It was just pulled from all streaming platforms because of the michael jackson. Stark raving dad had quite a lot of lore around it when it initially debuted, as jackson provided the speaking voice of leon, but went uncredited in the episode due to his contract. He is promptly committed to a mental institution, where he meets leon kompowsky, a heavyset, bald man who claims to be michael jackson. The simpsons pulled its michael jackson episode, stark raving. One unexpected fallout from our cultural reckoning with the life and work of michael jackson is the erasure of a simpsons episode. An unschooling dads collection of paradigmshattering posts. Nov 28, 2019 heres why disney opted out, and why the episode probably wont be available anytime soon. But instead of saying, monorail cafe, it showed an image of jacksons character leon kompowsky from this episode. In march of this year, stark raving dad was pulled from broadcast circulation following the release of the. Nov 28, 2011 stark raving dad is perfectly constructed, is filled with both deep belly laughs and tears, and is simply the greatest episode of the simpsons. To which, she slams the shutter of the window closed.
It first aired on the fox network in the united states on september 19, 1991. The full simpsons library is available to stream for the first time in. What is the simpsons michael jackson episode and why has it. The simpsons season 3 dvd michael jackson stark raving dad. My friend and i do a podcast about the simpsons and were on stark raving dad. There aint no michael jackson episode, and there never was.
Just because im wearing pink doesnt mean im some kind of. Stark raving dad is a fondly remembered episode from the glory days of the simpsons, largely thanks to the heartfelt story and the captivating guest character of leon kompowsky. The simpsons michael jackson episode stark raving dad. Mar, 2019 stark raving dad aired september 19, 1991 as the shows season 3 premiere. The monorail, but modified, it had the woman working at the north haverbrook monorail cafe telling marge go away. Creator matt groening and producer al jean agreed with brooks.
Stark raving dad, the premiere of the shows third season, tells the story of homer being committed to an insane asylum, where he meets a. The emotional dynamic for stark raving dad, echoes that of simpsons roasting on an open fire, the episode that started it all. The simpsons seasonthree episode stark raving dad has been. September 19, 1991 a deviation from his norm lands homer in a mental institution, where he shares a.
Brooks announced that the shows 1991 episode stark raving dad will be pulled from circulation because of its association with michael jackson. Stark raving dad is the first episode of the third season of the american animated television series the simpsons. Mar 08, 2019 the episode in question, titled stark raving dad, features the king of pop voicing the character leon kompowsky. Michael jacksons the simpsons episode, stark raving dad. Mar 05, 20 bart puts his lucky red cap in the laundry, turning homers white shirt pink.
When he wears the pink shirt to work, homer is sent to a mental institution whe. The dvds have a few scratches but still work great. Stark raving dad aired september 19, 1991 as the shows season 3 premiere. Removing a sweet episode like stark raving dad is one of the worst disasters the creators of the show have to force upon making the view of the shows feel cheated and lied to and they dont give a dam about the fans anymore and keep using censorship is a crutch to using it as a way to hate micheal jackson a lot more due to the awful leaving. In the episode, titled stark raving dad, jackson voiced a. But despite the episodes place in pop culture history stark raving dad has been frequently named one of the best episodes of the simpsons brooks suggested that this removal is a. With dan castellaneta, julie kavner, nancy cartwright, yeardley smith.
Simpsons roasting on an open fire finds homer making up for ruining another beloved simpsons holiday with an impressive and heartwarming climactic gift. The simpsons stark raving dad tv episode 1991 trivia imdb. Burns declares him a freethinking anarchist, and sends him to a mental institution. Episode references gags appearances gallery quotes credits blood feud stark raving dad mr. There he meets this guy who claims to be michael jackson and together they forge a friendship. Nov 14, 2019 in march of this year, stark raving dad was removed from circulation bluray dvd box sets, streaming, and syndication in the wake of the michael jackson hbo documentary leaving. The simpsons episode stark raving dad is considered one of the most iconic episodes from the shows early run but it will now be harder for fans to view michael jackson infamously. Stark raving dad is the first episode of the third season of the american animated television. The episode stark raving dad will never be shown again after matt groening and james l. Thematically, it mostly plays out like a normal series episode, full of clever situational comedy.
Many individuals have contributed to them over the past decade, though they have been principally the work of raymond chen, chris baird, james a. In march of this year, stark raving dad was removed from circulation bluray dvd box sets, streaming, and syndication in the wake of the michael jackson hbo documentary leaving. In this episode, stark raving dad, bart mixes his red hat in the laundry thus making homers shirt white. Why the simpsons michael jackson episode is worth watching. Thanks to bart leaving his lucky red hat in the pile of washed white shirts, homer wears a pink shirt to the nuclear power plant. Stark raving dad was the final episode in the season two production run, but aired as the premiere of season three, over a year after it was completed. After years of child abuse, homer finally pushes it too far and marge is forced to call the police. The simpsons ban on the episode stark raving dad, which was. Simpsons michael jackson episode to no longer air hypebeast.
