Simpsons Voice Actor Harry Shearer Admits He's Never Watched an Episode

Harry Shearer, the prolific voice actor behind iconic Simpsons characters such as Mr. Burns, Ned Flanders, and Kent Brockman, has revealed a surprising fact: he has never watched an episode of the show he has been a part of for over 800 installments.

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I don't know. I haven't watched them.

Shearer, a fixture in the show's cast since its early days, lent his voice to the beloved animated series even as it transitioned from short segments on "The Tracey Ullman Show" to its own full seasons starting in 1989. With 36 seasons aired and a 37th on the way, Shearer remains unfamiliar with the content that has captivated audiences worldwide.

When asked in an interview with "The I" if he believed episodes from the 1990s, often considered the show's golden age, had stood the test of time, Shearer responded plainly, "I don't know. I haven't watched them." Upon learning of the show's enduring popularity and constant re-airings, he remarked with a smile, "I've heard that! But I'm glad to hear it from you."

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I've heard that! But I'm glad to hear it from you.

Despite his lack of viewership, Shearer affirmed his ongoing satisfaction with his role. "I still enjoy playing all these characters," he stated. "That's precisely why I took this job instead of another television series where you'd typically be limited to one character. I liked the idea of character diversity, and I still do."

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I still enjoy playing all these characters. That's precisely why I took this job instead of another television series where you'd typically be limited to one character. I liked the idea of character diversity, and I still do.