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Krusty Gets Kancelled

  • Episode aired May 13, 1993
  • TV-14
  • 30m
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Dan Castellaneta in The Simpsons (1989)
Adult AnimationSatireAnimationComedy

When Krusty's show is canceled after losing viewers to a ventriloquist and his dummy, Bart and Lisa organize a celebrity-filled comeback special for their favorite clown.When Krusty's show is canceled after losing viewers to a ventriloquist and his dummy, Bart and Lisa organize a celebrity-filled comeback special for their favorite clown.When Krusty's show is canceled after losing viewers to a ventriloquist and his dummy, Bart and Lisa organize a celebrity-filled comeback special for their favorite clown.

  • Director
    • David Silverman
  • Writers
    • Matt Groening
    • James L. Brooks
    • Sam Simon
  • Stars
    • Dan Castellaneta
    • Julie Kavner
    • Nancy Cartwright
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    • IMDb RATING
    8.1/10
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    • Director
      • David Silverman
    • Writers
      • Matt Groening
      • James L. Brooks
      • Sam Simon
    • Stars
      • Dan Castellaneta
      • Julie Kavner
      • Nancy Cartwright
    • 10User reviews
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    Dan Castellaneta
    Dan Castellaneta
    • Homer Simpson
    • (voice)
    • …
    Julie Kavner
    Julie Kavner
    • Marge Simpson
    • (voice)
    • (credit only)
    Nancy Cartwright
    Nancy Cartwright
    • Bart Simpson
    • (voice)
    • …
    Yeardley Smith
    Yeardley Smith
    • Lisa Simpson
    • (voice)
    Hank Azaria
    Hank Azaria
    • Coastguard
    • (voice)
    • …
    Harry Shearer
    Harry Shearer
    • Kent Brockman
    • (voice)
    • …
    Johnny Carson
    Johnny Carson
    • Johnny Carson
    • (voice)
    Hugh Hefner
    Hugh Hefner
    • Hugh Hefner
    • (voice)
    Bette Midler
    Bette Midler
    • Bette Midler
    • (voice)
    Luke Perry
    Luke Perry
    • Luke Perry
    • (voice)
    Red Hot Chili Peppers
    Red Hot Chili Peppers
    • Red Hot Chili Peppers
    • (voice)
    Anthony Kiedis
    Anthony Kiedis
    • Anthony Kiedis
    • (voice)
    Flea
    Flea
    • Flea
    • (voice)
    Chad Smith
    Chad Smith
    • Chad Smith
    • (voice)
    Arik Marshall
    • Arik Marshall
    • (voice)
    Elizabeth Taylor
    Elizabeth Taylor
    • Elizabeth Taylor
    • (voice)
    Marcia Wallace
    Marcia Wallace
    • Edna Krabappel
    • (voice)
    Barry White
    Barry White
    • Barry White
    • (voice)
    • Director
      • David Silverman
    • Writers
      • Matt Groening
      • James L. Brooks
      • Sam Simon
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    • Trivia
      Marge does not speak a word in this episode, but her voice actress is still credited. This was because Julie Kavner sat out of the episode completely in protest over the overuse of celebrity guest stars. This is the first time in the history of the series that one of the family members (excluding Maggie) does not have a single line.
    • Goofs
      When Bart and Lisa are helping Bette Midler pick up trash on the highway, Bette picks up an empty can which says Buzz Cola on it. Just as she yells, "You pigs!" the label on the can switches to Duff Beer.
    • Quotes

      [the Red Hot Chili Peppers are performing on Krusty's show]

      Krusty the Clown: Now, boys, the network has a problem with some of your lyrics. Do you mind changing them for the show?

      Anthony Kiedis: Forget you, clown.

      Chad Smith: Yeah, our lyrics are like our children, man. No way.

      Krusty the Clown: Well, okay, but here where it says, "What I got you gotta get and put it in ya," how about just, "What I'd like is I'd like to hug and kiss ya."

      Flea: Wow. That's much better.

      Arik Marshall: Everyone can enjoy that.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Simpsons: The Simpsons 138th Episode Spectacular! (1995)
    • Soundtracks
      Send in the Clowns
      (uncredited)
      Written by Stephen Sondheim
      Parody lyrics by John Swartzwelder
      Performed by Dan Castellaneta

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    8/10

    Predictable

    Krusty has been displaced by a stupid ventriloquist's dummy who uses the Clown's material. He is miserable and Bart and Lisa take pity on him. They round up some celebrities to do his show. Of course, it's going to work. For me this was rather anticlimactic. It's fun to see some of the stars but they really have no skin in the game.
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    • List: Ventriloquists who have disturbing relationships with their dummies

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    • Release date
      • May 13, 1993 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • USA
    • Production companies
      • Gracie Films
      • 20th Century Fox Television
      • 20th Century Fox Television
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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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