How did "The Simpsons" get away with some not kid-friendly jokes? Former writer John Swartzwelder is pulls back the curtain for The New Yorker.

The Simpsons has a cartoon show within its own cartoon. Bart and Lisa have watched The Itchy & Scratchy Show since season 1.Now they’re in season 32 with seasons 33 and 34 in the works.Itchy and ...

John Swartzwelder left "The Simpsons" 18 years ago, but opened up in an interview with The New Yorker on writing 59 episodes of the popular series -- the most by any show writer in its history.

John Swartzwelder, the prolific, admired and reclusive comedy writer best known for his work on The Simpsons, spoke about his life and career in his first major interview, published in The New ...

John Swartzwelder is finally talking — and Simpsons fans may very well lose their minds. The living legend penned dozens of episodes for the Fox cartoon, all considered to be among the best of ...