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The American anthem is played by the orchestra, and afterwards [[Matt Groening]] arrives, introducing the show and [[Hank Azaria]]. | The American anthem is played by the orchestra, and afterwards [[Matt Groening]] arrives, introducing the show and [[Hank Azaria]]. | ||
| − | Hank starts making the voices of [[Moe]], [[Comic Book Guy]], [[Bumblebee Man]] and [[Chief Wiggum]], singing {{w|Let It Go (Disney song)|Let It Go}} too with Wiggum's voice. | + | Hank starts making the voices of [[Moe]], [[Comic Book Guy]], [[Bumblebee Man]] and [[Chief Wiggum]], singing {{w|Let It Go (Disney song)|Let It Go}} too with Wiggum's voice, while a picture of Chief Wiggum as Elsa and [[Ralph]] as [[Olaf]] appears on screen. |
[[Beverly D'Angelo]] and [[Yeardley Smith]] arrives, and after showing a scene from [[Colonel Homer]], Baverly (dressed as Lurleen) sings "[[Bagged Me a Homer]]". | [[Beverly D'Angelo]] and [[Yeardley Smith]] arrives, and after showing a scene from [[Colonel Homer]], Baverly (dressed as Lurleen) sings "[[Bagged Me a Homer]]". | ||
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Hank, dressed as [[Moe]], and [[Nancy Cartwright]], reenacts the Ivana Tinkle [[Bart's Prank Calls|prank call]] from [[New Kid on the Block]] next. | Hank, dressed as [[Moe]], and [[Nancy Cartwright]], reenacts the Ivana Tinkle [[Bart's Prank Calls|prank call]] from [[New Kid on the Block]] next. | ||
| − | Nancy, after making the voice of | + | Nancy, after making the voice of Ralph, together with Yeardley, thanks those who left the show in this years, thanking the presidents of [[Fox]], with a list of them on screen, with Ralph Wiggum shown as the next one from 2021 onwardm, and then sing [[Minimum Wage Nanny]]. |
Hank, after saying thanks to [[Alf Clausen]], present in the public, introduces [[Chris Ledesma]], which conducts a medley of his works including [[Cut Every Corner]] and [[Señor Burns]]. | Hank, after saying thanks to [[Alf Clausen]], present in the public, introduces [[Chris Ledesma]], which conducts a medley of his works including [[Cut Every Corner]] and [[Señor Burns]]. | ||
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| + | Afterwards, after showing [[Meat and You: Partners in Freedom]], in tribute to [[Phil Hartman]], Hank introduces [[Jon Lovitz]] that sings [[Stop the Planet of the Apes, I Want to Get Off!]]. | ||
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| + | Hank next introduces [[David Silverman]] and the Vaud and the Villains singing [[Who put the Spring in Springfield]]. | ||
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The Simpsons Take the Bowl
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Special Information
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The Simpsons Take the Bowl was a special live show that was shown during the Hollywood Bowl on September 12, 13 and 14 2014. Hank Azaria was the host of the show.
Opening Scene
"25 years ago... in a gorge far, far away..."
Homer's jump of the Springfield Gorge and the subsequent failed rescue scenes is shown ("Bart the Daredevil").
"And now...".
The Simpsons family arrives at the Hollywood Bowl's parking lot and get trumped by many cars getting in. The family proceeds through gates and then walks to the seats, while Bart and Lisa keep repeating "Are we at our seats yet?" and Homer answers "No". They see a bottle of Beer going down the steps and Barney go down with it, bowling over the orchestra then saying "Thanks the Beatles" and burping. They arrive at their seats that are on top of the Springfield sign. Homer shouts D'oh after eagle steals their show programme and the sign gets destroyed and only DOH remains.
Synopsis
Hank Azaria was joined by Nancy Cartwright and Yeardley Smith to perform live. Scenes from all seasons were shown as well as new content written for the Hollywood Bowl. Jon Lovitz, Beverly D'Angelo and "Weird Al" Yankovic all performed and Matt Groening gave behind the scenes anecdotes to the audience.[1] Spider-Pig also made an appearance, singing his theme tune.[2] Conan O'Brien performed "The Monorail Song" with the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles.[3] Music editor Chris Ledesma conducted a part of the convert devoted to Alf Clausen and his contributions to The Simpsons.[4]
Show
"The Simpsons Take the Bowl"
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Episode Information
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The American anthem is played by the orchestra, and afterwards Matt Groening arrives, introducing the show and Hank Azaria.
