Dr Marvin Monroe (voiced by Harry Shearer) is a local psychiatrist who was once Mr Burns’ therapist.
First Appearance
He debuted in the first season's "There's No Disgrace Like Home," though he also appears in an episode made earlier but aired later, "Some Enchanted Evening".
Books and Videos
Monroe promoted some subliminal weight-loss audio cassettes, and wrote books such as I’m OK, So Why Aren't You?.
Other Plans
(A plot conceived for him in the early years and confirmed by Matt Groening[1] was never actually used.)
Death and Retirement
References to his death began to appear in the series, such as the Marvin Monroe Memorial Hospital in "Who Shot Mr. Burns? (Part One)" and a mention of his death in the 138th episode retrospective; there are also glimpses of both his grave (in Alone Again, Natura-Diddily) and a school gym named after him. However, he appeared briefly in the season 15 episode "Diatribe of a Mad Housewife" claiming to have been very sick. (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.
- ↑ DVD commentary; episode 7G01