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Difference between revisions of "Neil Patrick Harris (character)"

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== History ==
 
== History ==
The film announcer introduced him as "TV's Doogie Howser". In sharp contrast to actual events, the films depicted Bart murdering [[Principal Skinner]] in cold blood while a frightened [[Fat Tony]] tried to talk him out of it.
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The film announcer introduced him as "TV's Doogie Howser". In sharp contrast to actual events, the film depicted Bart murdering [[Principal Skinner]] in cold blood while a frightened [[Fat Tony]] tried to talk him out of it.
 
 
He has also been punned on in a couple of episodes:
 
*"[[Flaming Moe]]": After [[Moe]] makes over [[Moe's Tavern|his bar]] into the gay-friendly "Mo's", he owns a dog named [[Neil Patrick Hairless]] (punning Harris's name).
 
*"[[Homer the Father]]": While watching the [[Tube Town]] television channel, [[Homer]] sees a show called ''[[Supreme Courtney]]'', which is a spoof of ''Doogie Howser, M.D.''
 
  
 
== Behind the Laughter ==
 
== Behind the Laughter ==
At the time "Bart the Murderer" originally aired, Harris's best-known role was as the title character in ''{{w|Doogie Howser, M.D.}}''. He has since enjoyed a successful acting career and in recent years his most prominent role has been starring in ''{{w|How I Met Your Mother}}''.
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At the time "Bart the Murderer" originally aired, Harris's best-known role was as the title character in ''{{w|Doogie Howser, M.D.}}''. He has since enjoyed a successful acting career and in the 2000s and 2010s his most prominent role was starring in ''{{w|How I Met Your Mother}}''.
  
 
== Appearances ==
 
== Appearances ==

Revision as of 13:24, May 23, 2020

This article is about the character. For the guest star, see Neil Patrick Harris.
Neil Patrick Harris
Neil Patrick Harris.png
Character Information
Gender:
Male ♂
Status:
Alive
Hair: Blond
Occupation: Actor
Director
Magician
Musician
First appearance: "Bart the Murderer"
Voiced by: Himself


Neil Patrick Harris is an American actor, director, magician, and musician. He played the role of Bart Simpson in the made-for-television film Blood on the Blackboard: The Bart Simpson Story.

History

The film announcer introduced him as "TV's Doogie Howser". In sharp contrast to actual events, the film depicted Bart murdering Principal Skinner in cold blood while a frightened Fat Tony tried to talk him out of it.

Behind the Laughter

At the time "Bart the Murderer" originally aired, Harris's best-known role was as the title character in Doogie Howser, M.D.. He has since enjoyed a successful acting career and in the 2000s and 2010s his most prominent role was starring in How I Met Your Mother.

Appearances