‘The Simpsons’ to Feature Deaf Actor, American Sign Language for the First Time

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Variety of the pioneering role. “It’s life-changing equality and participation.”“This can impact change for all of us,” the actor added.

“The Simpsons” is making history with its latest episode.

th century comedians. To the filmmakers’ credit, the notion that early, silent cinema was inherently more inclusive for deaf people is a powerful point.Most of the plot points in “What?” — even the title that refers to how others often respond to Don trying to communicate — relate to the character’s difficulty to connect with the hearing majority while trying to explain misconceptions about the deaf community.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeWhen “The Simpsons” creative team decided to use American Sign Language in this Sunday’s episode, there was one hitch: The show’s animated characters have only four fingers.“That was a little tricky, especially because the one thing we’re translating is Shakespeare,” says writer Loni Steele Sosthand. “But I think we pulled it off.”Sosthand, who joined “The Simpsons” in 2020, is the writer behind the show’s April 10 installment, “The Sound of Bleeding Gums.” The episode is not only notable for featuring the first-ever use of ASL on “The Simpsons,” but it also includes the show’s first-ever deaf voice actors. The story centers on Lisa Simpson, who discovers that her favorite musician and mentor, the late saxophonist Bleeding Gums Murphy, had a son who was born deaf.

Olivia Rodrigo is shining light on the importance of inclusion, attending the red carpet of the 2022 Grammy Awards with a sign language interpreter on Sunday night.Fans of the 19-year-old singer praised her for bringing an ASL interpreter to her interviews, including ‘Coda’ star Marlee Matlin, who showed her appreciation for Olivia’s actions. “Thank you ⁦@oliviarodrigo for having an ASL interpreter with you on the red carpet! You ROCK!” she wrote.Olivia had a successful night at the Grammys, performing during the ceremony and taking home three awards out of seven nominations, for Best New Artist, Best Pop Vocal Album and Pop Solo Performance for her hit ‘Drivers License.’The singer did several interviews after receiving her awards, sharing her excitement and posing with the trophies.

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Helmut Huber, the TV producer and longtime husband of Susan Lucci, has died. He was 84. "Helmut’s passing is a tremendous loss for all who knew and loved him," a spokesperson for the "All My Children" actress confirmed to Fox News Digital Wednesday.

Actress Susan Lucci’s husband, Helmut Huber, has died. He was 84.

Susan Lucci's husband, Helmut Huber, has died. The TV producer died peacefully in Long Island, New York, on Monday, reported.

Helmut Huber, husband of “All My Children” actress Susan Lucci, has passed away.

Helmut Huber, husband and manager of All My Children star Susan Lucci, died Monday, March 28, in Long Island, New York. He was 84.

Helmut Huber, Susan Lucci‘s husband, has sadly passed away.