Sam Simon The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation Presents 02:26 Tabs About Interviews Sam Simon Who talks about this person Hank AzariaView Interview Hank Azaria on being cast as "Moe Szyslak" and other characters on The Simpsons and working with Sam Simon on developing the voices James L. BrooksView Interview James L. Brooks on the creation of The Simpsons as a series James L. Brooks on working with Matt Groening and Sam Simon on The Simpsons Nancy CartwrightView Interview Nancy Cartwright on Sam Simon and James L. Brooks' involvement with The Simpsons Al JeanView Interview Al Jean on working with Matt Groening, James L. Brooks and Sam Simon on The Simpsons Al Jean on replacing Sam Simon as showrunner on The Simpsons