Variety of the pioneering role. “It’s life-changing equality and participation.”“This can impact change for all of us,” the actor added. “It’s about hard of hearing and hearing characters coming together.
It’s a part of history.”The episode is set to revolve around Monk, the son of the late Bleeding Gums Murphy, a saxophonist who was beloved by Lisa Simpson in early seasons of the show.
Monk is on a quest to acquire a cochlear implant and is aided by Lisa in his mission.“The Sound of Bleeding Gums” was written by Loni Steele Sosthand, whose brother was born deaf.“When I think about music, I also think about my brother,” the screenwriter told Variety. “When we were talking about this Bleeding Gums character in our initial brainstorms, we thought, wouldn’t it be cool if Lisa discovers this whole other side of his life.
That led to him having a son, and then we based that character at least somewhat on my brother.”“The Simpsons” appears to be on a mission to increase diversity and representation — both on screen and in the writers’ room.
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