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|airdate= April 10, [[2022]] | |airdate= April 10, [[2022]] | ||
| − | |couchgag= [[Lisa]] plays [[Dizzy Gillespie]]'s {{ | + | |couchgag= [[Lisa]] plays [[Dizzy Gillespie]]'s "{{W|Salt Peanuts}}" on her saxophone while [[Marge]], [[Homer]], [[Maggie]] and [[Bart]] are on a sheet music on the wall moving around as she plays. In the end, Homer gets hit by a normal note and d'ohes. |
|guests= [[John Autry II]] as [[Monk Murphy]]<br>[[Kathy Buckley]] as the [[deaf girl]] | |guests= [[John Autry II]] as [[Monk Murphy]]<br>[[Kathy Buckley]] as the [[deaf girl]] | ||
| − | | | + | |showrunner1= Al Jean |
|writer= [[Loni Steele Sosthand]] | |writer= [[Loni Steele Sosthand]] | ||
|director=[[Chris Clements]] | |director=[[Chris Clements]] | ||
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After asking for Homer's advice, where he advises to avoid losing time on the lost causes, she goes on [[Channel 6]]'s ''[[Smartline]]'' to a debate against the lottery, however after getting all the questions right, she stumbles on the knowledge he has a son. Soon, she finds him, [[Monk Murphy]], at his house and after a while she discovers he was born deaf. He tried asking for the [[Dr. Hibbert|doctor]]'s advice on how to solve the issue, but the cost of the operation was too high, so Lisa sets herself up to win against the lottery for him. | After asking for Homer's advice, where he advises to avoid losing time on the lost causes, she goes on [[Channel 6]]'s ''[[Smartline]]'' to a debate against the lottery, however after getting all the questions right, she stumbles on the knowledge he has a son. Soon, she finds him, [[Monk Murphy]], at his house and after a while she discovers he was born deaf. He tried asking for the [[Dr. Hibbert|doctor]]'s advice on how to solve the issue, but the cost of the operation was too high, so Lisa sets herself up to win against the lottery for him. | ||
| − | She brings Monk to The Jazz Hole, and find out that his publisher was [[Treasured | + | She brings Monk to The Jazz Hole, and find out that his publisher was [[Treasured Artists Publishing]]. They go to the [[Springfield Brill Building]] to find out who's selling his dad's music but finds out he got scammed by them on signing his contract, and they sold the rights to big companies and at that point, Monk asks Lisa to leave him alone. Feeling the sadness, she sneaks out of the house to the Bleeding Gums Murphy Memorial Bridge, where his ghost appears and makes her realize that what the blues is all about. |
| − | Lisa goes to [[The Sky's the Limit]] center where Monk works and is directing a production of [[Richard III]], to apologize for her actions, and he mentions getting the implant thanks to winning the money at the lottery. At the bridge, Lisa has him hear as the first thing his dad's vinyl but Bart scratched it so she plays | + | Lisa goes to [[The Sky's the Limit]] center where Monk works and is directing a production of [[Richard III]], to apologize for her actions, and he mentions getting the implant thanks to winning the money at the lottery. At the bridge, Lisa has him hear as the first thing his dad's vinyl but Bart scratched it so she plays "[[Monk's New Tune]]", played by Bleeding Gums Murphy. In the end she dreams of playing "[[Happy Talk]]" with the other musicians at The Jazz Hole with Bleeding Gums playing with them, and makes Bart disappear once he protests for their seats. |
== Production == | == Production == | ||
The title of the episode was changed after the table read, it was called "Bleeding Gums Murphy in the Sound of Music".<ref name="TSOBGTCD">[https://twitter.com/AlJean/status/1458583117787058177 Al Jean's Twitter - "The Sound of Bleeding Gums title change and director"]</ref> | The title of the episode was changed after the table read, it was called "Bleeding Gums Murphy in the Sound of Music".<ref name="TSOBGTCD">[https://twitter.com/AlJean/status/1458583117787058177 Al Jean's Twitter - "The Sound of Bleeding Gums title change and director"]</ref> | ||
| − | For the first time the show stars deaf and hearing-impaired voiceover actors. The Monk character is played by actor [[John Autry II]], who is hearing impaired. The episode features a total of six deaf voice actors, also including comedian [[Kathy Buckley]] and three kids from the [https://www.nolimitsfordeafchildren.org No Limits organization]: [[Kaylee Arellano]], [[Ian Mayorga]] and[[ Hazel Lopez]].<ref name="TSoBG_Deaf">[https://www.fox5ny.com/news/the-simpsons-first-episode-deaf-voice-actors.amp 'The Simpsons' features first episode with deaf voice actors]</ref><ref name="Variety"/> | + | For the first time the show stars deaf and hearing-impaired voiceover actors. The Monk character is played by actor [[John Autry II]], who is hearing impaired. The episode features a total of six deaf voice actors, also including comedian [[Kathy Buckley]] and three kids from the [https://www.nolimitsfordeafchildren.org No Limits organization]: [[Kaylee Arellano]], [[Ian Mayorga]] and [[Hazel Lopez]].<ref name="TSoBG_Deaf">[https://www.fox5ny.com/news/the-simpsons-first-episode-deaf-voice-actors.amp 'The Simpsons' features first episode with deaf voice actors]</ref><ref name="Variety"/> |
| − | The episode is inspired by the family of episode writer [[Loni Steele Sosthand]]. She has a brother, [[Eli Steele]], who was born deaf. When they were talking about [[Bleeding Gums Murphy]] character in writer's initial brainstorms, the staff thought, | + | The episode is inspired by the family of episode writer [[Loni Steele Sosthand]]. She has a brother, [[Eli Steele]], who was born deaf. When they were talking about [[Bleeding Gums Murphy]] character in writer's initial brainstorms, the staff thought, wouldn't it be cool if Lisa discovers this whole other side of his life. That led to him having a son, and then we based that character at least somewhat on Eli.<ref name="Variety">[https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/the-simpsons-deaf-voice-actor-sign-language-episode-1235227673/ Variety - 'The Simpsons' Makes History With First Deaf Voice Actor and Use of American Sign Language (EXCLUSIVE)]</ref> |
| − | Sosthand and her brother, Eli Steele, had previously developed a pilot based on their lives, featuring John Autry II. So when it came time to find someone to play Monk, Sosthand pitched Autry to exec producers [[James L. Brooks]] and [[Al Jean]], who "very much got on board and saw what a gem he | + | Sosthand and her brother, Eli Steele, had previously developed a pilot based on their lives, featuring John Autry II. So when it came time to find someone to play Monk, Sosthand pitched Autry to exec producers [[James L. Brooks]] and [[Al Jean]], who "very much got on board and saw what a gem he was". The character has little personal moments from Loni and Eli's childhood but is also very much influenced by John.<ref name="Variety"/> |
| − | Autry lauded | + | Autry lauded "The Simpsons" for hiring a deaf actor to play the role. "It's so incredible," he said of the gig. "It's life-changing equality and participation. This can impact change for all of us. It's about hard of hearing and hearing characters coming together. It's a part of history."<ref name="Variety"/> |
| − | Sosthand also sought her | + | Sosthand also sought her brother's approval while writing the script, which includes a scene where Bleeding Gums discovers his son his deaf — patterned after how Sosthand's parents discovered Eli was hearing impaired. Eli also voices a part in the episode.<ref name="Variety"/> |
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| + | == Reception == | ||
| + | "The Sound of Bleeding Gums" was nominated for a [[2023]] Writers Guild of America award in Animation, but it lost to "Rectify" from ''{{W2|Undone|TV series}}''.<ref>[https://www.imdb.com/event/ev0000710/2023/1/?ref_=ev_eh Writers Guild of America - IMDb - "Writers Guild of America, USA 2023 Awards"]</ref> | ||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
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File:The Sound of Bleeding Gums promo 9.png | File:The Sound of Bleeding Gums promo 9.png | ||
File:The Sound of Bleeding Gums promo 10.png | File:The Sound of Bleeding Gums promo 10.png | ||
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== Promo videos == | == Promo videos == | ||
| − | + | *[[File:Twitter - logo.png|20px]] [https://twitter.com/TheSimpsons/status/1512399938734465032 ""Every time I learn something new it pushes some old stuff out of my brain." Bookmark this tweet so you remember to watch the new Simpsons episode this Sunday!" on '''Twitter'''] | |
| + | *{{youtube|q0vdmJYgoP0|Lisa Is Determined To Help}} | ||
| + | *{{youtube|DY_At5wene0|Lisa Talks To Some Unhelpful People}} | ||
| + | *{{youtube|39sk7mmF9SY|Lisa Is Ready To Quit And Homer Is Proud Of Her}} | ||
{{Images|ep=yes}} | {{Images|ep=yes}} | ||
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[[Category:Lisa episodes]] | [[Category:Lisa episodes]] | ||
[[Category:Musical episodes]] | [[Category:Musical episodes]] | ||
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[[Category:Episodes written by Loni Steele Sosthand]] | [[Category:Episodes written by Loni Steele Sosthand]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes directed by Chris Clements]] | [[Category:Episodes directed by Chris Clements]] | ||
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"The Sound of Bleeding Gums"
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Episode Information
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"The Sound of Bleeding Gums" is the seventeenth episode of season 33 of The Simpsons and the seven-hundred and twenty-third episode overall. It originally aired on April 10, 2022. The episode was written by Loni Steele Sosthand and directed by Chris Clements. It guest stars John Autry II as Monk Murphy and Kathy Buckley as the deaf girl.
Synopsis[edit]
- "Lisa meets the son of the late musician Bleeding Gums Murphy - and attempts to improve his life."
Plot[edit]
Lisa is listening to jazz music on her phone while Marge and Bart are watching TV, when a commercial for the Springfield Lottery comes on, reusing the song by Bleeding Gums Murphy "Can't Face Tomorrow" with new lyrics. She goes on a rant against the lottery and how Murphy wouldn't have approved of it and showing her webpage on him and a bust of his embouchure. Afterwards she goes to The Jazz Hole, after passing through countless people singing the lottery song. There, she finds out that all the musicians participated on the lottery, increasing the lost cause vibe.
After asking for Homer's advice, where he advises to avoid losing time on the lost causes, she goes on Channel 6's Smartline to a debate against the lottery, however after getting all the questions right, she stumbles on the knowledge he has a son. Soon, she finds him, Monk Murphy, at his house and after a while she discovers he was born deaf. He tried asking for the doctor's advice on how to solve the issue, but the cost of the operation was too high, so Lisa sets herself up to win against the lottery for him.
She brings Monk to The Jazz Hole, and find out that his publisher was Treasured Artists Publishing. They go to the Springfield Brill Building to find out who's selling his dad's music but finds out he got scammed by them on signing his contract, and they sold the rights to big companies and at that point, Monk asks Lisa to leave him alone. Feeling the sadness, she sneaks out of the house to the Bleeding Gums Murphy Memorial Bridge, where his ghost appears and makes her realize that what the blues is all about.
Lisa goes to The Sky's the Limit center where Monk works and is directing a production of Richard III, to apologize for her actions, and he mentions getting the implant thanks to winning the money at the lottery. At the bridge, Lisa has him hear as the first thing his dad's vinyl but Bart scratched it so she plays "Monk's New Tune", played by Bleeding Gums Murphy. In the end she dreams of playing "Happy Talk" with the other musicians at The Jazz Hole with Bleeding Gums playing with them, and makes Bart disappear once he protests for their seats.
Production[edit]
The title of the episode was changed after the table read, it was called "Bleeding Gums Murphy in the Sound of Music".[1]
For the first time the show stars deaf and hearing-impaired voiceover actors. The Monk character is played by actor John Autry II, who is hearing impaired. The episode features a total of six deaf voice actors, also including comedian Kathy Buckley and three kids from the No Limits organization: Kaylee Arellano, Ian Mayorga and Hazel Lopez.[2][3]
The episode is inspired by the family of episode writer Loni Steele Sosthand. She has a brother, Eli Steele, who was born deaf. When they were talking about Bleeding Gums Murphy character in writer's initial brainstorms, the staff thought, wouldn't it be cool if Lisa discovers this whole other side of his life. That led to him having a son, and then we based that character at least somewhat on Eli.[3]
Sosthand and her brother, Eli Steele, had previously developed a pilot based on their lives, featuring John Autry II. So when it came time to find someone to play Monk, Sosthand pitched Autry to exec producers James L. Brooks and Al Jean, who "very much got on board and saw what a gem he was". The character has little personal moments from Loni and Eli's childhood but is also very much influenced by John.[3]
Autry lauded "The Simpsons" for hiring a deaf actor to play the role. "It's so incredible," he said of the gig. "It's life-changing equality and participation. This can impact change for all of us. It's about hard of hearing and hearing characters coming together. It's a part of history."[3]
Sosthand also sought her brother's approval while writing the script, which includes a scene where Bleeding Gums discovers his son his deaf — patterned after how Sosthand's parents discovered Eli was hearing impaired. Eli also voices a part in the episode.[3]
Reception[edit]
"The Sound of Bleeding Gums" was nominated for a 2023 Writers Guild of America award in Animation, but it lost to "Rectify" from Undone.[4]
Gallery[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ Al Jean's Twitter - "The Sound of Bleeding Gums title change and director"
- ↑ 'The Simpsons' features first episode with deaf voice actors
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Variety - 'The Simpsons' Makes History With First Deaf Voice Actor and Use of American Sign Language (EXCLUSIVE)
- ↑ Writers Guild of America - IMDb - "Writers Guild of America, USA 2023 Awards"
Promo videos[edit]
""Every time I learn something new it pushes some old stuff out of my brain." Bookmark this tweet so you remember to watch the new Simpsons episode this Sunday!" on Twitter
Lisa Is Determined To Help at YouTube- Lisa Talks To Some Unhelpful People at YouTube
- Lisa Is Ready To Quit And Homer Is Proud Of Her at YouTube
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