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| − | "'''The Last Temptation of Krust'''" is the fifteenth episode of ''[[The Simpsons]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki> [[List of The Simpsons episodes#Season 9 (1997-1998)|ninth season]]. The title is a reference to the controversial novel and film ''[[The Last Temptation of Christ]]''. | + | "'''The Last Temptation of Krust'''" is the fifteenth episode of ''[[The Simpsons]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki> [[List of The Simpsons episodes#Season 9 (1997-1998)|ninth season]]. The title is a reference to the controversial novel and film ''[[wikipedia:The_Last_Temptation_of_Christ|The Last Temptation of Christ]]''. |
== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
| − | 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. | + | Persuaded by Bart to appear at a comedy festival organized by [[wikipedia:Jay_Leno|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 == | == Reception == | ||
| − | In a 2006 article in ''[[USA Today]]'', "The Last Temptation of Krust" was highlighted among the six best episodes of [[The Simpsons (season 9)|''The Simpsons'' 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> | + | In a 2006 article in ''[[wikipedia:USA_Today|USA Today]]'', "The Last Temptation of Krust" was highlighted among the six best episodes of [[The Simpsons (season 9)|''The Simpsons'' 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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*Krusty talks about telling a joke about [[Mayor Quimby]] as Mayor Quimby walks in with his wife. | *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. | *Yellow pages joke while on stage and everyone in the bar is leaving. | ||
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Episode Information
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"The Last Temptation of Krust" is the fifteenth episode of The Simpsons' ninth season. The title is a reference to the controversial novel and film The Last Temptation of Christ.
Contents
Plot
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
In a 2006 article in USA Today, "The Last Temptation of Krust" was highlighted among the six best episodes of The Simpsons 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
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
- ↑ Clark, Mike. "New on DVD", USA TodayGannett Co. Inc.. Retrieved on 2007-10-24.
