The Simpsons Secrets From The Golden Age - Showrunner Bill Oakley Tells All

Today, Adam sits down with Bill Oakley, Emmy Award–winning showrunner of The Simpsons during its Golden Era, to share untold stories from inside the legendary writers’ room — including working alongside Conan O’Brien, the making of Who Shot Mr. Burns?, and how “Steamed Hams” became a global meme. He reflects on lessons in creativity, morale, and leadership from running the world’s funniest show, and how he’s reinvented himself as a food critic, creator of the Steamie Awards, and culinary innovator blending humour with American food culture.

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00:00 Intro
01:06 The Journey to The Simpsons
11:22 BTS of The Writing Room
23:08 Writing 'Steamed Hams'
27:10 Writing 'Who Shot Mr Burns'
31:07 Predicting the Future
35:35 Getting Into Food Reviewing
44:20 Outro / Philosophical Questions

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