Shearer on Simpsons’ Long Term Success
Many television shows, actors and directors will attest, are destroyed by the meddling of studio execs. Often, this comes by way of meddlesome “notes” that carry the weight — in terms of network authority — akin to an executive order or a regal fiat. It goes without saying that this cramps the creative process, to a large extent. In this regard, consider the following comment by Harry Shearer, as reported by Hollywood.com, the voice of Ned Flanders, Doctor Hibberd, Mr. Burns, Smithers, and many other Simpsons chacters:
The Simpsons star Harry Shearer insists the animated show is such a big hit because the company behind it is not allowed to interfere with the scripts.
That even goes for mogul Rupert Murdock, who is more then used to getting his way, politically and business-wise, across many continents:
He says, “Rupert can’t get involved. We had it written into our script that Fox weren’t allowed to meddle with our scripts.
“In fact, I’m pretty sure the reason we’ve been so successful is because no one’s been able to interfere.”
October 12th, 2007 at 8:33 pm
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