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| − | | | + | | episode_name = Bonfire of the Manatees |
| − | | | + | | episode_no = 357 |
| − | | | + | | prod_code = GABF18 |
| − | | | + | | airdate = [[September 11]], [[2005]] |
| − | | | + | | show runner = [[Al Jean]] |
| − | | | + | | writer = [[Dan Greaney]] |
| − | | | + | | director = [[Mark Kirkland]] |
| + | | blackboard = "Does any kid do this anymore?" | ||
| + | | couch_gag = Marge, Lisa, Bart and Maggie go through a metal detector safely, but Homer sets it off. After three attempts (and removing all but his underwear), Homer is then searched with a scanning wand by a security guard. | ||
| + | | guest_star = [[Alec Baldwin]] as Caleb Thorn<br/>[[Joe Mantegna]] as [[Fat Tony]] | ||
| + | | image = [[Image:Bonfire of the Manatees.jpg|200px|]] | ||
| + | | image_caption = Marge along Homer (behind) and Caleb Thorn | ||
| + | | season = 17 | ||
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| − | '''"Bonfire of the Manatees"''' is the first episode of ''[[The Simpsons]]<nowiki>'</nowiki>'' seventeenth season. It was the first episode to air in September and first non-Halloween episode to start out the season since season 11's "[[Beyond Blunderdome]]". This was the second time | + | '''"Bonfire of the Manatees"''' is the first episode of ''[[The Simpsons]]<nowiki>'</nowiki>'' [[The Simpsons (season 17)|seventeenth season]]. It originally aired [[September 11]], [[2005]]. It was the first episode to air in September and first non-Halloween episode to start out the season since season 11's "[[Beyond Blunderdome]]". This was the second time this name for the episode was seen in Simpsons media. A mission in ''[[The Simpsons: Hit & Run]]'', which predated this episode, was also titled "Bonfire of the Manatees". 11.1 million viewers tuned into this episode. |
| + | ==Plot== | ||
| + | [[Image:bonfire filming.jpg|left|thumb|200px|The "snuggle film" being filmed at the Simpsons house.]] [[Homer Simpson|Homer]] gets into trouble with the local mob over [[football]] [[gambling]] debts. As compensation, [[Fat Tony]] wants to use the [[Simpson family|Simpson]] home for shooting the [[adult film]] ''Lemony Lick-It's A Series of Horny Events'', with the participation of [[Carl Carlson|Carl]] and [[Lenny Leonard|Lenny]]. Homer gets [[Marge Simpson|Marge]] and the kids to leave the house by sending them off to "Santa's Village". Marge and the kids return home to find the production is still underway. Marge, outraged by Homer's latest bit of idiocy, leaves. Homer, home alone with the kids tries to figure out what to do next. Just when Marge is about ready to reconcile with Homer, she encounters Dr. Caleb Thorn, a good-looking scientist with a passion for saving the [[endangered]] [[manatee]]. Homer and the kids go on a quest to find Marge and they stop and stay with their "country cousins" (their dog is [[Santa's Little Helper]]'s brother). Meanwhile, Marge is finding herself while helping to save manatees. Homer tries to win Marge back by saving a herd of manatees from a gang of jet skiers. He attempts to organize the manatees to battle the gang, but they all flee. However, the gang is dispersed when Homer's country cousin shows up with a notarized court order. Despite his failure, Marge declares she is taking home "the real endangered species": "the devoted [[Marriage|husband]]". The family decides to take a mini-vacation and Homer gets a [[manatee]] sent to the [[power plant]] to fill in for his job for the next few days. When the manatee is about to die of [[dehydration]], [[Montgomery Burns|Mr. Burns]] and [[Waylon Smithers|Smithers]] help him by [[car wash|washing him like a car]]. | ||
| + | ==Production== | ||
| + | The idea for the episode was pitched in 2003 during the writers' idea sessions for ''[[The Simpsons Movie]]''. [[Al Jean]] suggested the idea of the family rescuing Manatees, and while it was rejected for the film, it was adapted into the script for the episode.<ref>{{cite news | author = Dan Snierson | title = Homer's Odyssey | work = [[Entertainment Weekly]] | url = http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20035285_20035331_20047512_3,00.html | accessdate=2008-08-29|date=2007-07-20}}</ref> | ||
