LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences has drawn the ire of the television animation community, and "The Simpsons" producer Al Jean is rallying his professional colleagues in a campaign to get the Television Academy to reconsider the way it categorizes Emmys eligibility. ... full story ![]()

A popular “Simpsons” producer died Tuesday in Los Angeles, according to The Hollywood Reporter on March 27. Don Payne is known for his four Emmys and time with the writing and producing team of “The Simpsons...
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Ex-Simpsons writer on making the switch from US to UK television
bbci.co.uk (21 days ago)
Award-winning writer/producer Don Payne, one of the creative minds who contributed to "The Simpsons," died this week at his home in Los Angeles, CNN has confirmed.
cnn.com (1 month and 22 days ago)
LOS ANGELES - Don Payne, 48, an Emmy-winning writer and producer for The Simpsons who also wrote the hit movie Thor, has died.
philly.com (1 month and 22 days ago)
LOS ANGELES—Don Payne, an Emmy-winning writer and producer for "The Simpsons" who also wrote the hit movie "Thor," has died.
denverpost.com (1 month and 23 days ago)
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Don Payne, an Emmy-winning writer and producer for "The Simpsons" who also wrote the hit movie "Thor," has died. He was 48....
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Don Payne, an Emmy-winning writer and producer for "The Simpsons" who also wrote the hit movie "Thor," has died. He was 48.Click to Continue »
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Don Payne, an Emmy-winning writer and producer for "The Simpsons" who also wrote the hit movie "Thor," has died. He was 48.Click to Continue »
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Don Payne, an Emmy-winning writer and producer for "The Simpsons" who also wrote the hit movie "Thor," has died. He was 48. Read comments
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Don Payne, an Emmy-winning writer and producer for "The Simpsons" who also wrote the hit movie "Thor," has died. He was 48. Read comments
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