife, actress Julie Kavner, best known as the voice of Marge Simpson on The Simpsons. Davis recommended her for the part of Brenda Morgenstern, Valerie Harper‘s insecure sister on Rhoda — it was her first paying job as an actress — and they were together since 1976.
Rhoda “gave me my life, it gave me my career, it gave me the love of my life, David Davis,” Kavner said in a 2009 interview.
A member of the Mtm Enterprises production company founded by Grant Tinker and Mary Tyler Moore, Davis started out on Mtm’s inaugural series,...
- 11/5/2022
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
There’s a generation who know him as Sheldon’s idol Professor Proton in an Emmy-winning turn on “The Big Bang Theory.” Another generation remembers him as Buddy’s adoptive dad in the film “Elf” (2003). Yet another generation grew to love him as writer-turned-innkeeper Dick Loudon, who’s surrounded by eccentric Vermonters on the sitcom “Newhart” (1982-1990). But before all those memorable characters, Bob Newhart won over audiences as psychologist Dr. Robert “Bob” Hartley on “The Bob Newhart Show,” which premiered 50 years ago on September 16, 1972.
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Emmy-nominated comedy, plus the 93rd birthday of the TV Academy Hall of Fame inductee, by touring our photo gallery ranking the 25 best episodes.
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Set in Chicago, Bob splits time between his home life with his loving but sometimes flippant wife Emily (Suzanne Pleshette) and their neighbor and friend Howard Borden (Bill Daily...
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Emmy-nominated comedy, plus the 93rd birthday of the TV Academy Hall of Fame inductee, by touring our photo gallery ranking the 25 best episodes.
SEE50 Greatest Male TV Stars Ever, Ranked
Set in Chicago, Bob splits time between his home life with his loving but sometimes flippant wife Emily (Suzanne Pleshette) and their neighbor and friend Howard Borden (Bill Daily...
- 9/5/2022
- by Susan Pennington and Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
There’s a generation who know him as Sheldon’s idol Professor Proton in an Emmy-winning turn on “The Big Bang Theory.” Another generation remembers him as Buddy’s adoptive dad in the film “Elf” (2003). Yet another generation grew to love him as writer-turned-innkeeper Dick Loudon, who’s surrounded by eccentric Vermonters on the sitcom “Newhart” (1982-1990). But before all those memorable characters, Bob Newhart won over audiences as psychologist Dr. Robert “Bob” Hartley on “The Bob Newhart Show,” which premiered 50 years ago on September 16, 1972.
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Emmy-nominated comedy, plus the 93rd birthday of the TV Academy Hall of Fame inductee, by touring our photo gallery ranking the 25 best episodes.
Set in Chicago, Bob splits time between his home life with his loving but sometimes flippant wife Emily (Suzanne Pleshette) and their neighbor and friend Howard Borden (Bill Daily), an airline navigator (later co-pilot) who drops in unannounced A Lot.
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Emmy-nominated comedy, plus the 93rd birthday of the TV Academy Hall of Fame inductee, by touring our photo gallery ranking the 25 best episodes.
Set in Chicago, Bob splits time between his home life with his loving but sometimes flippant wife Emily (Suzanne Pleshette) and their neighbor and friend Howard Borden (Bill Daily), an airline navigator (later co-pilot) who drops in unannounced A Lot.
- 9/2/2022
- by Susan Pennington, Chris Beachum and Misty Holland
- Gold Derby
Following the tragic death of voice actor Marcia Wallace, the character of Edna Krabappel was officially retired from the show. The promiscuous heavy smoker with an occasional drinking problem was a rival for everyone’s favorite troublemaker, though Krabappel didn’t intentionally go out of her way to target Bart Simpson. Generally, a good teacher who has been dragged down by the school system, the passing of Edna Krabappel was acknowledged onscreen, but it was never showcased on the television series. Now, nearly ten years later, a new teacher made her way into the heart of Springfield as Kerry Washington has debuted
Should Edna Krbappel Be Replaced On The Simpsons?...
Should Edna Krbappel Be Replaced On The Simpsons?...
- 5/5/2022
- by Jeffrey Bowie Jr.
- TVovermind.com
Actress Kerry Washington is set to voice the part of Rayshelle Peyton, Bart Simpson’s fourth-grade teacher on the long-running animated sitcom ‘The Simpsons’. Washingtons’ alter ego is a replacement for Mrs. Krabappel, who was voiced by the late Marcia Wallace until her death in 2013, reports femalefirst.co.uk. The ‘Scandal’ star told Entertainment Weekly: “She’s a […]...
- 4/24/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Bart Simpson may never actually age throughout the entire 30-plus season run of "The Simpsons" (and counting!), but that doesn't mean he or the show overall are immune to change. In one of the more significant additions to the incredibly long-running animated comedy series, the creators have finally found a permanent replacement for the beloved supporting character, Mrs. Krabappel. Sadly, the voice actor behind the domineering schoolteacher and bane of Bart's existence, Marcia Wallace, passed away in 2013 and the creative team decided to retire the character outright (after a fond farewell during season 25).
Now, today brings the news (via Entertainment Weekly) that the...
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Now, today brings the news (via Entertainment Weekly) that the...
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- 4/21/2022
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
One of the great camp classics of 1970s television is getting a drag makeover.
“RuPaul’s Drag Race” producer World of Wonder is mounting “Dragging the Classics: The Brady Bunch,” in which the original stars of the iconic TV series “The Brady Bunch” will recreate a beloved episode of the show alongside several “Drag Race” alumni. The special, produced in partnership with MTV Entertainment Studios and Paramount Plus, will debut on the streamer on June 30, just in time for the end of Pride Month.
The episode in question — “Will the Real Jan Brady Please Stand Up?” from Season 2 — fits the drag theme perfectly: After receiving a birthday party invitation accidentally addressed to her older sister Marcia, Jan decides that the only way she can make herself stand-out from her two blonde-haired sisters is to buy an ill-fitting brown, curly wig.
From the original “Brady Bunch” series, Christopher Knight and Mike Lookinland...
“RuPaul’s Drag Race” producer World of Wonder is mounting “Dragging the Classics: The Brady Bunch,” in which the original stars of the iconic TV series “The Brady Bunch” will recreate a beloved episode of the show alongside several “Drag Race” alumni. The special, produced in partnership with MTV Entertainment Studios and Paramount Plus, will debut on the streamer on June 30, just in time for the end of Pride Month.
The episode in question — “Will the Real Jan Brady Please Stand Up?” from Season 2 — fits the drag theme perfectly: After receiving a birthday party invitation accidentally addressed to her older sister Marcia, Jan decides that the only way she can make herself stand-out from her two blonde-haired sisters is to buy an ill-fitting brown, curly wig.
From the original “Brady Bunch” series, Christopher Knight and Mike Lookinland...
- 6/23/2021
- by Adam B. Vary
- Variety Film + TV
ABC’s American Idol scored a 1.0 in the adults 18-49 demographic and netted 6.51 million viewers on Sunday night, down a tenth from last week’s Season 19 premiere but enough to top primetime in the demo. The network also aired an episode of America’s Funniest Home Videos, which climbed two tenths in the demo, and The Rookie, which dipped.
ABC won the night overall in the 18-49 demo.
CBS won the night overall in viewers with an all-originals lineup led by 60 Minutes, which held steady in the demo and earned the night’s largest audience. The Equalizer took a two-tenths hit from last week’s strong time-slot premiere, while NCIS: Los Angeles also dipped. NCIS: New Orleans held steady.
After Fox’s Sunday night lineup was derailed last week due to NASCAR weather delays, things were back on track starting with the debut of Cherries Wild...
ABC won the night overall in the 18-49 demo.
CBS won the night overall in viewers with an all-originals lineup led by 60 Minutes, which held steady in the demo and earned the night’s largest audience. The Equalizer took a two-tenths hit from last week’s strong time-slot premiere, while NCIS: Los Angeles also dipped. NCIS: New Orleans held steady.
After Fox’s Sunday night lineup was derailed last week due to NASCAR weather delays, things were back on track starting with the debut of Cherries Wild...
- 2/22/2021
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
This The Simpsons review contains spoilers.
The Simpsons Season 32 Episode 12
The Simpsons Season 32, episode 12, “Diary Queen,” may be the sweetest offering of the series. It’s not only sentimental and self-esteem-positive, it’s downright edumacational. At least for Bart, who certainly learns a lesson. Thankfully, as the episode explains by example, he probably won’t retain it.
“What’s the matter, Bart? I figure you’d be used to failing by now,” Edna Krabappel once consoled the spiky haired kid who seemed so determined to get through school without schooling. Marcia Wallace, who played the Springfield Elementary teacher, died unexpectedly in October 2013. Edna’s death was first acknowledged in “Four Regrettings and a Funeral,” from season 25, when Bart wrote “We’ll really miss you Mrs. K” on the chalkboard. He only wrote it once. Her death was punishment enough. Both the character and the voice actor were instrumental in the chemistry of The Simpsons,...
The Simpsons Season 32 Episode 12
The Simpsons Season 32, episode 12, “Diary Queen,” may be the sweetest offering of the series. It’s not only sentimental and self-esteem-positive, it’s downright edumacational. At least for Bart, who certainly learns a lesson. Thankfully, as the episode explains by example, he probably won’t retain it.
“What’s the matter, Bart? I figure you’d be used to failing by now,” Edna Krabappel once consoled the spiky haired kid who seemed so determined to get through school without schooling. Marcia Wallace, who played the Springfield Elementary teacher, died unexpectedly in October 2013. Edna’s death was first acknowledged in “Four Regrettings and a Funeral,” from season 25, when Bart wrote “We’ll really miss you Mrs. K” on the chalkboard. He only wrote it once. Her death was punishment enough. Both the character and the voice actor were instrumental in the chemistry of The Simpsons,...
- 2/22/2021
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
On Sunday night’s episode of The Simpsons titled “Diary Queen”, the audience gets treated to a visit from a familiar face — and voice that became iconic in the long-running Fox animated series.
In the episode, Bart stumbles upon the diary of Edna Krabappel, who was voiced by the late, great Marcia Wallace, who won an Emmy for the role in 1992. For more than 175 episodes, she was known as Bart’s teacher as well as Ned Flanders’ second wife. The result is a very heartfelt tribute to the actress who died unexpectedly in 2013 at the age of 70.
The Simpsons always remembered the character and the actress who voiced Bart’s teacher and Ned Flanders’ second wife. Shortly after she died, we saw Bart write “We’ll really miss you Mrs. K” on the chalkboard in the opening credits. In addition, an episode in March 2014 featured Ned Flanders reminiscing about his late wife.
In the episode, Bart stumbles upon the diary of Edna Krabappel, who was voiced by the late, great Marcia Wallace, who won an Emmy for the role in 1992. For more than 175 episodes, she was known as Bart’s teacher as well as Ned Flanders’ second wife. The result is a very heartfelt tribute to the actress who died unexpectedly in 2013 at the age of 70.
The Simpsons always remembered the character and the actress who voiced Bart’s teacher and Ned Flanders’ second wife. Shortly after she died, we saw Bart write “We’ll really miss you Mrs. K” on the chalkboard in the opening credits. In addition, an episode in March 2014 featured Ned Flanders reminiscing about his late wife.
- 2/22/2021
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
When Marcia Wallace died unexpectedly in 2013, “The Simpsons” producers were caught by surprise. It was decided that Wallace’s character, Bart’s teacher (and Ned Flanders’ second wife) Edna Krabappel, would also pass away. But executive producer Al Jean said it always bugged him that Wallace and Mrs. Krabappel didn’t get a proper send-off. Until now.
On Sunday’s installment of “The Simpsons,” titled “Diary Queen” (the show’s 696th episode), Bart discovers Mrs. Krabappel’s diary and discovers how much she really believed in him — and it inspires him. The episode features Wallace’s voice, taken from previous episodes.
According to executive producer Al Jean, he used two lines from Wallace, previously used on the show, to fit it into the storyline. “The Simpsons” cleared the use with Wallace’s estate, which was compensated for her appearance. Wallace is credited with the guest appearance on the episode as well.
