Starting in 1990 and continuing until 2017, Alf Clausen compiled the result for the hit animated Simpsons. Much of the show's incident in the show was extrapolated by a thematic song consisting of Dani Elfmann, but Clausen also had to write the many songs It appeared on the series, forcing it to work in every genre. Clausen also compiled music for TV shows such as "Critic", "Alf" and "Moon". Veteran of the industry, its compositions are composed of several albums "Simpsons" and music albums.

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Clausen worked on the Simpsons for 27 years before being sharply fired from the 2017 show's higher windows. He was replaced by a music company called Music on bleeding fingersCollective co-founded by Hans Zimmer (which compiled The 2007 box office hit, which was "Simpsons") and one who hires a whole team of talented music writers. Clausen was angry with his dismissal, natural and actually ended to sue the fox for this issueclaiming that he was a victim of Agism. (Clausen was 78 years old during his termination.) When the lawsuit opened in 2019, Clausen claims the show falsely fired him because she wanted to take her music "in a new direction". He also said he was fired from "perceived disability and age", revealing that he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

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However, it was already supposedly - as revealed by Hollywood reporter In 2020 - he secretly underestimated much of his composed work. His son, Scott Clausen, seems to have stepped down to finish work for him.

According to the article Thr Thr, the Simpsons producers had problems with their music back in 2011. The play was becoming more expensive, so some of the executions suggested that Clausen's orchestra be fired and replaced with synthesizers and electronic instruments. The "Simpsons", it should be noted, is one of the few series that has always used a complete orchestra, so this would be a mass change in the ethos for the show. Fortunately, Clausen was able to stay on the ship despite rising prices. (Until then, he earned a $ 12,000 episode, plus author royalties.)

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However, problems with Klausen's work in the 2017 episode have arisen "The Great Phatsby". The hour's installment was also a two -versatile satire on Baz Lurman's film adaptation to "Great Gatsby" and hit TV series "Empire" (which went through its problems with problems). Empire music producer Jimim Benz was even recruited to develop many original episode songs. Unfortunately, it seems that Long -term producer of the "Simpsons" JAMESEMS L. Brooks He was dissatisfied with the accompanying result made by Clausen, feeling that he may have lost his ability to adjust.

Brooks's "Simpsons" collaborator Richard Sakai also revealed another wrinkle: Clausen has hired people to secret the Simpsons for him. As the first said:

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"About that time, I found out that Clausen delegates some of the work of making music for 'Simpsons To others, including his son Scott Clausen. (...) I believed that his unauthorized delegation was unacceptable. I called Showrunner (Al) Jean and told him that Clausen delegates his composed work; He told me he was surprised and anxious. "

Yes, that's not cool.

Brooks seem to have met Jeanan, Sakai and the show Matt Selman about what to do for the allegations. Everyone thought Clausen's dismissal was an accurate course. He not only delegated, but his work also suffered as a resort. They allowed Clausen to finish the season before firing and replacing him with bleeding staff musicians. (Bloody fingers do not use complete orchestra.)

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Clausen, as mentioned, took the producers to court, saying that he was not only replaced by a younger, but also with someone that the Simpsons producers would not have to pay so much. Clauson, it should be noted, scored 550 episodes on the show total.

However, by 2020, Fox stood on the ground. Clausen was fine and never said anything about his disability, nor prejudice because of his age at any time before his dismissal. Court papers read:

"Apart from the Considerable Evidence Supporting the Legitimate Creative Reasons for the Decision, Clausen's Claims are undermined by Several Facts: He was 48 when he was first engaged as a composer Through his 50s, 60s, and into his 70s; Protected Activity. "

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After some fights, Clausen finally dismissed the case in 2022, As reported by Variety. However, part of the case was already rejected in 2020, and Clausen noted that he would probably be driven. So, instead of following him, he left it completely.