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The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror III

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In this year's scarifying special, the Simpsons gather for a Halloween party and exchange ghost stories.

Clown Without Pity
Lisa tells the tale of how Homer purchases a Krusty doll for Bart's birthday. Homer's life is quickly in danger though, when the possessed doll goes on a mission to kill him.

King Homer
Grampa spins a Simponsized version of King Kong, with Homer cast as the title ape, Marge as King Kong's object of affection and Mr. Burns as the millionaire entrepreneur trying to capture King Kong and make a profit from him.

Dial "Z" for Zombies
Finally, Bart tells a story in which he casts a spell from a book of witchcraft and accidentally brings Springfield's dead to life. The only thing that can send them back to their graves is the right spell. Add a recap »

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Writers:: Jon Vitti Sam Simon Wallace Wolodarsky Jay Kogen Mike Reiss Al Jean

Director:: Carlos Baeza

Stars:: Dan Castellaneta (Homer Simpson, Grampa Simpson, Barney Gumble, Krusty the Clown, Groundskeeper Willie, and others); Hank Azaria (Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, Moe Szyslak, Chief Wiggum, Comic Book Guy, Lou, and others); Harry Shearer (Mr. Burns, Ned Flanders, Principal Skinner, Waylon Smithers, Kent Brockman, and others); Nancy Cartwright (Bart Simpson, Nelson Muntz, Ralph Wiggum, Todd Flanders, and others); Julie Kavner (Marge Simpson, Patty Bouvier, and Selma Bouvier); Yeardley Smith (Lisa Simpson)

Recurring Role:: Marcia Wallace (Edna Krabappel); Russi Taylor (Martin Prince, Sherri, Terri and others)

Goof: In "Clown Without Pity", when Homer leaves to buy Bart's gift, he exits to the left. However, he doesn't disappear entirely as the animators paused the frame and part of Homer's white shirt can still be seen on screen as he is heard running out the door and leaving in his car. edit »
In "Dial 'Z' for Zombies," you can see Pinchy's (from "Lisa Gets an A") grave saying "accidently eaten" with a picture of Pinchy on it. edit »
"Dial Z for Zombie" explains how Snowball I died. He was run over by Mayor Quimby's drunk brother Clovis. edit »
The monkey's paw from "Treehouse of Horror II" can be seen on a counter behind the Asian merchant in the "Clown Without Pity" segment. edit »
In "King Homer", the newspaper headline reads: Woman Weds Ape. It also says: Dick Cavett Born. There is a photo of an adult Cavett. edit »

This episode was nominated for two 1993 Emmy Awards for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Music Composition for a Series (Dramatic Underscore) and Outstanding Individual Achievement in Sound Mixing for a Comedy Series or a Special. edit »
Some of the Halloween names of the show staff, included on this Treehouse of Horror:

Bat Groening,
Matt "Merchandising" Groening,
Somewhat Shocking Sam Simon,
Decaying Dan Castellaneta,
Julie Kadaver Kavner,
Nocturnal Nancy Cartwright,
Yeardley Psycho Smith,
Scare Ya' Hank Azaria,
Fearsome Harry Shearer edit »
Opening: Homer comes in a la Alfred Hitchcock from Alfred Hitchcock Presents and tells the audience that the following Halloween episode is too scary for younger viewers. Homer then mocks those who are offended by this show to change the channel and the screen goes black. edit »

(Homer pulls the Krusty Doll's string.)
Krusty Doll: I'm Krusty the Clown, and I don't like you.
(Homer chuckles.)
Krusty Doll: I'm Krusty the Clown, and I'm going to kill you!
Homer: (Chuckles) Didn't even pull the string that time...
Krusty Doll: I said I'm going to kill you! (Points to Homer) You, Homer Simpson!
Homer: Oh yeah? (Tosses the doll aside) With what?
(The Krusty Doll pops up from the other side of the couch, holding a knife; Homer screams.) edit »
(Homer throws the Krusty doll into a bag of socks.)
Krusty Doll: You think your dirty socks can stop me?! Well, they are...making me...dizzy...ugh!
(Faints) edit »
Zombie Flanders: Hey Simpson! I'm feeling a mite peckish. (Evilly) Mind if I chew your ear?
(Homer shoots Ned and the others gasp.)
Bart: Dad, you killed the Zombie Flanders!
Homer: (Surprised) He was a zombie!? edit »
(Homer finds Barney chomping on a severed arm)
Homer: Barney, not you too!
Barney: I'm not a zombie, but hey, when in Rome. edit »
Burns: Smithers, this is a golden opportunity. If we get him alive, we can put him on Broadway. Dead, we can sell monkey stew to the army! edit »

Bart: Great Caesar's ghost!
This is a reference to the Superman comic book character Perry White, who often used this phrase as an exclamation. edit »
Mosi Tatupu
In "King Homer," the natives shout "Mosi Tatupu," a reference to former NFL player Mosi Tatupu, who was a running back for the New England Patriots from 1978-1990 and the Los Angeles Rams in 1991. edit »
Love, American Style
The heart zoom-in and music that conclude both "Clown Without Pity" and "King Homer" are from Love, American Style, a show from the 1970's that featured short segments that always ended with the heart zoom-in and music. edit »
Shirley Temple
In "King Homer," Homer the giant ape, eats a child actress who looks a lot like Shirley Temple. edit »
Little Caesar
In "Dial Z for Zombie," the line "Is this the end of zombie Shakespeare?," is a reference to Edward G. Robinson's death scene in Little Caesar. edit »

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Very funny episode. Could of been better, but still good. ...Continue »
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