A longtime staple of The Simpsons will no longer be a part of the show going forward. Composer Alf Clausen has been fired after providing music for the iconic sitcom for 27 years, reports Variety.
Now, Clausen may not be as big of a name as, say, the cast of the show, but his impact has been felt on the show for decades. Clausen composed the score for over 560 episodes, making his music a crucial part of the fabric of The Simpsons. For his efforts, Clausen has been nominated for 21 Emmys, including two wins (1997 and 1998). Overall, he has 30 Emmy nominations, which reportedly makes him the most-nominated composer in television history. On top of that, he has won five Annie Awards for his Simpsons work.
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Now, Clausen may not be as big of a name as, say, the cast of the show, but his impact has been felt on the show for decades. Clausen composed the score for over 560 episodes, making his music a crucial part of the fabric of The Simpsons. For his efforts, Clausen has been nominated for 21 Emmys, including two wins (1997 and 1998). Overall, he has 30 Emmy nominations, which reportedly makes him the most-nominated composer in television history. On top of that, he has won five Annie Awards for his Simpsons work.
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