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== Cultural references == | == Cultural references == | ||
| − | *At the mental hospital, [[Homer]] is introduced to a patient called the Chief who hasn't spoken since 1968, a reference to the film ''{{W|One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest}}'' starring {{w|Jack Nicholson}}. | + | *At the mental hospital, [[Homer Simpson|Homer]] is introduced to a patient called the Chief who hasn't spoken since 1968, a reference to the film ''{{W|One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest}}'' starring {{w|Jack Nicholson}}. |
| − | *When [[Marge]] calls the mental hospital and is put on hold, the hold music is "{{w|Crazy (Willie Nelson song)|Crazy}}" sung by Patsy Cline. | + | *When [[Marge Simpson|Marge]] calls the mental hospital and is put on hold, the hold music is "{{w|Crazy (Willie Nelson song)|Crazy}}" sung by {{w|Patsy Cline}}. |
*To show he really is {{w|Michael Jackson}}, Michael performs the {{w|Moonwalk (dance)|Moonwalk}}. | *To show he really is {{w|Michael Jackson}}, Michael performs the {{w|Moonwalk (dance)|Moonwalk}}. | ||
| − | *[[Bart]]'s [[Bart's Birthday Song for Lisa|first attempt]] at [[Lisa]]'s birthday song is sung to the tune of the "{{w|Colonel Bogey March}}", which is best known for being part of the soundtrack of the film ''{{w|The Bridge on the River Kwai}}''. | + | *[[Bart Simpson|Bart]]'s [[Bart's Birthday Song for Lisa|first attempt]] at [[Lisa Simpson|Lisa]]'s birthday song is sung to the tune of the "{{w|Colonel Bogey March}}", which is best known for being part of the soundtrack of the film ''{{w|The Bridge on the River Kwai}}''. |
*Speed dial buttons on the phone in the mental hospital: | *Speed dial buttons on the phone in the mental hospital: | ||
**''{{W|Larry King|The Larry King Show}}'' | **''{{W|Larry King|The Larry King Show}}'' | ||
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== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
| − | *Snake's prison uniform number is 7F20. The number is the production code for episode 2-20, "The War of the Simpsons. | + | *Snake's prison uniform number is 7F20. The number is the production code for episode 2-20, "[[The War of the Simpsons]]". From which this footage of Snake is taken. |
| − | *Some of the Springfieldians waiting for Michael Jackson: | + | *Some of the Springfieldians waiting for Michael Jackson: [[Joe Quimby|Mayor Quimby]], [[Moe]], [[Dr. Marvin Monroe]], [[Clancy Wiggum|Chief Wiggum]], [[Helen Lovejoy]], [[Apu Nahasapeemapetilon|Apu]], [[Agnes Skinner|Skinner's mom]], [[Groundskeeper Willie]], [[Dr. Nick Riviera|Dr. Nick]], [[Kearney Zzyzwicz|Kearney]], [[Abraham Simpson|Grampa]], [[Wendell Borton|Wendell]], [[Sherri Mackleberry|Sherri]] and [[Terri Mackleberry|Terri]], [[Patty Bouvier|Patty]] and [[Selma Bouvier|Selma]]. |
| − | *An add appears on the box of Krusty Flakes for the "Krusty Hotline--1-909-O-U-KLOWN". | + | *An add appears on the box of [[Frosty Krusty Flakes (food)|Krusty Flakes]] for the "Krusty Hotline--1-909-O-U-KLOWN". |
*When Marge calls the New Bedlam Wrongly Committed Hotline, she is put on hold to the Muzak version of Patsy Cline's "Crazy." | *When Marge calls the New Bedlam Wrongly Committed Hotline, she is put on hold to the Muzak version of Patsy Cline's "Crazy." | ||
*Signs at the mental institution include: "You don't have to be crazy to be committed here, but it helps!" and "Your mother isn't committed here, so clean up after yourself!" The front entrance says "New Bedlam Rest Home For The Emotionally Interesting." | *Signs at the mental institution include: "You don't have to be crazy to be committed here, but it helps!" and "Your mother isn't committed here, so clean up after yourself!" The front entrance says "New Bedlam Rest Home For The Emotionally Interesting." | ||
| − | *Maggie has a doll of Binky, Matt Groening's character from ''[[Life in Hell]]''. | + | *Maggie has a doll of [[Binky]], Matt Groening's character from ''[[Life in Hell]]''. |
| − | *At one point Leon Kompowsky was going to come back to Springfield, but this time he thought he was Prince. Prince rejected the script and the episode was never made. | + | *At one point [[Leon Kompowsky]] was going to come back to [[Springfield]], but this time he thought he was {{w|Prince (musician)|Prince}}. Prince rejected the script and the episode was never made. |
| − | *It was Michael Jackson's idea to have the scene where Bart and "Michael" stay up and write the song for Lisa. | + | *It was [[Michael Jackson]]'s idea to have the scene where Bart and "Michael" stay up and write the song for Lisa. |
| − | *Michael Jackson was credited as "John Jay Smith" due to contractual obligations. He did do the voice, however the singing parts were done by Kipp Lennon. | + | *Michael Jackson was credited as "John Jay Smith" due to contractual obligations. He did do the voice, however the singing parts were done by {{w|Kipp Lennon}}. |
