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*The music just before [[Bart Simpson|Bart]]'s operation is a parody of the theme music of ''[[wikipedia:ER (TV series)|ER]]''. | *The music just before [[Bart Simpson|Bart]]'s operation is a parody of the theme music of ''[[wikipedia:ER (TV series)|ER]]''. | ||
*[[Bart]]'s showing off his appendectomy scar (which prompts a number of other children to want the operation) is reminiscent of the children's book [[wikipedia:Madeline|''Madeline'']]: Madeline has her appendix out, says her favorite thing about the experience is her scar, and the rest of the girls in her school want to have their appendixes out as well. | *[[Bart]]'s showing off his appendectomy scar (which prompts a number of other children to want the operation) is reminiscent of the children's book [[wikipedia:Madeline|''Madeline'']]: Madeline has her appendix out, says her favorite thing about the experience is her scar, and the rest of the girls in her school want to have their appendixes out as well. | ||
| − | *When [[Bleeding Gums Murphy]] tells [[Lisa]] about his career, he mentions guest spots on [[wikipedia: | + | *When [[Bleeding Gums Murphy]] tells [[Lisa]] about his career, he mentions guest spots on [[wikipedia:The Tonight Show|''The Tonight Show'']] (when [[wikipedia:Steve Allen|Steve Allen]] was hosting) and on [[wikipedia:The Cosby Show|''The Cosby Show'']]. |
| − | **Both Steve Allen and [[wikipedia: | + | **Both Steve Allen and [[wikipedia:Bill Cosby|Bill Cosby]] use Murphy's guest appearances as opportunities to make blatant product endorsements, while virtually ignoring Murphy himself. Cosby refers to his endorsments of {{w|New Coke}}, {{w|Jell-O#Pudding|Jell-O Pudding}} and {{w|Eastman Kodak#Film|Kodak Film}}. |
| − | *According to the banner in front of [[Springfield Elementary School]], [[wikipedia: | + | *According to the banner in front of [[Springfield Elementary School]], [[wikipedia:Barbra Streisand|Barbra Streisand]] is playing the night after the recital, and tickets are still available. The recital, however, is sold out. |
| − | *When [[Bleeding Gums Murphy]] appears to [[Lisa Simpson|Lisa]] near the end he is joined by [[wikipedia: | + | *When [[Bleeding Gums Murphy]] appears to [[Lisa Simpson|Lisa]] near the end he is joined by [[wikipedia:Darth Vader|Darth Vader]], [[w:c:lionking:Mufasa|Mufasa]], and [[James Earl Jones]] (saying "This is [[wikipedia:CNN|CNN]]"). |
**Although all three roles were portrayed by Jones, the characters in this scene were voiced by [[Harry Shearer]]. | **Although all three roles were portrayed by Jones, the characters in this scene were voiced by [[Harry Shearer]]. | ||
**Additionally, Mufasa accidentally mentions "Kimba" and corrects himself by saying "[[w:c:lionking:Simba|Simba]]." This is a reference to the debate regarding [[The Lion King]]'s resemblance to the anime ''[[wikipedia:Kimba the White Lion|Kimba the White Lion]]''. | **Additionally, Mufasa accidentally mentions "Kimba" and corrects himself by saying "[[w:c:lionking:Simba|Simba]]." This is a reference to the debate regarding [[The Lion King]]'s resemblance to the anime ''[[wikipedia:Kimba the White Lion|Kimba the White Lion]]''. | ||
*[[Robert Shaporo]] and [[Albert Dershman]] are parodies of attorneys [[wikipedia:Robert Shapiro (lawyer)|Robert Shapiro]] and [[wikipedia:Alan Dershowitz|Alan Dershowitz]] | *[[Robert Shaporo]] and [[Albert Dershman]] are parodies of attorneys [[wikipedia:Robert Shapiro (lawyer)|Robert Shapiro]] and [[wikipedia:Alan Dershowitz|Alan Dershowitz]] | ||
*Lisa and Bleeding Gums play [[wikipedia:Carole King|Carole King]]'s song "[[Jazzman]]" twice. | *Lisa and Bleeding Gums play [[wikipedia:Carole King|Carole King]]'s song "[[Jazzman]]" twice. | ||
| − | *When Lisa asks to jam "One more time!", Bleeding Gums protests that he's got a date with [[wikipedia: | + | *When Lisa asks to jam "One more time!", Bleeding Gums protests that he's got a date with [[wikipedia:Billie Holiday|Billie Holiday]]. |
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
| − | *[[Groundskeeper Willie]], teaching French class, calls the students "[[wikipedia:Cheese- | + | *[[Groundskeeper Willie]], teaching French class, calls the students "[[wikipedia:Cheese-eating surrender monkeys|cheese-eatin' surrender monkeys]]." The phrase has since entered the pop-culture lexicon, and it gained a lot of notoriety in the events leading up to the [[wikipedia:Iraq War|Iraq War]]. |
