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The Old Man and the Key

  • Episode aired Mar 10, 2002
  • TV-PG
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
1.9K
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Dan Castellaneta in The Simpsons (1989)
Adult AnimationHand-Drawn AnimationSatireSitcomAnimationComedy

Abe gets his driver's license back to impress a new woman at the retirement home.Abe gets his driver's license back to impress a new woman at the retirement home.Abe gets his driver's license back to impress a new woman at the retirement home.

  • Directors
    • Jim Reardon
    • Lance Kramer
  • Writers
    • Matt Groening
    • James L. Brooks
    • Sam Simon
  • Stars
    • Dan Castellaneta
    • Julie Kavner
    • Nancy Cartwright
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    1.9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Jim Reardon
      • Lance Kramer
    • Writers
      • Matt Groening
      • James L. Brooks
      • Sam Simon
    • Stars
      • Dan Castellaneta
      • Julie Kavner
      • Nancy Cartwright
    • 4User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    • Homer Simpson
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    Julie Kavner
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    • Marge Simpson
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    Nancy Cartwright
    Nancy Cartwright
    • Bart Simpson
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    Yeardley Smith
    Yeardley Smith
    • Lisa Simpson
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    Hank Azaria
    Hank Azaria
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    Bill Saluga
    Bill Saluga
    • Raymond J. Johnson Jr.
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      • Directors
        • Jim Reardon
        • Lance Kramer
      • Writers
        • Matt Groening
        • James L. Brooks
        • Sam Simon
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      8nicofreezer

      Grand pa is the funiest

      Because I am watching in the french version, and his voice is incredibly funny, Matt groaning itself recognise in an interview that the french version as the best. Because the voices are Incredible.

      So every scenes with grand pa are just gold.

      Maybe in Original version this episode is not so good.. 8.25/10 for me.
      1studioAT

      A middling episode

      Grampa gets his driving licence back in this so-so episode from a series that up until this point has been remarkably consistent.

      That's not to say it doesn't have its moments, but it's not one of my favourite episodes.

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      • Trivia
        The idea for the episode was pitched by Jon Vitti who was inspired by an article about senior homes.The article described senior homes as being a lot like high schools, in that there are popular and unpopular people, and that those who, for example, own a car are "like kings".
      • Goofs
        During the race, when one of Abe's friends reaches into the opposing car with a shoe on a stick, one of the men in that car cries out in Spanish, "Ay! Zapato del diablo!" This is translated as "Oh no! A shoe on a stick!" The correct translation is "Ow! Shoe of the Devil!" (This could be an intentional goof for humorous purposes.)
      • Quotes

        Homer Simpson: [They get off the bus] Here we are. Branson, Missouri.

        Bronson Man: [Looks and sound like Charles Bronson] No, pally. This is Bronson, Missouri.

        Lisa Simpson: Well, how do we get to Branson?

        Bronson Lady: Number 10 bus.

        Bronson Kid: [Sounds like Charles Bronson] Hey, Ma, how about some cookies?

        Bronson Lady: No dice.

        Bronson Kid: This ain't over.

      • Connections
        Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Hilarious Simpsons Memes (2019)
      • Soundtracks
        Sharp Dressed Man
        (uncredited)
        Written by Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill and Frank Beard
        Performed by ZZ Top

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      • Release date
        • March 10, 2002 (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
        • 30m
      • Color
        • Color
      • Sound mix
        • Dolby
      • Aspect ratio
        • 1.33 : 1

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