Easter is a religious festival celebrated by Christians. In 2007, Homer's line "Oh, I smell barbeque!" The dream ends with a title card that reads "A Bart Simpson Dream". In its original broadcast, the episode was seen by approximately 12.2 million viewers. "Simpsons Bible Stories" was written by Matt Selman, Larry Doyle and Tim Long, and was the first episode Nancy Kruse directed for The Simpsons. [2] In another scene, Milhouse parts the Red Sea so that his fellow slaves can escape. The execution of the scene is based on the one seen in the 1956 American epic film The Ten Commandments, in which Moses parts the Red Sea. © 2021 Wikisimpsons. 1,554 Pages. Ioanna Zikakou - Jan 8, 2016. [9], "Simpsons Bible Stories" contains several references to the Hebrew prophets, holy book, and the religion as a whole, as well as films based on the Bible. [15], Following its broadcast, "Simpsons Bible Stories" received mixed reviews from critics. Other Holiday Specials Wiki. Bekannte Easter Eggs in Simpsons-Spielen Hit & Run. The segment is inspired by and contains references to several films by Jerry Bruckheimer, including Die Hard and Lethal Weapon, and borrows elements from other action films. "Rosebud", of course, is a parody of Orson Welles' Citizen Kane with Mister Burns as the central figure who is trying to regain some of his lost childhood via his teddy bear. Register Start a Wiki. The family run in and slip up on banana peels. The year 2007 marked the twentieth anniversary of The Simpsons franchise. All the trainees were later hired to The Simpsons animation staff. [12] The rating is based on the number of household televisions that were tuned into the show, but Nielsen Media Research estimated that 12.2 million viewers watched the episode, a considerable drop from the previous episode, which was seen by an estimated 15.5 million viewers. Normally, Fox would not broadcast any new Simpsons episodes on Easter, as it is considered a "low-ratings night", but "Simpsons Bible Stories" was an exception. According to Scully, the staff could not use the song on The Simpsons at first, since AC/DC's record company refused to sell it. This page was last edited on 14 January 2021, at 08:20. Following its broadcast, the episode received mixed reviews from critics, but won an Annie award in the category of Best Animated Television Production. In 2007, the episode was released as part of The Simpsons - The Complete Tenth Season DVD box set, and a promotional poster for the episode was included in an exhibition in Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Marge dreams that she and Homer are Adam and Eve. [10] They wrote that Wiggum telling Moses and Lisa to give his regards to the British Museum as he seals them inside a tomb and Marge asking Bart if he is wearing clean underwear as they face the apocalypse were some of the episode's "best moments", and concluded by writing that the episode is "The Simpsons at its very best: inventive, irreverent and very, very funny. There’s a plethora of meta commentary, inside jokes, and references to things both inside and outside the show. Springfield and Stan Marsh 'appear' in this week's Rick and Morty episode… Wiggum's line was also taken from The Ten Commandments, from a character played by Edward G. Robinson, on whom Wiggum's voice is based. Join to talk about the wiki, Simpsons and Tapped Out news, or just to talk to other users. Commentary for "Simpsons Bible Stories", in, Groening, Matt. [5] The pig was voiced by regular cast member Hank Azaria, who portrays Moe Szyslak among other characters in the series. It first aired on the Fox network in the United States on Easter Sunday, April 4, 1999. Episodes where a holiday is the central focus. [17], Aaron Roxby of Collider described "Simpsons Bible Stories" as his least-favorite trilogy episode, and wrote "Considering that, in earlier seasons, the show had some of the most thoughtfully edgy religious humor on television, this one feels surprisingly toothless. The Simpsons Season 8 episode "Homer's Phobia" is one of the series' most acclaimed outings, winning an Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program (For Programming One Hour or Less) in 1997.However, this episode almost didn't make it to air, as Fox censors reportedly objected to the show's exploration of gay relationships. As the family wakes up, they find themselves alone in the church. With "Simpsons Bible Stories"' third segment, Selman stated that he