Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleHarry Shearer, who has voiced characters such as Mr Burns, Ned Flanders, and Principal Skinner in over 780 episodes of The Simpsons since 1989, revealed he has never actually watched the show. The 82-year-old actor stated he cannot comment on whether the long-running animated series has aged well, as he has not seen it. Shearer refuted suggestions that he no longer enjoys working on the show, emphasising that he appreciates the variety of characters he gets to play. He clarified a 2015 rumour about his potential departure, explaining that Fox had threatened to continue the show without him if he did not sign a new contract. The Simpsons is currently in its 37th season, with a second film adaptation confirmed and the show renewed for at least four more seasons, extending its run to 41 seasons. In fullThe Simpsons star has been in almost 800 episodes – but he’s never watched itThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
The Simpsons voice actor Harry Shearer makes surprise revelation about the show
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleHarry Shearer, who has voiced characters such as Mr Burns, Ned Flanders, and Principal Skinner in over 780 episodes of The Simpsons since 1989, revealed he has never actually watched the show. The 82-year-old actor stated he cannot comment on whether the long-running animated series has aged well, as he has not seen it. Shearer refuted suggestions that he no longer enjoys working on the show, emphasising that he appreciates the variety of characters he gets to play. He clarified a 2015 rumour about his potential departure, explaining that Fox had threatened to continue the show without him if he did not sign a new contract. The Simpsons is currently in its 37th season, with a second film adaptation confirmed and the show renewed for at least four more seasons, extending its run to 41 seasons. In fullThe Simpsons star has been in almost 800 episodes – but he’s never watched itThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