On Sunday’s installment of “The Simpsons,” titled “Diary Queen” (the show’s 696th episode), Bart discovers Mrs. Krabappel’s diary and discovers how much she really believed in him — and it inspires him. The episode features Wallace’s voice, taken from previous episodes.
According to executive producer Al Jean, he used two lines from Wallace, previously used on the show, to fit it into the storyline. “The Simpsons” cleared the use with Wallace’s estate, which was compensated for her appearance. Wallace is credited with the guest appearance on the episode as well.
- 2/22/2021
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
On “Saturday Night Live,” sketch characters arrive, connect with the audience (or not), and hit occasional sustained peaks of popularity, becoming laugh-riot fixtures and old friends. For a while, starting in the ’90s, the highest honor you could bestow upon an “SNL” character was for him or her to be given their own spin-off movie. That era faded, but that was probably a good thing, since most of those movies were notoriously tepid, hit-or-miss affairs.
Now, though, you see original comedies that, in spirit at least, could be “SNL” sketch spin-offs. “Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga” was one. “Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar” is another. Only this one isn’t bad. As Barb and Star, a couple of ludicrously fuddy-duddy fortysomething best friends from Soft Rock, Nebraska, Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo don’t wear out their welcome, and the movie, while it has more chuckles than belly laughs,...
Now, though, you see original comedies that, in spirit at least, could be “SNL” sketch spin-offs. “Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga” was one. “Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar” is another. Only this one isn’t bad. As Barb and Star, a couple of ludicrously fuddy-duddy fortysomething best friends from Soft Rock, Nebraska, Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo don’t wear out their welcome, and the movie, while it has more chuckles than belly laughs,...
- 2/12/2021
- by Owen Gleiberman
- Variety Film + TV
Dawn Wells, who starred as “good girl” Mary Ann in popular 1960s sitcom “Gilligan’s Island,” died Wednesday of causes related to Covid-19 in Los Angeles. She was 82.
Pig-tailed and attired in her ubiquitous dungarees or gingham dress, which is on display at the Hollywood Museum, the Mary Ann character was the girl-next-door to Tina Louise’s suggestive evening dress-clad Ginger, who was often subjected to leering comments from the male stars they were shipwrecked with on a tropical island after becoming stranded during a “three-hour tour.”
Louise, the last remaining member of the crew, said in a statement, “I was sad to learn of Dawn’s passing, I will always remember her kindness to me. We shared in creating a cultural landmark that has continued to bring comfort and smiles to people during this difficult time. I hope that people will remember her the way that I do – always with a smile on her face.
Pig-tailed and attired in her ubiquitous dungarees or gingham dress, which is on display at the Hollywood Museum, the Mary Ann character was the girl-next-door to Tina Louise’s suggestive evening dress-clad Ginger, who was often subjected to leering comments from the male stars they were shipwrecked with on a tropical island after becoming stranded during a “three-hour tour.”
Louise, the last remaining member of the crew, said in a statement, “I was sad to learn of Dawn’s passing, I will always remember her kindness to me. We shared in creating a cultural landmark that has continued to bring comfort and smiles to people during this difficult time. I hope that people will remember her the way that I do – always with a smile on her face.
- 12/30/2020
- by Pat Saperstein
- Variety Film + TV
Creators of series hope that theirs will be the next big “hit” and will be the show to keep us glued to our sets for years to come. However, long-running series often face the problem of the actor of a popular character wanting to leave. Do they replace that actor? Do they write the character off and if so, how? Kill them off? Have them move away? These decisions are further complicated when the actor dies, and the writers are tasked with deciding the fate of that character, while at the same time mourning a colleague and friend.
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Sometimes an actor becomes sick, and the writers know to be prepared for the event, such as with Larry Hagman (second version of “Dallas”), who fought cancer valiantly to the end, and his iconic character was sent out with a “bang.” But there are...
SEE40 best TV theme songs; instrumental tunes ranked
Sometimes an actor becomes sick, and the writers know to be prepared for the event, such as with Larry Hagman (second version of “Dallas”), who fought cancer valiantly to the end, and his iconic character was sent out with a “bang.” But there are...
- 6/11/2020
- by Susan Pennington and Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
Creators of series hope that theirs will be the next big “hit” and will be the show to keep us glued to our sets for years to come. However, long-running series often face the problem of the actor of a popular character wanting to leave. Do they replace that actor? Do they write the character off and if so, how? Kill them off? Have them move away? These decisions are further complicated when the actor dies, and the writers are tasked with deciding the fate of that character, while at the same time mourning a colleague and friend.
Sometimes an actor becomes sick, and the writers know to be prepared for the event, such as with Larry Hagman (second version of “Dallas”), who fought cancer valiantly to the end, and his iconic character was sent out with a “bang.” But there are times when an actor dies suddenly, leaving writers...
Sometimes an actor becomes sick, and the writers know to be prepared for the event, such as with Larry Hagman (second version of “Dallas”), who fought cancer valiantly to the end, and his iconic character was sent out with a “bang.” But there are times when an actor dies suddenly, leaving writers...
- 6/11/2020
- by Susan Pennington, Chris Beachum and Misty Holland
- Gold Derby
“The Simpsons” has returned for its 30th season. If you wish to honor this momentous occasion like a Stonecutter, you can do so by having ribs! However, we have chosen to commemorate this unbelievable milestone by putting together a list of the 40 greatest episodes of the series, ranked worst to best. Click through our photo gallery above and see if your favorite episodes made it on to the list.
America’s favorite cartoon family was the brainchild of cartoonist Matt Groening, known at the time for his comic strip “Life in Hell.” He was asked to help create a series of cartoon shorts for Fox’s Emmy winning sketch program, “The Tracey Ullman Show,” by Oscar and Emmy winner James L. Brooks. Groening drew from his own upbringing to develop “The Simpsons,” including naming the characters after his own family members. The family first debuted on April 19, 1987, and their popularity took off,...
