Memes on Instagram: "🎬 Fun fact: “The Simpsons (1989–Present)” The character of Charles Montgomery Burns, Homer’s boss and the owner of the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant, was primarily inspired by three different real-life sources. Creator Matt Groening drew on his high school teacher, Mr. Bailey, as the initial inspiration for his character’s look. The character’s persona and famous line, “Excellent,” were taken directly from actor Orson Welles, whose voice and mannerisms were studied closel