Twelve Writers From “The Simpsons” Who Have Gone on to Run Their Own Shows

Richard Appel

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Credited with writing seven episodes of The Simpsons, Richard Appel has a long list of writing credits including King of the Hill, Family Guy, and American Dad.  It all leads up to 2009 when Appel was invited to help develop Family Guy spin-off, The Cleveland Show.  Appel held the position of executive producer for the shows full four-season run.