She later made two brief flashback appearances, the first being season two's "Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?" [14] Star News Online listed Close as one of the four hundred reasons why they love The Simpsons. Sexual Inadequacy", and in both cases she was voiced by Maggie Roswell. Homer's mom dies, and as part of her will, she asks him to spread her ashes. Brooks. [15] Close appeared on AOL's list of their favorite 25 Simpsons guest stars. [14], Glenn Close, who was directed in her first performance by Josh Weinstein,[14] was convinced to do the episode partially because of James L. Goldman, Eric; Iverson, Dan; Zoromski, Brian. Commentary for "Mother Simpson", in, Weinstein, Josh (2005). The captivating voice in Mona Simpson’s sixth novel belongs to Miles, 9, who has begun to spy on his parents. Mona continues to live on in Homer's dreams. "Mona Simpson has always written movingly about young characters, from the protagonists of her early stories Lawns and Approximations to Ann in her debut novel Anywhere But Here. Previous publishers include founding publisher Sadruddin Aga Khan, Drue Heinz, Deborah Pease, and Antonio Weiss. FOX Episode: "Mona Leaves-a" Cause of death: Old age. To marry wealth. Yeardley Smith, The Voice Of Lisa Simpson, Told Us 9 Little Tidbits You You Might Not Know About "The Simpsons" ... Glenn Close (who voiced Mona Simpson … [7] Her crime was intentionally the least violent crime the writers could think of, as she did not harm anyone and was only caught because she came back to help Mr. Mona was born on March 15th, 1929. The character of Maude Flanders was written out of the Simpsons show due to Roswell's departure. ... "An editor once told me that my work lacked a sense of vibrant, romantic hope," she says in her low, husky voice. He was accidentally reunited with Mona in "Mother Simpson" after he faked his own death to get a day off from work and Mona visited his supposed gravesite. and the second being season six's "Grampa vs. The inspiration for the character is Bernardine Dohrn of the Weather Underground. It is also strongly implied that she was unfaithful to Abraham. There Homer finds Mona, who explains she had to return after she saw a macaroni pencil holder Homer made for her when he was five. At first, Mona does not reveal her whereabouts and spends time catching up with her family, but is forced to reveal her past. Mona briefly returned in "How I Wet Your Mother", where she rescues the family in a dream of Homer's, saying that she lives on in his dreams. As the gang escaped, she stayed behind to help a fallen Burns, who in turn, swore to have her thrown in jail for the rest of her life. [11], Mona's first major appearance was in the seventh season episode "Mother Simpson," which was pitched by Richard Appel, who was desperately trying to think of a story idea and decided that he had to really reach for an idea and decided to do something about Homer's mother, who previously had only been mentioned once. [7] The writers used the episode as an opportunity to solve several puzzles about the show, such as where Lisa's intelligence came from. She leaves Bart her Swiss-army knife, Lisa her rebellious spirit (although Lisa takes her earrings), and Marge an old purse made of hemp, asking Homer to release her ashes from the top of a specific mountain at 3:00 pm. [11], Glenn Close has been well-received as the voice of Mona. [7] "My Mother the Carjacker" received a Writers Guild of America Award nomination in 2004 in the animation category. Mona is an important character to every Simpson character in the family. [1], Mona's first major appearance was in the seventh season episode "Mother Simpson". The character is named after writer Richard Appel's ex-wife, the American author (and Steve Jobs' biological sister) Mona Simpson. [11] In 2007, Entertainment Weekly called Glenn Close one of "fourteen guest stars whose standout performances on TV make us wish they'd turn up in a Simpsons Movie 2."[18]. [9] She was directed in her first performance by Josh Weinstein. [4], Mona returns in "Mona Leaves-a" to try to make up for lost time with Homer, but he angrily refuses, saying that she will just abandon him again. Homer and Bart do so and reunite with Mona, although she is discovered by the police at a diner and is arrested, later put on trial. Wiggum is grateful to Mona because his asthma was cured by the "antibiotic bomb" her group detonated during their lab infiltration, thereby allowing him to join the police force. Rihoko Yoshida. An Inception-inspired dream version of her appears in Season 23's "How I Wet Your Mother". She returned in the seventh season for her first main appearance in "Mother Simpson" and also had a large role in "My Mother the Carjacker". Things get worse when Mona dies and her last wishes are to have her ashes spread over the mountains, which turns out to be a plot in stopping a nuclear disaster. In "My Mother the Carjacker", Homer discovers a secret message left for him in a newspaper that tells him to go to a location. The principal cast consists of Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Hank Azaria and Harry Shearer. 