Dewey Largo
Dewey Largo
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Character Information
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Voiced by Harry Shearer, Dewey Largo, often mistakenly called "Prof. Ludwig", is the music teacher, whom Lisa credited with proving that any piece of music could have the soul sucked out of it. He is very uncreative and is a poor conductor.
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Role in The Simpsons
He has not played a large role in the series, but was originally intended to be an uptight foil for Lisa, and her non-conformist ways. In one episode, however, in which Lisa first meets Bleeding Gums Murphy, he criticizes Lisa's creative freedom with the piece he is conducting, and blatantly hopes that the class won't suffer from her creativity.
Other Jobs
In one issue of the (possibly non-canonical) Simpsons comic, he is mentioned to be head of the school's "Talent Restraint Board".
Background Appearances
After the first few seasons, Mr. Largo was rarely seen and only appeared in approximately one episode per season. However he has since resurfaced as a recurring character in the seventeenth season, making appearances in several episodes. His backwards push was noted in Homer to the Max. When Lisa notes that some TV shows push characters into the background, Mr. Largo walks by the window.
Job as Groundskeeper
In the 17th season episode "My Fair Laddy", after Willie left Springfield Elementary, the groundskeeping work was passed on to the next lowest person employed at the school, which turned out to be Largo.
Homosexuality
In "See Homer Run", it was "visually suggested" that Waylon Smithers was caught in an act of impropriety (of a homosexual nature) with Largo and then verbally attempted to cover it up afterwards.
Education
Also in the 17th season in the episode "Homer's Paternity Coot" it is revealed that Largo was accepted to the Juilliard School, but never got the letter as it was frozen atop Mount Springfield. He ended up at Springfield Elementary instead.
Forbidden Music
Another interesting note is Mr. Largo has banned the "forbidden music" also known as "Pop Goes The Weasel".
Voice
Mr. Largo's voice, meanwhile, is very similar to Herman's. This was likely intentional, becuase both characters have somewhat similar personalities.
Name
His last name is also an Italian word for a slow, broad musical tempo, a possible reference to the fact that he can make any piece of music uninteresting.
