Big Red's 10 favorite Simpsons guest stars

Note: This was sort of a half-assed effort on my part. But here you go.

5. Michael Jackson
I think we all always guess inside Jackson's "black" skinny exterior was a fat white guy. That's what is confirmed when Jackson lends his voice to the Simpson's. Jackson lends Homer advice while in the insane asylum and then help Bart write a catchy tune for Lisa's first eighth birthday. Nice job.

4. Ron Howard
Howard appeared as himself in an episode with Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger. While the other two get a little more air time, Howard steals the show as he spends much of the episode ripping Homer. He also has a lot funny lines as he relishes fame and fortune.

3. Rodney Dangerfield.
Dangerfield plays the part of Mr. Burns long lost son and hilarity ensues. I actually think Dangerfield had a least one movie with basically the same story line. I might be wrong, but weren't they all about him trying to get some respect. Dangerfield's over-the-top humor and wild antics plays off Burns' eccentricities perfectly.

2. Danny Devito
Devito plays Homer's lost brother Herbert Powell, a mogul in the automotive industry. Homer proceeds to ruin Powell's career. Devito's voice is perfect for the desperate Powell, who looking for the next big car. I believed he reprised the role at least once more and it's one that could pop seamlessly when they need a show idea and Devito is available.

1. Kelsey Grammer
The show needed a signature voice for underhanded, clown side-kick of Krusty, Sideshow Bob. They found one of the best in Hollywood to become Bart's long-running nemesis in Grammer. He allows Bob to take on a witty persona while walking around in clown features. It's worked every time they dust off the story line.