'The Simpsons' has seen its fair share of characters over the years, and while some have been retired, others have actually been killed off. "Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?" Homer would later felt guilt, believing that the incident prompted Mona to leave him and his father. In "D'oh-in' in the Wind", it is revealed that at some point, Mona spent time at a commune with two hippies, Seth and Munchie, after life with Abraham became unbearable. Forced to go on the run again, Mona tells Homer she loves him and escapes to the underground.[2]. Two Cars in Every Garage and Three Eyes on Every Fish, Simpsons Writers Dish on Movie and New Season, https://simpsons.fandom.com/wiki/Mona_Simpson?oldid=935046, Homer said that his mother said to him that he was a big disappointment, Mona had already made two early appearances on. Grandma Simpson, Mona Stevens, Martha Stewart,Penelope Olsen, El Mono, Muddy Mae Suggins, Anita Bonghit, Mom, Sunny Pamela Hayden, Glenn Close are the voices of Mona Simpson in The Simpsons, and Rihoko Yoshida is the Japanese voice. It's likely his few appearances were partly due to his voice actor, Danny Devito, being in high-demand for much of his career as a comic actor. Mona was first mentioned in season one and made two brief flashback appearances, but her first major appearance was in "Mother Simpson". Mona is forced again to leave Springfield, on the run from the police, although the now Police Chief, Clancy Wiggum, aides her escape as she had helped cure his asthma. Who were her parents or if she had siblings. "So I set out to fix that. Mona's maiden name 'Olsen' is of Scandinavian origin. She is acquitted because of evidence given by Homer, although she is later imprisoned, thanks to Mr. Burns, for signing into a federal park under a false name. Homer's dream then collapses (due to Professor Frink and Chief Wiggum fighting), and he and the rest of the family return to the real world. The ashes stop the missile from launching, preventing the nuclear power plant's waste from being blasted to the Amazon rain forest. [1] In the episode, it is revealed that in the 1960s, Mona was a homemaker who lived with her husband Abraham Simpson and Homer, who at the time was a child. Another reason she left wasthate she could not stand her husband's intolerance. [47]Guest Stars: Glenn Close, Lance Armstrong. We didn't know anything about her family. Mona Simpson is first mentioned in season one's "There's No Disgrace Like Home", where Homer recalls his mother telling him that he's a "big disappointment". Shortly after Homer was born, she made him promise never to tell Homer about the incident at the carnival, as she wanted Homer to grow up respecting his father. in "Mother Simpson")Tress MacNeille ("D'oh-in' in the Wind"), Son: Homer SimpsonDaughter-in-Law: Marge SimpsonGrandson: Bart SimpsonGranddaughters: Lisa Simpson and Maggie Simpson"'Possible Uncle:"'Great Uncle Boris"'Possible Niece:"'Mother Shabubu. [1] In 2007, Entertainment Weekly called Close one of "fourteen guest stars whose standout performances on TV make us wish they'd turn up in a Simpsons Movie 2". and the second being season six's "Grampa vs. She then tells them to leave the dreams and to wake up, with Homer saying goodbye to his mother one last time. [7] Abe remained unaware of her whereabouts throughout all these past events. She cites Joe Namath's long hair during Super Bowl III as igniting her beliefs. So you get his perspective, which is entertaining, and underneath it hers, which triggers your heart. Here she is once again voiced by Glenn Close, and she really wants to meet up with Homer. She provides them the answer to Homer's bed wetting problem via movie theater. She meets Abraham again, although Abraham continues to harbor resentment over her leaving him and Homer. Overjoyed at their reunion, he brings Mona home to meet his family. First appearance Mona Simpson is the author of five novels, including her latest, My Hollywood (Vintage Contemporaries, 2011), in which she examines the complexity, and also the currency, of raising a child. When she died, there was a video of what she wanted the family to receive and what she wanted. This resulted in a brief re-connection between Mona and Abe.