They do at least acknowledge this by correctly labeling the first episode of the season as episode 2. Despite it being the fastestgrowing segment in education, homeschooling or unschooling, hack schooling, home education whatever your personal flavour or term happens to be is still a widely misunderstood world. Nov 14, 2019 the episode was a favorite among fans for several years, thr reports, adding. A screenshot from the 1991 simpsons episode stark raving dad, in which one of the characters, leon kompowsky, was voiced by michael. The premise revolved around homer being institutionalized and sharing a cell with a character. Nov 12, 2019 stark raving dad had quite a lot of lore around it when it initially debuted, as jackson provided the speaking voice of leon, but went uncredited in the episode due to his contract. Following its removal from syndication and all digital platforms this past spring, stark raving dad is the only episode out of the 662 from the simpsons first 30 seasons.
The episode in question, titled stark raving dad, features the king of pop voicing the character leon kompowsky. The simpsons pulls michael jackson episode from circulation. Watch the simpsons season 3 episode 1 online stark raving dad. The simpsons are the perfect animated tv family perfectly outrageous. The simpsons creators axe classic stark raving dad episode. On phone with bart now make sure we have plenty of cold cuts, and put some beer on ice michael. Thematically, it mostly plays out like a normal series episode, full. In the episode, titled stark raving dad, jackson voiced a character named leon kompowsky, a. September 19, 1991 a deviation from his norm lands homer in a mental institution, where he shares a room with a man who thinks hes michael jackson. Capsules for the most recent seasons may not be yet finished. The simpsons creators axe classic stark raving dad. Stark raving dad, the 1991 episode that kicked off the fox cartoons third. Mar 08, 2019 the episode, titled stark raving dad, first aired during season 3 in 1991. Jackson voiced a character named leon kompowsky, a mental institution patient who.
Meanwhile, lisas birthday is fast approaching and a reluctant bart is forced with the task of getting lisa a birthday present. Michael jackson was credited with pseudonym john jay smith in the closing credits. Marge comes upstairs with the laundry and scolds bart. The simpsons michael jackson episode explained screen rant. Includes michael jackson stark raving dad banned episode. Michael jacksons simpsons episode pulled after leaving.
The simpsons michael jackson episode stark raving dad won. Simpsons episode featuring michael jacksons voice to be pulled. Brooks were horrified by leaving neverland hana carter 8 mar 2019, 21. When he wears the pink shirt to work, homer is sent to a mental institution where his roommate is a big fat white. The simpsons will shelve an early episode guest starring. Stark raving dad is perfectly constructed, is filled with both deep belly laughs and tears, and is simply the greatest episode of the simpsons. Mar 08, 2019 the simpsons pulls michael jackson episode from circulation.
Simpsons episode featuring michael jackson kept off. In his laziness, he hands it off to bart to complete, which is why he ends. Stark raving dad is the first episode of season 3 originally going to be the second season finale in production order. A deviation from his norm lands homer in a mental institution, where he shares a room. In the episode, homer is mistaken for an anarchist and sent to a mental institution, where he shares a room with a man who claims to be pop star. The episode was a favorite among fans for several years, thr reports, adding. The simpsons season 3 episode 1 stark raving dad video. The box has a small tear shows some wear in the lower right corner which can be seen in the pics. According to the wall street journal, the show has decided to put the 1991 episode into the vault. Stark raving dad an unschooling dads collection of. Watch the simpsons season 3 episode 1 online tv fanatic. Michael jackson episode removed from the simpsons variety. What is the simpsons michael jackson episode and why has. Stark raving dad 1991 season 3 episode 7f24 the simpsons cartoon episode guide by dave koch bcdb rating.
A 1991 commercial for this episode features alternative dialogue when michael is listing his songs and alternative. Watch the simpsons season 3 episode 1 online via tv fanatic with over 2 options to watch the the simpsons s3e1 full episode. Stark raving dad, the premiere of the shows third season. Perhaps these claims were true at one select point in history. The simpsons pulled its michael jackson episode, stark.
Mistakenly committed to a mental hospital, homer meets a tall, stocky white man who claims to be michael jackson. The typical american family, complete with a dad who yells, a mom who nags, and three kids who get blamed for everything. Stark raving dad 1991 season 3 episode 7f24 the simpsons. In this episode, starkraving dad, bart mixes his red hat in the laundry thus making homers shirt white. The simpsons stark raving dad tv episode 1991 trivia. Mar 08, 2019 the episode stark raving dad will never be shown again after matt groening and james l. The simpsons ban on the episode stark raving dad, which. Cherry, frederic briere, hari michael wierny and, presently, benjamin robinson and andrew gill. However, the episode has also generated some confusion over exactly what role jackson played in the production and recording. Mar 11, 2019 one unexpected fallout from our cultural reckoning with the life and work of michael jackson is the erasure of a simpsons episode. Back in 1991, the simpsons kicked off its third season with an episode called stark raving dad. Jackson voiced a character named leon kompowsky, a mental institution patient who claimed to be the real michael. As part of the simpsons season 3, stark raving dad originally aired in september 1991.
Jackson played leon kompowsky, a patient in a mental hospital that homer simpson meets. The simpsons stark raving dad tv episode 1991 imdb. Jackson played leon kompowsky, a patient in a mental hospital that homer. After years of ranting, my fatherly angst has culminated in a book of humorous poetry. Monroe sees the results, he declares homer insane and. After a misunderstanding at work, homer is committed to a mental institution, where he meets an interesting man claiming to be michael jackson. Bart puts his lucky red cap in the laundry, turning homers white shirt pink. Brooks told the journal that stark raving dad, in which homer is committed to a mental institution, was a treasured episode for him, but its already been removed from simpsons world. Stark raving dad will no longer air because of the leaving neverland documentary.
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