| − | {{ | + | ==Cultural references== |
| + | *The title is a take-off on the novel ''[[The Bonfire of the Vanities]]'' by [[Tom Wolfe]]. | ||
| + | *The title of the "snuggle film" Fat Tony wants to shoot ("''Lemony Lick-It's A Series of [[Horny]] Events''") is a spoof of the popular children's book series and movie [[Lemony Snicket]]'s ''[[A Series of Unfortunate Events]]''. | ||
| + | *During the "snuggle film" shooting, Carl tells the director that he has a [[Foghorn Leghorn]] tattoo and showing it might lead to possible [[copyright infringement]]. | ||
| + | *The New Jersey band [[Folly (band)|Folly]] released a song called 'Bonfire of the Manatees'. | ||
| + | *The song playing at the end, while Mr. Burns and Smithers wash the manatee dressed like Homer, is "Car Wash" | ||
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| + | ==Reception== | ||
| + | On [[May 11]], [[2008]], ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'' named [[Alec Baldwin]]'s role as Caleb Thorn as the first of 16 great guest stars on ''The Simpsons''.<ref name="EW">{{cite news | title = 16 great 'Simpsons' guest stars | publisher = Entertainment Weekly | date = [[2008-05-11]] | url = http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20049408,00.html | accessdate =2008-05-11}}</ref> | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
| + | {{reflist}} | ||
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| + | [[Category:The Simpsons episodes, season 17]] | ||
| + | [[Category:2005 television episodes]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Television season premieres]] | ||
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| + | [[fr:Ma femme s'appelle reviens (Les Simpson)]] | ||
| + | [[pl:Na ratunek manatom]] | ||
| + | [[fi:Pelastakaa manaatit]] | ||
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[[Category:Episodes]] | [[Category:Episodes]] | ||
[[Category:Season 17]] | [[Category:Season 17]] | ||
Revision as of 20:48, November 27, 2008
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"Bonfire of the Manatees" is the first episode of The Simpsons' seventeenth season. It originally aired September 11, 2005. It was the first episode to air in September and first non-Halloween episode to start out the season since season 11's "Beyond Blunderdome". This was the second time this name for the episode was seen in Simpsons media. A mission in The Simpsons: Hit & Run, which predated this episode, was also titled "Bonfire of the Manatees". 11.1 million viewers tuned into this episode.
Plot
File:Bonfire filming.jpg
The "snuggle film" being filmed at the Simpsons house.
Production
The idea for the episode was pitched in 2003 during the writers' idea sessions for The Simpsons Movie. Al Jean suggested the idea of the family rescuing Manatees, and while it was rejected for the film, it was adapted into the script for the episode.[1]
Cultural references
- The title is a take-off on the novel The Bonfire of the Vanities by Tom Wolfe.
- The title of the "snuggle film" Fat Tony wants to shoot ("Lemony Lick-It's A Series of Horny Events") is a spoof of the popular children's book series and movie Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events.
- During the "snuggle film" shooting, Carl tells the director that he has a Foghorn Leghorn tattoo and showing it might lead to possible copyright infringement.
- The New Jersey band Folly released a song called 'Bonfire of the Manatees'.
- The song playing at the end, while Mr. Burns and Smithers wash the manatee dressed like Homer, is "Car Wash"
Reception
On May 11, 2008, Entertainment Weekly named Alec Baldwin's role as Caleb Thorn as the first of 16 great guest stars on The Simpsons.[2]
References
- ↑ Dan Snierson. "Homer's Odyssey", Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved on 2008-08-29.
- ↑ "16 great 'Simpsons' guest stars"Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved on 2008-05-11.
fr:Ma femme s'appelle reviens (Les Simpson) pl:Na ratunek manatom fi:Pelastakaa manaatit
