The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/the-simpsons/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:57:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png The Simpsons | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/the-simpsons/ 32 32 Artist paints ‘The Simpsons’ characters as Holocaust victims outside Milan memorial https://www.timesofisrael.com/artist-paints-the-simpsons-characters-as-holocaust-victims-outside-milan-memorial/ Sat, 28 Jan 2023 05:43:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2937051 Shoah Memorial Foundation says while AleXsandro Palombo did not consult with them before creating the artwork, they 'don't find it particularly harmful'

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]]> Marge Simpson joins protests outside Iranian consulate in Milan https://www.timesofisrael.com/marge-simpson-joins-protests-outside-iranian-consulate-in-milan/ Thu, 06 Oct 2022 14:38:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2848532 Italian artist aleXsandro Palomb says mural showing famous character cutting her hair is in support of demonstrators against Mahsa Amini's death in police custody

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]]> Picturesque Israeli kibbutz features in The Simpsons https://www.timesofisrael.com/picturesque-israeli-kibbutz-features-in-the-simpsons/ Mon, 08 Aug 2022 15:40:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2814313 Episode includes aerial image of northern community, leaving viewers to speculate over its inclusion

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]]> Harry Shearer quits voicing Black character on ‘The Simpsons’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/harry-shearer-quits-voicing-black-character-on-the-simpsons/ Wed, 24 Feb 2021 14:17:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2494919 Jewish actor will no longer play Dr. Hibbert, to be replaced by Kevin Michael Richardson; he'll continue to be voice of Ned Flanders, Principal Skinner

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]]> ‘Simpsons’ actor says he’ll no longer voice Apu after controversy https://www.timesofisrael.com/simpsons-actor-says-hell-no-longer-voice-apu-after-controversy/ Sun, 19 Jan 2020 07:57:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2223339 More than 2 years after racism debate over Indian character, Hank Azaria says he will stop voicing it after 30 years; no word on whether Apu will be ditched entirely

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]]> Gal Gadot visits Jewish heaven in ‘Simpsons’ debut https://www.timesofisrael.com/gal-gadot-visits-jewish-heaven-in-simpsons-debut/ Wed, 03 Oct 2018 20:46:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1935574 In first episode of show's 30th season, Israeli actress tells Bart that even though she's not dead, 'They like me so much I get to visit'

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]]> Gal Gadot fails to impress Homer Simpson in cameo preview https://www.timesofisrael.com/gal-gadot-fails-to-impress-homer-simpson-in-preview-of-actresss-cameo/ Sat, 22 Sep 2018 15:56:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1929456&preview=true&preview_id=1929456 Israeli actress to play herself on 30th Season premier of Fox's hit animated sitcom, airing on September 30

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]]> In NY, ‘The Simpsons’ writer strikes comedic gold with behind-the-scenes patter https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-ny-the-simpsons-writer-strikes-comedic-gold-with-behind-the-scenes-patter/ Sat, 23 Jun 2018 00:44:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1875080 On a book tour, Mike Reiss, one of the show's key architects, is full of anecdotes from his years working on the series -- as well as growing up Jewish in Connecticut

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]]> ‘Simpsons’ bashed for response to racism debate https://www.timesofisrael.com/doh-simpsons-bashed-for-sad-response-to-racism-debate-over-shopkeeper-apu/ Tue, 10 Apr 2018 11:39:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1826988 Latest episode has Lisa lamenting that 'something that was applauded and inoffensive is now politically incorrect'; that's a jab against progress, says comedian-critic

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]]> Gal Gadot to appear in cameo on ‘The Simpsons’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/gal-gadot-to-appear-in-cameo-on-the-simpsons/ Tue, 06 Feb 2018 14:28:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1786257 Israeli actress of 'Wonder Woman' fame reveals she will voice herself in an upcoming episode of animated television show

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]]> ‘The Simpsons’ celebrates 30 years of cartoon chutzpah https://www.timesofisrael.com/the-simpsons-celebrates-30-years-of-cartoon-chutzpah/ Thu, 08 Jun 2017 10:17:37 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1635088 Sure, most residents of Springfield are good churchgoing folk -- but don't get farklempt, TV's longest running series is full of Jewish shtick

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]]> Hank Azaria opens up about speaking Ladino and his latest TV role https://www.timesofisrael.com/hank-azaria-opens-up-about-speaking-ladino-and-his-latest-tv-role/ Mon, 17 Apr 2017 06:46:20 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1601067 Now in a popular cable series, the man of many voices says he feels 'most at home with Jewish characters'

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]]> Why ‘The Simpsons’ envisioned a Trump presidency https://www.timesofisrael.com/why-the-simpsons-envisioned-a-trump-presidency/ Fri, 11 Nov 2016 17:04:09 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1497563 Staffer on animated show says episode was 'warning to America,' while 'Back to Future II' writer admits his villain was based on president-elect

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]]> Israeli flicks present a cool way to vanquish the summer doldrums https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-flicks-present-a-cool-way-to-vanquish-the-summer-doldrums/ Thu, 04 Aug 2016 15:37:37 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1436414 From the Tel Aviv Cinematheque to NY's Cinema Village, Israel-themed movies take center stage in August-September

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]]> Simpsons lampoons Trump in election spoof https://www.timesofisrael.com/simpsons-lampoons-trump-in-election-spoof/ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 11:44:44 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1437719 Homer and Marge consider who they want to have answer that 3 a.m. call in the White House

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