The West Wing's Allison Janney’s Dream Simpsons Role

Ever wondered what happens when an Oscar-winning actress meets the voice of Bart Simpson? Allison Janney and Nancy Cartwright sit down for a hilarious and heartfelt conversation talking about The Simpsons, I, Tonya, West Wing, Minions, and more. In this exclusive interview, Allison shares her experience guest-starring on The Simpsons and pitches wild new ideas for the show, including a character for herself and a storyline involving a new dog for the family. Nancy, a voice-acting legend, offers Allison tips on character voices and reveals behind-the-scenes stories from the show's history. They also reminisce about their shared connections to their hometown, from local pizza joints to the Kenley Players theater. They put their skills to the test in a chaotic game of "Simpsons or Real Life" and even attempt to rap! 

CHAPTERS:
0:00 Introduction
3:09 Paul Newman's Confidence-Boosting Offer
3:44 Game: Ranking Simpsons Catchphrases
9:57 Allison on the First Time She Saw The Simpsons
13:33 Creating Animated vs. Live-Action Characters
21:18 Brainstorming a Simpsons Episode: Marge's Sister Madge
25:02 Allison's Secret Wish
27:26 Celebrity Wish List for The Simpsons: John Mayer
32:47 The Infamous West Wing "Jackal" Scene
41:51 The "Razor Blades" Accent Trick and Talking to Dogs
43:18 Allison as a GPS Voice and Inspiring Future Actors
46:25 Friends' Reactions to Her Simpsons Role
47:58 The Transformative Power of Wigs
49:38 What Kind of Trouble Would Her Dogs Cause in Springfield?
52:08 Voice Challenge: CJ Cregg Lines as Bart Simpson
54:47 Simpsons or Real Life?
1:03:07 Fan Questions: Favorite Day on Set, Playlist, Funniest Co-Star
1:06:23 Upcoming Projects
1:09:56 Final Thoughts

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