Join the Altru Institute for a salon celebrating our guest, Mike Reiss, author of the new book Springfield Confidential: Jokes, Secrets, and Outright Lies from a Lifetime Writing for The Simpsons.

This hilarious new book offers a behind the scenes look at the making of this animated comedy that has lasted 30 years and is a now a $5 billion enterprise. Mike will discuss The Simpsons, the evolution of comedy in America, and share some stories and insights into the cutting edge of entertainment.

Altru Salons offer a chance to meet and learn from a diverse group of interesting people doing compelling and inspiring things. Join us for this chance to laugh and learn.

Mike Reiss has won four Emmys and a Peabody Award during his twenty-eight years writing for "The Simpsons". He ran the show in Season 4, which Entertainment Weekly called "the greatest season of the greatest show…