wanted to go a "fresh new way" by instead writing a sequel to the story of David and Goliath. Meanwhile, inspired by an old comic book, Mr. Burns becomes an ineffectual superhero—fruit bat man. Goliath II has killed Methuselah (Grampa), David's oldest friend in revenge. When Bart is accused of a prank he says he didn't commit, Lisa is forced to defend him in youth court, with former attorney general Janet Reno serving as judge. The origin story of Comic Book Guy is revealed as he and Kumiko debate having a baby. Scully said that when they asked if they could use "Highway to Hell", the band's manager "signed on right away" and gave the Simpsons staff a "huge discount. "Simpsons Bible Stories" is the eighteenth episode of The Simpsons' tenth season. Live Streaming. [2] However, according to co-writer Selman, the idea for the episode came about when he and former staff writer Dan Greaney were pitching episode ideas for the tenth season with former staff writer Donick Cary. Upon exiting they realize that the Apocalypse has come; fire rains from a red sky, and the Four Horsemen ride past. "[10], While DVD Town's James Plath wrote that the episode's premise was "risky", he still enjoyed the episode. D&D Beyond [2], The Simpson family starting to sleep under the Easter sermon at the church.[3]. [6] Inside the whale skeleton in the episode, Bart finds the remains of Jonah. "Simpsons Bible Stories" was co-written by Matt Selman, Larry Doyle and Tim Long, and was the first episode Nancy Kruse directed for The Simpsons. Next Episode (airs 14 Feb. 2021) Diary Queen. Fandom Apps Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. "[4] In a scene in the segment, Milhouse and Lisa can be seen pouring frogs into Skinner's tent. [4] The second segment was written by Doyle. Current Episode (aired 3 Jan. 2021) The Dad-Feelings Limited. [4], The song that plays during Bart's training montage is "Winner Takes It All" by American rock singer Sammy Hagar. Only Moses (Milhouse) can liberate the Hebrews. He says It takes a true Simpsons fan to spot all these little Easter eggs and references! [6] While the episode's ending is one of Groening's favorites, fans were uneasy with it. [10] When the Pharaoh asked who vandalized his sarcophagus, the burning bush tells him that Bart did it. Add new page. Games Movies TV Video. [2], The first segment was written by Long. Das geht so: Im Hauptmenü muss man oberhalb der Episodenauswahl das Fragezeichen auf dem Stand weiter hinten markieren. It is organized by Mayor Quimby and takes place in a big garden of his mansion. Marge dreams that she and Homer are Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, Lisa dreams that she and her fellow Springfield Elementary School students are Hebrew slaves in Ancient Egypt and guides Moses to lead them to freedom, Homer dreams that he is King Solomon called to resolve a dispute between Lenny and Carl over the ownership of a pie, and Bart dreams he is King David, who has to fight Goliath's son, Goliath II. Bart sees himself as King David, who kills Goliath, but has not won the war yet: Nelson is Goliath II, Goliath's son. Truly, the whole episode is one big easter egg. [18], At the end of the episode, the Simpsons walk out of the church and notice that the Apocalypse has begun. [The Simpsons] -Season: 17 -Episode: 7 -Name: The Last of the red had Mamas [8] However, as animation ensued, she found that most of the animators were not uncomfortable with the episode, as it mostly parodies the Old Testament. Explore Wikis; Community Central; Start a Wiki; Search This wiki This wiki All wikis | Sign In Don't have an account? The season 11 episode "Bart to the Future" features one of the most widely circulated predictions due to a scene where Lisa Simpson, who is revealed to … "Simpsons Bible Stories" is … However, when Scully called the band's manager directly, it turned out he had not been told about the request. [13] Nevertheless, it was the week's second most watched program on the network. Please upload and add an appropriate image, or discuss the issue on the talk page. Simpsons fans unearth Homer’s ‘real age’ in surprising Easter egg. [10] The shot in which Pharaoh and his guards are drowning is also taken from the movie.