The Simpsons Asked Elizabeth Taylor to Dial Down Her Sexiness

In his book, Mike Reiss shares decades-worth of insights, including his take on Elizabeth Taylor’s brief but significant cameo as the voice of Maggie in 1992. Taylor was brought in to record one line—actually, to be more specific, one word: “Daddy.” This moment was significant as it marked a baby speaking to her father for the first time, requiring the delivery to be sweet and heartwarming. However, Taylor initially struggled to capture this wholesome tone, instead delivering a more seductive version. As Reiss recounts:

“Liz created the biggest stir of any guest we’ve had on the show. Three hundred people packed our tiny studio to hear her record her one-word part: ‘Daddy.’ She had to do six takes because, as you can imagine, it kept coming out too sexy. We had to remind her she was a baby talking to her father, not hitting on him.”

Despite the initial hiccups, Taylor, being the consummate professional she was, eventually nailed the line to the production team’s satisfaction. It’s clear that “The Simpsons” writers wanted to ensure that Maggie’s first words came across appropriately innocent and endearing. Interestingly, Taylor also took the opportunity to actually flirt with one of the three hundred people in the studio that day…

Her cameo remains one of the most memorable and talked-about moments in the history of “The Simpsons,” illustrating just how much impact a single word can have when delivered by a star of Taylor’s caliber.

Through Reiss’s anecdotes, fans get a glimpse of the behind-the-scenes challenges and the delightful moments that contributed to making “The Simpsons” a beloved and enduring show. Taylor’s cameo as Maggie is a testament to the unique experiences and memorable guest appearances that have woven themselves into the fabric of the series’ legacy.

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