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| − | '''''The Simpsons Take the Bowl''''' was a special live show that was shown during the {{ | + | '''''The Simpsons Take the Bowl''''' was a special live show that was shown during the {{w|Hollywood Bowl}} on September 12, 13 and 14 [[2014]]. [[Hank Azaria]] was the host of the show. |
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| + | "25 years ago... in a gorge far, far away..."<br/>Homer's jump of the [[Springfield Gorge]] and the subsequent failed rescue scenes is shown ("[[Bart the Daredevil]]").<br/>"And now...".<br/>The [[Simpsons family]] arrives at the {{w|Hollywood Bowl}}'s parking lot and get trumped by many cars getting in. The family proceeds through gates and then walks to the seats, while [[Bart]] and [[Lisa]] keep repeating "Are we at our seats yet?" and Homer answers "No". They see a bottle of Beer going down the steps and [[Barney]] go down with it, bowling over the orchestra then saying "Thanks the [[Beatles]]" and burping. They arrive at their seats that are on top of the Springfield sign. Homer shouts D'oh after eagle steals their show programme and the sign gets destroyed and only DOH remains. | ||
== Synopsis == | == Synopsis == | ||
Hank Azaria was joined by [[Nancy Cartwright]] and [[Yeardley Smith]] to perform live. Scenes from all seasons were shown as well as new content written for the Hollywood Bowl. [[Jon Lovitz]], [[Beverly D'Angelo]] and [["Weird Al" Yankovic]] all performed and [[Matt Groening]] gave behind the scenes anecdotes to the audience.<ref>[http://www.rollingstone.com/movies/news/the-simpsons-live-show-with-orchestra-coming-to-hollywood-bowl-20140717 Rolling Stone - "'The Simpsons' Live Show With Orchestra Coming to Hollywood Bowl"]</ref> [[Plopper|Spider-Pig]] also made an appearance, singing his theme tune.<ref>[http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/ustv/s195/the-simpsons/blog/a586642/the-simpsons-comic-con-2014-live-blog-celebrating-25-years.html#~oL9gLprVYL0OBf Digital Spy - "The Simpsons: Comic-Con 2014 live blog - Celebrating 25 years"]</ref> [[Conan O'Brien]] performed "[[The Monorail Song]]" with the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles.<ref>[http://www.cinemablend.com/television/Conan-O-Brien-Perform-Monorail-Song-Simpsons-Live-Hollywood-Bowl-Show-66576.html Cinema Blend - "Conan O'Brien To Perform The Monorail Song For The Simpsons' Live Hollywood Bowl Show"]</ref> Music editor [[Chris Ledesma]] conducted a part of the convert devoted to [[Alf Clausen]] and his contributions to ''The Simpsons''.<ref>[http://simpsonsmusic500.wordpress.com/2014/08/23/a-dream-is-about-to-come-true/ Simpsons Music 500 - "A Dream is About to Come True"]</ref> | Hank Azaria was joined by [[Nancy Cartwright]] and [[Yeardley Smith]] to perform live. Scenes from all seasons were shown as well as new content written for the Hollywood Bowl. [[Jon Lovitz]], [[Beverly D'Angelo]] and [["Weird Al" Yankovic]] all performed and [[Matt Groening]] gave behind the scenes anecdotes to the audience.<ref>[http://www.rollingstone.com/movies/news/the-simpsons-live-show-with-orchestra-coming-to-hollywood-bowl-20140717 Rolling Stone - "'The Simpsons' Live Show With Orchestra Coming to Hollywood Bowl"]</ref> [[Plopper|Spider-Pig]] also made an appearance, singing his theme tune.<ref>[http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/ustv/s195/the-simpsons/blog/a586642/the-simpsons-comic-con-2014-live-blog-celebrating-25-years.html#~oL9gLprVYL0OBf Digital Spy - "The Simpsons: Comic-Con 2014 live blog - Celebrating 25 years"]</ref> [[Conan O'Brien]] performed "[[The Monorail Song]]" with the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles.<ref>[http://www.cinemablend.com/television/Conan-O-Brien-Perform-Monorail-Song-Simpsons-Live-Hollywood-Bowl-Show-66576.html Cinema Blend - "Conan O'Brien To Perform The Monorail Song For The Simpsons' Live Hollywood Bowl Show"]</ref> Music editor [[Chris Ledesma]] conducted a part of the convert devoted to [[Alf Clausen]] and his contributions to ''The Simpsons''.<ref>[http://simpsonsmusic500.wordpress.com/2014/08/23/a-dream-is-about-to-come-true/ Simpsons Music 500 - "A Dream is About to Come True"]</ref> | ||
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| + | |originalAirdate= September 12-13-14, [[2014]] | ||
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| + | |couchGag=[[Guillermo del Toro couch gag|Treehouse of Horror XXIV's Guillermo del Toro couch gag]] | ||
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| + | The American anthem is played by the orchestra, and afterwards [[Matt Groening]] arrives, introducing the show and [[Hank Azaria]]. | ||
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| + | Hank starts making the voices of [[Moe]], [[Comic Book Guy]], [[Bumblebee Man]] and [[Chief Wiggum]], singing {{w|Let It Go (Disney song)|Let It Go}} too with Wiggum's voice. | ||
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== Songs == | == Songs == | ||
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Special Information
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The Simpsons Take the Bowl was a special live show that was shown during the Hollywood Bowl on September 12, 13 and 14 2014. Hank Azaria was the host of the show.
