The bright, refurbished Great Hall of the Student Union was crowded Monday night. The speaker, a short, turtleneck-clad man, was a consultant for “The PJs,” helped put out “Alf” and wrote jokes for “Airplane II: The Sequel”. He also helps produce a lesser-known program called The Simpsons. Mike Reiss, a consulting producer on the show, has been behind America’s favorite four-fingered family for more than 200 episodes. His 11 years of comedy experience shone through in his rapid-fire idiosyncratic routine. “Why do they have four fingers?” Reiss said, responding to a question about the family. “It’s 20 percent cheaper.” The event ran a lighthearted 45 minutes. The auditorium that had seen a more somber Chuck D presentation less than a week ago was packed with Simpsons devotees. But Reiss didn’t neglect his responsibilities to his sponsors. He spoke of his quirky childhood in the Jewish community, tossed off with well-honed wit. Read More >>>
