All About Mormons (19 Nov. 2003)

Stan learns about the Mormon religion after a new family moves to South Park from Utah. Caught up in the family-friendly doctrine of the church, Randy declares the Marshes to be Mormon as well.

Director:

Trey Parker

Writers:

Trey Parker (creator), Matt Stone (creator),

Stars:

Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Adrien Beard

Cast

Episode cast overview:
Trey Parker	...	Stan Marsh / Eric Cartman / Mr. Garrison / Clyde / Mark Harrison / Dave Harrison / Amanda Harrison / Background Singers / 1800s Man #2 / 1800's Man #3 / Moroni / Randy Marsh / Martin Harris (voice)
Matt Stone	...	Kyle Broflovski / Kenny McCormick / Butters / Craig / Mr. Harrison / 1800's Man #1 / Joseph Smith (voice)
Adrien Beard	...	Token Williams (voice)
Mona Marshall	...	1800's Woman #1 (voice)
Kyle McCulloch	...	Gary Harrison (voice)
Eliza Schneider	...	Mrs. Harrison / Jenny Harrison / 1800's Woman #2 / Sharon Marsh / Shelly Marsh / Lucy Harris (voice) (as Eliza Jane Schneider)
Isaac Hayes	...	Chef (voice) (credit only)

Storyline

Stan learns about the Mormon religion after a new family moves to South Park from Utah. Caught up in the family-friendly doctrine of the church, Randy declares the Marshes to be Mormon as well.

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Plot Keywords:

mormon | religion | prophet | singer | joseph smith | 

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Genres:

Animation | Comedy

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

19 November 2003 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Braniff

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Goofs

The Mormon mother refers to taking Rice Krispie Squares out of the oven when in fact they're prepared on top of the stove.

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Quotes

[last lines]
Gary Harrison: [to Stan] Look, maybe us Mormons do believe in crazy stories that make absolutely no sense, and maybe Joseph Smith did make it all up, but I have a great life, and a great family, and I have the Book of Mormon to thank for that. The truth is, I don't care if Joseph Smith made it all up, because what the church teaches now is loving your family, being nice and helping people. And even though people in this town might think that's stupid, I still choose to believe in it. All I ever did...
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Connections

Features That's My Bush! (2001)

User Reviews

Dumb Dumb Dumb

I love this stuff. It isn't because it is sharp commentary that cuts pretty deep. Its because these guys have found a new set (a slightly new set) of abstractions for telling a story.

Look at how efficiently they weave a narrative and the perspective on it at the same time — two conflicting perspectives at that.

Its pretty miraculous. There aren't many talented storytellers around. To be effective, you have to invent your own way of telling a story. I know of only few outside movies: these guys and Garrison Keillor perhaps.

If you happen to be able, see this. These guys have invented a new form of storytelling that taps into myth. And in this case they tell a story about someone who does the same.

And they keep the jury out on whether it is worthwhile.

Ted's Evaluation -- 3 of 3: Worth watching.