Harry Shearer says he has never watched The Simpsons

In a recent interview, Harry Shearer, the 82-year-old voice actor behind iconic "Simpsons" characters including Mr. Burns, Ned Flanders, and Principal Skinner, revealed he has never watched the long-running animated series. Shearer, who has voiced characters in more than 780 episodes since 1989, made the admission when asked if he thought the show had aged well.

"I don't know. I haven't seen it," Shearer said. When informed the series remains in constant syndication and on streaming platforms, he responded, "That's what I hear! It's good to hear you say that." He also directly addressed speculation that he no longer enjoys his work on the show, which is currently in its 37th season. "No, I enjoy playing all these characters," Shearer stated. "It was the reason I did this instead of some other television show where you're pretty much limited to one character. I liked the idea of the variety of characters, and I still like that."

However, Shearer acknowledged that the production schedule can be demanding, describing it as "a little difficult when you're... turning out a show every week for half the year." His commitment to the series was seriously tested in 2015 during a contract...