Writing on The Simpsons is a legendary comedy badge of honor. Like many across the world, I consider The Simpsons a formative show in my life. Its particular brand of comedy shaped so many in different generations. When you have a show that's been on the air for over 30 years, writers come and go. But one casts a shadow longer than others. John Swartzwelder is almost a myth of a person. He penned dozens of episodes, and some of his are widely regarded as the best of the series. All in all, he wrote 59 episodes of the show. And recently, he sat down with the New Yorker to talk about his experiences. When it comes to writing that much, I cannot imagine picking a favorite. And neither can Swartzwelder, who told the New Yorker, "I don’t have one I prefer over all the others, but I do have some favorites I always enjoy watching. 'Itchy & Scratchy & Marge,' 'Bart the Murderer,' 'Dog of Death,' 'Homer at the Bat,' 'Homie the Clown,' 'Bart Gets an Elephant,' 'Homer’s Enemy,' and 'Homer vs. the Eighteenth Amendment.'" Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Monday, 3 May, 2021