• This is a political forum that is non-biased/non-partisan and treats every person's position on topics equally. This debate forum is not aligned to any political party. In today's politics, many ideas are split between and even within all the political parties. Often we find ourselves agreeing on one platform but some topics break our mold. We are here to discuss them in a civil political debate. If this is your first visit to our political forums, be sure to check out the RULES. Registering for debate politics is necessary before posting. Register today to participate - it's free!

[R.I.P.] Sam Simon, Who Helped Shape ‘The Simpsons,’ Dies at 59

JANFU

JANFU

Land by the Gulf Stream
Supporting Member
DP Veteran
Monthly Donator
Joined
Dec 27, 2014
Messages
59,416
Reaction score
38,984
Location
Best Coast Canada
Gender
Male
Political Leaning
Slightly Liberal
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/10/a...column-region&region=top-news&WT.nav=top-news

Sam Simon, who was one of the major creative forces behind “The Simpsons” and who left the show after its fourth season in a lucrative arrangement that allowed him to spend much of the rest of his life giving his money away, died on Sunday at his home in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles. He was 59.

After Mr. Simon received his cancer diagnosis, he announced his intention to give nearly all his “Simpsons” royalties to charity. “I’ve given most of it away,” he said in 2013 when asked about his wealth on the comedian Marc Maron’s podcast. “I won’t be rich again until we get our quarterly installment from ‘The Simpsons.’ ”
Click to expand...
Sir, thanks for the laughs. RIP.
 
One of my top 3 cartoon characters ever:

burns.jpg
 
RIP. The Simpsons has always been one of my favorite shows, I remember the first primetime episode.

Sam Simon retained a sense of humor even as he faced death, and he did outstanding charity work. I respect that.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom