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| − | |prodcode= XABF08 | + | |prodcode= [[Production season XABF|XABF08]] |
|airdate= April 1, [[2018]] | |airdate= April 1, [[2018]] | ||
|titlescreen=[[Homer]] flies through the logo in a wingsuit. | |titlescreen=[[Homer]] flies through the logo in a wingsuit. | ||
|billboard=[[Mayor Quimby]]'s [[Easter]] egg hunt. Bunnies supplied by [[Donald Trump|President Trump]] | |billboard=[[Mayor Quimby]]'s [[Easter]] egg hunt. Bunnies supplied by [[Donald Trump|President Trump]] | ||
|blackboard= Bart writes "This is the last episode", then flips over the blackboard, and "April fool" is written on it. | |blackboard= Bart writes "This is the last episode", then flips over the blackboard, and "April fool" is written on it. | ||
| − | |couchgag= At the [[Museum of Television]], the | + | |couchgag= At the [[Museum of Television]], the Simpson family passes in front of wax statues of characters from the tv shows ''[[Bonanza]]'', ''{{W|The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet}}'', ''{{W2|Lassie|1954 TV series}}'' and ''[[Gunsmoke]]''. At the end, they sit on the couch, under the label "The Simpsons 636 episodes" but [[Lisa]] points out they're 4 episodes early and [[Homer]] d'ohs. |
| − | |guests= [[ | + | |guests= [[Andy Daly]] as [[Judge Dowd]]<br>[[Damian Kulash]] as {{Ch|Damian Kulash|himself}}<br>[[Jon Lovitz]] as [[Llewellyn Sinclair]]<br>[[Jackie Mason]] as [[Hyman Krustofsky]]<br>[[Timothy Nordwind]] as {{Ch|Timothy Nordwind|himself}} |
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|writer= [[Michael Price]] | |writer= [[Michael Price]] | ||
|director= [[Steven Dean Moore]] | |director= [[Steven Dean Moore]] | ||
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| − | '''"Fears of a Clown"''' is the fourteenth episode of [[season 29]] of ''[[The Simpsons]]'' and the six | + | '''"Fears of a Clown"''' is the fourteenth episode of [[Season 29|broadcast season 29]] of ''[[The Simpsons]]'' and the six hundred thirty-second episode overall. It originally aired on April 1, [[2018]]. The episode was written by [[Michael Price]] and directed by [[Steven Dean Moore]]. It guest stars [[Andy Daly]] as [[Judge Dowd]], [[Damian Kulash]] as {{Ch|Damian Kulash|himself}}, [[Jon Lovitz]] as [[Llewellyn Sinclair]], [[Jackie Mason]] as [[Hyman Krustofsky]], and [[Timothy Nordwind]] as {{Ch|Timothy Nordwind|himself}}. |
== Synopsis == | == Synopsis == | ||
| − | {{ | + | {{Synopsis|[[Bart]] goes to [[Tomorrow's New Horizons Rehab Center|prankster rehab]] after a clown-mask prank terrifies the town and destroys [[Krusty]]'s career. A tortured Krusty then tries his hand at serious drama with [[Springfield Public Theater|a regional theater company]].}} |
== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
| − | [[Martin]] discovers [[Skinner]] giving | + | [[Martin]] discovers [[Principal Skinner]] giving [[Myra]] the keys to the trophy case and announcing his retirement. After promising to keep it a secret, Martin reveals the news—by whispering it—to others, and it eventually reaches the teachers' lounge. |
| − | At the ceremony | + | At the retirement ceremony, Skinner calls on [[Bart]] to give a farewell speech. However, when Bart tries to prank him with a slingshot, Skinner deflects the rock (which ricochets and hits [[Agnes]] in the head) and pranks Bart instead, revealing that the retirement was a setup. [[Willie]] pours honey on Bart while [[Coach Krupt]] spreads birdseed on him. |
| − | After | + | After [[Marge]] helps clean him up, Bart seeks revenge by gluing [[Krusty]]'s mask to the teachers' faces, terrifying kids and people around town. Clowns become widely hated, including Krusty himself, and both kids and advertisers abandon the [[Krusty the Clown Show]] when it airs. |
| − | At | + | At Juvenile Court, [[Judge Dowd]] wants to let Bart go free, but Marge insists he be sentenced to 28 days at the [[Tomorrow's New Horizons Rehab Center]] and General Rotten Time Ranch. Later, Marge, [[Homer]], and [[Lisa]] convince Krusty to try drama. |
