0370 - "Ebert"
Added 2024-09-12 08:00:03 +0000 UTCSimilar to Gene Siskel, Roger Ebert had no direct crossover with The Simpsons after being parodied in this episode, despite living until 2013. The only additional mentions of him are this somewhat mean-spirited joke from season 5's "The Last Temptation of Homer":
And this other reference from season 16's "Home Away From Homer":
But what did Ebert think of The Simpsons? He actually reviewed the aptly titled "The Simpsons Movie" in 2007, and it can be read here. He appears to have found the film somewhat amusing, if average, but had some respect for the show itself. I think it would be difficult to be a critic in the media and not at least acknowledge the cultural importance of The Simpsons.
This respect was not one-sided, and I came across some kind words from Al Jean about working with Siskel and Ebert on The Critic.
And because we like to leave no stone unturned, here's a panel from Bart Simpson Comics #25:
This post is part of my "Every Simpsons Character Ever" series. For a list of my rules in this project, click here.
Comments
The day this man I only just found out existed a few weeks ago died was a sad day for us all.
Max Flower
2024-09-12 16:41:39 +0000 UTCThank you, I appreciate that! If you know of any Simpsons-specific government grants going, please let me know!
David Cooper
2024-09-12 09:49:05 +0000 UTCYou deserve a government grant for this project honestly the amount of research you do on each character is something else 🙂↕️
Emma
2024-09-12 08:59:52 +0000 UTC