Hank starts making the voices of Moe, Comic Book Guy, Bumblebee Man and Chief Wiggum, singing Let It Go too with Wiggum's voice, while a picture of Chief Wiggum as Elsa and Ralph as Olaf appears on screen.
Beverly D'Angelo and Yeardley Smith arrives, and after showing a scene from Colonel Homer, Baverly (dressed as Lurleen) sings "Bagged Me a Homer".
Hans Zimmer is invited to the stage by Hank next, talking about The Simpsons Movie, with scenes from it are shown, with The Longest Daycare shown right afterwards.
Yeardley Smith next talks about special guest stars before introducing Kipp Lennon and Nancy Cartwright singing Happy Birthday, Lisa with scenes from Stark Raving Dad.
After showing the scene from That '90s Show he's in, "Weird Al" Yankovic arrives next on the stage singing a Jack & Diane parody.
Meanwhile the Simpsons family arrives at the backstage where Homer activates some fireworks on the fireworks console and is subsequentaly beat up by security, the orchestra and Lisa, starting the intermission.
After the intermission, Hans Zimmer, dressed as Number 1, and the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles, dressed as the Stonecutters, sings Spider-Pig.
Next, the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles sings We Do (The Stonecutters' Song) and See My Vest, removing their robes, revealing vests underneath.
Conan O'Brien, dressed as Lyle Lanley, arrives on stage and talks about his work on the show, and afterwards with Hank Azaria and the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles sung The Monorail Song.
Hank is next dressed up as Duffman, while cheerleaders ("Alone Again, Natura-Diddily") were ready to shoot t-shirts from the t-shirt cannons, but Yeardley Smith/Lisa stops them, and they start handing over t-shirts normally to the public.
Hank, dressed as Moe, and Nancy Cartwright, reenacts the Ivana Tinkle prank call from New Kid on the Block next.
Nancy, after making the voice of Ralph, together with Yeardley, thanks those who left the show in this years, thanking the presidents of Fox, with a list of them on screen, with Ralph Wiggum shown as the next one from 2021 onwardm, and then sing Minimum Wage Nanny.
Hank, after saying thanks to Alf Clausen, present in the public, introduces Chris Ledesma, which conducts a medley of his works including Cut Every Corner and Señor Burns.
Afterwards, after showing Meat and You: Partners in Freedom, in tribute to Phil Hartman, Hank introduces Jon Lovitz that sings Stop the Planet of the Apes, I Want to Get Off!.
Hank next introduces David Silverman and the Vaud and the Villains singing Who put the Spring in Springfield.
Songs
- "The Monorail Song" - Conan O'Brien, Hank Azaria and the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles
- "Jack & Diane parody" - "Weird Al" Yankovic
- "Spider-Pig" - Hans Zimmer and the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles
- "Minimum Wage Nanny" - Yeardley Smith, Nancy Cartwright and Hank Azaria
- "We Do (The Stonecutters' Song)" - Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles
- "Stop the Planet of the Apes, I Want to Get Off!" - Jon Lovitz
- "Happy Birthday, Lisa" - Kipp Lennon and Nancy Cartwright
- "Who Needs the Kwik-E-Mart?" - Hank Azaria
- "Bagged Me a Homer" - Beverly D'Angelo
- "Homer and Marge" - "Weird Al" Yankovic
- "See My Vest" - Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles
- "Who put the Spring in Springfield" - David Silverman and Vaud and the Villains
Production
Matt Selman posted on twitter a picture of the script cover of this special show. Rehearsals were taking place in the final week before the show.
Script Cover
An image from the rehearsal
An image from the rehearsal
An image from the rehearsal
Title screen for the show
Promo Videos
References
- ↑ Rolling Stone - "'The Simpsons' Live Show With Orchestra Coming to Hollywood Bowl"
- ↑ Digital Spy - "The Simpsons: Comic-Con 2014 live blog - Celebrating 25 years"
- ↑ Cinema Blend - "Conan O'Brien To Perform The Monorail Song For The Simpsons' Live Hollywood Bowl Show"
- ↑ Simpsons Music 500 - "A Dream is About to Come True"