America’s favorite cartoon family was the brainchild of cartoonist Matt Groening, known at the time for his comic strip “Life in Hell.” He was asked to help create a series of cartoon shorts for Fox’s Emmy winning sketch program, “The Tracey Ullman Show,” by Oscar and Emmy winner James L. Brooks. Groening drew from his own upbringing to develop “The Simpsons,” including naming the characters after his own family members. The family first debuted on April 19, 1987, and their popularity took off,...
- 1/17/2020
- by Zach Laws, Charles Bright and Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
The Paley Center for Media awarded Bob Newhart, Lily Tomlin, Carl Reiner, Carol Burnett and Norman Lear at The Paley Honors: A Special Tribute to Television’s Comedy Legends on Thursday Night in Beverly Hills.
In the sixth annual Paley Honors for achievements in television, Conan O’Brien introduced Newhart, who shared stories of his attempted careers in accounting, unemployment offices and retail before getting into comedy.
As a petty cash clerk for traveling salesmen, Newhart lamented that he could never quite balance their receipts with his cash total. Rather than spend hours trying to reconcile an extra $1.75, he said he just paid the difference out of his own pocket.
“I swear to you, if I had gone with Enron, they would still be in business,” Newhart joked. “So naturally, what do you do when you leave accounting? Obviously you become a stand-up comedian.”
In the early years, Newhart still took day jobs.
In the sixth annual Paley Honors for achievements in television, Conan O’Brien introduced Newhart, who shared stories of his attempted careers in accounting, unemployment offices and retail before getting into comedy.
As a petty cash clerk for traveling salesmen, Newhart lamented that he could never quite balance their receipts with his cash total. Rather than spend hours trying to reconcile an extra $1.75, he said he just paid the difference out of his own pocket.
“I swear to you, if I had gone with Enron, they would still be in business,” Newhart joked. “So naturally, what do you do when you leave accounting? Obviously you become a stand-up comedian.”
In the early years, Newhart still took day jobs.
- 11/22/2019
- by Fred Topel
- Deadline Film + TV
Mark Harrison May 16, 2019
As Season 30 comes to a close, The Simpsons is still going. What form will the inevitable series finale take?
This article comes from Den of Geek UK.
For argument’s sake, let’s say that The Simpsons has to end someday. Granted, it’s not a show that has exhibited any of the obvious signs of being finite. The season 30 finale just premiered on Fox and as the show enters Disney’s domain, at least two more seasons have been greenlit.
Many would remark that the show has now been “not so great” for longer than it was ever great in the first place, but then any show is going to struggle to live up to the heyday of The Simpsons, let alone The Simpsons itself after two more decades.
The show itself has been making jokes about its own inability to end since at least Season 13’s "Gump Roast,...
As Season 30 comes to a close, The Simpsons is still going. What form will the inevitable series finale take?
This article comes from Den of Geek UK.
For argument’s sake, let’s say that The Simpsons has to end someday. Granted, it’s not a show that has exhibited any of the obvious signs of being finite. The season 30 finale just premiered on Fox and as the show enters Disney’s domain, at least two more seasons have been greenlit.
Many would remark that the show has now been “not so great” for longer than it was ever great in the first place, but then any show is going to struggle to live up to the heyday of The Simpsons, let alone The Simpsons itself after two more decades.
The show itself has been making jokes about its own inability to end since at least Season 13’s "Gump Roast,...
- 5/16/2019
- Den of Geek
“The Simpsons” has returned for its 30th season. If you wish to honor this momentous occasion like a Stonecutter, you can do so by having ribs! However, we have chosen to commemorate this unbelievable milestone by putting together a list of the 40 greatest episodes of the series, ranked worst to best. Click through our photo gallery above and see if your favorite episodes made it on to the list.
America’s favorite cartoon family was the brainchild of cartoonist Matt Groening, known at the time for his comic strip “Life in Hell.” He was asked to help create a series of cartoon shorts for Fox’s Emmy winning sketch program, “The Tracey Ullman Show,” by Oscar and Emmy winner James L. Brooks. Groening drew from his own upbringing to develop “The Simpsons,” including naming the characters after his own family members. The family first debuted on April 19, 1987, and their popularity took off,...
America’s favorite cartoon family was the brainchild of cartoonist Matt Groening, known at the time for his comic strip “Life in Hell.” He was asked to help create a series of cartoon shorts for Fox’s Emmy winning sketch program, “The Tracey Ullman Show,” by Oscar and Emmy winner James L. Brooks. Groening drew from his own upbringing to develop “The Simpsons,” including naming the characters after his own family members. The family first debuted on April 19, 1987, and their popularity took off,...
- 10/14/2018
- by Charles Bright
- Gold Derby
“Murphy Brown” is returning to television on CBS for 13 episodes during the 2018-2019 season. And while a lot has changed in media since Candice Bergen’s Brown hosted the fictional news broadcast “Fyi,” one thing that hasn’t changed is how hard it is to find good help. One of the longest recurring gags on “Murphy Brown” was how nearly every week Brown had a new wacky and incompetent secretary, everyone a man with a Hitler mustache to a pleasant looking woman who worshipped Satan. Over 90 people sat in that assistant’s chair over the show’s 10 seasons, including some celebrity cameos, but not one of them lasted.
Paul Reubens
Pee-Wee Herman himself helped out Murphy Brown, appearing in six episodes of the show as Stan Lansing’s nephew.
Marcia Wallace
Before Marcia Wallace was Edna Krabappel on “The Simpsons,” Wallace had a part on “The Bob Newhart Show” as...
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Pee-Wee Herman himself helped out Murphy Brown, appearing in six episodes of the show as Stan Lansing’s nephew.
Marcia Wallace
Before Marcia Wallace was Edna Krabappel on “The Simpsons,” Wallace had a part on “The Bob Newhart Show” as...
- 9/28/2018
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
The Bob Newhart Show premiered on CBS on September 16, 1972, starring Newhart as psychologist Dr. Robert Hartley, with Suzanne Pleshette playing his wife, Emily Hartley. It ran for six seasons, and ended on April 1, 1978, with its 142nd episode. Bill Daily, Peter Bonerz, and Marcia Wallace also starred. The CBS sitcom also featured a large recurring cast, including Jack Riley, Tom Poston, and Howard Hesseman. To commemorate The Bob Newhart Show's 45th anniversary, the Television Academy threw a celebration Tuesday night, at the Wolf Theatre in North Hollywood, hosted by Conan O'Brien and featuring Newhart, himself. Check out the photos at the end of this...
