The Simpsons’ Pamela Hayden Details Final Recording Session After 35 Years

The Simpsons’ Pamela Hayden Details Final Recording Session After 35 Years

As a lifelong Simpsons fan, I must say, this news about Pamela Hayden retiring after 35 years leaves me feeling like Bart without his skateboard – lost and bewildered. Milhouse has been a staple of my childhood, and Jimbo Jones was the villain I loved to hate. The thought of someone else voicing these characters feels as surreal as Homer becoming vegan.


After 35 years with the show, Pamela Hayden, a key voice actor on “The Simpsons,” has decided to retire. During her final recording session, she shared her feelings about leaving the series. Since its debut in 1989, “The Simpsons” has been a mainstay on Sunday evenings with Fox, and is currently airing Season 36. The announcement of Hayden’s retirement took many by surprise as she voiced popular characters like Milhouse and Jimbo. With such a significant departure, it’s clear that the show will undergo some changes.

Discussing her departure from “The Simpsons” with Cracked, Hayden shared insights into her last recording session. As expected, it was a heartfelt moment for her, explaining, “I composed a speech for the table read to express my gratitude. At one point, I felt a pang of emotion. Since then, people have been incredibly kind. Matt Selman, our current showrunner, has been reaching out to me frequently since my departure, and I recently heard from Mike Scully.” It’s been touching to see the warmth and support from everyone involved.

The Simpsons Star Retires After 35 Years

Reflecting on my time with this game series, I’d have to say what I’ll miss the most is the camaraderie and collaborative spirit that permeated every aspect of it. It’s not just the brilliant minds behind the scenes—from engineers to writers, producers, and everyone in between—but also the day-to-day interactions with my fellow cast members that made this experience so special. It’s like a team huddling together against a blizzard, each person lending their strength to keep us all moving forward. And let’s not forget the little things, like the guy who brought in homemade bagels one day—those moments of shared humanity are what make this journey truly memorable.

Hayden remarked, “Indeed, they’re planning to replace the characters. I mean, killing off a 10-year-old character wouldn’t be funny, right? It is a comedy, though. Someone asked me what suggestions I’d offer for the actor taking over Milhouse’s role, and honestly, it’s not my position to provide guidance. The role is demanding because they must replicate the voice, but also bring their unique creative touch to the character – something that’s essential.

The Simpsons’ Pamela Hayden Details Final Recording Session After 35 Years

What Happens to Milhouse Next?

Since Hayden has retired from her roles on The Simpsons in the most recent episode, the show is now planning to recast her characters. The identities of the actors who will be stepping into these iconic roles are still unknown, and it remains to be seen if a single person will take on all the roles or if they will be divided among multiple performers. As Hayden herself has acknowledged, this is quite a formidable task for any new actor, given that her characters have been a staple of the show for an impressive 36 seasons.

For three decades spanning 36 seasons, The Simpsons has frequently swapped actors for their characters, but this time it’s different – a primary actor who’s been there since day one is parting ways with the series. This move signals an inevitable trend as more central cast members may soon follow suit, leading to questions about whether the show can continue without some of its original voices. Essentially, we’re about to witness how The Simpsons will adapt without one of its key vocal talents.

HT – Cracked

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2024-11-26 07:09