*Before this episode was released various Simpsons eternal media such as books, magazines, Arcade Games etc. had Lisa's age printed as Age: 7, and in this episode Lisa celebrates her 8th birthday, thus this episode is the only time in the series where a member of the Simpsons family officially ages. | *Before this episode was released various Simpsons eternal media such as books, magazines, Arcade Games etc. had Lisa's age printed as Age: 7, and in this episode Lisa celebrates her 8th birthday, thus this episode is the only time in the series where a member of the Simpsons family officially ages. | ||
| − | *With this episode, Hank Azaria is added to the show's regular ensemble, thus establishing what some fans call the "big six." | + | *With this episode, [[Hank Azaria]] is added to the show's regular ensemble, thus establishing what some fans call the "big six." |
| − | *Originally there was a joke about Prince in the episode, but Jackson wanted it changed to Elvis. To keep him happy, it was done. Another script change was in the original, Homer was taking Barney to the asylum, but the staff mistook Homer for the crazy one based off his attitude. | + | *Originally there was a joke about Prince in the episode, but Jackson wanted it changed to [[Elvis Presley|Elvis]]. To keep him happy, it was done. Another script change was in the original, Homer was taking [[Barney Gumble|Barney]] to the asylum, but the staff mistook Homer for the crazy one based off his attitude. |
| − | *In a rare occurrence, this episode was re-aired in prime time following | + | *In a rare occurrence, this episode was re-aired in prime time following Michael Jackson's death. |
*This was the very first episode to have a soundtrack recorded by {{W|Dolby Surround}}. | *This was the very first episode to have a soundtrack recorded by {{W|Dolby Surround}}. | ||
== Goofs == | == Goofs == | ||
[[File:Willie coloring error.jpg|thumb|250px|Willie's coloring error]] | [[File:Willie coloring error.jpg|thumb|250px|Willie's coloring error]] | ||
| − | *When Homer is shown on Mr. Burns' security camera, he isn't wearing his tie and plant ID. | + | *When Homer is shown on [[Charles Montgomery Burns|Mr. Burns]]' security camera, he isn't wearing his tie and plant ID. |
| − | *In one scene, | + | *In one scene, Willie is colored black with gray hair. |
| − | *In the beginning of the episode, Bart is talking about being 10 years old even though his 10th birthday is in the episode "Radio Bart" later in the season. | + | *In the beginning of the episode, Bart is talking about being 10 years old even though his 10th birthday is in the episode "[[Radio Bart]]" later in the season. |
*When Homer is in the asylum talking in his sleep, his mouth stays open when he's talking. | *When Homer is in the asylum talking in his sleep, his mouth stays open when he's talking. | ||
*When Bart calls the Krusty Hotline, the cereal box says the phone number is 1-909-O-U-KLOWN, yet Bart only presses eight buttons. Plus, you can only hear seven buttons being pressed. | *When Bart calls the Krusty Hotline, the cereal box says the phone number is 1-909-O-U-KLOWN, yet Bart only presses eight buttons. Plus, you can only hear seven buttons being pressed. | ||
*When Bart says "Krusty Hotline", his mouth doesn't move. | *When Bart says "Krusty Hotline", his mouth doesn't move. | ||
*When Mr. Burns notices that Homer is wearing a pink shirt to work, when he pauses and zooms in the video, Homer is looking almost directly at the camera. In the next shot, though, he is looking more to his left. The people surrounding him also change. | *When Mr. Burns notices that Homer is wearing a pink shirt to work, when he pauses and zooms in the video, Homer is looking almost directly at the camera. In the next shot, though, he is looking more to his left. The people surrounding him also change. | ||
| − | *Bart opens the house's front door, then the shot zooms out to show that all of Springfield is at the Simpson's house. In the next shot with Mayor Quimby the door is suddenly closed. | + | *Bart opens the house's front door, then the shot zooms out to show that all of Springfield is at the [[742 Evergreen Terrace|Simpson's house]]. In the next shot with Mayor Quimby the door is suddenly closed. |
*When Michael and Bart are performing Lisa's birthday song, Bart uses her wastebasket as a drum. Sometimes you hear tapping, but Bart doesn't touch the wastebasket. | *When Michael and Bart are performing Lisa's birthday song, Bart uses her wastebasket as a drum. Sometimes you hear tapping, but Bart doesn't touch the wastebasket. | ||
*[[Sideshow Bob]] is among the crowd outside the Simpson house. | *[[Sideshow Bob]] is among the crowd outside the Simpson house. | ||
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Cultural references
- At the mental hospital, Homer is introduced to a patient called the Chief who hasn't spoken since 1968, a reference to the film One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest starring Jack Nicholson.
