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Like Father, Like Clown

  • Episode aired Oct 24, 1991
  • TV-14
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
3.6K
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Simpsonit (1989)
AnimationComedy

Bart and Lisa try to reunite Krusty the Clown with his father.Bart and Lisa try to reunite Krusty the Clown with his father.Bart and Lisa try to reunite Krusty the Clown with his father.

  • Directors
    • Brad Bird
    • Jeffrey Lynch
  • Writers
    • Matt Groening
    • James L. Brooks
    • Sam Simon
  • Stars
    • Dan Castellaneta
    • Julie Kavner
    • Nancy Cartwright
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    3.6K
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    • Directors
      • Brad Bird
      • Jeffrey Lynch
    • Writers
      • Matt Groening
      • James L. Brooks
      • Sam Simon
    • Stars
      • Dan Castellaneta
      • Julie Kavner
      • Nancy Cartwright
    • 5User reviews
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    Dan Castellaneta
    Dan Castellaneta
    • Krusty The Klown
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    Julie Kavner
    Julie Kavner
    • Marge Simpson
    • (voice)
    Nancy Cartwright
    Nancy Cartwright
    • Bart Simpson
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    Yeardley Smith
    Yeardley Smith
    • Lisa Simpson
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    Hank Azaria
    Hank Azaria
    • Chief Wiggum
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    Harry Shearer
    Harry Shearer
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    Doris Grau
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    Pamela Hayden
    Pamela Hayden
    • Lois Pennycandy
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    Tress MacNeille
    Tress MacNeille
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    • (voice)
    Jackie Mason
    Jackie Mason
    • Rabbi Hyman Krustofski
    • (voice)
    • Directors
      • Brad Bird
      • Jeffrey Lynch
    • Writers
      • Matt Groening
      • James L. Brooks
      • Sam Simon
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    • Trivia
      The portion of the episode where characters quote the Bible in support or opposition of clowning were carefully researched. Cited passages from the Bible include Exodus 20:12 and Joshua 1:8. The quotations from the Talmud were also researched, and two rabbis, Lavi Meier and Harold M. Schulweis, were credited as "special technical consultants". Schulweis was asked to take a look at a draft of the script. While not a fan of the show, he felt "it was profound" and added some corrections. He later commented, "I thought it had a Jewish resonance to it. I was impressed by the underlying moral seriousness."
    • Goofs
      Krusty is illiterate; how is he writing down an address?
    • Quotes

      Lisa: A man who envies our family is a man who needs help.

    • Connections
      Featured in Simpsonit: The Simpsons 138th Episode Spectacular! (1995)
    • Soundtracks
      O Mein Papa
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      Music by Paul Burkhard

      Lyrics by John Turner and Geoffrey Parsons

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    9/10
    A Krusty Foundation
    This is an odd episode. Krusty spends the evening with his main hero worshipper, Bart. While there he breaks down and begins to talk about a tragic Jewish childhood. The rest of the episode involves Bart and Lisa attempting reconciliation between Krusty and his rabbi father.
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    • Release date
      • October 24, 1991 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Languages
      • English
      • Hebrew
    • Filming locations
      • USA
    • Production companies
      • Gracie Films
      • 20th Century Fox Television
      • 20th Century Fox Television
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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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