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| − | | | + | |airdate= February 22, [[1998]] |
| − | | | + | |blackboard= "Pain is not the cleanser" |
| − | | | + | |couchgag= Everyone is on fire and they run to the water-filled couch. They jump on and extinguish the fires. |
| − | | | + | |guests= [[Jay Leno]] as {{Ch|Jay Leno|himself}}<br>[[Steven Wright]] as {{Ch|Steven Wright|himself}}<br>[[Janeane Garofalo]] as {{Ch|Janeane Garofalo|herself}}<br>[[Bobcat Goldthwait]] as {{Ch|Bobcat Goldthwait|himself}}<br>[[Bruce Baum]] as {{Ch|Bruce Baum|himself}}<br>[[Hank Williams, Jr.]] as the "{{ap|Canyonero|song}}" singer |
| + | |showrunner1= Mike Scully | ||
| + | |writer= [[Donick Cary]] | ||
| + | |director= [[Mike B. Anderson]] | ||
| + | |DVD features=yes | ||
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| − | "'''The Last Temptation of Krust'''" is the fifteenth episode of [[ | + | "'''The Last Temptation of Krust'''" is the fifteenth episode of [[season 9]] of ''[[The Simpsons]]'' and the one-hundred and ninety-third episode overall. It originally aired on February 22, [[1998]]. The episode was written by [[Donick Cary]] and directed by [[Mike B. Anderson]]. It guest stars [[Jay Leno]] as {{Ch|Jay Leno|himself}}, [[Steven Wright]] as {{Ch|Steven Wright|himself}}, [[Janeane Garofalo]] as {{Ch|Janeane Garofalo|herself}}, [[Bobcat Goldthwait]] as {{Ch|Bobcat Goldthwait|himself}}, [[Bruce Baum]] as {{Ch|Bruce Baum|himself}} and [[Hank Williams, Jr.]] as the "{{ap|Canyonero|song}}" singer. |
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| + | == Synopsis == | ||
| + | {{desc|After finally accepting that his comedic style is outdated, [[Krusty]] settles on more edgier material: what's wrong with today's crop of stand-up comedians.}} | ||
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| − | In a 2006 article in '' | + | In a 2006 article in ''{{W|USA Today}}'', "The Last Temptation of Krust" was highlighted among the six best episodes of [[season 9]], along with others including "[[Trash of the Titans]]", "[[The Joy of Sect]]", "[[The Cartridge Family]]", "[[Dumbbell Indemnity]]", and "[[Das Bus]]".<ref>{{cite news | last = Clark | first = Mike | coauthors = | title = New on DVD | work = [[USA Today]] | pages = | language = | publisher = Gannett Co. Inc. |date=December 22, [[2006]] | url = http://www.usatoday.com/life/movies/reviews/2006-12-21-new-on-dvd_x.htm?csp=34 | accessdate = 2007-10-24}}</ref> |
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"The Last Temptation of Krust" is the fifteenth episode of season 9 of The Simpsons and the one-hundred and ninety-third episode overall. It originally aired on February 22, 1998. The episode was written by Donick Cary and directed by Mike B. Anderson. It guest stars Jay Leno as himself, Steven Wright as himself, Janeane Garofalo as herself, Bobcat Goldthwait as himself, Bruce Baum as himself and Hank Williams, Jr. as the "Canyonero" singer.
Synopsis[edit]
- "After finally accepting that his comedic style is outdated, Krusty settles on more edgier material: what's wrong with today's crop of stand-up comedians."
Plot[edit]
Persuaded by Bart to appear at a comedy festival organized by Jay Leno, Krusty the Clown's old-fashioned and dated material fails to impress the crowd when compared with other, more trendy comics also appearing. After going on 'the bender to end all benders', he holds a press conference to announce his retirement, and in short order launches into a bitter tirade against modern-day comics, which the crowd finds hysterical. He is inspired to return to doing low-key events, where he structures a new act for himself as a comic who tells the truth and refuses to sell out to corporate America. Although less marketable and financially successful, he is now credible and trendy. Two marketing executives try to persuade him to advertise the Canyonero, but he initially resists, before succumbing to the lure of money again. He finally admits to himself that it is not comedy that is in his blood; it is selling out.
Reception[edit]
In a 2006 article in USA Today, "The Last Temptation of Krust" was highlighted among the six best episodes of season 9, along with others including "Trash of the Titans", "The Joy of Sect", "The Cartridge Family", "Dumbbell Indemnity", and "Das Bus".[1]
Deleted scenes[edit]
These scenes were not included in the episode:
- Jay Leno asking somebody to "turn down the raunch," and then saying: "We got Bob Newhart!"
- The Internet comic first appears. This makes his later appearance meaningless.
- An original version of the scene where Krusty burns a dollar - but the topic is the government instead of advertisement.
- Krusty talks about telling a joke about Mayor Quimby as Mayor Quimby walks in with his wife.
- Yellow pages joke while on stage and everyone in the bar is leaving.
References[edit]
- ↑ Clark, Mike. "New on DVD", USA TodayGannett Co. Inc.. Retrieved on 2007-10-24.
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