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Inside ‘The Simpsons’ Touching Disney+ Christmas Episode: Homer Regains Some Maturity, While Prof. Frink Restores Ned Flanders’ Belief in God


'The Simpsons' writer Carolyn Omine on her Disney+ Christmas episode: Homer regains some maturity; Prof. Frink restores Ned Flanders' belief in God.

Longtime “ The Simpsons ” writer Carolyn Omine was dealt a few personal setbacks the past few years, as both her father and sister died — while she was also facing the professional uncertainty that came with the Hollywood strikes. As Omine faced these hard moments, she found escape in watching videos of English mentalist and illusionist Derren Brown. Variety spoke to Omine about the episode, including what it was like to bring in guest stars Brown, Pentatonix and Patti LaBelle.

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