[6]. She's a perfect fit, able to convey a loving, motherly tone, while still convincing the audience she's a headstrong hippie activist. Homer completes his mother's wish, releasing the ashes, which are sucked into a missile launch computer within the mountain, owned by Mr. Burns. [12] The writers used the episode as an opportunity to solve several little puzzles, such as where Lisa's intelligence came from. Grandma Simpson, Mona Stevens, Martha Stewart,Penelope Olsen, El Mono, Muddy Mae Suggins, Anita Bonghit, Mom, Sunny. With Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith. Mona Penelope J. Simpson also known as Martha Stewart, Muddy Mae Suggins, Anita Bonghit and Mona Stevens was the mother of Homer Simpson, the hatred wife of Abraham Simpson, the mother-in-law of Marge Simpson, the daughter-in-law of Orville Simpson and Yuma Simpson, and also the paternal grandmother of Bart, Lisa and Maggie. The Simpsons Season 19 Episode 19 Quotes. [12] In 2008, Entertainment Weekly also named Close one of the 16 best Simpsons guest stars. [8] There were several design changes because the directors were trying to make her an attractive older and younger woman, but still be "Simpson-esque". Mona was the estranged wife of Abe Simpson and the mother of Homer Simpson. Mr. Burns is angered by this and has her imprisoned for the minor charge of signing into a national park under a false name (Anita Bonghit). The Paris Review Foundation has announced the appointment of bestselling novelist Mona Simpson as the venerable magazine’s new publisher.. As today’s press release details, Simpson—the author of six novels and the recipient of numerous literary accolades including a Guggenheim Fellowship, an NEA award, and a Whiting Award—has been connected to The Paris … ", Prior to the seventh season, Mona Simpson had only made two brief flashback appearances, the first being Season 2's "Oh Brother, Where Art Thou? Occupation Although disappointed that the last thing his mother asked him to do was "another hippie protest", Homer successfully stops the launch.[5]. Directed by Mike B. Anderson, Ralph Sosa. Political activist (formerly)Housewife(formerly)Weiteres(formerly) Commentary for "Mother Simpson", in, Silverman, David (2005). She became caught up in the hippie movement after her beliefs were ignited by seeing Joe Namath's long hair during Super Bowl III. Sexual Inadequacy" (albeit without her face shown). Status [8], Glenn Close was convinced to voice the character in "Mother Simpson" partially because of James L. When Homer and Mona go to the post office, to collect years worth of care packages, she is spotted and recognized by Burns. One of the biggest celebrities to ever lend his voice to "The Simpsons" was the late King of Pop himself, Michael Jackson. Mona Simpson, author of Anywhere but Here, PEN/Faulkner finalist Off Keck Road, and her latest, Casebook, on the books that today inspire her. [6], Glenn Close recorded original material for three other episodes: season 15's "My Mother the Carjacker" and season 19's "Mona Leaves-a". [13] The Phoenix.com placed Close in the second position on their list of the best 20 Simpsons guest stars. Mona Simpson was also at Jobs' side when he passed away on October 5, 2011. Abe even goes as far to point out a grave, telling Homer it is Mona's, although the grave belongs to Walt Whitman. Glenn Close returned as Mona for the third time in the nineteenth season episode "Mona Leaves-a". [8], Sometime later, Homer discovers a hidden message in a newspaper, left by his mother, to meet her under a bridge. Sex The character didn't have a major speaking role until season 7 episode 8 "Mother Simpson" where she was voiced by Glenn Close. Mona Penelope Simpson (née Olsen) is a recurring fictional character in the animated television series The Simpsons. [7], Mona Simpson was drawn in a way so that she has a little bit of Homer in her face, such as the shape of her upper lip and her nose. [19] "Mona Leaves-a" received mixed reviews from critics. Glenn Close Mona, Mona Simpson, Mona/Scary Voice/Death, Mother Simpson 6 Episodes (1995-2019) Jan Hooks Manjula 6 Episodes (1997-2002) Jane Kaczmarek … Pamela Hayden has also voiced Mona, due to Glenn Close's inability to properly say 'D'oh'. Hair Simpson succeeds Susannah Hunnewell, who passed away in June 2019. 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