List of recurring characters from The Simpsons

This article contains a list of recurring characters from The Simpsons with descriptions.

Dr. Marvin Monroe

Dr. Marvin Monroe is a goofy, strangled-voiced local psychiatrist, once Mr. Burns' therapist. Monroe also promoted series of subliminal weight-loss audio cassettes. He apparently died between the sixth and seventh seasons, and the Springfield hospital has been named in his honor. His grave could also be seen in the graveyard in the episode, "Alone Again, Natura-Diddily." Monroe's disappearance is an example of Chuck Cunningham syndrome.

Related Topics:
Mr. Burns - Subliminal - Springfield - Alone Again, Natura-Diddily - Chuck Cunningham syndrome

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Monroe was voiced by Harry Shearer, who reportedly wanted Dr. Monroe removed from the show because doing the character's voice hurt his throat. Dr. Monroe did make a later appearance in the episode "Diatribe of a Mad Housewife," claiming that he has been "very sick".

Related Topics:
Harry Shearer - Throat - Diatribe of a Mad Housewife

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The Tattoo Guy from Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire is called Mervin Monroe, and is Dr Marvin Monroe's younger brother, according to a Simpsons Trading Card. However, it has been argued whether the set is canon or not.

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There was a plot conceived for Marvin in the early years. Marvin's real name was actually Marilyn (Making him Marilyn Monroe), and due to constant teasing he changed his name and became a psychiatrist. This plot was confirmed by Matt Groening, but was never actually used.

Related Topics:
Marilyn Monroe - Matt Groening

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Marvin Monroe appeared in The Simpsons Comics #112 (a Halloween special) getting murdered in a secret torture house under Moe's Bar.

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Dr. Marvin Monroe returned to the Simpsons last season after a ten-year hiatus when Marge wrote a book and he came to her book signing.

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