The Simpsons Writer Mike Reiss Shares the Secret Behind the Show’s Success | The Businessweek Show

Former The Simpsons showrunner Mike Reiss talks about how it became the longest running scripted TV series and reveals his favorite character and why anything can be funny if you wait long enough. Interview recorded Sept. 28, 2023.
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[@visionseeks2350]

He did not ask one question of coincidences and pre historical events that were predicted in his shows 😅

[@stickynorth]

And I agree, Apu is the most earnest and hard-working man in town... He really is the moral centre of Springfield despite "selling fatty poisons to overfed Americans" as the show once so bluntly put it...

[@nightisright1873]

Heck he’s portrayed in a positive light

[@Andromeda2976]

Award for the formula Tragedy + Time = Comedy. Loved it, thankyou for sharing!

[@ChuckSilva]

Gr8!❤🔥🔥🔥

[@eleganz]

He's clearly frustrated that woke culture killed Apu, one of the greats, We miss you APU!

[@OzzyMtz]

Cool 😎

[@patrieciaewn6396]

I'm a fan ❤...

[@bananasgrowing]

❤

[@mrskinszszs]

Successful 25 years ago, yes

[@An-Orange-Fox]

The Simpsons hasn't been funny for 15 years.