Marvin Monroe

Dr Marvin Monroe (voiced by Harry Shearer) is a local psychiatrist who was once Mr Burns’ therapist.

History
In his first appearance in There's No Disgrace Like Home, the Simpson family went to him to help them become closer. Sadly he was unable to help them and had to give them double their money back. With that money they purchased a new TV and were able to bond over that, so indirectly he was indeed able to help them. Late in The Call of the Simpsons, Dr. Monroe is one of the scientists who studies Homer to figure out if he is indeed the missing link. In the end their findings were inconclusive. Monroe also hosts his own morning radio show on KBBL where he takes calls from listeners and tries to help them with their problems.

Model for Character
He is likely based on Hank Azaria's professor of abnormal psychology during his undergraduate years at Tufts University.

Other Plans
(A plot conceived for him in the early years and confirmed by Matt Groening was never actually used.)

Hiatus
The creators put the doctor on that ten-year-long hiatus because voicing Monroe hurt Shearer's throat.

After Death Showings
It is revealed that he is is dead before season 15 because his tombstone was shown in season 11 and Marvin Monroe Memorial Hospital was shown many times before season 15 also. In the episode "Diatribe of a Mad Housewife" in season 15 he is shown far after his death asking Marge for an autograph, she said to him she hasn't seen him for years he told her he has been very sick.

Episode Appearances

 * There's No Disgrace Like Home
 * The Call of the Simpsons
 * The Telltale Head