TV Or Not TV

Season 1, Episode 6, Aired
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Brain develops a special pair of dentures that can produce a smile that can hypnotize anyone who is not wearing a special pair of sunglasses. In order to take over the world, he needs people to see the mesmerizing smile. He figures that he needs to get on TV and in order to do that he has to become a celebrity.moreless
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      • It is revealed in this episode that Brain is 2 years old. Edit
      • This cartoon was first aired as part of episode 6. The gag credit for this episode is: Hamartia = the classic tragic flaw. Edit

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      • Pinky: I'm admiring you for no good reason! Brain: Nothing you do is for good reason. Edit
      • [Brain has many pictures with the mouth cut out. Pinky holds one up to his face] Pinky: Look, Brain, I'm on Clutch Cargo! Edit

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      • Star Search The show 'Star Hurt' which The Brain goes on is a parody of the talent show Star Search, complete with Ed McMahon hosting. Edit
      • Pulp Fiction Pinky holds up a picture of John Travolta and says "Do you know what they call a quarter pounder with cheese in France?". He's quoting a line from the famous scene with John Travolta and Samuel L. Jackson in the film Pulp Fiction. Edit
      • The two guys pitching a sitcom to the WB are named Shawn and Marlon, perhaps a reference to Shawn and Marlon Wayans, who at the time starred in the WB sitcom "The Wayans Brothers." Edit

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