All October long, Cracked is catching up with some of the greatest writers in Simpsons history to discuss the most beloved segments from the “Treehouse of Horror” series. From the cursed monkey’s paw to Krusto the Clown, we’re digging into the making of some real fan-favorites.
In Springfield, Krusty the Clown has long been known as a cheap, desperate, steamed hams-slinging TV personality with innumerable vices and personality flaws. But despite the fact that he was framed for murder and a killer doll with his likeness once came to life, the kids of Springfield still love the cackling clown. In Kingfield, however, things are much, much different.
In the 2022 “Treehouse of Horror” special “Not It,” The Simpsons did something it had never done before: The show dedicated an entire episode to a single “Treehouse” parody, which took aim at Stephen King’s It. Of course, taking the place...
In Springfield, Krusty the Clown has long been known as a cheap, desperate, steamed hams-slinging TV personality with innumerable vices and personality flaws. But despite the fact that he was framed for murder and a killer doll with his likeness once came to life, the kids of Springfield still love the cackling clown. In Kingfield, however, things are much, much different.
In the 2022 “Treehouse of Horror” special “Not It,” The Simpsons did something it had never done before: The show dedicated an entire episode to a single “Treehouse” parody, which took aim at Stephen King’s It. Of course, taking the place...
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Damian Lewis, formerly of NBC's "Life," will star alongside Claire Danes in the Showtime pilot "Homeland." He plays a former prisoner of war being investigated by a C.I.A. agent (Danes) for a suspected terrorist plot. [Deadline]
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