The Simpsons

Sam Simon, Co-Creator of ‘The Simpsons,’ Dead at Age 59
Sam Simon, Co-Creator of ‘The Simpsons,’ Dead at Age 59
Sam Simon, Co-Creator of ‘The Simpsons,’ Dead at Age 59
It’s another sad day for The Simpsons and the world at large, as series executive producer Al Jean confirmed news that co-creator Sam Simon passed away on Sunday, at the age of 59, in Los Angeles. The Emmy-winning Simon had also written for such TV legends as Taxi and Cheers, battling a cancer diagnosis since 2012.
The Real Simpsons Bumblebee Man … I Hardly Knew Ye [VIDEO]
The Real Simpsons Bumblebee Man … I Hardly Knew Ye [VIDEO]
The Real Simpsons Bumblebee Man … I Hardly Knew Ye [VIDEO]
I had no clue that the inspiration for The Simpsons 'Bumblebee Man' was based upon "El Chapulin Colorado" a character performed by the recently departed Roberto Gomez Bolanos. As you can see from these videos, the similarities are striking.