Saturday Simpson’s News Links

Hey Howdy Hey Tappers!

Well, just because there’s no Addicts Live today doesn’t mean I didn’t want to give y’all some fun stuff to check out.  So here’s the latest roundup of Simpon’s News and a few fun things to check out!

I think Simpon’s Director/Animator David Silverman is just as bored with no new Simpsons the last month as we are, as he’s been crazy busy posting old animation sketches on his Twitter!

First up are some super old sketches he shared earlier this week (and late last week)…

Sketchbook drawings from @TheSimpsons writers’ retreat winter 1995. Notice my first drawings of Grimey. pic.twitter.com/6Cj0jFS0rt

— David Silverman 🇺🇦 (@tubatron) February 16, 2018

Another sketch from Winter ‘95 writers retreat (@thatbilloakley & @Joshstrangehill show runners). Ken Keebler suggested what became the Simpsons Spin-off Showcase (5/11/97). Note that “Smithers & Co.” became “The Love-magic Grampa.” pic.twitter.com/9zQfS0qq9V

— David Silverman 🇺🇦 (@tubatron) February 19, 2018

Another sketch from that Dec. ‘95 writers retreat. This became LISA THE SIMPSON aired much later 3/8/98. Goes to show how some ideas sit on the shelf. pic.twitter.com/dMLTXwPZGC

— David Silverman 🇺🇦 (@tubatron) February 21, 2018

Homer has a good laugh. We all could use a good laugh. (same sketchbook 12/95) pic.twitter.com/0ICJ7XomKr

— David Silverman 🇺🇦 (@tubatron) February 21, 2018

NME takes a look at what Simpsons Secrets these sketches reveal in this interesting article: http://www.nme.com/blogs/tv-blogs/five-secrets-we-learned-from-the-newly-unveiled-1995-simpsons-sketches-2246550

Then just yesterday he shared a super early sketch of the Opening Credits (from 1989)

This has to be the earliest sketches I made for the Simpsons opening title. Circa May 1989, in a meeting with Matt Groening and Sam Simon. Notes are fairly intelligible, tho they were only meant for the 1989 me. The 2018 me doesn't recall everything. pic.twitter.com/pX0bLvt9Hf

— David Silverman 🇺🇦 (@tubatron) February 23, 2018

And finally, since it’s likely many of you are going through withdrawals of our favorite yellow family….since they won’t be back for a couple more weeks…The Shortlist has their picks for the 10 Greatest Ever Episodes of The Simpsons, which you can find here: https://www.shortlist.com/entertainment/tv/the-simpsons-best-ever-episodes-imdb/346620 (which includes their analysis and reasoning for placement).  But for those who just want the list…

10. Homer the Heretic
9. King Sized Homer
8. Last Exit in Springfield
7. Marge vs. the Monorail
6. Who Shot Mr. Burns Pt. 1
5. Treehouse of Horror V
4. The City of New York vs. Homer Simpsons
3. Cape Feare
2. You Only Move Twice
1. Homer’s Enemy

So there you have it my friends, the latest round-up of fun Simpson’s News!

What are your thoughts on the sketches?  How about the latest Top 10 List?  Would those episodes make it in your Top 10?  Why or why not?  If not what’s your Top 10? Sound off below you know we love hearing from you!

Happy Saturday!