Harry Shearer, known for voicing Dr. Hibbert on 'The Simpsons,' mentioned hearing claims that the show has become 'woke' after he was replaced from voicing a Black character. Shearer based Dr. Hibbert on Bill Cosby, describing him as the 'whitest Black man.' The actor's replacement led to discussions about the show's direction.
'Folk say the show has become woke': Harry Shearer mocks being replaced by black actor for Dr. Hibbert on 'The Simpsons' https://t.co/bPatzdT31H https://t.co/IeCp2gKrLw
The Simpsons legend addresses claims show has gone 'woke' after being axed from voicing black character https://t.co/D3so0IT0QJ
'The Simpsons' Actor Harry Shearer Hears "Folk Say The Show Has Become Woke" After He Stopped Voicing Dr. Hibbert https://t.co/2I2mujVZdw
"The Simpsons" star Harry Shearer started hearing "folk say the show has become woke" after he was re-cast from voicing a Black character on the show. "I voiced the Black physician, Dr. Hibbert, who I based on Bill Cosby. Back then he was known as the ‘whitest Black man on… https://t.co/Lhwh806ZG1
'The Simpsons' Star Harry Shearer Stopped Voicing a Black Character and Then Started Hearing 'Folk Say the Show Has Become Woke in Recent Years' https://t.co/sdVxtdSDay