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Difference between revisions of "Leper in the Backfield"

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== History ==
 
== History ==
The host of ''[[Entertainment Tonight]]'' says that viewers might remember Troy McClure from this movie. They show a clip from the movie, which depicts Troy dressed like a baseball player and standing in an outfield. He then catches a ball, backs up and his arms fall off.
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The host of ''[[Entertainment Tonight]]'' said that viewers might remember Troy McClure from this movie. They showed a clip from the movie, which depicted Troy dressed like a quarterback and standing in the backfield of a football game. The ball was hiked to him, he went to throw it and his arm fell off.<ref>"[[A Fish Called Selma]]"</ref>
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== Non-canon ==
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{{Noncanon}}
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A poster for the film was seen in the book ''[[Famous Springfieldianites]]''. It reveals that James Yaan and Nick Molde also star in the film and it was produced and directed by Roger Goreman.<ref>''[[The Simpsons: Virtual Springfield]]''</ref>
  
 
== Behind the Laughter ==
 
== Behind the Laughter ==
The film is a parody of the movie ''{{w|Angels in the Outfield}}''.
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The film is a parody of the movie ''{{W2|Angels in the Outfield|1951 film}}''.
  
 
== Appearances ==
 
== Appearances ==
 
*{{ep|A Fish Called Selma}}
 
*{{ep|A Fish Called Selma}}
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*{{game|The Simpsons: Virtual Springfield}}
  
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== References ==
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{{Reflist}}
  
[[Category:Troy McClure films]]
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{{Troy McClure Films}}

Latest revision as of 05:16, February 6, 2024

Leper in the Backfield
Leper in the Backfield.png
Troy McClure Media Information
Type: Viewed
Genre: Sports
Media: Film
Also mentioned: The Verdict Was Mail Fraud
Starring: Troy McClure
Country of Origin: USA
Appearance: "A Fish Called Selma"


Leper in the Backfield is a film starring Troy McClure.

History[edit]

The host of Entertainment Tonight said that viewers might remember Troy McClure from this movie. They showed a clip from the movie, which depicted Troy dressed like a quarterback and standing in the backfield of a football game. The ball was hiked to him, he went to throw it and his arm fell off.[1]

Non-canon[edit]

Donut Homer.png The contents of this article or section are considered to be non-canon and therefore may not have actually happened or existed.

A poster for the film was seen in the book Famous Springfieldianites. It reveals that James Yaan and Nick Molde also star in the film and it was produced and directed by Roger Goreman.[2]

Behind the Laughter[edit]

The film is a parody of the movie Angels in the Outfield.

Appearances[edit]

References[edit]