| − | At the Springfield Public Theater, [[Llewellyn Sinclair]] presents | + | At the [[Springfield Public Theater]], [[Llewellyn Sinclair]] presents Krusty with the script for ''[[The Salesman's Bad Day]]'', while Marge visits the Rehab Center to monitor Bart's rehabilitation. A doctor attempts to teach Bart empathy by having Marge sit in a chair covered with thumbtacks Bart planted—he stops her just in time. |
| − | Sinclair | + | Sinclair works to transform Krusty into a dramatic actor, but the ghost of his clown persona continues to haunt him. Meanwhile, Bart tries to make amends with those he pranked, but ultimately pranks them again with water balloons. |
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| + | During the play, with help from the ghost of his clown self, Krusty earns laughter from the audience and returns to being a clown, while still performing in the play during his free time. | ||
== Production == | == Production == | ||
| − | The front cover of the script incorrectly refers to the episode title as "Tears of a Clown", rather than "Fears of a Clown", which is the actual episode title.<ref> | + | The front cover of the script incorrectly refers to the episode title as "Tears of a Clown", rather than "Fears of a Clown", which is the actual episode title.<ref name="MichaelPriceTwitterS">Michael Price's Twitter (account closed)</ref> |
| − | It is a re-imagining of [[Stephen King]]'s {{ | + | It is a re-imagining of [[Stephen King]]'s {{W|It_(miniseries)|It}} but with [[Krusty]].<ref>[http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/simpsons-season-29-preview-comic-con-2017-1023604 The Hollywood Reporter - "'The Simpsons' Creator Gets Political at Comic-Con Panel"]</ref> |
A first description of the plot was: "Everybody is now horrified of clowns after Bart does a prank using clown masks, which also makes Krusty lose his job. He tries to come back as a dramatic actor for the play "[[The Salesman's Bad Day]]", with [[Llewellyn Sinclair]] as his director."<ref>[http://ew.com/tv/the-simpsons-season-29-preview/the-simpsons-season-29 Entertainment Weekly - The Simpsons: Season 29 features Ed Sheeran, Game of Thrones gag]</ref> | A first description of the plot was: "Everybody is now horrified of clowns after Bart does a prank using clown masks, which also makes Krusty lose his job. He tries to come back as a dramatic actor for the play "[[The Salesman's Bad Day]]", with [[Llewellyn Sinclair]] as his director."<ref>[http://ew.com/tv/the-simpsons-season-29-preview/the-simpsons-season-29 Entertainment Weekly - The Simpsons: Season 29 features Ed Sheeran, Game of Thrones gag]</ref> | ||
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| − | {{ | + | [[Dan Castellaneta]] was nominated for a {{W|Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance}} in the {{W|70th Primetime Emmy Awards}} for voicing [[Homer Simpson]], [[Krusty the Clown]], [[Groundskeeper Willie]] and [[Sideshow Mel]] in this episode, but he lost to [[Alex Borstein]] for ''[[Family Guy]]''.<ref>[https://www.emmys.com/awards/nominees-winners/2015/outstanding-voice-over-performance Television Academy - "Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance - 2015"]</ref> |
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| − | *{{ | + | *{{Youtube|xuXhTSll_Fw|Guest Starring Andy Daly}} |
| − | *{{ | + | *{{Youtube|AnEtpJTIaj8|Krusty The Clown Takes The Stage}} |
| − | *{{ | + | *{{Youtube|XpmD87GYv2U|Coach Llewellyn Sinclair Gives Krusty Some Encouragement}} |
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"Fears of a Clown"
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Episode Information
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"Fears of a Clown" is the fourteenth episode of broadcast season 29 of The Simpsons and the six hundred thirty-second episode overall. It originally aired on April 1, 2018. The episode was written by Michael Price and directed by Steven Dean Moore. It guest stars Andy Daly as Judge Dowd, Damian Kulash as himself, Jon Lovitz as Llewellyn Sinclair, Jackie Mason as Hyman Krustofsky, and Timothy Nordwind as himself.
