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Like Father, Like Clown

  • Episode aired Oct 24, 1991
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
3.1K
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The Simpsons (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.
IMDb RATING
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    • Directors
      • Brad Bird
      • Jeffrey Lynch
    • Writers
      • Matt Groening
      • James L. Brooks
      • Sam Simon
    • Stars
      • Dan Castellaneta(voice)
      • Julie Kavner(voice)
      • Nancy Cartwright(voice)
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    • Directors
      • Brad Bird
      • Jeffrey Lynch
    • Writers
      • Matt Groening
      • James L. Brooks
      • Sam Simon
    • Stars
      • Dan Castellaneta(voice)
      • Julie Kavner(voice)
      • Nancy Cartwright(voice)
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    Dan Castellaneta
    Dan Castellaneta
    • Krusty The Klown
    • (voice)
    • …
    Julie Kavner
    Julie Kavner
    • Marge Simpson
    • (voice)
    Nancy Cartwright
    Nancy Cartwright
    • Bart Simpson
    • (voice)
    • …
    Yeardley Smith
    Yeardley Smith
    • Lisa Simpson
    • (voice)
    Hank Azaria
    Hank Azaria
    • Chief Wiggum
    • (voice)
    • …
    Harry Shearer
    Harry Shearer
    • Man Seeking Advice #1
    • (voice)
    • …
    Doris Grau
    • Waitress
    • (voice)
    Pamela Hayden
    Pamela Hayden
    • Lois Pennycandy
    • (voice)
    • …
    Tress MacNeille
    Tress MacNeille
    • PartyLine Voice
    • (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 The Simpsons: The Simpsons 138th Episode Spectacular! (1995)
    • Soundtracks
      O Mein Papa
      (uncredited)

      Music by Paul Burkhard

      Lyrics by John Turner and Geoffrey Parsons

    User reviews4

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    5/10
    Another Krusty episode
    At least this is one episode giving more on Krusty the clown, like his name: Herschel Krustofsky, and his Jewish heritage.

    For most of the episode, it's hard not to choke up with Krusty breaking down over his reminiscent of his estranged rabbi father who disowned him (much deserved in EastEnders' Ian and Steven Beale) and then the ending of their reconciliation. I'm not knowledgeable about Jewish community, yet I wouldn't know how much time it took for Bart and Lisa convince Hyman that entertainers are part of Jewish community and Sammy Davis Jr.

    Another of Bart and Lisa teamwork abilities just like foiling Sideshow Bob schemes - speaking of which, Krusty's secretary gives Krusty reality check on his fan Bart Simpson - who helped exonerate Krusty after being framed for armed robbery by Sideshow Bob - yet, came after the trial verdict. If Krusty hadn't dinner with Bart, then wouldn't have this episode.
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    • MarkLynnIreland1294
    • Jun 25, 2022

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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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