'Simpsons' Producer to Speak Feb. 18 at Nebraska Union

WHEN: Wednesday, Feb. 18, 7 p.m.
WHERE: Ballroom, Nebraska Union, 1400 R Street

Lincoln, Neb., Feb. 10, 2004 -- It won't be exactly like having Bart Simpson on campus, but it might be the next best thing Feb. 18 when "The Simpsons" producer Mike Reiss speaks at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

A four-time Emmy-winning producer, Reiss will speak at 7 p.m. in the ballroom of the Nebraska Union, 1400 R St. Doors open at 6:30. The event is free and open to the public and students, although students are requested to bring a valid student ID.

Reiss' presentation, "Simpsons Mania," includes rare video clips from the show and little-known trivia about the writing, production and creation of "The Simpsons." Reiss also comments on current television programming and entertainment.

A Harvard graduate who spent 11 years producing the hit animated show, Reiss has also worked on "The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson," "Alf" and "The Critic." As a writer, Reiss has contributed to Esquire magazine and penned the children's story "How Murray Saved Christmas." He is also a former editor of the Harvard Lampoon and the National Lampoon.

Reiss' talk is sponsored by the University Program Council at UNL. Arrangements for the appearance were made through Greater Talent Network Inc. of New York City. UPC is a volunteer student organization designed to address the co-curricular, social, recreational, cultural and educational needs of the UNL campus.

CONTACT: Karen Wills, UPC Advisor, Student Involvement, (402) 472-8153