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Marge Simpson’s Hair

by Richard Ristow

_1178259744.jpgThe Washington Post has a preview of an interview Mat Groening has given The New York times. Among the many tid bits available, Groening reveals what inspired him, in terms of Marge’s distinctive blue hair:

The “Simpsons” matriarch’s impressive hair was inspired by “The Bride of Frankenstein” and by his own mother’s hairdo from the 1960s, the series’ creator told The New York Times Magazine in an interview published Sunday.


Posted in Behind the scenes, Creators, General on July 23rd, 2007

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