Yes, Michael Jackson really was on 'The Simpsons'

For quite some time, fans of The Simpsons were unsure: Was that really Michael Jackson's voice on the show?

In the 1991 episode "Stark Raving Dad," Jackson voiced the character of Leon Kompowsky, a patient in a mental health facility who thought he was the pop icon. 

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Jackson was credited as John Jay Smith, and although producers have spoken about his appearance, the show's creator Matt Groening put the rumors to bed once and for all in an interview on Australian TV show The Weekly.

"We really did have him," Groening said.. Read more...

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