Springfield Comes to Sussex: Mike Reiss on The Simpsons’ Best-Kept Secrets

Four-time Emmy-winning The Simpsons writer and producer Mike Reiss talks to Latest TV’s Andrew Kay about his upcoming UK debut presentation, Secrets of The Simpsons. He shares fascinating behind-the-scenes insights, including how the iconic animated series was born out of a last-minute panic by creator Matt Groening, the unique network exemption that shielded the show from studio interference, and what it was like writing jokes for celebrity guests – including Pope Francis.