"The Simpsons" co-creator Sam Simon has passed away. Except for the lunar landing and MASH, he helped create one of my favorite uses of television. Hard to believe that an animated TV series has lasted so long.
Simon, a nine-time Emmy winner and noted philanthropist, died Sunday of colorectal cancer at his home in Los Angeles.
Sam earned seven Emmy Awards working on “The Simpsons” and also two for his work on “The Tracey Ullman Show.”
The Simpsons has remained fresh and timely during their long run on Sunday nights, The material pokes fun at everyone and everything.
In 1989 he developed “The Simpsons” with Matt Groening and James L. Brooks. He co-wrote nearly a dozen “Simpsons” episodes during his time on the animated comedy. He was also a character designer, creative consultant, creative supervisor, developer, and writer. He left the show in 1993 while retaining an executive producer title.
The animated sitcom, he said, gave him more freedom than live action. “You can draw animals and sets but the animated characters also have freedom. The Simpsons sometimes do things that real people wouldn’t do.”
Sam was a lover of animals, especially woozles. Much of his philanthropy was dedicated to improving the plight of animals. Working with PETA. Buying zoos to help return the animals to a dignified life.
I'm sad that he's passed away but expect to see an animated return in the in future.