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== History == | == History == | ||
− | Monroe first | + | [[File:HomerShocked.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Dr. Monroe explains the family shock therapy treatment.]]Monroe first appeared in a TV ad for Dr. Monroe's Family Therapy Centre, which [[Homer]] saw while watching a boxing match at [[Moe's Tavern]]. The ad claimed "family bliss or double your money back" and Homer sold the family TV to pay for therapy. Monroe's treatment consisted of a series of tests, including drawing your worst fear. [[Bart]], [[Lisa]], [[Marge]] and [[Maggie]] drew pictures of Homer, while Homer drew a doodle of an airplane. Unable to reach the Simpson family, Monroe turned to the shock therapy method: the Simpsons were strapped in chairs with electrodes attached to them and given controls which they could use to shock other family members. However, it quickly got out of hand, starting with Bart zapping Homer before Monroe had a chance to explain the procedure. The Simpsons engaged in a zapping free-for-all, which consumed so much power that the clinic went dark (causing the other patients to flee the building) and the whole town experienced a {{w|Brownout (electricity)|brownout}}. Monroe threw the Simpsons out, first grudgingly honoring the "double your money back" guarantee when Homer reminded him of it. He then told the Simpsons to never tell anyone they were there. With their money doubled, the family purchased a new TV.<ref>"[[There's No Disgrace Like Home]]"</ref> |
− | + | Monroe was one of the doctors who studied [[Homer]] to figure out whether he was the missing link after Homer was captured by Bigfoot hunters.<ref>"[[The Call of the Simpsons]]"</ref> | |
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Monroe hosts his own morning radio show on [[KBBL]] where he takes calls from listeners and tries to help them with their problems.<ref>"[[Some Enchanted Evening]]"</ref> | Monroe hosts his own morning radio show on [[KBBL]] where he takes calls from listeners and tries to help them with their problems.<ref>"[[Some Enchanted Evening]]"</ref> | ||
− | Monroe was a panel guest on ''[[Smartline]]'' | + | Monroe was a panel guest on ''[[Smartline]]'', in a discussion of TV violence.<ref>"[[Itchy & Scratchy & Marge]]"</ref> |
===Supposed death=== | ===Supposed death=== | ||
[[File:tombghci.jpg|200px|left|thumb|nail|Monroe's Tombstone shown in "[[Alone Again, Natura-Diddily]]"]] | [[File:tombghci.jpg|200px|left|thumb|nail|Monroe's Tombstone shown in "[[Alone Again, Natura-Diddily]]"]] | ||
− | Although it was never specifically shown Dr. Monroe was considered to have died. He stopped appearing on TV and his business closed down. Many people in [[Springfield]] also believed him to be dead because several things had been named after him | + | Although it was never specifically shown Dr. Monroe was considered to have died. He stopped appearing on TV and his business closed down. Many people in [[Springfield]] also believed him to be dead because several things had been named after him, such as the Marvin Monroe Memorial Hospital<ref>"[[Who Shot Mr. Burns? (Part Two)]]"</ref> and a school gym.<ref>"[[Bye Bye Nerdie]]"</ref> His grave is also shown,<ref>"[[Alone Again, Natura-Diddly]]"</ref> and [[Troy McClure]] reported his death "over the past year".<ref>"[[The Simpsons 138th Episode Spectacular]]"</ref> However, several years later, he spontaneously appeared at [[Marge]]'s book signing, buying a copy of her book ''[[The Harpooned Heart]]''. Marge, shocked to see him, said that she thought he was dead. Dr. Monroe explained that he had "been very sick".<ref>"[[Diatribe of a Mad Housewife]]"</ref> |
==Behind the Laughter== | ==Behind the Laughter== |
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Marvin Monroe
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Character Information
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Dr Marvin Monroe is a local psychiatrist who was for a long time considered to have passed away. He comes from Vienna.
History
Monroe first appeared in a TV ad for Dr. Monroe's Family Therapy Centre, which Homer saw while watching a boxing match at Moe's Tavern. The ad claimed "family bliss or double your money back" and Homer sold the family TV to pay for therapy. Monroe's treatment consisted of a series of tests, including drawing your worst fear. Bart, Lisa, Marge and Maggie drew pictures of Homer, while Homer drew a doodle of an airplane. Unable to reach the Simpson family, Monroe turned to the shock therapy method: the Simpsons were strapped in chairs with electrodes attached to them and given controls which they could use to shock other family members. However, it quickly got out of hand, starting with Bart zapping Homer before Monroe had a chance to explain the procedure. The Simpsons engaged in a zapping free-for-all, which consumed so much power that the clinic went dark (causing the other patients to flee the building) and the whole town experienced a brownout. Monroe threw the Simpsons out, first grudgingly honoring the "double your money back" guarantee when Homer reminded him of it. He then told the Simpsons to never tell anyone they were there. With their money doubled, the family purchased a new TV.[1]Monroe was one of the doctors who studied Homer to figure out whether he was the missing link after Homer was captured by Bigfoot hunters.[2]
Monroe hosts his own morning radio show on KBBL where he takes calls from listeners and tries to help them with their problems.[3]
Monroe was a panel guest on Smartline, in a discussion of TV violence.[4]
Supposed death
Although it was never specifically shown Dr. Monroe was considered to have died. He stopped appearing on TV and his business closed down. Many people in Springfield also believed him to be dead because several things had been named after him, such as the Marvin Monroe Memorial Hospital[5] and a school gym.[6] His grave is also shown,[7] and Troy McClure reported his death "over the past year".[8] However, several years later, he spontaneously appeared at Marge's book signing, buying a copy of her book The Harpooned Heart. Marge, shocked to see him, said that she thought he was dead. Dr. Monroe explained that he had "been very sick".[9]
Behind the Laughter
Monroe was (initially) retired in Season 7 because voicing the character strained Harry Shearer's throat and, eventually, the voice became too annoying for Matt Groening.[10][11]
Appearances
References
- ↑ "There's No Disgrace Like Home"
- ↑ "The Call of the Simpsons"
- ↑ "Some Enchanted Evening"
- ↑ "Itchy & Scratchy & Marge"
- ↑ "Who Shot Mr. Burns? (Part Two)"
- ↑ "Bye Bye Nerdie"
- ↑ "Alone Again, Natura-Diddly"
- ↑ "The Simpsons 138th Episode Spectacular"
- ↑ "Diatribe of a Mad Housewife"
- ↑ Jean, Al 2001 Commentary for "Some Enchanted Evening", in The Simpsons: The Complete First Season.
- ↑ Groening, Matt 2003 Commentary for "Treehouse of Horror II", in The Simpsons: The Complete Third Season.