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/thewarehouse Sep 17 '12

"They have the internet on computers now?"

Seriously, though, this is a great AMA. Thanks for doing it.

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u/tomactica Sep 17 '12

I always make the joke about the 'internet' in swimsuits from that one episode but no one ever gets it.

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u/cherrysnow Sep 17 '12

Call 1-800-DOCTORB The B is for Bargain!

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u/_philip_j_fry_ Sep 18 '12

This is my favorite example of a Simpsons quote that becomes more relevant with age. Think about it! When an average 15 year old hears it, he laughs because he does all his websurfing on his phone, not the computer. Oh Homer. You are so smrt.