‘The Simpsons’ Almost Gave This Iconic Character a Live-Action Movie

The Big Picture Troy McClure was beloved by fans and staff on The Simpsons for his comedic charm and memorable catchphrase. McClure's role expanded to hosting Simpsons specials and even starring in an iconic episode. Phil Hartman wanted to create a live-action Troy McClure movie, but his untimely passing halted the project. Spanning over 30 years, The Simpsons has created a vast catalog of memorable characters. From regulars like Ned Flanders to one-time appearances like Hank Scorpio. The characters outside the family became so defined and well established that they could take more central roles and even expand their reach. For example, Krusty the Clown became so successful that there was even talk of a spin-off in the early 90s, and it was going to be live action! In season seven, an episode solely followed the side characters and "22 Short Films about Spingfield" became one of the series' most memorable episodes. Sadly, there are two beloved characters from The Simpsons that have bee...