Krusty Gets Kancelled (13 May 1993)

A massive advertising blitz announces the arrival of something named "Gabbo." Eventually, Gabbo is revealed to be a Howdy Doddy-esque dummy, with Arthur Crandall as the ventriloquist.

Director:

David Silverman

Writers:

Matt Groening (creator), James L. Brooks (developed by),

Stars:

Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Dan Castellaneta	...	Homer Simpson / Springfield Squares Announcer / Wally Cox / Charlie Weaver / Gabbo Announcer / Krusty the Clown / Mayor Quimby / Worker / Sideshow Mel / Casting Director / Television Announcer / Litterer / Barney Gumble / Elizabeth Taylor's Agent / Scott Christian / Squeaky-Voiced Teen / Krusty Komeback Special Announcer / Grampa (voice)
Julie Kavner	...	Marge Simpson (credit only)
Nancy Cartwright	...	Bart Simpson / Jaqueline / Krusty's Assistant / Nelson Muntz / Auditioning Actress (voice)
Yeardley Smith	...	Lisa Simpson (voice)
Hank Azaria	...	Coastguard / Gabbo / Arthur Crandall / Bumblebee Man / Cameraman / Old Jewish Man / Snake / Tour Guide / Moe Szyslak / Mr. Johannson / Krusty Komeback Special Director / Apu Nahasapeemapetilon / Krusty Komeback Special Assistant / Chief Wiggum (voice)
Harry Shearer	...	Kent Brockman / Rainer Wolfcastle / Mr. Burns / Smithers / Reverand Lovejoy / Jasper / Gabbo's Vin Scully Impression / Krusty the Clown Show Disclaimer / Parasite / Dr. Hibbert (voice)
Johnny Carson	...	Johnny Carson (voice)
Hugh M. Hefner	...	Hugh Hefner (voice) (as Hugh Hefner)
Bette Midler	...	Bette Midler (voice)
Luke Perry	...	Luke Perry (voice)
Anthony Kiedis	...	Anthony Kiedis (voice)
Flea	...	Flea (voice)
Chad Smith	...	Chad Smith (voice)
Arik Marshall	...	Arik Marshall (voice)
Elizabeth Taylor	...	Elizabeth Taylor (voice)

Storyline

A massive week-long advertising blitz declaring "Gabbo" to be coming. Gabbo turns out to be a ventriloquist dummy whose show airs directly opposite the Krusty the Clown show. Having beaten off hordes of competition before, Krusty laughs off the threat, but while Gabbo's star rises, Krusty's falls. His show is unceremoniously canceled. Broke, obese, and desperate for work, he turns to Bart and Lisa for help. Eventually they persuade many of Krusty's celebrity friends (Johnny Carson, Bette Midler, Hugh Hefner, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and his half-brother Luke Perry) to join him in a TV comeback special.

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Plot Keywords:

half brother | comeback | 2d animation | euro animation | cut out animation | 

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Genres:

Animation | Comedy | Family

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 May 1993 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

20th Century Fox Television, Gracie Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Marge does not have one line.

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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.

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Quotes

[the Red Hot Chili Peppers walk into Moe's bar in their underwear]
Anthony Kiedis: What's up, Moe.
Flea: HEY MOE!
Moe Szyslak: Hey! You guys can't come in here dressed like that!
Dr. Julius Hibbert: [In his underwear] Get with the time, Moe.
Chief Wiggum: [In his underwear] Yeah, I say if it feels good, do it.
Dr. Julius Hibbert: Alright.
[stretches Wiggum's underwear and snaps him with them - laughs histerically]
Chief Wiggum: Don't snap my undies.

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Connections

Spoofs Elvis (1968)

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Soundtracks

"The Old Grey Mare"
(uncredited)
Traditional

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