The show would prove that point over and over again, and of course Simon was just one of many factors in that ongoing triumph. But he was an indispensable element—as Vitti told The New York Times years ago, "If you leave out Sam Simon … you're We all miss him, and in his honor, we … Read more
Sam Simon, a co-creator of "The Simpsons" and animal-rights advocate who made a midlife career shift into philanthropy and channeled much of his personal fortune into social causes, has died. Simon died Sunday at his home in Pacific Palisades, Calif Of course Sam Simon is famous for "The Simpsons" and his philanthropy — but he … Read more
Sam Simon, the co-creator of "The Simpsons" has died TMZ has learned. Simon passed away Sunday at his L.A. home, following a long, difficult battle… Sam Simon, co-creator of The Simpsons, has died after a long and public battle with colon cancer. He was 59. Coming up through the ranks as a writer on classic … Read more