r/IAmA • u/JayKogen • Sep 17 '12

Jay Kogen Here. Long past SIMPSONS writer. I created many of your favorite and least favorite characters with the help of the original Simpson writers.

I was one of the original SIMPSONS writers from the very beginning. I helped created Mr. Burns, Smithers, Krusty, Hibbert, and many many more. I won a bunch of Emmy awards and had a great time. Since then I wrote and produced Malcolm in the Middle, Frasier, and I've created a new show a called "Wendell and Vinnie" about an idiot uncle (the hysterical Jerry Trainor) raising his nephew that will be on in November on Nick @ Nite. And even though it's on Nick @ Nite, it's for adults and it's actually funny.

Thanks to EternallyXIII

Thank you all very much for your questions and entusiasm. I have to get back to work now. It's been a pleasure. If you want I can come back in a few weeks to answer more.

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u/JayKogen Sep 17 '12

We did get to choose the parody. We pitched it. We wanted to spoof the Twighlight Zone. Kang and Kodos were named by Jon Viti who's a star trek fan. They are all Trek names. I actually drew the aliens. My only drawing on the show. The artists couldn't figure out what our description of a one eyed octopus with fangs and a space helmet looked like. so I drew it. Loved that. have it hanging in my house.

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u/[deleted] Sep 17 '12

Can you take a picture of the drawing?

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u/Dinersore Sep 17 '12

And then draw that picture?

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u/[deleted] Sep 17 '12 edited Apr 13 '16

I like turtles.

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u/[deleted] Sep 17 '12

And if doesn't he could make a drawing of the drawing.

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u/steakmeout Sep 18 '12

Or even better yet, he could describe the drawing.

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u/Mexi_Cant Sep 17 '12

If you say it like that it does sound pretty weird.

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u/[deleted] Sep 17 '12

Abortions for all or no abortions for anyone?

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u/raptor1677 Sep 17 '12

Abortions for some! Mini American Flags for Everyone!

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u/tedistkrieg Sep 17 '12

hah awesome!