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'''Dr. Marvin Monroe''' is a local psychiatrist who was for a long time considered to have passed away.
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'''Dr. Marvin Monroe''' is a local psychiatrist who was for a long time considered to have died.
 
   
 
   
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
 
[[File:Homer Electrocuted (There's No Disgrace Like Home).png|thumb|left|250px|Dr. Monroe explains the family shock therapy treatment.]]
 
[[File:Homer Electrocuted (There's No Disgrace Like Home).png|thumb|left|250px|Dr. Monroe explains the family shock therapy treatment.]]
  
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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]] all drew pictures of Homer, while Homer drew a doodle of an airplane.  
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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]] all drew pictures of Homer, while Homer drew a doodle of an airplane.  
  
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When the other tests failed, 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, Maggie started, but Bart's zapping Homer accelerated the mayhem before the doctor had a chance to explain the procedure. The family engages in a free-for-all, which consumed so much power that the clinic went dark (causing 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 television.<ref>"[[There's No Disgrace Like Home]]"</ref>
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When the other tests failed, 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, Maggie started, but Bart's zapping Homer accelerated the mayhem before the doctor had a chance to explain the procedure. The family engages in a free-for-all, which consumed so much power that the clinic went dark (causing other patients to flee the building) and the whole town experienced a {{W2|brownout|electricity}}. 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 television.<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> 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> He was a panel guest on ''[[Smartline]]'', in a discussion of TV violence.<ref>"[[Itchy & Scratchy & Marge]]"</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> 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> He was a panel guest on ''[[Smartline]]'', in a discussion of TV violence.<ref>"[[Itchy & Scratchy & Marge]]"</ref>
  
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Dr. Monroe is the author of the following books: ''I'm Okay. Why Aren't You?'', ''If Money is the Root of All Evil, Let Me Set You Free'', ''Me, Myself, and I: Memoirs of a Modern Genius'' (an autobiography)<ref name="Skybox">''{{ap|Skybox|cards}}''</ref> and ''Did I Die Or Not?''<ref>"[[Springfield Splendor]]"</ref> He became wealthy by curing his patients with The "Monroebilizer". A patented method that combines Nordic Track and cattle prod. This "cure" has secondary effects, that causes his patients to loose hand and eye ordination, making him the target of criminal investigations.<ref name="Skybox"/>
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Dr. Monroe is the author of the following books: ''I'm Okay. Why Aren't You?'', ''If Money is the Root of All Evil, Let Me Set You Free'', ''Me, Myself, and I: Memoirs of a Modern Genius'' (an autobiography)<ref name="Skybox">''{{ap|Skybox|cards}}''</ref> and ''Did I Die Or Not?''<ref name="Springfield Splendor">"[[Springfield Splendor]]"</ref> He became wealthy by curing his patients with The "Monroebilizer". A patented method that combines Nordic Track and cattle prod. This "cure" has secondary effects, that causes his patients to loose hand and eye ordination, making him the target of criminal investigations.<ref name="Skybox"/> He also has the hotline "Dr. Monroe's Anxiety Line".<ref>"[[Old Money]]"</ref>
  
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Monroe also took part in the world's tallest human pyramid record attempt.<ref>"[[Sweets and Sour Marge]]"</ref> He is seen right at the start of [[Trappuccino]] when [[Russ Cargill]] introduces himself and the [[EPA]].<ref>''[[The Simpsons Movie]]''</ref> In [[Bart]]'s coma dream, Marvin Monroe was one of the ghosts who came to Bart to get help to move on to the afterlife.<ref>"[[Flanders' Ladder]]"</ref>
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Monroe also took part in the world's tallest human pyramid record attempt.<ref>"[[Sweets and Sour Marge]]"</ref> He is seen right at the start of [[Trappuccino]] when [[Russ Cargill]] introduces himself and the [[EPA]].<ref>''[[The Simpsons Movie]]''</ref> In [[Bart]]'s coma dream, Marvin Monroe was one of the ghosts who came to Bart to get help to move on to the afterlife. This is likely due to Bart being unaware Monroe is alive as Marge was the only family member around when he returned.<ref>"[[Flanders' Ladder]]"</ref>
  
 
=== Supposed death ===
 
=== Supposed death ===
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[[File:Canine therapy.png|thumb|200px|One of the many services Monroe offers]]
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[[File:Dr. Marvin Monroe's Canine Therapy Institute.png|thumb|200px|One of the many services Monroe offers]]
 
[[File:Marvin Monroe's tomb.png|200px|left|thumb|nail|Monroe's Tombstone shown in "[[Alone Again, Natura-Diddily]]"]]
 
[[File:Marvin Monroe's tomb.png|200px|left|thumb|nail|Monroe's Tombstone shown in "[[Alone Again, Natura-Diddily]]"]]
  
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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 the [[Marvin Monroe Memorial Gymnasium]].<ref>"[[Bye, Bye, Nerdie]]"</ref> His grave is also shown,<ref>"[[Alone Again, Natura-Diddily]]"</ref> and [[Troy McClure]] reported his death "over the past year".<ref>"[[The Simpsons 138th Episode Spectacular]]"</ref>  
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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 the [[Marvin Monroe Memorial Gymnasium]].<ref>"[[Bye, Bye, Nerdie]]"</ref> His grave is also shown,<ref>"[[Alone Again, Natura-Diddily]]"</ref> and [[Troy McClure]] reported his death "over the past year".<ref>"[[The Simpsons 138th Episode Spectacular]]"</ref>  
  
