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There have been several rumors over the last month that Homer and Marge Simpson were legally separating on the season premiere of The Simpsons, and now the two of them are addressing their breakup. Or should I say lack of one because they wanted to let us know that if they have been together this long and gone through the things that they have gone through, then they are going to be together forever. And we are all OK with that!
The Simpson‘s Executive Producer, Al Jean, did an interview with Variety and he said something that has people going crazy. When he was asked what we can expect from the animated sitcom’s 27th season, he told them, “In the premiere, it’s discovered after all the years Homer has narcolepsy and it’s an incredible strain on the marriage. Homer and Marge legally separate, and Homer falls in love with his pharmacist, who’s voiced by Lena Dunham.” Well, the news got everyone talking and people are not happy that The Simpsons are splitting up.
So Bart Simpson took the blackboard today to let people know what’s really going on with his parents, “HOMER AND MARGE ARE NOT SPLITTING UP!”
True fans of the show, could pretty much assume that the legal separation will only last for one episode. Chances are by the end of the premiere, Homer and Marge will get back together, just like they have done in the past. So don’t have a cow, man!
If you want to be upset about anything, it’s the fact that Lena Dunham is going to be on the episode. On a positive note, at least she keeps her clothes on…or does she???
It seems like every time that the contracts are up for the voices of The Simpsons, there is always an issue to get them to sign on the dotted line. This time the negotiations were relativity quiet, until their was a Tweet that was heard around the world. Harry Shearer Tweeted, “from James L. Brooks’ lawyer: ‘show will go on, Harry will not be part of it, wish him the best.'” Then he added, “This because I wanted what we’ve always had: the freedom to do other work. Of course, I wish him the very best.”
While in the past the holdup for getting the cast to re-sign was money, he says that is not why he decided to leave the show after 26 years, he says it was because of scheduling. He wants to do other things. Things, I don’t think anyone cares about but him. So best of luck to him and good riddance.
The good thing about The Simpsons is that he is voice actor, and he can easily be replaced. How many people have been practicing their best Simpsons voices since they were kids. Now one of them might get the chance to do just that.
Executive Produce Al Jean reassured fans on Twitter, “The show will go on, made by people who love it and see in it the most wonderful vehicle for satire ever.”
So how will they handle the loss of the Ned Flanders, Principal Skinner, Mr Burns, Walter Smithers, Reverend Lovejoy, Dr Hibbert, Scratchy and Kent Brockman? Jean said that there will be no yellow wedding, so don’t expect his character’s to be killed off. They will just be voiced by someone new.
Hopefully the remaining four actors will see that they are easily replaceable and not be so greedy when their contracts come up in the future. That has always been a sore point for me. They want more money to talk into a microphone (I know it is not easy work, I’ve tried it) but you never hear them giving any of their earnings to charity. If they did, then maybe I would be more on their side.
How do you feel about Harry Shearer leaving the show?
UPDATE: James L Brooks broke his silence on Twitter about the situation and said, “Hey, we tried. We’re still trying. Harry, no kidding, let’s talk.”
I say move on. If he gets more than the $17 million the others are making, than those four will be upset and that will cause more problems and possibly delays. You see, the five of them up until now have worked as a team when it came to negotiations. Plus, why should he get more than them, he isn’t even a Simpson!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vW563UHQQsQ
Tonight at 8p on Fox, The Simpsons go to DizNeeLand and take a ride that is out of this world. When the rides at the park turn out to be a huge disappointment, they discover a secret one. What they don’t know is that ride is a spaceship piloted by Kang & Kodos who then takes them back to their home planet.
Is this the end of their Earthly journey? You have to tune into an episode that has a lot of smart jokes for you to enjoy to find out!
This Sunday at 8p on Fox, Christmas is coming early to Springfield and The Simpsons’ couch gag is getting the holiday treatment. The whole opening has been changed for the season and there are some really cute surprises you don’t want to miss out on. And yes, there is a Frozen reference because it is mandatory by everyone this season.
So get your holiday cheer on with The Simpsons opening from Sunday, since the show had been around as long as Christmas itself has been part of the calendar. At least it feels that way!
