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Beverly D’Angelo (National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, The Simpsons) joins Simpsons Declassified for a hilarious, revealing conversation that jumps from Springfield to Hollywood—and straight into the stories fans beg for. Beverly finally explains the infamous “crotch grab” moment on Christmas Vacation, why she did it, and how it accidentally became the take they had to use.
Then the episode dives deep into her Simpsons legacy as Lurleen Lumpkin, including the wild truth that Beverly wrote “Finally Bagged Me a Homer” with her brother in about ten minutes—and how that song became a long-term “gift that keeps on giving.”
You’ll also hear how she met Matt Groening through Frank Zappa, why musical theater rules made the Lurleen episode work so well, and what it was like recording in the early days of the show (plus the best Simpsons perks—yes, the luggage!). The conversation turns personal as Beverly shares advice she’d give her younger self: self-validate, trust your creative engine, and don’t conform for approval.
Packed with classic improv, behind-the-scenes trivia, and real-life wisdom—this one’s a must-listen.
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By Audacy & CRE84U Entertainment4.1
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Beverly D’Angelo (National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, The Simpsons) joins Simpsons Declassified for a hilarious, revealing conversation that jumps from Springfield to Hollywood—and straight into the stories fans beg for. Beverly finally explains the infamous “crotch grab” moment on Christmas Vacation, why she did it, and how it accidentally became the take they had to use.
Then the episode dives deep into her Simpsons legacy as Lurleen Lumpkin, including the wild truth that Beverly wrote “Finally Bagged Me a Homer” with her brother in about ten minutes—and how that song became a long-term “gift that keeps on giving.”
You’ll also hear how she met Matt Groening through Frank Zappa, why musical theater rules made the Lurleen episode work so well, and what it was like recording in the early days of the show (plus the best Simpsons perks—yes, the luggage!). The conversation turns personal as Beverly shares advice she’d give her younger self: self-validate, trust your creative engine, and don’t conform for approval.
Packed with classic improv, behind-the-scenes trivia, and real-life wisdom—this one’s a must-listen.
To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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