The Simpsons: 'Stark Raving Dad' removed from Disney+ due to presence of MJ?

Simpsons that is considered to be one of best-animated TV shows recently started streaming on new launch platform Disney+. But an episode that featured Michael Jackson voicing a character has been removed from entire library of show. episode which was titled has Stark Raving D was first episode of season three of series. Re on to kw more about this decision.

Stark Raving D removed from Disney+

TV show Simpsons has been one of top-rated animated shows since its first airing in 1989. Recently, Disney+ streaming platform me entire series of Simpsons available for streaming. But episode one from season three of Simpsons is missing from library. show’s season three directly starts from second episode Mr. Lisa goes to Washington.

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A leing news portal in US also asked Disney to comment on issue as to why episode was removed but response was received in return. portal’s report suggests that Stark Raving D 1991 episode was removed from Disney+ due to presence of Michael Jackson. Michael Jackson me a guest appearance in show and voiced character of Leo Kompowsky. In episode Stark Raving D, Homer meets a man named Leo in a mental institution who sounds like pop star. episode was considered a fan favourite for several years.

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According to media portal’s report, in March this year, Stark Raving D was removed from its brocast circulation from Simpsons. reason being reported as HBO documentary film Leaving Neverland. In documentary, late pop star was accused of sexual harassment by multiple boys. James L Brooks commented on issue to ar media publication. publication quoted Brooks stating that pulling out episode was only choice to make. He furr stated that he strictly against book-burning but this is our book and we are allowed to take out a chapter.

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