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Hyman Krustofski was born on June 7 1929. He became a respected Rabbi in Springfield's [[Lower East Side]]. He had a son, [[Krusty the Clown|Herschel Krustofski]], who wanted to become a clown instead of a Rabbi, against his father's wishes. Hyman abandoned Herschel after he saw him perform as a clown on stage.
 
Hyman Krustofski was born on June 7 1929. He became a respected Rabbi in Springfield's [[Lower East Side]]. He had a son, [[Krusty the Clown|Herschel Krustofski]], who wanted to become a clown instead of a Rabbi, against his father's wishes. Hyman abandoned Herschel after he saw him perform as a clown on stage.
  
Years later, Bart and Lisa found out about Herschel, a.k.a. [[Krusty the Clown|Krusty]]'s abandonment from his father and they did everything they could to convince Hyman to reunite with his son. After several attempts, Lisa eventually convinced Hyman to change his ways by quoting from Sammy Davis Jr.. Hyman later met his son backstage on [[The Krusty the Klown Show|the Krusty the Klown Show]], and the two embraced after many years. Hyman Krustofski appeared in front of the audience playfully throwing a pie at Krusty. <ref>[[Like Father, Like Clown]]</ref>
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Years later, Bart and Lisa found out about Herschel, a.k.a. [[Krusty the Clown|Krusty]]'s abandonment from his father and they did everything they could to convince Hyman to reunite with his son by quoting passages of jewish scripture. After several attempts, Bart eventually convinced Hyman to change his ways by quoting from Sammy Davis Jr.. Hyman later met his son backstage on [[The Krusty the Klown Show|the Krusty the Klown Show]], and the two embraced after many years. Hyman Krustofski appeared in front of the audience playfully throwing a pie at Krusty. <ref>[[Like Father, Like Clown]]</ref>
  
 
When his son decides to get a Bah Mitzvah, Rabbi Krustofski said he never gave Krusty one because he wouldn't take the ceremony seriously. [[Homer Simpson|Homer]] was given a show during Krusty's time-slot and it was so popular that [[The Krusty the Klown Show|Krusty's show]] was cancelled. In a move of desperation, he decided to televise his Bah Mitzvah. It proved to be extremely successful, but disappoints Hyman. Krusty then decided to have a real Bah Mitzvah in a real Shul, which pleases his father. <ref>[[Today, I Am a Clown]]</ref>
 
When his son decides to get a Bah Mitzvah, Rabbi Krustofski said he never gave Krusty one because he wouldn't take the ceremony seriously. [[Homer Simpson|Homer]] was given a show during Krusty's time-slot and it was so popular that [[The Krusty the Klown Show|Krusty's show]] was cancelled. In a move of desperation, he decided to televise his Bah Mitzvah. It proved to be extremely successful, but disappoints Hyman. Krusty then decided to have a real Bah Mitzvah in a real Shul, which pleases his father. <ref>[[Today, I Am a Clown]]</ref>

Revision as of 05:29, March 15, 2010

Hyman Krustofski
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Character Information
Gender: Male
Status:
Unknown
Age: June 7, 1929 (age 80)
Hair: Gray
Occupation: Rabbi
Relatives: Son: Krusty
Granddaughter: Sophie
First appearance: Like Father, Like Clown
Voiced by: Jackie Mason & Dan Castellaneta


Rabbi Hyman Krustofski is the Jewish father of Krusty the Clown.

History

Hyman Krustofski was born on June 7 1929. He became a respected Rabbi in Springfield's Lower East Side. He had a son, Herschel Krustofski, who wanted to become a clown instead of a Rabbi, against his father's wishes. Hyman abandoned Herschel after he saw him perform as a clown on stage.

Years later, Bart and Lisa found out about Herschel, a.k.a. Krusty's abandonment from his father and they did everything they could to convince Hyman to reunite with his son by quoting passages of jewish scripture. After several attempts, Bart eventually convinced Hyman to change his ways by quoting from Sammy Davis Jr.. Hyman later met his son backstage on the Krusty the Klown Show, and the two embraced after many years. Hyman Krustofski appeared in front of the audience playfully throwing a pie at Krusty. [1]

When his son decides to get a Bah Mitzvah, Rabbi Krustofski said he never gave Krusty one because he wouldn't take the ceremony seriously. Homer was given a show during Krusty's time-slot and it was so popular that Krusty's show was cancelled. In a move of desperation, he decided to televise his Bah Mitzvah. It proved to be extremely successful, but disappoints Hyman. Krusty then decided to have a real Bah Mitzvah in a real Shul, which pleases his father. [2]

Behind the Scenes

Jackie Mason voices the character in "Like Father, Like Clown" and "Today I Am a Clown". All other appearances are voiced by Dan Castellaneta.

Appearances

References