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The Color Yellow

  • Episode aired Feb 21, 2010
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  • 30m
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Wren T. Brown and Yeardley Smith in Simpsonit (1989)
AnimationComedy

While searching for an admirable ancestor for a class project, Lisa discovers the story of a relative named Eliza Simpson, who may or may not have helped a slave escape to freedom.While searching for an admirable ancestor for a class project, Lisa discovers the story of a relative named Eliza Simpson, who may or may not have helped a slave escape to freedom.While searching for an admirable ancestor for a class project, Lisa discovers the story of a relative named Eliza Simpson, who may or may not have helped a slave escape to freedom.

  • Directors
    • Mike B. Anderson
    • Raymond S. Persi
  • Writers
    • Matt Groening
    • James L. Brooks
    • Sam Simon
  • Stars
    • Dan Castellaneta
    • Julie Kavner
    • Nancy Cartwright
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
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    • Directors
      • Mike B. Anderson
      • Raymond S. Persi
    • Writers
      • Matt Groening
      • James L. Brooks
      • Sam Simon
    • Stars
      • Dan Castellaneta
      • Julie Kavner
      • Nancy Cartwright
    • 4User reviews
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  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Dan Castellaneta
    Dan Castellaneta
    • Homer Simpson
    • (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
    • Patrolman #2
    • (voice)
    • …
    Harry Shearer
    Harry Shearer
    • Principal Skinner
    • (voice)
    • …
    Wren T. Brown
    Wren T. Brown
    • Virgil
    • (voice)
    Pamela Hayden
    Pamela Hayden
    • Milhouse Van Houten
    • (voice)
    • …
    Tress MacNeille
    Tress MacNeille
    • Martha the Librarian
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    Maggie Roswell
    Maggie Roswell
    • Miss Hoover
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    Karl Wiedergott
    • Interviewer
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    • Directors
      • Mike B. Anderson
      • Raymond S. Persi
    • Writers
      • Matt Groening
      • James L. Brooks
      • Sam Simon
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    • Trivia
      Grandpa Abe Simpson mentions Julius and Ethel Rosenberg. Ethel Rosenberg & Julius Rosenberg were executed in 1953 after being convicted of conspiracy to commit espionage, for passing secret information about the US atomic bomb to the Soviet Union.
    • Goofs
      Actually a prochronism, Lisa's ancestor is shown living in a log cabin in mid-1800s Canada, but the Canadian flag shown outside is the red and white maple leaf design which wasn't invented until 1964 and didn't become official until 1965, a time difference of over 100 years.
    • Quotes

      Lisa Simpson: But why would you keep it a secret from us all these years?

      Abraham Simpson: Well, how can I explain this to a young person? People of my generation were, you know...

      Lisa Simpson: Racist?

      Abraham Simpson: That's it!

    • Connections
      References Seesamitie (1969)
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      An der schönen Blauen Donau
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      (The Blue Danube)

      Music by Johann Strauss

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    8/10
    Great Episode with More Simpsons Family History Revealed,
    The Color Yellow is a brlliant Simpsons episode with a very well written storyline and loads of very funny scenes.I liked seeing this episode develop the Simpsons family history even more,it touched on a period of the past that I never thought they would show and I really liked that,as we see more old fashioned versions of the family.I really liked the characters of both Eliza Simpson and Virgil,they were both very likable and,although I doubt it will happen,I would like to see another episode show us their future.The episode also had a pretty unexpected twist that I thought was clever and really appreciated it.The Color Yellow is a very enjoyable Simpsons episode.

    While searching for an interesting part of her family's history for a school project,Lisa discovers the diary of Eliza Simpson,who helps a slave named Virgil escape to freedom.
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    • May 7, 2010

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    • Release date
      • February 21, 2010 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • 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
      • 1.78 : 1

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