Opening Scene
"25 years ago... in a gorge far, far away..."
Homer's jump of the Springfield Gorge and the subsequent failed rescue scenes is shown ("Bart the Daredevil").
"And now...".
The Simpsons family arrives at the Hollywood Bowl's parking lot and get trumped by many cars getting in. The family proceeds through gates and then walks to the seats, while Bart and Lisa keep repeating "Are we at our seats yet?" and Homer answers "No". They see a bottle of Beer going down the steps and Barney go down with it, bowling over the orchestra then saying "Thanks the Beatles" and burping. They arrive at their seats that are on top of the Springfield sign. Homer shouts D'oh after eagle steals their show programme and the sign gets destroyed and only DOH remains.
Synopsis
Hank Azaria was joined by Nancy Cartwright and Yeardley Smith to perform live. Scenes from all seasons were shown as well as new content written for the Hollywood Bowl. Jon Lovitz, Beverly D'Angelo and "Weird Al" Yankovic all performed and Matt Groening gave behind the scenes anecdotes to the audience.[1] Spider-Pig also made an appearance, singing his theme tune.[2] Conan O'Brien performed "The Monorail Song" with the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles.[3] Music editor Chris Ledesma conducted a part of the convert devoted to Alf Clausen and his contributions to The Simpsons.[4]
Show
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Episode Information
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The American anthem is played by the orchestra, and afterwards Matt Groening arrives, introducing the show and Hank Azaria.
Hank starts making the voices of Moe, Comic Book Guy, Bumblebee Man and Chief Wiggum, singing Let It Go too with Wiggum's voice.
Songs
- "The Monorail Song" - Conan O'Brien, Hank Azaria and the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles
- "Jack & Diane parody" - "Weird Al" Yankovic
- "Spider-Pig - Hans Zimmer and the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles
- "Minimum Wage Nanny" - Yeardley Smith, Nancy Cartwright and Hank Azaria
- "We Do (The Stonecutters' Song)" - Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles
- "Stop the Planet of the Apes, I Want to Get Off!" - Jon Lovitz
- "Happy Birthday, Lisa" - Kipp Lennon and Nancy Cartwright
- "Who Needs the Kwik-E-Mart?" - Hank Azaria
- "Bagged Me a Homer" - Beverly D'Angelo
- "Homer and Marge" - "Weird Al" Yankovic
- "See My Vest" - Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles
Production
Matt Selman posted on twitter a picture of the script cover of this special show. Rehearsals were taking place in the final week before the show.
Script Cover
An image from the rehearsal
An image from the rehearsal
An image from the rehearsal
Title screen for the show
Promo Videos
References
- ↑ Rolling Stone - "'The Simpsons' Live Show With Orchestra Coming to Hollywood Bowl"
- ↑ Digital Spy - "The Simpsons: Comic-Con 2014 live blog - Celebrating 25 years"
- ↑ Cinema Blend - "Conan O'Brien To Perform The Monorail Song For The Simpsons' Live Hollywood Bowl Show"
- ↑ Simpsons Music 500 - "A Dream is About to Come True"