[4]. God's unicorn, named Gary, becomes exhausted from the digging and dies just before God catches Adam trying to smuggle Eve back into the Garden. Bart's line refers to the 1990 arrest of Marion Barry who, while being arrested by the FBI for smoking crack cocaine, exclaimed "No, the bitch set me up! Having to climb up the enormous Tower of Babel beforehand, David manages to kill Goliath by throwing a lit lantern down his throat. Kruse stated that, while animating the episode, she was worried that the animation department would be offended by the episode's content, as many of the crew members were "very religious". Auf Disc 4 kann man einen Ausschnitt des Simpsons-Rides sehen. King Solomon then presides over a civil case between Jesus and Checker Chariot. The Simpsons Go Greek for One Episode [Video] By. Eagle-eyed Rick and Morty viewers spotted something quite peculiar in … "Simpsons Bible Stories" originally aired on and opens on Easter Sunday and Marge, Lisa, and Bart dream of Adam and Eve, Moses, and David and Goliath. [10] King David's (Bart) training montage of arm-wrestling with his sheep is a reference to the film Over the Top, complete with Sammy Hagar's "Winner Takes It All" from the film. Press '10' at this screen to be taken to a new screen where it offers a hidden second commentary with one of the executive producers. The Simpsons has been around for almost 30 years now, spawning hundreds of episodes and one theatrical movie. 12 Simpsons Easter Eggs You Might Have Missed. Broadcast your events with reliable, high-quality live streaming. Rick and Morty season 4 Easter egg includes Simpsons and South Park references. We won't go into plot details … He then trains to try to slay Goliath. Maggie's in her bed and you hear Fat Tony start talking. Milhouse then asks if it is going to be smooth sailing for the Jews after that. In Homer's dream, Homer has the role of King Solomon who, according to the Books of Kings and Book of Chronicles was a King of Israel, as well as one of the 48 prophets according to the Talmud. In the DVD commentary for the episode, Kruse stated that she and staff animator Alex Ruiz had to re-draw a majority of the episode, as the faulty scenes were drawn by six trainees. It is the longest-running prime time animated series and longest-running sitcom in the United States. (2007). Cary and Greaney suggested a "Bible-trilogy" story, which then became "Simpsons Bible Stories". It is the first of The Simpsons' now annual trilogy episodes, and consists of four self-contained segments. The Simpsons Movie, a feature-length film, was released in theaters worldwide on July 26 and 27, 2007 and grossed US$526.2 million worldwide. With Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith. Milhouse has the role of Moses while Skinner has the role of the Pharaoh. Ned Flanders has the role of God, while the serpent that lures Marge into eating an apple from the forbidden tree resembles Snake Jailbird. [4] Each segment is based on a biblical story, mostly from the Old Testament. All Rights Reserved. The episode's ending scene is one of series creator Matt Groening's favorite moments on The Simpsons. Warning: SPOILERS for Rick and Morty, season 4, episode 8, "The Vat of Acid Episode".. Rick and Morty season 4, episode 8, "The Vat of Acid Episode" paid tribute to a number of other animated series, including Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Simpsons, and South Park.The episode also offered a tip of the hat to a few live-action movies and the role playing game Dungeons and Dragons. [8] The first segment is based on the story of Adam and Eve, who, according to the Book of Genesis were the first man and woman created by God. Easter egg: On four episodes, there are secret commentaries. Please improve the article, or discuss the issue on the talk page. The scene refers to the second of ten Biblical plagues that were imposed on Egypt by God, in chapters 7-12 of the Book of Exodus. The same year, the Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art in Tulsa, Oklahoma, unveiled a new exhibit which galleried Biblical images in art and pop culture, including a promotional poster for "Simpsons Bible Stories".