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However, several years later, he suddenly 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> Very much later, the book "Did I Die Or Not?" can be seen in a bookshelf behind {{ap|Annette|Springfield Splendor}}, a student therapist.<ref>"[[Springfield Splendor]]"</ref>
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However, several years later, he suddenly 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> Very much later, the book "Did I Die Or Not?" can be seen in a bookshelf behind {{ap|Annette|therapist}}, a student therapist.<ref name="Springfield Splendor"/>
  
 
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*He was based in part on {{W|David Viscott|Dr. David Viscott}}, a radio therapist who had a voice that was considered by some to be annoying, but [[Matt Groening]] was a fan.<ref>{{cite video | people=Groening, Matt|year=2001|title=The Simpsons season 1 DVD commentary for the episode "There's No Disgrace Like Home"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref>
 
*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]].<ref>{{Com|Jean, Al|Some Enchanted Evening|First|2001}}</ref><ref>{{Com|Groening, Matt|Treehouse of Horror II|Third|2003}}</ref>
 
*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]].<ref>{{Com|Jean, Al|Some Enchanted Evening|First|2001}}</ref><ref>{{Com|Groening, Matt|Treehouse of Horror II|Third|2003}}</ref>
  
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Latest revision as of 09:38, February 26, 2024

Marvin Monroe
Marvin Monroe.png
Artwork of Marvin Monroe from The Simpsons: Tapped Out
Character Information
Gender:
Male ♂
Status:
Alive
Hair: Black
Occupation: Psychologist
Relatives: Brother: Mervin Monroe
First appearance: "There's No Disgrace Like Home"
Voiced by: Harry Shearer
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Dr. Marvin Monroe is a local psychiatrist who was for a long time considered to have died.

History[edit]

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 all drew pictures of Homer, while Homer drew a doodle of an airplane.

When the other tests failed, 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, Maggie started, but Bart's zapping Homer accelerated the mayhem before the doctor had a chance to explain the procedure. The family engages in a free-for-all, which consumed so much power that the clinic went dark (causing 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 television.[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] He was a panel guest on Smartline, in a discussion of TV violence.[4]

Dr. Monroe is the author of the following books: I'm Okay. Why Aren't You?, If Money is the Root of All Evil, Let Me Set You Free, Me, Myself, and I: Memoirs of a Modern Genius (an autobiography)[5] and Did I Die Or Not?[6] He became wealthy by curing his patients with The "Monroebilizer". A patented method that combines Nordic Track and cattle prod. This "cure" has secondary effects, that causes his patients to loose hand and eye ordination, making him the target of criminal investigations.[5] He also has the hotline "Dr. Monroe's Anxiety Line".[7]

Monroe also took part in the world's tallest human pyramid record attempt.[8] He is seen right at the start of Trappuccino when Russ Cargill introduces himself and the EPA.[9] In Bart's coma dream, Marvin Monroe was one of the ghosts who came to Bart to get help to move on to the afterlife. This is likely due to Bart being unaware Monroe is alive as Marge was the only family member around when he returned.[10]

Supposed death[edit]

One of the many services Monroe offers
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, such as the Marvin Monroe Memorial Hospital[11] and the Marvin Monroe Memorial Gymnasium.[12] His grave is also shown,[13] and Troy McClure reported his death "over the past year".[14]

However, several years later, he suddenly 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".[15] Very much later, the book "Did I Die Or Not?" can be seen in a bookshelf behind Annette, a student therapist.[6]

Non-canon[edit]

Donut Homer.png The contents of this article or section are considered to be non-canon and therefore may not have actually happened or existed.

When the Simpsons were haunted by their old selves, they had a hard time getting along with each other (especially after they all became ghosts). Dr. Monroe arrived to soothe the situation, Marge asked him if he was alive or dead to which Monroe replied he's in a Limbo where he can phase through things like a ghost but gets stuck halfway.[16]

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Marvin Monroe
Image Cost Unlock method Unlocks with Unlock message
Marvin Monroe.png Cash.png250,000 Level 51
Ungrateful Dead Pt. 1 		Monroe Family Therapy Center A cigar is never just a cigar.
Technical Information ID Groups Internal Name
101000 Regular Characters, Regular Male, Adult, Normal Springfielders MarvinMonroe


Behind the Laughter[edit]

Foreign dubs[edit]

Language Voice dubber
Czech Republic flag.png Čeština Antonín Molčík

Appearances[edit]

References[edit]

The Saga of Carl - title screen.png Wikisimpsons has a collection of images related to Marvin Monroe.
  1. ↑ "There's No Disgrace Like Home"
  2. ↑ "The Call of the Simpsons"
  3. ↑ "Some Enchanted Evening"
  4. ↑ "Itchy & Scratchy & Marge"
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Skybox
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Springfield Splendor"
  7. ↑ "Old Money"
  8. ↑ "Sweets and Sour Marge"
  9. ↑ The Simpsons Movie
  10. ↑ "Flanders' Ladder"
  11. ↑ "Who Shot Mr. Burns? (Part Two)"
  12. ↑ "Bye, Bye, Nerdie"
  13. ↑ "Alone Again, Natura-Diddily"
  14. ↑ "The Simpsons 138th Episode Spectacular"
  15. ↑ "Diatribe of a Mad Housewife"
  16. ↑ "Treehouse of Horror XXV"
  17. ↑ Groening, Matt. (2001). The Simpsons season 1 DVD commentary for the episode "There's No Disgrace Like Home" [DVD]. 20th Century Fox.
  18. ↑ Jean, Al 2001 Commentary for "Some Enchanted Evening", in The Simpsons: The Complete First Season.
  19. ↑ Groening, Matt 2003 Commentary for "Treehouse of Horror II", in The Simpsons: The Complete Third Season.


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