- 8/10/2017
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Jack Riley, fondly remembered as neurotic Elliot Carlin on The Bob Newhart Show in the 1970s, has died of pneumonia and infection at the age of 80.
After appearing in nearly 50 episodes of the hit sitcom as shrink Bob Hartley’s “persecuted” patient, the onetime radio personality reprised his role on St. Elsewhere in 1985.
Riley also made several Mel Brooks movies (among them, High Anxiety and History of the World, Part I), guest-starred on everything from Gomer Pyle: Usmc to Friends, and lent his voice to the character of Stu Pickles in both Rugrats and All Grown Up!.
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After appearing in nearly 50 episodes of the hit sitcom as shrink Bob Hartley’s “persecuted” patient, the onetime radio personality reprised his role on St. Elsewhere in 1985.
Riley also made several Mel Brooks movies (among them, High Anxiety and History of the World, Part I), guest-starred on everything from Gomer Pyle: Usmc to Friends, and lent his voice to the character of Stu Pickles in both Rugrats and All Grown Up!.
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- 8/19/2016
- TVLine.com
Bart Simpson could do much worse for his new teacher than Sofia Vergara’s Mrs. Berrera. The bombshell “Modern Family” actress will guest star on an upcoming episode of Fox’s “The Simpsons,” TheWrap has learned. She may return beyond the currently in-the-can midseason episode “Teenage Mutant Milk-Caused Hurdles,” according to executive producer Al Jean. Bart has been without a regular teacher after the 2013 passing of Marcia Wallace, who voiced Mrs. Krabappel. For the role, Wallace won a 1992 Emmy Award for Outstanding Voiceover Performance. Wallace was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1985 and became involved in charitable groups involved with treating the.
- 8/10/2015
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
Update 7/7: Several weeks after Harry Shearer, voice of Mr. Burns, Principal Skinner, Otto and many other iconic characters on The Simpsons, announced his departure from the legacy show on Twitter, EW has learned he has now signed a deal and will return to the show for its 27th season.
Shearer has reportedly signed the same deal as his counterparts on the show. The show will remain on schedule ahead of Season 27’s September 27 premiere, as they’ve previously reserved seven episodes filmed during the previous season that do include Shearer’s voice work. Read the original story below, along with a round-up of Shearer’s best non-Simpsons moments.
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The Simpsons recently got picked up for an additional two seasons, which will bring the show through its 28th season. But one cast member who has been with the show from the beginning, Harry Shearer, will not be joining it.
The...
Shearer has reportedly signed the same deal as his counterparts on the show. The show will remain on schedule ahead of Season 27’s September 27 premiere, as they’ve previously reserved seven episodes filmed during the previous season that do include Shearer’s voice work. Read the original story below, along with a round-up of Shearer’s best non-Simpsons moments.
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The Simpsons recently got picked up for an additional two seasons, which will bring the show through its 28th season. But one cast member who has been with the show from the beginning, Harry Shearer, will not be joining it.
The...
- 7/7/2015
- by Brian Welk
- SoundOnSight
"The Simpsons" is about to lose the voices of Mr. Burns, Ned Flanders, Principal Skinner and many of its other most memorable supporting characters. But it's not going to be losing those characters. Last night, original castmember Harry Shearer posted a trio of tweets suggesting he wouldn't be continuing with the show, which Fox recently renewed for two more seasons. from James L. Brooks' lawyer: "show will go on, Harry will not be part of it, wish him the best.". (1/2) — Harry Shearer (@theharryshearer) May 14, 2015 This because I wanted what we've always had: the freedom to do other work. Of course, I wish him the very best. (2/2) — Harry Shearer (@theharryshearer) May 14, 2015 Thanks, Simpsons fans, for your support. — Harry Shearer (@theharryshearer) May 14, 2015 This morning, longtime "Simpsons" showrunner Al Jean confirmed Shearer's exit to me, saying, "Harry Shearer was offered the same deal the rest of the cast accepted and passed. We...
- 5/14/2015
- by Alan Sepinwall
- Hitfix
Streaming video is a godsend if you want to catch up with recent seasons of TV series. But what's a TV fan to do who wants to stream older shows? Netflix has very little from before the millennium, and Amazon Prime has very little from before 1990.
That's not a knock; the big streaming services know their market. Still, it's worth remembering that Amazon's initial appeal as a bookseller was it's long-tail catalog, the notion that comprehensiveness was worthwhile because somebody somewhere would want that obscure or ancient title, that the markets for all those titles were collectively significant and worth catering to, and that the Internet had at last made it easier to connect those customers with what they wanted.
But until the big streaming services step into the long-tail breach, Shout Factory TV (at shoutfactorytv.com) is ready to make a home there. The boutique streaming service, which is free and requires no subscription,...
That's not a knock; the big streaming services know their market. Still, it's worth remembering that Amazon's initial appeal as a bookseller was it's long-tail catalog, the notion that comprehensiveness was worthwhile because somebody somewhere would want that obscure or ancient title, that the markets for all those titles were collectively significant and worth catering to, and that the Internet had at last made it easier to connect those customers with what they wanted.
But until the big streaming services step into the long-tail breach, Shout Factory TV (at shoutfactorytv.com) is ready to make a home there. The boutique streaming service, which is free and requires no subscription,...
- 2/20/2015
- by Gary Susman
- Moviefone
Twenty-five years ago, the first episode of The Simpsons aired in the Sunday, 8 p.m., time slot that the show still occupies today and has for most of its quarter-century run. In the past 25 years, the show has generated laughs, riffed on countless pop culture sources, and even introduced whole words to our language. However, The Simpsons has also had more tender, human moments than one might expect from a show starring cartoons with massive overbites. Check out 25 moments when the show reminded us that there's some genuine heart beneath all that yellow. 1. 'And Maggie Makes Three'In a flashback, Homer...
