Bill Oakley on writing Treehouse of Horror IV, Steamed Hams, and Who Shot Mr. Burns? | LIF #90
Happy Halloween weekend, we're here with the legendary Bill Oakley, former writer, producer for 'The Simpsons', and showrunner, head writer for Seasons 7 and 8, widely agreed as the part of the golden age of the show. Bill joins the show to discuss his many hit episodes, such as the "Terror at 5Ā½ Feet" segment in "Treehouse of Horror IV" (1993), "Marge Gets A Job" (1992), the "Steamed Hams" episode (22 Short Films About Springfield, 1996), "Who Shot Mr. Burns?" (Parts 1 and 2, 1995), and many, many more.He also discusses his latest endeavours, as a culinary event producer, host, tv food personality and storyteller. All of which you can explore at his website and Instagram: https://www.billoakley.com/https://www.instagram.com/thatbilloakley/?hl=enBill's also created many audiobooks on Audible, including "Space 1969", starring Natasha Lyonne in an imagined alternate future where Kennedy was never assassinated. Have a listen here: https://tinyurl.com/2mx5h6m9š¬ Watch full episodes of Love it Film every week on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts.Credits:Host: Jamie Lovett.Co-Host: Chris Lovett.Directors: Carl and Chris Lovett.Producers: Chris Lovett, Jamie Lovett and Carl Lovett.Camera Operator: Carl Lovett.Show Editor: Carl Lovett.Shorts/Reels Editor(s): Chris Lovett, Jamie Lovett, and Carl Lovett.Talent Producer, PR Rep: Chloe Cooke Griffin. Page Admins: Chris and Jamie Lovett.Page Moderator: Chloe Cooke Griffin.Theme Music:Quincas Moreira - "Chunk" - YouTube Audio Libraryhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJMSK4t1BHQ&list=RDFJMSK4t1BHQ&start_radio=Intermission Music:Patrick Patrikios - "Good Times" - YouTube Audio Libraryhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zw9TaltuCkY&list=RDZw9TaltuCkY&start_radio=1All content in this video, with the exception of music from YouTube Audio Library and background material from 'The Simpsons', "Treehouse of Horrror IV" (1993, Ā© 20th Century Fox, Disney), is the intellectual property of Love it Film and is protected by applicable copyright and trademark laws.Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or use of this content without express written permission is strictly prohibited.Ā© 2026 Love it Film. All rights reserved.