- When Marge calls the mental hospital and is put on hold, the hold music is "Crazy" sung by Patsy Cline.
- To show he really is Michael Jackson, Michael performs the Moonwalk.
- Bart's first attempt at Lisa's birthday song is sung to the tune of the "Colonel Bogey March", which is best known for being part of the soundtrack of the film The Bridge on the River Kwai.
- Speed dial buttons on the phone in the mental hospital:
Trivia
- Snake's prison uniform number is 7F20. The number is the production code for episode 2-20, "The War of the Simpsons". From which this footage of Snake is taken.
- Some of the Springfieldians waiting for Michael Jackson: Mayor Quimby, Moe, Dr. Marvin Monroe, Chief Wiggum, Helen Lovejoy, Apu, Skinner's mom, Groundskeeper Willie, Dr. Nick, Kearney, Grampa, Wendell, Sherri and Terri, Patty and Selma.
- An add appears on the box of Krusty Flakes for the "Krusty Hotline--1-909-O-U-KLOWN".
- When Marge calls the New Bedlam Wrongly Committed Hotline, she is put on hold to the Muzak version of Patsy Cline's "Crazy."
- Signs at the mental institution include: "You don't have to be crazy to be committed here, but it helps!" and "Your mother isn't committed here, so clean up after yourself!" The front entrance says "New Bedlam Rest Home For The Emotionally Interesting."
- Maggie has a doll of Binky, Matt Groening's character from Life in Hell.
- At one point Leon Kompowsky was going to come back to Springfield, but this time he thought he was Prince. Prince rejected the script and the episode was never made.
- It was Michael Jackson's idea to have the scene where Bart and "Michael" stay up and write the song for Lisa.
- Michael Jackson was credited as "John Jay Smith" due to contractual obligations. He did do the voice, however the singing parts were done by Kipp Lennon.
- Before this episode was released various Simpsons eternal media such as books, magazines, Arcade Games etc. had Lisa's age printed as Age: 7, and in this episode Lisa celebrates her 8th birthday, thus this episode is the only time in the series where a member of the Simpsons family officially ages.
- With this episode, Hank Azaria is added to the show's regular ensemble, thus establishing what some fans call the "big six."
- Originally there was a joke about Prince in the episode, but Jackson wanted it changed to Elvis. To keep him happy, it was done. Another script change was in the original, Homer was taking Barney to the asylum, but the staff mistook Homer for the crazy one based off his attitude.
- In a rare occurrence, this episode was re-aired in prime time following Michael Jackson's death.
- This was the very first episode to have a soundtrack recorded by Dolby Surround.
Goofs
File:Willie coloring error.jpg
Willie's coloring error
- When Homer is shown on Mr. Burns' security camera, he isn't wearing his tie and plant ID.
- In one scene, Willie is colored black with gray hair.
- In the beginning of the episode, Bart is talking about being 10 years old even though his 10th birthday is in the episode "Radio Bart" later in the season.
- When Homer is in the asylum talking in his sleep, his mouth stays open when he's talking.
- When Bart calls the Krusty Hotline, the cereal box says the phone number is 1-909-O-U-KLOWN, yet Bart only presses eight buttons. Plus, you can only hear seven buttons being pressed.
- When Bart says "Krusty Hotline", his mouth doesn't move.
- When Mr. Burns notices that Homer is wearing a pink shirt to work, when he pauses and zooms in the video, Homer is looking almost directly at the camera. In the next shot, though, he is looking more to his left. The people surrounding him also change.
- Bart opens the house's front door, then the shot zooms out to show that all of Springfield is at the Simpson's house. In the next shot with Mayor Quimby the door is suddenly closed.
- When Michael and Bart are performing Lisa's birthday song, Bart uses her wastebasket as a drum. Sometimes you hear tapping, but Bart doesn't touch the wastebasket.
- Sideshow Bob is among the crowd outside the Simpson house.
