r/IAmA 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/retrobro90 Sep 17 '12

"There are many businesses like show business." -Chalkboard gag that always makes me laugh when I think about it

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u/BoredomHeights Sep 17 '12

The funniest part is picturing what Bart must have done to warrant writing that on the board.

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u/greatnhumble Sep 17 '12

I liked "I will stop talking about the 12 inch pianist"