- 1/15/2015
- by Drew Mackie, @drewgmackie
- PEOPLE.com
Twenty-five years ago, the first episode of The Simpsons aired in the Sunday, 8 p.m., time slot that the show still occupies today and has for most of its quarter-century run. In the past 25 years, the show has generated laughs, riffed on countless pop culture sources, and even introduced whole words to our language.
However, The Simpsons has also had more tender, human moments than one might expect from a show starring cartoons with massive overbites. Check out 25 moments when the show reminded us that there's some genuine heart beneath all that yellow.
1. 'And Maggie Makes Three'In a flashback, Homer...
However, The Simpsons has also had more tender, human moments than one might expect from a show starring cartoons with massive overbites. Check out 25 moments when the show reminded us that there's some genuine heart beneath all that yellow.
1. 'And Maggie Makes Three'In a flashback, Homer...
- 1/14/2015
- by Drew Mackie, @drewgmackie
- People.com - TV Watch
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The Simpsons has graced our lives for over twenty-five years and counting, and many fans can barely, if at all, remember life without them. Over the years, they’ve introduced countless classic characters, from Moe the Bartender and drunken lout Barney, to Apu Nahasapeemapetilon and Principal Skinner (lets not have any talk of Armin Tamzarian!). Krusty the Clown, Chief Wiggum, Nelson Muntz, Edna Krabappel, Hans Moleman, Troy McClure, Lionel Hutz, Mr. Burns, Smithers, Ned Flanders, the list goes on (and on and on and on).
Over the years, some of these characters have come to the forefront, while others have been overshadowed. Sometimes, there are good reasons: the tragic death of Phil Hartman meant the retirement of Lionel Hutz and Troy McClure was necessary; and last year Marcia Wallace sadly died and fans had to say goodbye to Edna Krabappel as well. Meanwhile, some characters just don’t work...
The Simpsons has graced our lives for over twenty-five years and counting, and many fans can barely, if at all, remember life without them. Over the years, they’ve introduced countless classic characters, from Moe the Bartender and drunken lout Barney, to Apu Nahasapeemapetilon and Principal Skinner (lets not have any talk of Armin Tamzarian!). Krusty the Clown, Chief Wiggum, Nelson Muntz, Edna Krabappel, Hans Moleman, Troy McClure, Lionel Hutz, Mr. Burns, Smithers, Ned Flanders, the list goes on (and on and on and on).
Over the years, some of these characters have come to the forefront, while others have been overshadowed. Sometimes, there are good reasons: the tragic death of Phil Hartman meant the retirement of Lionel Hutz and Troy McClure was necessary; and last year Marcia Wallace sadly died and fans had to say goodbye to Edna Krabappel as well. Meanwhile, some characters just don’t work...
- 12/20/2014
- by Jay Anderson
- Obsessed with Film
As one of the longest running TV shows of all time, The Simpsons holds many notable distinctions — not the least of which is the sheer number of guest stars who have appeared on the program during the course of its 25-year history. Literally hundreds of celebrities (Wikipedia credits 652, including those in The Simpsons Movie) have been committed to cartoon form, either playing one-off characters or voicing versions of themselves. In the best cases, a confluence of great writing and impassioned voice acting creates something highly quotable and truly memorable.
Here are the best of the best — ten guest stars whose brief appearances have become iconic over the years. With only their voices to represent them, they delivered performances that stood side by side with those of the regular Simpsons cast — and really, what higher praise is there than that?
Just a note — this article focuses exclusively on guest stars who...
Here are the best of the best — ten guest stars whose brief appearances have become iconic over the years. With only their voices to represent them, they delivered performances that stood side by side with those of the regular Simpsons cast — and really, what higher praise is there than that?
Just a note — this article focuses exclusively on guest stars who...
- 10/15/2014
- by Scott Fried
- Obsessed with Film
Mark counts down 15 great episodes of The Simpsons from its often-overlooked past 15 years...
Last week, we counted down our list of the top 50 episodes of The Simpsons ever made. It's a tough list to make, picking out less than 10 percent of the 552 episodes broadcast to date, to select the very best of the best. This is despite the off-hand consensus of some viewers that the series has been total rubbish since season 10.
We don't hold much truck with this assumption. The Simpsons is an institution and to suggest that more than half of it is garbage is more than a bit reductive. Admittedly, there's much to support the argument that few episodes produced in the twenty-first century can quite stand up to the genius of the earlier canon, but anything would suffer in comparison to that golden age of the show.
If you're one of the people who stopped watching the series after the nineties,...
Last week, we counted down our list of the top 50 episodes of The Simpsons ever made. It's a tough list to make, picking out less than 10 percent of the 552 episodes broadcast to date, to select the very best of the best. This is despite the off-hand consensus of some viewers that the series has been total rubbish since season 10.
We don't hold much truck with this assumption. The Simpsons is an institution and to suggest that more than half of it is garbage is more than a bit reductive. Admittedly, there's much to support the argument that few episodes produced in the twenty-first century can quite stand up to the genius of the earlier canon, but anything would suffer in comparison to that golden age of the show.
If you're one of the people who stopped watching the series after the nineties,...
- 9/4/2014
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
Before Billy Crystal’s touching tribute to his friend Robin Williams, Sara Bareilles sang “Smile” as the Emmys honored other members of the television community that died in the past year.
As Bareilles crooned the song made famous by Nat King Cole, the show acknowledged the loss of television stars like Russell Johnson (The Professor on Gilligan’s Island), James Avery (Fresh Prince’s Uncle Phil), and Ann B. Davis (The Brady Bunch’s Alice). Marcia Wallace’s animated alter ego, Edna Krabappel, appeared alongside her The Bob Newhart Show character. Sid Caesar, Elaine Stritch, and James Garner were among...
As Bareilles crooned the song made famous by Nat King Cole, the show acknowledged the loss of television stars like Russell Johnson (The Professor on Gilligan’s Island), James Avery (Fresh Prince’s Uncle Phil), and Ann B. Davis (The Brady Bunch’s Alice). Marcia Wallace’s animated alter ego, Edna Krabappel, appeared alongside her The Bob Newhart Show character. Sid Caesar, Elaine Stritch, and James Garner were among...
