The Simpsons Officially Bids Farewell to Beloved Organist Alice Glick
Hey everyone, have you heard the latest from Springfield? After more than three decades of delighting fans, The Simpsons has officially said goodbye to one of its long-standing characters: Alice Glick, the church organist. Yes, it’s really happening—Alice is “dead as a doornail,” as executive producer Tim Long confirmed in a recent statement. While her music will live on in the hearts of Springfield residents—and all of us viewers—her character has finally reached her final curtain call.
So how did this happen? The episode aired on Sunday, November 16, and it starts like any other day at the First Church of Springfield. Reverend Lovejoy was delivering one of his famously dry sermons when suddenly, a loud bang from the organ interrupted him. At first, he thought Alice was just being a little too enthusiastic, but the shock came when he saw her slumped over the massive instrument—lifeless. The congregation, many of whom have enjoyed her music for more than 30 years, was left gasping in disbelief.
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The episode then shifted to Springfield Elementary, where Principal Skinner introduced Alice to the students in his uniquely blunt style, calling her “a dead lady you’ve never met.” Despite the tragic news, Alice’s generosity shone through: she left all her money to the school to fund a new music program, proving that even in death, she remained the angelic figure Springfield fans have always loved.
Now, some of you might be wondering, “Wait, didn’t Alice die before?” And you’d be right. Back in Season 22, she had a brush with death thanks to a rogue Robopet. Since then, she has appeared a few times as both a ghost and a living character, which understandably left fans scratching their heads about her status in the Simpsons universe. But this time, it’s definitive: Alice has played her last hymn.
For some perspective, Alice made her debut way back in Season 2’s “Three Men and a Comic Book,” originally voiced by the late Cloris Leachman. Tress MacNeille took over the role in later episodes, bringing Alice to life—or perhaps, keeping her spirited—for decades. And who could forget her iconic moments, like the Season 7 episode where Bart tricks the congregation into singing a Biblical version of In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida ? If that doesn’t cement her legacy as a musical legend of Springfield, nothing will.
So while it’s tough to say goodbye, the best way to honor Alice Glick is to celebrate her music, laugh at her quirky moments, and maybe even replay her most memorable organ solos. Springfield won’t be the same without her, but at least we can take comfort in knowing that her music, like her spirit, will echo on forever.
Alice, you may be gone, but your hymns will always play on.
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