He created the music for hundreds of episodes over 27 seasons, spanning jazz, rock, blues and musicals. He won two Emmys and was nominated for 28 more.

Alf Clausen, the composer who made 'The Simpsons' even funnier with his music for 27 years, died early Thursday. He was 84.

After 'Moonlighting' and 'ALF,' he worked on the Fox show for 27 years, then filed a lawsuit over his dismissal.

The Emmy-winning composer/arranger worked with a 35-piece orchestra for 27 years, creating music for The Simpsons. Clausen died May 29. Originally broadcast May 14, 1997.

Alf Clausen, the Emmy-winning composer whose music provided essential accompaniment for the animated antics of The ...

Alf Clausen, the legendary composer who penned songs for “The Simpsons” for over 27 years, has passed away at age 84. Alf ...

Clausen joined The Simpsons from the second series in 1990 and would continue to work on the show until its 28th season in ...

In the late ’80s, Clausen served as the series composer for Alf (no relation), but when the NBC show abruptly ended, he spent ...

Alf Clausen, the Emmy-winning composer who scored "The Simpsons" for 27 years, has tragically died after struggling with ...

Alf Clausen, the composer who provided so much of the incredible music on 'The Simpsons', has died at the age of 84.

Alf Clausen, the Emmy-winning composer whose music provided essential accompaniment for the animated antics of “The Simpsons” ...

Alf Clausen, the Emmy-winning composer whose music provided essential accompaniment for the animated antics of The Simpsons ...