| − | *This episode was the first in which a recurring character was killed off, something the staff felt that it would be a great storyline, with a lot of emotions.<ref name=Commentary>{{cite video | people=[[Al Jean]], [[Mike Reiss]], Joshua Sternin, Jeffrey Ventimilia, Steven Dean Moore|year=[[2005]]|title=[[The Complete Sixth Season]] DVD commentary for the episode "'Round Springfield"| medium=DVD | + | *This episode was the first in which a recurring character was killed off, something the staff felt that it would be a great storyline, with a lot of emotions.<ref name=Commentary>{{cite video | people=[[Al Jean]], [[Mike Reiss]], Joshua Sternin, Jeffrey Ventimilia, Steven Dean Moore|year=[[2005]]|title=[[The Complete Sixth Season]] DVD commentary for the episode "'Round Springfield"| medium=DVD|publisher=[[20th Century Fox]]}}</ref> |
*They decided on Bleeding Gums Murphy, although [[Mike Reiss]] stated "I had been polling for years to kill [[Jacqueline Bouvier|Marge's mom]], but this was a better idea".<ref name=Commentary/> | *They decided on Bleeding Gums Murphy, although [[Mike Reiss]] stated "I had been polling for years to kill [[Jacqueline Bouvier|Marge's mom]], but this was a better idea".<ref name=Commentary/> | ||
| − | *Mike Reiss's father, a doctor, was the medical consultant on this episode. He stated that it was not possible to get appendicitis from eating a piece of metal.<ref name=Commentary/> | + | *Mike Reiss's father, a doctor, was the medical consultant on this episode. He stated that it was not possible to get appendicitis from eating a piece of metal.<ref name=Commentary/> |
*This was one of two episodes in season 6 that was created with the help of the staff of ''{{w|The Critic}}'', with the other being "[[A Star Is Burns]]".<ref name=Commentary/> | *This was one of two episodes in season 6 that was created with the help of the staff of ''{{w|The Critic}}'', with the other being "[[A Star Is Burns]]".<ref name=Commentary/> | ||
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Cultural references
- The title is a play on "'Round Midnight" by Thelonious Monk and the film Round Midnight.
- Homer has a Starland Vocal Band tattoo on his arm
- The music just before Bart's operation is a parody of the theme music of ER.
- Bart's showing off his appendectomy scar (which prompts a number of other children to want the operation) is reminiscent of the children's book Madeline: Madeline has her appendix out, says her favorite thing about the experience is her scar, and the rest of the girls in her school want to have their appendixes out as well.
- When Bleeding Gums Murphy tells Lisa about his career, he mentions guest spots on The Tonight Show (when Steve Allen was hosting) and on The Cosby Show.
- Both Steve Allen and Bill Cosby use Murphy's guest appearances as opportunities to make blatant product endorsements, while virtually ignoring Murphy himself. Cosby refers to his endorsments of New Coke, Jell-O Pudding and Kodak Film.
- According to the banner in front of Springfield Elementary School, Barbra Streisand is playing the night after the recital, and tickets are still available. The recital, however, is sold out.
- When Bleeding Gums Murphy appears to Lisa near the end he is joined by Darth Vader, Mufasa, and James Earl Jones (saying "This is CNN").
- Although all three roles were portrayed by Jones, the characters in this scene were voiced by Harry Shearer.
- Additionally, Mufasa accidentally mentions "Kimba" and corrects himself by saying "Simba." This is a reference to the debate regarding The Lion King's resemblance to the anime Kimba the White Lion.
- Robert Shaporo and Albert Dershman are parodies of attorneys Robert Shapiro and Alan Dershowitz
- Lisa and Bleeding Gums play Carole King's song "Jazzman" twice.
- When Lisa asks to jam "One more time!", Bleeding Gums protests that he's got a date with Billie Holiday.
Trivia
- Groundskeeper Willie, teaching French class, calls the students "cheese-eatin' surrender monkeys." The phrase has since entered the pop-culture lexicon, and it gained a lot of notoriety in the events leading up to the Iraq War.
- This episode was the first in which a recurring character was killed off, something the staff felt that it would be a great storyline, with a lot of emotions.[1]
- They decided on Bleeding Gums Murphy, although Mike Reiss stated "I had been polling for years to kill Marge's mom, but this was a better idea".[1]
- Mike Reiss's father, a doctor, was the medical consultant on this episode. He stated that it was not possible to get appendicitis from eating a piece of metal.[1]
- This was one of two episodes in season 6 that was created with the help of the staff of The Critic, with the other being "A Star Is Burns".[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Al Jean, Mike Reiss, Joshua Sternin, Jeffrey Ventimilia, Steven Dean Moore. (2005). The Complete Sixth Season DVD commentary for the episode "'Round Springfield" [DVD]. 20th Century Fox.
