Indeedily-doodily: Harry Shearer, voice of Ned Flanders and Mr Burns, has quit 'The Simpsons’

Harry Shearer and the character he voiced, Mr Burns. Photos: TNS, AP

Harry Shearer, the Emmy-winning actor who voices pious neighbour Ned Flanders, greedy boss Mr Burns and others in The Simpsons, said Thursday he is leaving the show - but the show’s manager hopes to change his mind.

Shearer tweeted a message from James L. Brooks, an executive producer of the hit series, relayed by his lawyer.

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