Stark Raving Dad

Season 3, Episode 1, Aired
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After a misunderstanding at work, Homer is committed to a mental institution, where he meets an interesting man claiming to be Michael Jackson. Meanwhile, Lisa’s birthday is fast approaching and a reluctant Bart is forced with the task of getting Lisa a birthday present.
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  • Another perfect premiere

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    By jmbsonic555, Oct 17, 2011 Report Abuse
    After a misunderstanding at work, Homer is committed to a mental institution, where he meets an interesting man claiming to be Michael Jackson. Meanwhile, Lisa's birthday is fast approaching and a reluctant Bart is forced with the task of getting Lisa a birthday present.

    Overall, this is a really good episode

    10 OUT OF 10

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  • The third season begins with Homer being sent to a mental institution due to a misunderstanding at the power plant. While committed he meets a man who says he is Michael Jackson. Back home Lisa's birthday is approaching and she expects a gift from Bart.moreless

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    By meathead704, Sep 28, 2010 Report Abuse
    This episode is one of the best season openers in the entire twenty plus season run of "The Simpsons". The laughs start from the very beginning when Lisa wakes up Bart to remind him of her birthday. The late Michael Jackson does a terrific job in one of the best guest appearances ever on the show. He ranks up there with Kelsey Grammar's frequent appearances as Sideshow Bob. There were some predictable moments in this episode, but they did not take away from the episode's appeal. The explanation as to the mental patient's true identity is a definite high point.moreless

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  • May be my Fav! (PS: All reviews do is give a portrait of the reviewer)

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    By TayLawAbrahamse, Jun 12, 2010 Report Abuse
    MJ's the ultimate performer, someone who only sings with his heart, something so rare that when you hear his voice (its him talking, an impersonator for the singing due to contractual issues, although I believe he wrote the song), its a light that cuts clean through all the mud. That, with such a wonderful premise, which still rings insightful today (like all the early ones), makes this one of my absolute favorites. I've always connected to Lisa the most, and I love that song and how its a nice ep. I won't undermine it by saying much more, but if Michael is somewhere in the world, I'd just like to say thank you for everything. Anyone could recover from anything with your music.moreless

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  • this was a good ep

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    By cube2k8, May 14, 2010 Report Abuse
    this was a good ep of the simpsons. in this ep homers white shirt gets turned to pink due to the wash and when he goes to work he gets sent to a mental institue and he meets a guy that says he is michle jackson and homer thinks so also so when he is coming homer he tells bart michle jackson is coming and everyone in the town is excited and then the car pulls up its a fat white guy who comes out and everyone is mad and angrey for getting excited .and then the guy stays with them becasue its lisas birthday and bart makes a song with the guy who says he is michle jackson this was a good ep i thought. and i enjoyed it alotmoreless

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  • Michael Jackson

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    By futuramarama, Jan 10, 2010 Report Abuse
    Homer meets Michael Jackson at an insane asylum. On the day Homer gets out of the asylum, Michael comes to the Simpsons home. News gets out that Michael Jackson is coming over, and everyone who gathers at the Simpson home is shocked and appalled that the man they are looking at is white, not black. So now everyone turns on Bart, who started the rumors that Michael was coming. And Bart has other things to worry about- Lisa's mad because he never got her a birthday present. So Michael and Bart write and sing a special song for her on her special day.

    A great episode, Michael was great, and may he RIPmoreless

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    • Snake's prison uniform number is 7F20. The number is the production code for episode 2-20, "The War of the Simpsons." From which this footage of Snake is taken. Edit
    • Some of the Springfieldians waiting for Michael Jackson: Mayer Quimby, Moe, Dr. Marvin Monroe, Chief Wiggum, Helen Lovejoy, Apu, Skinner's mom, Groundskeeper Willie, Dr. Nick, Kearney, Grampa, Wendell, Sherri and Terri, Patti and Selma. Edit
    • An add appears on the box of Krusty Flakes for the "Krusty Hotline--1-909-O-U-KLOWN". Edit

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    • At one point Leon Kompowsky was going to come back to Springfield, but this time he thought he was Prince. Prince rejected the script and the episode was never made. Edit
    • It was Michael Jackson's idea to have the scene where Bart and "Michael" stay up and write the song for Lisa. Edit
    • Michael Jackson was credited as "John Jay Smith" due to contractual obligations. He did do the voice, however the singing parts were done by Kipp Lennon. Edit

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    • (Mr. Burns and Smithers review the security camera footage at the power plant.) Mr. Burns: Wait a minute. Go back. (Tape rewinds) Mr. Burns: Zoom in. (Screen zooms in to Homer.) Mr. Burns: Why is that man in pink? Smithers: That's Homer Simpson, sir. He's one of your boobs from Sector 7-G. Mr. Burns: Simpson, eh? Well, judging by his outlandish attire, he's some sort of free-thinking anarchist. Smithers: I'll call security, sir. Mr. Burns: Excellent. Edit
    • Bart and Michael Jackson (Leon)'s song to Lisa: Lisa, it's your birthday. God bless you this day. You gave me the gift of a little sister, and I'm proud of you today. Lisa, it's your birthday. Happy birthday, Lisa. Lisa, it's your birthday. Happy birthday, Lisa. I wish you love and good will. I wish you peace and joy. I wish you better than your heart desires. And your first kiss from a boy. Lisa, it's your birthday. Happy birthday, Lisa. Lisa, it's your birthday. Happy birthday, Lisa. Edit
    • Bart: Milhouse can you keep a secret? Milhouse: No. Bart: Oh well who cares, Michael Jackson is coming to my house!! Edit

  • Allusions

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    • Bang the Drum Slowly The title of the Itchy & Scratchy cartoon, "Bang The Cat Slowly," is a parody of the title to the 1973 film Bang the Drum Slowly. Edit
    • The Silence of the Lambs The man with a leather mask over his face is a parody of the Hannibal Lecter character from the 1991 film The Silence Of The Lambs. Edit
    • America's Funniest Home Videos The TV show Homer watches, where viewers send in their home videos, is a take on the Bob Saget hosted show, America's Funniest Home Videos. Edit

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