The Simpsons Voice Actor Pamela Hayden Leaving After 35 Years

As a long-time fan of cartoons and animated shows, these fascinating tidbits have certainly piqued my interest! It’s always intriguing to learn about the behind-the-scenes stories that shape our favorite characters.

Pamela Hayden is done repeating the fourth grade.

After spending 35 years as a voice actor on “The Simpsons,” the woman who brought life to characters such as Milhouse, Jimbo Jones, and Rod Flanders has now decided to retire.

In a statement released through NBC News, Pamela expressed her difficulty in saying farewell to “The Simpsons”, as she finds it hard to part ways with the microphone after such a long time.

For over three decades, this 70-year-old actor has graced the series since it first premiered in 1989. As she prepares to leave her cherished, endearingly clumsy 10-year-old role behind, she does so with a mix of sadness and joy.

She went on expressing her gratitude for being part of a hilarious, clever, and pioneering production. Moreover, it’s been delightful to lend her voice to characters like Milhouse, Jimbo Jones, Rod Flanders, Janey, Malibu Stacy, and numerous others.

In a fitting farewell, the actress’ final episode titled “Treehouse of Horror Presents: Simpsons Wicked This Way Comes,” set to air on November 24, promises an explosive end. Given that the series’ first “Treehouse of Horror” episode debuted in 1990, it has been responsible for some of its most memorable and iconic episodes over the years.

In her message, Pamela expressed gratitude to everyone who helped make the wonderful journey she’s been on a reality. She also thanked them for 35 years of shared experiences and wished them wellness and happiness. In closing, she mentioned that the blue-haired 10-year-old boy with glasses would always hold a special place in her heart.

As a dedicated follower of the Simpsons series, I’m often reminded of Milhouse, Bart’s best friend, who is known for his vulnerable and easily swayed demeanor. This endearing character has been an integral part of the show since its inception, and I, Pamela, have shown my affection for him in various ways.

Pamela expressed on a social media post, endorsed by The Simpsons’ official Facebook page, that one thing she adores about Milhouse is his resilience. He often faces knocks and setbacks, but he consistently rises again.

And The Simpsons’ crew loves the voice behind the character just as much.

In a statement, Matt Groening, the mastermind behind “The Simpsons,” praised Pamela as the one who brought endless laughter to us with Milhouse, the clumsy kid known for his oversized nose in Springfield. He stated that she made Milhouse both funny and relatable, and we will deeply miss her.

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The revelation left many fans scratching their heads: “Hello Kitty isn’t actually a cat,” Jill Cook, an executive at Sanrio, clarified to Today on July 18th. In reality, she is a young girl from the suburbs of London who has a family and enjoys baking cookies and making new friends. While this might have come as a surprise to some, it wasn’t the first time this information was shared. Christine R. Yano, an anthropology professor, had previously confirmed that Hello Kitty is not a feline. She told the Los Angeles Times in 2014 that Hello Kitty is a cartoon character and not a cat, as she walks and sits like a two-legged creature. Interestingly, she does have a pet cat named Charmmy Kitty. Other interesting facts about Hello Kitty include her height (5 apples tall), weight (3 apples), birthdate (November 1st, making her a Scorpio), and dream of becoming a pianist or poet.

Wow, here’s something interesting! Did you know this trivia?

Bill Farmer, who has been the voice of Goofy for years now, shared an intriguing detail about why Goofy can speak while Mickey Mouse’s pet Pluto cannot.

In an August 2024 episode of the captivating Popcorn Podcast with Leigh Livingstone and Tim Iffland, I revealed an intriguing detail about Goofy: he’s not just any ordinary dog, but a canine to be precise. It’s somewhat similar to how a wolf isn’t a dog, yet they’re both canines. So, let’s call him Canis Goofus or simply “MOG,” which stands for Man-Dog. This new perspective adds an exciting layer to understanding our beloved character!

However, Pluto, he added, is a “regular dog”—a blood hound as it turns out.

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Break out your handy dandy notebook and jot this one down.

In a 2006 special called “Behind the Clues: 10 Years With Blue,” which Mental Floss recently dug up, co-creator Angela Santomero revealed something surprising about Blue – he was originally a cat! His name started off as Mr. Orange, but they eventually decided that Mr. Blue might be a better fit.

However, it’s worth noting that prior to this, Nickeloeon had already been developing a series featuring a cat. As a result, the initial concept of Blue being a cat was discarded, and the team instead decided to reimagine Blue as a dog.

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In the enchanting world of “Monsters, Inc.: An Augmented Reality Book,” it’s been unveiled that Boo, the tiny girl who finds herself in Monstropolis and bonds with monsters Mike and Sulley, is named Mary Gibbs. This name might ring a bell, as it belongs to the actress who lent her voice to this beloved character. To add credence to this intriguing revelation, there’s even a scene in the movie where Boo is seen sifting through her sketches, and eagle-eyed viewers can catch the name “Mary” written atop one of her drawings.

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