The Simpsons: 10 Classic Characters You’ll Never See Again

It's not just Apu who has been removed from Springfield.

[dylanogg]

I would have never guessed Fry was named after Phil Hartman. That's so heartwarming. Well done Groening.

[MelodicQuest]

Lionel Hutz was easily my favorite character. It also helped that the writers were Harvard Law alumni and knew exactly how to craft a dimwitted, but realistic lawyer.

[cryospiral]

Even outside of The Simpsons I really miss Phil Hartman

[GinsuSher]

Apu was a very nice character. Nobody asian or indian disliked him. Only americans who were too sensitive had any issues.

[sarahjane]

Naming fry after Phil makes the moment Yancy names his son after his brother, who he misses very much to carry on his spirit even sadder and I didn't think that was possible

[gregbasore]

They've highlighted the history with Skinner in call back jokes before. Lisa once referred to Skinner as "Principal Tamzarian" during an argument.

[stevegallo]

Rabbi Krustoffsky, Krusty's dad, is another one. Jackie Mason, who voiced him, died in 2021.

[Derexican]

Apu tops the list. The show owes part of its success to the character. Ridiculous that hurt feelings led to his exit. Herb Powell really needs to make a return for at least an episode. I'd like to see him have a kid or something that could interact with the family.

[MrOrcshaman]

Ned really can't catch a break, first Maude, then Edna

[BigJeremyBeyer]

I am impressed with your ability to say Apu's last name several times without breaking or tripping on it.
Chris Hemsworth pronounced Nidavellir wrong so many times that 2 of them ended up in the final cut of the movie, but you make Apu's name sound easy.

[DRCEQ]

Flanders: "*sigh* I miss her.
Nelson: HA HA! .... I miss her too.

[jonhinson]

If you think of the Principal and the Pauper as a non horror Halloween episode, then it is not so upsetting.

[AtTheBridgePod]

Hank Scorpio is the greatest guest character of all time.

[googamp]

So what you're saying is that there's still a chance Poochie may come back.

[shikishinobi]

I’d like to know what happened to Laura Powers. Her mother remains a consistent background character, easily spotted by her red hair scarf, but her daughter seems to have faded into oblivion from everyone’s memory. I get that she would only be a background character, but she (along with most of Barts love interests) simply fade away from the world.

[ppinmouth]

Those few years of the Simpsons were so brilliant, hilarious and memorable. Haven't watched the newer season. Maybe I'll get back into it

[Keitek]

Troy McLure and Lionel Hutz are definitely the characters I would love to see back. The Simpsons was never the same after Phil Hartman's passing.

[IntruderVS]

Now I miss Phil Hartman. Thanks for reminding me and making me sad

[DIREWOLFx]

Edna, Apu, Hutz and McClure will certainly be missed.

[Toraryuko]

The penalty for mentioning the Skinner affair is torture, not death.