Synopsis[edit]
- Bart goes to prankster rehab after a clown-mask prank terrifies the town and destroys Krusty's career. A tortured Krusty then tries his hand at serious drama with a regional theater company.
Plot[edit]
Martin discovers Principal Skinner giving Myra the keys to the trophy case and announcing his retirement. After promising to keep it a secret, Martin reveals the news—by whispering it—to others, and it eventually reaches the teachers' lounge.
At the retirement ceremony, Skinner calls on Bart to give a farewell speech. However, when Bart tries to prank him with a slingshot, Skinner deflects the rock (which ricochets and hits Agnes in the head) and pranks Bart instead, revealing that the retirement was a setup. Willie pours honey on Bart while Coach Krupt spreads birdseed on him.
After Marge helps clean him up, Bart seeks revenge by gluing Krusty's mask to the teachers' faces, terrifying kids and people around town. Clowns become widely hated, including Krusty himself, and both kids and advertisers abandon the Krusty the Clown Show when it airs.
At Juvenile Court, Judge Dowd wants to let Bart go free, but Marge insists he be sentenced to 28 days at the Tomorrow's New Horizons Rehab Center and General Rotten Time Ranch. Later, Marge, Homer, and Lisa convince Krusty to try drama.
At the Springfield Public Theater, Llewellyn Sinclair presents Krusty with the script for The Salesman's Bad Day, while Marge visits the Rehab Center to monitor Bart's rehabilitation. A doctor attempts to teach Bart empathy by having Marge sit in a chair covered with thumbtacks Bart planted—he stops her just in time.
Sinclair works to transform Krusty into a dramatic actor, but the ghost of his clown persona continues to haunt him. Meanwhile, Bart tries to make amends with those he pranked, but ultimately pranks them again with water balloons.
During the play, with help from the ghost of his clown self, Krusty earns laughter from the audience and returns to being a clown, while still performing in the play during his free time.
Production[edit]
The front cover of the script incorrectly refers to the episode title as "Tears of a Clown", rather than "Fears of a Clown", which is the actual episode title.[1]
It is a re-imagining of Stephen King's It but with Krusty.[2]
A first description of the plot was: "Everybody is now horrified of clowns after Bart does a prank using clown masks, which also makes Krusty lose his job. He tries to come back as a dramatic actor for the play "The Salesman's Bad Day", with Llewellyn Sinclair as his director."[3]
Part of the scene when Bart is sentenced (shown in the script for the episode) was removed: Judge Dowd's kid, Wyatt, bangs the gavel instead of Dowd who then says "Good bang, Wyatt! You've got your mother's anger".[4]
Reception[edit]
Dan Castellaneta was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance in the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards for voicing Homer Simpson, Krusty the Clown, Groundskeeper Willie and Sideshow Mel in this episode, but he lost to Alex Borstein for Family Guy.[5]
Gallery[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ Michael Price's Twitter (account closed)
- ↑ The Hollywood Reporter - "'The Simpsons' Creator Gets Political at Comic-Con Panel"
- ↑ Entertainment Weekly - The Simpsons: Season 29 features Ed Sheeran, Game of Thrones gag
- ↑ Animation on Fox's Youtube - "Guest Starring Andy Daly"
- ↑ Television Academy - "Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance - 2015"
Promo videos[edit]
Guest Starring Andy Daly at YouTube- Krusty The Clown Takes The Stage at YouTube
- Coach Llewellyn Sinclair Gives Krusty Some Encouragement at YouTube
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