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|couchgag= The Simpsons are sperm and the couch is in an ovary, the Simpsons swin into the ovary and sit on the couch and a baby Mr Burns forms and says excellent
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|billboard  = The Fox network, still Sucking after 20 years
 
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|titlescreen= [[Ralph]] flies by hanging onto a kite
 
|titlescreen= [[Ralph]] flies by hanging onto a kite
 
|guests= [[Jackie Mason]] as [[Hyman Krustofsky]]<br>[[Anne Hathaway]] as [[Princess Penelope]]<br>[[Eartha Kitt]] as {{Ch|Eartha Kitt|herself}}<br>[[Gary Larson]] as {{Ch|Gary Larson|himself}}
 
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|writer= [[Stephanie Gillis]]
 
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"'''Once Upon a Time in Springfield'''" is the tenth episode of [[season 21]].
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"'''Once Upon a Time in Springfield'''" is the tenth episode of [[season 21]] of ''[[The Simpsons]]'' and the four-hundred and fifty-first episode overall. It originally aired on January 10, [[2010]]. The episode was written by [[Stephanie Gillis]] and directed by [[Matthew Nastuk]]. It guest stars [[Jackie Mason]] as [[Hyman Krustofsky]], [[Anne Hathaway]] as [[Princess Penelope]], [[Eartha Kitt]] as {{Ch|Eartha Kitt|herself}} and [[Gary Larson]] as {{Ch|Gary Larson|himself}}.
  
 
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Meanwhile, Krusty and Princess Penelope's relationship grows, and before long, Krusty asks for his co-star's hand in marriage. Bart and Milhouse explain that Krusty has married many women before, and all of them had become very unhappy. Krusty agrees and breaks up with Penelope, which then she leaves. She begins singing in Paris, and begins showing signs of missing Krusty. She then goes to a nearby bridge, looking down at the water. A boat passes by, and she sees Krusty's reflection in the water. She turns around, expecting to see him, only to see nothing. Krusty is actually there though, he was just in the water. She flings herself in the water, and the two float down the river, staying afloat using Penelope's wooden guitar's case.
 
Meanwhile, Krusty and Princess Penelope's relationship grows, and before long, Krusty asks for his co-star's hand in marriage. Bart and Milhouse explain that Krusty has married many women before, and all of them had become very unhappy. Krusty agrees and breaks up with Penelope, which then she leaves. She begins singing in Paris, and begins showing signs of missing Krusty. She then goes to a nearby bridge, looking down at the water. A boat passes by, and she sees Krusty's reflection in the water. She turns around, expecting to see him, only to see nothing. Krusty is actually there though, he was just in the water. She flings herself in the water, and the two float down the river, staying afloat using Penelope's wooden guitar's case.
 
== Songs ==
 
*[[A Princess Knows]]
 
*[[Glitter and Sparkle]]
 
*[[This Old Clown]]
 
*[[Watered with Love]]
 
 
== Behind the Laughter ==
 
*Anne Hathaway won an Emmy for her performance as Princess Penelope.
 
  
 
== Reception ==
 
== Reception ==
This episode gathered 21.01 million viewers on its premiere, the highest for quite a while.<ref>[http://www.simpsonschannel.com/2010/01/ratings-once-upon-a-time-in-springfield/ Simpsons Channel]</ref>
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This episode gathered 21.01 million viewers on its premiere.<ref>[http://www.simpsonschannel.com/2010/01/ratings-once-upon-a-time-in-springfield/ Simpsons Channel]</ref>
  
 
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Episode Information
Episode number: 451
Season number: S21 E10
Production code: LABF20
Original airdate: January 10, 2010
Title screen: Ralph flies by hanging onto a kite
Billboard gag: The Fox network, still Sucking after 20 years
Chalkboard gag: The world may end in 2012 but this show won't
Couch gag: The Simpsons are sperm and the couch is in an ovary, the Simpsons swim into the ovary and sit on the couch and a baby Mr Burns forms and says excellent
Guest star(s): Jackie Mason as Hyman Krustofsky
Anne Hathaway as Princess Penelope
Eartha Kitt as herself
Gary Larson as himself
Showrunner: [[Al Jean]]
Written by: Stephanie Gillis
Directed by: Matthew Nastuk
[[Category:Episodes showrun by Al Jean]]


"Once Upon a Time in Springfield" is the tenth episode of season 21 of The Simpsons and the four-hundred and fifty-first episode overall. It originally aired on January 10, 2010. The episode was written by Stephanie Gillis and directed by Matthew Nastuk. It guest stars Jackie Mason as Hyman Krustofsky, Anne Hathaway as Princess Penelope, Eartha Kitt as herself and Gary Larson as himself.

Synopsis

"Krusty is forced to add a female character named Princess Penelope to his show in order to attract more female viewers. She immediately overshadows Krusty as the ratings improve. Bart and Milhouse want to get the show back to the way it was, but the situation gets more complicated when Krusty and Penelope fall in love and decide to get married. Meanwhile, Homer, Lenny, and Carl consider working at a competing nuclear plant when Mr. Burns cuts off their daily doughnut service."


Plot

Krusty, after performing a show, is approached by two network executives who tell him they need to make big changes in the show to increase ratings of girls. Krusty refuses, but they are ready to make a reality show to find his replacement. Desperate to stay in this sweet gig, he agrees. The next show, he introduces Princess Penelope, who sings her first song, A Princess Knows. Girls like Lisa are fascinated with Penelope, but boys like Bart and Milhouse are almost sick watching it.

Meanwhile, Marge gets a fryer and starts making donuts. Homer doesn't eat, expecting there are going to be donuts at work. However Mr Burns removes them saying he needs to cut the exspenses since he still in the 1930s depression, he, Lenny and Carl decide to go drinking at Moe's Tavern. There they meet a business man, who's looking for new Nuclear Power Plant workers. He leads the trio on a guided tour of Capital City's power plant, which turns out to be much better. When they go to quit, Mr. Burns manages to convince them to stay by providing them 'special' donuts at the plant.

Meanwhile, Krusty and Princess Penelope's relationship grows, and before long, Krusty asks for his co-star's hand in marriage. Bart and Milhouse explain that Krusty has married many women before, and all of them had become very unhappy. Krusty agrees and breaks up with Penelope, which then she leaves. She begins singing in Paris, and begins showing signs of missing Krusty. She then goes to a nearby bridge, looking down at the water. A boat passes by, and she sees Krusty's reflection in the water. She turns around, expecting to see him, only to see nothing. Krusty is actually there though, he was just in the water. She flings herself in the water, and the two float down the river, staying afloat using Penelope's wooden guitar's case.

Reception

This episode gathered 21.01 million viewers on its premiere.[1]

References


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