Fans of The Simpsons will love this.
Animator David Silverman, who has worked as an animator and director on The Simpsons for years (directing such classics as ‘Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire', ‘Bart Gets an F’, ‘Krusty Gets Cancelled’, ‘Mother Simpson’ and numerous Treehouse of Horror episodes), as well as directing The Simpsons movie, recently revealed glimpses into what might have happened on the show.
Sharing sketches from a 1995 Simpsons writers' retreat, ideas that never made it to air included one in which Smithers’ cat was Scratchy (which let’s be honest, is probably a way better idea than what they’re coming out with now).
The sketches also include early drawings of Grimey, a sequence that would eventually inspire ‘Lisa the Simpson’, and some great doodles of Homer having a laugh:
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
