The Simpsons is Losing Ned Flanders, Mr. Burns, and Principal Skinner By Notable Life By Notable LifeView Author|May 14, 2015|LifeView Life Well, it’s not a good morning for fans of The Simpsons. Word is beginning to circulate that Harry Shearer – who plays Ned Flanders, Mr. Burns, Principal Skinner, Otto, and Smithers – has quit the show. We’ll give you a... View this article.