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'''Roger Meyers, Sr.''' is the founder of [[Itchy & Scratchy|I&S Studios]] which produce [[Itchy & Scratchy]] cartoons. [[Roger Meyers, Jr.]] is his son who took over the company upon his death.
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'''Roger Meyers, Sr.''' is the founder of [[Itchy & Scratchy|I&S Studios]] which produce ''[[The Itchy & Scratchy Show]]'' cartoons. [[Roger Meyers, Jr.]] is his son who took over the company upon his death.
  
 
== History ==
 
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It has been revealed that Meyers was not the creator of Itchy and had instead stolen the character from [[Chester J. Lampwick]].<ref>"[[The Day the Violence Died]]"</ref>
 
It has been revealed that Meyers was not the creator of Itchy and had instead stolen the character from [[Chester J. Lampwick]].<ref>"[[The Day the Violence Died]]"</ref>
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== Non-canon ==
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=== The Simpsons: Tapped Out ===
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== Behind the Laughter ==
 
== Behind the Laughter ==
*Meyers is based on {{W|Walt Disney}}, and him having stolen the idea is somewhat of a parody.
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*Meyers is based on [[Walt Disney]], and him having stolen the idea is somewhat of a parody.
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**Meyers' controversial cartoon ''Nazi Supermen are Our Superiors'' is a reference to the rumors of Walt Disney being anti-Semitic.
 
*His surname has been spelt as both "Meyers" and "Myers". An instance of this is "[[Itchy & Scratchy & Marge]]", in which both forms appear.
 
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Latest revision as of 09:53, February 1, 2024

Roger Meyers, Sr.
Roger Meyers, Sr.png
Character Information
Gender:
Male ♂
Status:
Deceased
Hair: Gray
Occupation: Former: Animator
Relatives: Son: Roger Meyers, Jr.
First appearance: "Itchy & Scratchy Land"


Roger Meyers, Sr. is the founder of I&S Studios which produce The Itchy & Scratchy Show cartoons. Roger Meyers, Jr. is his son who took over the company upon his death.

History[edit]

His first full cartoon was Steamboat Itchy, in 1928. He was later criticized for his film Nazi Supermen Are Our Superiors and he also made musical films like Scratchtasia and Pinitchio.[1]

It has been revealed that Meyers was not the creator of Itchy and had instead stolen the character from Chester J. Lampwick.[2]

Non-canon[edit]

Donut Homer.png The contents of this article or section are considered to be non-canon and therefore may not have actually happened or existed.

The Simpsons: Tapped Out[edit]

Roger Meyers Sr. Statue[edit]

This section is transcluded from The Simpsons: Tapped Out decorations/Statues. To edit it, please edit the transcluded page.
Roger Meyers Sr. Statue
Image Cost Reward Sell price Conformity increase Availability Unique? Dimensions - D x W
Roger Meyers Sr. Statue.png Foam Knife.png33,800 N/A Tapped Out Cross.png Vanity +100 Itchy & Scratchy Land
Act 1 Prize
Tapped Out Tick.png 2 x 2
Donut20 Showbiz Showdown
Premium
Internal Name Tiles ID
RogerMeyersSrStatue Grass, Pavement, Boardwalk Section, Ornate Pier Section, Dirt, Sand 200508
Taps Final Update
Wave Cost Release
3 Donut20 October 8, 2024

Dialogue[edit]

Roger Meyers Sr. Animatronic
Icon Update Dialogue
Tapped Out Roger Meyers Sr. Animatronic Icon.png Itchy & Scratchy Land Return of the Animatronics

Behind the Laughter[edit]

  • Meyers is based on Walt Disney, and him having stolen the idea is somewhat of a parody.
    • Meyers' controversial cartoon Nazi Supermen are Our Superiors is a reference to the rumors of Walt Disney being anti-Semitic.
  • His surname has been spelt as both "Meyers" and "Myers". An instance of this is "Itchy & Scratchy & Marge", in which both forms appear.

Appearances[edit]

References[edit]