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The Simpsons
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The Simpsons 138th Episode Spectacular!

  • Episode aired Dec 3, 1995
  • TV-PG
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
3.1K
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The Simpsons (1989)
Adult AnimationHand-Drawn AnimationSatireSitcomAnimationComedy

Troy McClure hosts a retrospective of the Simpson family's first eight years on television, including early shorts, classic highlights and never-before-seen outtakes.Troy McClure hosts a retrospective of the Simpson family's first eight years on television, including early shorts, classic highlights and never-before-seen outtakes.Troy McClure hosts a retrospective of the Simpson family's first eight years on television, including early shorts, classic highlights and never-before-seen outtakes.

  • Director
    • David Silverman
  • Writers
    • Matt Groening
    • James L. Brooks
    • Sam Simon
  • Stars
    • Dan Castellaneta
    • Julie Kavner
    • Nancy Cartwright
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    3.1K
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    • Director
      • David Silverman
    • Writers
      • Matt Groening
      • James L. Brooks
      • Sam Simon
    • Stars
      • Dan Castellaneta
      • Julie Kavner
      • Nancy Cartwright
    • 5User reviews
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    Dan Castellaneta
    Dan Castellaneta
    • Matt Groening
    • (voice)
    • …
    Julie Kavner
    Julie Kavner
    • Marge Simpson
    • (archive footage)
    • (voice)
    Nancy Cartwright
    Nancy Cartwright
    • Bart Simpson
    • (archive footage)
    • (voice)
    Yeardley Smith
    Yeardley Smith
    • Lisa Simpson
    • (archive footage)
    • (voice)
    Hank Azaria
    Hank Azaria
    • TV Announcer
    • (voice)
    • …
    Harry Shearer
    Harry Shearer
    • Waylon Smithers
    • (archive footage)
    • (voice)
    • …
    Buzz Aldrin
    Buzz Aldrin
    • Buzz Aldrin
    • (archive footage)
    • (voice)
    Glenn Close
    Glenn Close
    • Mona Simpson
    • (archive footage)
    • (voice)
    Phil Hartman
    Phil Hartman
    • Troy McClure
    • (voice)
    • …
    Pamela Hayden
    Pamela Hayden
    • Milhouse Van Houten
    • (archive footage)
    • (voice)
    • …
    Tress MacNeille
    Tress MacNeille
    • Agnes Skinner
    • (archive footage)
    • (voice)
    • …
    Liz Georges
    • Maggie Simpson
    • (archive footage)
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • David Silverman
    • Writers
      • Matt Groening
      • James L. Brooks
      • Sam Simon
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    8Hitchcoc

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    This is more than a clips show, even though there are several. We get a look at the beginnings of the show with badly drawn characters with different voices. We also get a look at outtakes, some of which are pretty good. The creative team is made to look like a mob of psychos but what else could they be?

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    Adult Animation
    Jodi Benson, Jason Marin, and Samuel E. Wright in The Little Mermaid (1989)
    Hand-Drawn Animation
    Peter Sellers in Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)
    Satire
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    Sitcom
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    Animation
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    Comedy

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    • Trivia
      The episode was written by Jon Vitti, who used the pseudonym "Penny Wise" in the closing credits because he did not want to be credited for writing a clip show. It was directed by David Silverman, who also did not want to be credited, and used the pseudonym "Pound Foolish" in the closing credits.
    • Quotes

      Troy McClure: Yes, the Simpsons have come a long way since an old drunk made humans out of his rabbit characters to pay off his gambling debts. Who knows what adventures they'll have between now and the time the show becomes unprofitable?

    • Connections
      Featured in The Simpsons: Homie the Clown (1995)
    • Soundtracks
      Rock-a-Bye Baby
      (uncredited)

      Traditional

      Performed by Julie Kavner

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    • Release date
      • December 3, 1995 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • FOX
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    • Languages
      • Czech
      • 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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