- 8/26/2014
- by Esther Zuckerman
- EW - Inside TV
Never again, TV Academy. Never again. I don't care if NBC has to do the Emmys in August because of football and if NBC is scared of going head-to-head with a competing award show. Doing the Emmys on Monday is just wrong. But we shall trudge on! Seth Meyers is hosting. Some fantastic TV shows and actors are nominated. Follow along. Comment below. Join the fun. Make the fun. 8:00 p.m. Et. That was some of the worst Red Carpet pre-show I've ever watched between E! and NBC. I never thought I'd miss Ryan Seacrest, but there ya go! 8:00 p.m. Seth Meyers was just outside being interviewed by Billy Bush just two minutes ago. How will he make it inside? How?!?!? 8:00 p.m. A countdown! 20 seconds to go. 8:00 p.m. And now Seth is inside on-stage. How Is That Possible, Billy Bush?!? 8:01 p.m.
- 8/25/2014
- by Daniel Fienberg
- Hitfix
Chicago – Mention Bill Daily’s name and you might experience puzzlement. But mention Roger Healey of “I Dream of Jeannie” or Howard Borden of “The Bob Newhart Show” and there will be instant recognition for one of TV’s favorite supporting characters. Bill Daily also grew up and started his career in Chicago.
His family moved here in the late 1930’s, and Daily attended Lane Tech High School in the city. He worked his way up the show business ladder by doing stand-up and music for clubs in the area, attended the Goodman Theatre School and worked as a floor manager for a local TV station, Wmaq. It was through those connections that he met his future co-star Bob Newhart, who was beginning his stand-up career as well.
Bill Daily at the “Hollywood Show Chicago” in 2013
Photo credit: Joe Arce of Starstruck Foto for HollywoodChicago.com
He eventually made his way to Hollywood,...
His family moved here in the late 1930’s, and Daily attended Lane Tech High School in the city. He worked his way up the show business ladder by doing stand-up and music for clubs in the area, attended the Goodman Theatre School and worked as a floor manager for a local TV station, Wmaq. It was through those connections that he met his future co-star Bob Newhart, who was beginning his stand-up career as well.
Bill Daily at the “Hollywood Show Chicago” in 2013
Photo credit: Joe Arce of Starstruck Foto for HollywoodChicago.com
He eventually made his way to Hollywood,...
- 8/13/2014
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Last year, the Emmys corrected one of their worst oversights by finally bestowing an award on legendary comedian Bob Newhart, but there's another major blind spot that needs to be addressed. Harry Shearer, who has voiced multiple characters on "The Simpsons" for a quarter-century, is still without an Emmy. He's nominated again this year. The TV academy shouldn't make him wait any longer. -Break- Click here to watch our latest Emmy chats: Josh Charles, Jamie Hyneman, and more Shearer's snub is surprising in and of itself, but even more so when you consider how many other "Simpsons" actors have won voice-over Emmys. They are as follows: Nancy Cartwright (1992) Julie Kavner (1992) Jackie Mason (1992) Yeardley Smith (1992) Marcia Wallace (1992) Dan Castellaneta (1992, 1993, 2004, 2009) Hank Azaria (1998, 2001, 2003) Kelsey Grammer (2006) Anne Hathaway (2010) That accounts for every ...
- 7/24/2014
- Gold Derby
In celebration of The Simpsons’ 25th anniversary, castmember Hank Azaria will host a special live show at the Hollywood Bowl September 12, 13 and 14.
The Simpsons Take The Bowl
The Simpsons Take the Bowl will feature three special shows, each welcoming special guests and members of the cast, as well as guest-stars and more. Azaria has voiced countless characters on the animated comedy since it’s debut in 1989, but is perhaps most recognized for his roles Apu Nahasapeemapetilon and Moe Szyslak. Joining him will be Nancy Cartwright, the voice of Bart Simpson, and Yeardley Smith, who voices Lisa Simpson. Guest stars expected to appear include Jon Lovitz, Beverly D’Angelo and Weird Al Yankovic. Attendees will also get to hear from series creator Matt Groening as part of the behind-the-scenes portion of the show.
For the show, the Hollywood Bowl will reportedly be completely decorated to resemble Springfield, and live performances of...
The Simpsons Take The Bowl
The Simpsons Take the Bowl will feature three special shows, each welcoming special guests and members of the cast, as well as guest-stars and more. Azaria has voiced countless characters on the animated comedy since it’s debut in 1989, but is perhaps most recognized for his roles Apu Nahasapeemapetilon and Moe Szyslak. Joining him will be Nancy Cartwright, the voice of Bart Simpson, and Yeardley Smith, who voices Lisa Simpson. Guest stars expected to appear include Jon Lovitz, Beverly D’Angelo and Weird Al Yankovic. Attendees will also get to hear from series creator Matt Groening as part of the behind-the-scenes portion of the show.
For the show, the Hollywood Bowl will reportedly be completely decorated to resemble Springfield, and live performances of...
- 7/18/2014
- Uinterview
Last fall, Marcia Wallace, the voice behind Bart Simpson’s longtime teacher/nemesis Edna Krabappel sadly passed away. Last week, the creators aired a tribute to the actress during a new episode of The Simpsons. Wallace voiced her character in more than 175 episodes and even won an Emmy for it. Watch the scene below, which aired as an epilogue. Enyoy!
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- 3/14/2014
- by Ricky
- SoundOnSight
Last fall, "The Simpsons" lost a key component of the creative magic that has kept them on the air for over two decades: Marcia Wallace, the voice behind Bart's longtime teacher/nemesis Edna Krabappel passed away. And last week, the creators aired their tribute to the actress during a new episode of the show. It features her husband Ned Flanders (man, we have not watched this show in a long time) remembering an evening dancing with his late wife, before recalling how much he'll miss her distinctive laugh. It's a short and sweet scene, with a nice little turn from Nelson at the end putting the final touch on it. Watch below and share with us your favorite Krabappel episode—for this writer, it's the season three episode "Bart The Lover," where Bart tricks her into a pen pal romance with a man named Woodrow. [Deadline]...
