The Simpsons writer Rob LaZebnik turned to his gay son to help make Waylon Smithers’ new love story more authentic. The iconic series, now in the middle of season 33, has long grappled with its depiction of gay characters. As a consistent recurring character on the series, Smithers is arguably the show’s most notable gay character to date.
Voiced by Harry Shearer, Waylon Smithers’ history on The Simpsons dates back to some of the series’ earliest episodes. The right-hand man of Mr. Burns,
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