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*The episode name is a combination of ''[[The Simpsons|Simpsons]]'' and ''[[Futurama]]''. | *The episode name is a combination of ''[[The Simpsons|Simpsons]]'' and ''[[Futurama]]''. | ||
*The episode's plot seems to be based on that of the ''[[Star Trek]]'' episode "{{w|The City on the Edge of Forever}}", the writer of which, [[Harlan Ellison]], was credited for the synopsis by [[Al Jean]] after the episode's announcement.<ref>[http://insidetv.ew.com/2013/07/20/the-simpsons-futurama-crossover-epsidoe/ Inside TV - "'The Simpsons' to join forces with 'Futurama' for crossover episode"]</ref> | *The episode's plot seems to be based on that of the ''[[Star Trek]]'' episode "{{w|The City on the Edge of Forever}}", the writer of which, [[Harlan Ellison]], was credited for the synopsis by [[Al Jean]] after the episode's announcement.<ref>[http://insidetv.ew.com/2013/07/20/the-simpsons-futurama-crossover-epsidoe/ Inside TV - "'The Simpsons' to join forces with 'Futurama' for crossover episode"]</ref> | ||
| − | **Ellison | + | **Ellison also voiced himself in the [[Married to the Blob]] episode from [[season 25]]. |
* A billboard can be seen that reads ''The eBook Of Mormon'', a reference to the musical ''{{W|The Book of Mormon}}''. | * A billboard can be seen that reads ''The eBook Of Mormon'', a reference to the musical ''{{W|The Book of Mormon}}''. | ||
| + | *In a scene with the mutant rabbits, [[Binky]] the rabbit from ''[[Life in Hell]]'' can be seen writing "Crossovers are Hell" in a wall. | ||
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Contents
Cultural references
- The episode name is a combination of Simpsons and Futurama.
- The episode's plot seems to be based on that of the Star Trek episode "The City on the Edge of Forever", the writer of which, Harlan Ellison, was credited for the synopsis by Al Jean after the episode's announcement.[1]
- Ellison also voiced himself in the Married to the Blob episode from season 25.
- A billboard can be seen that reads The eBook Of Mormon, a reference to the musical The Book of Mormon.
- In a scene with the mutant rabbits, Binky the rabbit from Life in Hell can be seen writing "Crossovers are Hell" in a wall.
Trivia
- There is a comic book reprint called Simpsons Comics Simpsorama, which was released in 1996.
Goofs
- Bart's birthday is said to be on February 23rd. However, it's official birthday is on April 1st, as stated in The Bart Book.[2][3]
References