[20]. Ralph dies, which enrages David even more. Wiki Content. Wenn man nun "OK" drückt kann man sich den besagten Film angucken. The Simpsons (1989– ) Episode List. Commentary for "Simpsons Bible Stories", in, Martin, Tom. It is up to Lisa to save her brother, in a student court presided over by Attorney General Janet Reno. [4] At one point in the segment, Bart's dog Santa's Little Helper starts talking to him. was included in Bobby Bryant of The State's list "20 Essential Things I've Learned From Homer Simpson". In its original American broadcast on April 4, 1999, "Simpsons Bible Stories" received a 7.4 Nielsen rating, translating to approximately 7.4 million viewers. At the time, Scully reasoned that, because the original stories were not conceived by the writing staff, the episode would not hold up. [1], Milhouse's Yaya Sophia gave him money for Greek Orthodox Easter. Subscribe to our channel: http://goo.gl/ho3Hg6 Ay caramba! The episode ends with Homer screaming in agony (because there are no hot dogs and hamburgers, there is pineapple in the coleslaw, and German potato salad) as "Highway to Hell" by AC/DC plays over the credits. Because the episode mostly takes place outside Springfield, the animators had to design completely new sets. Episode – "Simpsons Bible Stories" Episode – "The Last of the Red Hat Mamas" Episode – "Husbands and Knives" Episode – "Dark Knight Court" Episode – "Fears of a Clown" (opening scene billboard) Episode – "101 Mitigations" (mentioned) Even though Adam ate many apples, God only caught Eve eating an apple, and she is therefore banished from the Garden of Eden. BY Christian Bond. [4] After being defeated by Bart, Nelson reappears while a variation of Modest Mussorgsky's composition St. John's Night on the Bare Mountain plays in the background. It is an unseasonably hot Easter at church, and no one is interested in Reverend Lovejoy's sermons. Each week there seems to be another major event that fans of The Simpsons claim was predicted by the long-running animated show. When writing segments for trilogy episodes, the writing staff usually follow the stories they are based on, while putting The Simpsons characters in the original characters' place. When they reach the sea, Lisa has an idea to get across: They simultaneously flush all the Egyptians' toilets to drain the sea. According to executive producer and former showrunner Mike Scully, the idea for the episode was conceived when Fox requested an Easter-themed Simpsons episode that would air on the holiday. Directed by Mark Kirkland, Mike B. Anderson. Appearances . They all have baskets, run along the garden and look for hidden eggs. The Easter egg pops up in Season 5, Episode 2 "The Churn" during Amos' return to Earth to deal with a ghost from his past. https://simpsonswiki.com/w/index.php?title=Easter&oldid=876200. Click here for your invite! The Simpsons loves to reference and parody famous movies and sometimes even dedicate entire episodes to riffing on classics. Category:Easter | Other Holiday Specials Wiki | Fandom. Selman decided to include the song after hearing it in the 1987 action drama film Over the Top. Lisa helps Milhouse produce plagues to scare the Pharaoh into freeing the Israelites; they fail. [12], Later that year, the episode received an Annie award in the category of Best Animated Television Production, the second year in a row that The Simpsons won the award. Make an account! Dark Knight Court. [clarification needed] In order to receive an animator credit on The Simpsons, an animator has to draw ten scenes in an episode. Commentary for "Simpsons Bible Stories", in, Kruse, Nancy. Commentary for "Simpsons Bible Stories", in, Selman, Matt. This in turn gets Lisa and Milhouse thrown in a Pyramid prison. Be the first one to add a plot. October 26, 2015 . [14], On August 7, 2007, "Simpsons Bible Stories" was released as part of The Simpsons - The Complete Tenth Season DVD box set. The Simpsons holds several American television longevity records. "[2], Because most of the episode takes place in ancient history, the animators had to create completely new sets and designs for the episode. When Bart defaces the Pharaoh's sarcophagus, supposedly incited by the burning bush, he gets the other students punished. Cutaway gags do not count. Create. It is the first of The Simpsons' now annual trilogy episodes, and consists of four self-contained segments. Because the trainees did not draw ten scenes each, none of them were credited for their work on the episode. The Mayor's Easter Egg Hunt is an annual event for the children of Springfield. [1], On the other hand, giving the episode a negative review, DVD Movie Guide's Colin Jacobson wrote that "Simpsons Bible Stories" "proves less successful [than most Treehouse of Horror episodes]". In retaliation, David challenges Goliath II, but having no stones to sling at him, David loses and is catapulted from the city. 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