The Dark Mirror of Entertainment: Harry Shearer's Journey to "Here Comes J. Edgar" Harry Shearer, the voice behind iconic characters like Mr.
Burns and Ned Flanders on "The Simpsons," has a long history with his collaborator Tom Leopold. Together, they've been working on their musical about former FBI director J. Edgar Hoover since the 1990s.
The show's premise – Hoover's life told through a dream sequence as he lies on his deathbed – is both unorthodox and fascinating.