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One face behind The Simpsons is writer/producer Mike Reiss, who recently spoke to The Michigan Daily about the show. “A little white guy was used to be Michael Jackson’s singing voice. For some odd reason Jackson only wanted to do the speaking voice.” Some guest stars have backed out after episodes have been written for them. “We had a recent episode where Stan Lee was a guest voice, but that part was written for George Lucas, who begged to be on the show, but pulled out at the last minute.” Even after 15 years on the air, Reiss believes The Simpsons can go on forever unless “the network makes a stupid mistake and kills it. The key to The Simpsons is that everything is right about it, I don’t see any end in sight.” He revealed that the oft-discussed movie is in development and that he is working on the script. Read More >>>

DarkHorizons.com have posted a little tidbit in their news section about upcoming storylines on The Simpsons. “There’s been deaths, scandals, crushes, etc. Now apparently at an Angelo State University lecture last night, Producer Mike Reiss revealed one of the main characters would have “gay sex” this season but NOT one of the kids. There’s also a slim chance of the now-cancelled “Futurama” characters appearing.” Sounds like Reiss is trying yank our chains if you ask me. I enjoy the odd rumor though, and if this one turned out to be true, I’d be kicking myself if I hadn’t announced it.

“Mike Reiss, a producer for The Simpsons and creator of The Critic, visited Drexel’s campus May 23. After spending the day meeting with students and professors, his visit culminated with an hour-long lecture in the Patten Auditorium. At the event, Reiss shared information about his career while keeping the audience in stitches. He talked about his Harvard roots, his experience working on The Critic, and his 15 years of writing for The Simpsons.” Read More >>>

It’s all too common for students to zone out from work on Sunday nights to devote attention to The Simpsons. Across the globe, people of all ages have welcomed America’s most beloved family into their living rooms. On Friday, students will get a firsthand look at the show when its original producer and occasional writer Mike Reiss speaks at Freeborn Hall. Minds will be brewing with new truths about the Simpson clan. If you claim to be a fan of the show, there’s no excuse to miss Reiss as he spills details of scripts, secrets, and gossip about celebrity guests. There will be a rare presentation of unaired footage and opportunities for questions. Read More >>>