- 3/11/2014
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
We all miss Edna Krabappel, but not as much as her husband.
The Simpsons already paid tribute to the actress who voiced the character, the late Marcia Wallace, back in November, but it was done with one of the show's iconic chalkboard gags. This post-episode clip is a little more involved, and a lot more touching.
The clip above features Krabappel's late husband, Ned Flanders, sitting alone (with a black band on his sleeve) and revisiting an old memory of dancing with Edna. "Sure do miss that laugh," he says.
But it wouldn't be The Simpsons without a light dose of irreverence,...
The Simpsons already paid tribute to the actress who voiced the character, the late Marcia Wallace, back in November, but it was done with one of the show's iconic chalkboard gags. This post-episode clip is a little more involved, and a lot more touching.
The clip above features Krabappel's late husband, Ned Flanders, sitting alone (with a black band on his sleeve) and revisiting an old memory of dancing with Edna. "Sure do miss that laugh," he says.
But it wouldn't be The Simpsons without a light dose of irreverence,...
- 3/11/2014
- by Alex Heigl
- People.com - TV Watch
Washington, March 11: Edna Krabappel, the grumpy teacher of Bart Simpson in 'The Simpsons', and Maria Wallace, the actress behind her voice were given a final farewell on Sunday night's episode of the animated show.
According to Deadline.com, a scene from the show was aired as an epilogue as a goodbye to the character.
Late Marcia Wallace who had voiced Edna in more than 175 episodes had also won an Emmy for it.
Better known as Mrs. K by her students, the character had made the debut in the show in its first season, nearly a quarter-century ago. (Ani)...
According to Deadline.com, a scene from the show was aired as an epilogue as a goodbye to the character.
Late Marcia Wallace who had voiced Edna in more than 175 episodes had also won an Emmy for it.
Better known as Mrs. K by her students, the character had made the debut in the show in its first season, nearly a quarter-century ago. (Ani)...
- 3/11/2014
- by Smith Cox
- RealBollywood.com
Bart-weary and rather randy fourth-grade teacher Edna Krabappel made her debut during the first season of The Simpsons nearly a quarter-century ago. Last night, the character and actress behind her were given a final farewell. Marcia Wallace, who died in October, voiced Edna in more than 175 episodes of the venerable toon and won an Emmy for it. In Sunday night’s second of two original episodes, the educator’s widow, Ned Flanders — complete with black armband — reminisced about a night dancing with her. And neighborhood bully Nelson Muntz, something of a closet softie, chimed in as well. Here’s the scene, which aired as an epilogue: Related: ‘Simpsons’ Pays Tribute To Marcia Wallace...
- 3/11/2014
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
“The Simpsons” paid another touching tribute to the late Marcia Wallace on Sunday, as Ned Flanders (Harry Shearer) said goodbye to his second late wife, Mrs. Krabappel. In the below clip, Krabappel offers several lines and one final famous guffaw. A somber Flanders laments, “Sure do miss that laugh.” It was Wallace's final voice appearance on the animated sitcom, a “Simpsons” insider told TheWrap. See photos: Hollywood's Notable Deaths of 2014 Wallace voiced Krabappel — a character that originally came to fame as Bart's teacher — for 24 years before the actress succumbed in 2013 to a 28-year battle with breast cancer. The animated Fox.
- 3/10/2014
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
Last night’s episode of The Simpsons said goodbye to Marcia Wallace by including its final scene with Edna Krabappel, who was mourned by a black-armband-wearing Ned Flanders as he poignantly recalled a tango dance with his spouse. The tribute to the actress, who died last fall after a lengthy battle with breast cancer, was touching and short — out of necessity. “Unfortunately those were the only two lines that we had left that Marcia had recorded,” executive producer Al Jean tells EW. “People had conjectured that we might have an episode where we said farewell to her but we didn...
- 3/10/2014
- by Dan Snierson
- EW - Inside TV
The Simpsons paid a final tribute to the late Marcia Wallace -- and her character, Edna Krabappel -- on Sunday night's episode of the animated show. At the end of the episode, titled "The Bob Who Grew Too Much," Ned Flanders -- who married the teacher in an episode that aired a couple years ago -- is seen remembering a time the duo went dancing. Photos: Meet the 'Simpsons' Cast Back in the present day, Ned says, "Sure do miss that laugh." Appearing at his window, Nelson offers his own signature "ha ha," before agreeing: "I miss her, too." The
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- 3/10/2014
- by Kimberly Nordyke
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
When Marcia Wallace passed away last year after a 28-year battle with breast cancer, fans of The Simpsons mourned the loss of the series’ beloved, wisecracking teacher Edna Krabappel — whom Wallace had voiced for 24 years.
Executive producer Al Jean promised that the character would be retired, and The Simpsons has since paid homage to Wallace in a few brief instances: in a November episode, Bart remembered his teacher in a somber opening chalkboard gag, and a holiday opening credits sequence featured Krabappel sporting angel wings in a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment.
But at the end of the March 10 episode “The Man Who Grew Too Much,...
Executive producer Al Jean promised that the character would be retired, and The Simpsons has since paid homage to Wallace in a few brief instances: in a November episode, Bart remembered his teacher in a somber opening chalkboard gag, and a holiday opening credits sequence featured Krabappel sporting angel wings in a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment.
But at the end of the March 10 episode “The Man Who Grew Too Much,...
- 3/10/2014
- by Marc Snetiker
- EW - Inside TV
After a 30-year battle with breast cancer, Marcia Wallace passed away last October, at age 70. At the time, The Simpsons’ "tremendously saddened" show-runner Al Jean said the show intended on retiring "her irreplaceable character," Mrs. Edna Krabappel. Last night, in a epilogue after the primary story was wrapped, the show said good-bye to her. In a brief scene, Mrs. Krabappel and her husband, Ned Flanders, are out dancing and, well, we don’t want to spoil the touching rest.
- 3/10/2014
- by Jesse David Fox
- Vulture
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