'Round Springfield
- Episode aired Apr 30, 1995
- TV-14
- 30m
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
3.6K
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While Bart is hospitalized, Lisa runs into her old mentor Bleeding Gums Murphy, who is also a patient, and becomes devastated when he dies soon after.While Bart is hospitalized, Lisa runs into her old mentor Bleeding Gums Murphy, who is also a patient, and becomes devastated when he dies soon after.While Bart is hospitalized, Lisa runs into her old mentor Bleeding Gums Murphy, who is also a patient, and becomes devastated when he dies soon after.
Dan Castellaneta
- Krusty the Klown
- (voice)
- …
Julie Kavner
- Marge Simpson
- (voice)
Nancy Cartwright
- Bart Simpson
- (voice)
Yeardley Smith
- Lisa Simpson
- (voice)
- …
Harry Shearer
- Principal Skinner
- (voice)
- …
Steve Allen
- Steve Allen
- (voice)
Phil Hartman
- Lionel Hutz
- (voice)
Marcia Wallace
- Edna Krabappel
- (voice)
Doris Grau
- Lunchlady Doris
- (voice)
Pamela Hayden
- Milhouse Van Houten
- (voice)
- …
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThis episode marked the first time a recurring character has been killed off on the show. The writers and production team felt that it would be a good, emotional storyline, which, through Lisa, could focus on the theme of grief. They decided that it could not be one of the main characters; Al Jean joked that "we wouldn't want it to be someone like Mr. Burns, that we'd obviously want to see in the show again." Eventually, Jean decided on Bleeding Gums Murphy, a character introduced in the season one episode Moaning Lisa (1990); a flashback to "Moaning Lisa" is featured in the episode. Murphy was a fairly minor character, only appearing in a couple of episodes, but he appeared in the show's opening sequence and remained there after this episode, until the opening was redesigned in season 20. Steven Dean Moore's first ever job on the show was in the animation department for "Moaning Lisa," so he appreciated being able to direct this episode. Mike Reiss stated, "I had been polling for years to kill Marge's mom but this was a better idea."
- GoofsThe French flag in the classroom is back to front.
- Quotes
[at a cemetery]
Homer: I sure could go for a hot dog right about now...
Marge: Homer, we're at a funeral.
Hot Dog Vendor: Hot dogs. Get your hot dogs here.
Homer: Woohoo!
Marge: Do you follow my husband around?
Hot Dog Vendor: Lady, he's putting my kids through college.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The Simpsons: The Simpsons 138th Episode Spectacular! (1995)
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I have to say, The Simpsons don't get much better than this. Season 6 is a stunning season, but this episode is definitely a stand-out.
This is one if not my favourite Simpsons episode; it's paced, witty, sad and sweet.
Bart eats some Krusty-O cereal, accidentally eating a "metal Krusty-O" in the process, which gives him appendicitis. When he has his appendix removed, Bart's family visit him in hospital.
Lisa wanders around and fortunately meets her hero for the second time, jazz musician Bleeding Gums Murphy, who is residing at the hospital because of an illness.
The two become stronger friends and Bleeding Gums gives Lisa his special saxophone as a token of friendship for Lisa's school band recital.
Bleeding Gums passes away and Lisa is overcome with grief at the loss of her friend and hero. Meanwhile, Lionel Hutz (as Bart's lawyer) sues the Krusty-O Cereal Corporation and Bart receives $500, thinking he is getting a good deal.
Lisa wants to pay a tribute to Bleeding Gums Murphy through the local jazz station, but doesn't have his record to play.
Androids Dungeon has it on sale for $500 and Bart decides to buy it with his money for Lisa.
The jazz station plays it and Bleeding Gums takes on cloud-form and the two of them jam together (playing a rendition of Carole King's 'Jazzman') for the last time.
This episode is classic. There are plenty of funny moments, and touching and sad moments. The ending (a rendition of 'Jazzman') is sung by the talented Yeardly Smith (Lisa Simpson) and is just beautiful, leaving the audience on a high.
I'm surprised this episode didn't win an Emmy, it's well liked by many fans. But The Simpsons is just such a good show, they have won many Emmys so it doesn't really matter.
Everyone: SEE THIS EPISODE!
This is one if not my favourite Simpsons episode; it's paced, witty, sad and sweet.
Bart eats some Krusty-O cereal, accidentally eating a "metal Krusty-O" in the process, which gives him appendicitis. When he has his appendix removed, Bart's family visit him in hospital.
Lisa wanders around and fortunately meets her hero for the second time, jazz musician Bleeding Gums Murphy, who is residing at the hospital because of an illness.
The two become stronger friends and Bleeding Gums gives Lisa his special saxophone as a token of friendship for Lisa's school band recital.
Bleeding Gums passes away and Lisa is overcome with grief at the loss of her friend and hero. Meanwhile, Lionel Hutz (as Bart's lawyer) sues the Krusty-O Cereal Corporation and Bart receives $500, thinking he is getting a good deal.
Lisa wants to pay a tribute to Bleeding Gums Murphy through the local jazz station, but doesn't have his record to play.
Androids Dungeon has it on sale for $500 and Bart decides to buy it with his money for Lisa.
The jazz station plays it and Bleeding Gums takes on cloud-form and the two of them jam together (playing a rendition of Carole King's 'Jazzman') for the last time.
This episode is classic. There are plenty of funny moments, and touching and sad moments. The ending (a rendition of 'Jazzman') is sung by the talented Yeardly Smith (Lisa Simpson) and is just beautiful, leaving the audience on a high.
I'm surprised this episode didn't win an Emmy, it's well liked by many fans. But The Simpsons is just such a good show, they have won many Emmys so it doesn't really matter.
Everyone: SEE THIS EPISODE!
- kelc_mishthegreat_02
- Jun 30, 2007
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