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A Star Is Burns
"A Star Is Burns" is the eighteenth episode of the sixth season of the American animated television series The Simpsons. It first aired on Fox in the United States on March 5, 1995. In the episode, Springfield decides to hold a film festival, and famed critic Jay Sherman is invited to be a judge.
The story involves a crossover with the animated series The Critic. Jay Sherman was the main character on the show. The Critic was created by Al Jean and Mike Reiss, who had previously written for The Simpsons but left following the fourth season, and produced by James L. Brooks, who was also a producer for The Simpsons. The show had premiered on ABC in January 1994, but was canceled despite positive critical reception. The series moved over to Fox in 1995 and was put in the timeslot directly after The Simpsons. Brooks pitched a crossover episode as a way to promote The Critic and decided that a film festival would be a good way to introduce Sherman; the episode is stand-alone, allowing it to be watched even by those unfamiliar with The Critic.
This is the only episode where Simpsons creator Matt Groening was not credited at all, despite his involvement. Groening has heavily criticized the episode, feeling that it was just an advertisement for The Critic, and that people would incorrectly associate the show with him. When he was unsuccessful in getting the program pulled, he had his name removed from the credits and went public with his concerns, openly criticizing Brooks.
The episode was directed by Susie Dietter and was the first episode to be written by Ken Keeler. Jon Lovitz, who voices Jay Sherman on The Critic itself, guest stars as Jay Sherman, while Maurice LaMarche (who was also a regular on The Critic) has a few minor roles. The episode received mixed reviews from critics, many of whom felt the crossover was out of place on the show, although Barney's film festival entry was well received.
In response to Springfield being named the most unpopular city in the United States, a town meeting is held to decide how to attract more tourists. Marge proposes that Springfield host a film festival showcasing films made by the townspeople. To her surprise, the townspeople love her idea. Marge becomes the leader of the film festival's judging panel. She invites film critic Jay Sherman to be on the judging panel; Sherman agrees, primarily to escape the wrath of Rainier Wolfcastle, who is enraged that Sherman insulted his latest film. Sherman's quick wit, pop-culture savvy, and numerous awards cause Homer to feel inadequate, so he convinces Marge to put him on the judging panel as well, even though she had originally intended to invite Martin Scorsese instead of Homer.
The film festival commences, and many of the townspeople enter films. Festival attendees are particularly touched by Barney Gumble's artistic introspective film about alcoholism, titled Pukahontas, which Marge and Sherman foresee to be the eventual winner. Mr. Burns' film, directed by Steven Spielberg's non-union Mexican counterpart "Señor Spielbergo", is A Burns for All Seasons, a big-budget pastiche of famous Hollywood productions, intended to glorify him; the film is booed by the audience. Burns bribes two of the judges, Krusty the Clown and Mayor Quimby, to vote for his film, leading to a deadlock.
Left with the tie-breaking vote, Homer (who had missed the first showing of Pukahontas) enthusiastically votes for Hans Moleman's film Man Getting Hit by Football, but Marge and Sherman convince him to reconsider, and after Homer watches Pukahontas in its entirety, he decides to vote for it. Pukahontas is named the winner of the film festival. In his acceptance speech, Barney declares that his victory has inspired him to give up drinking, but immediately rescinds his promise when Quimby reveals that the grand prize is a lifetime supply of Duff Beer.
Sherman prepares to return to New York, and the Simpsons thank him for his help in making the festival a success. Marge suggests that Mr. Burns has learned a lesson that you cannot bribe everyone. However, Burns submits A Burns for All Seasons to the Academy Awards; because he bribed "everyone in Hollywood", he is nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor. At the ceremony, the winner is announced to be George C. Scott, for his performance in a remake of Man Getting Hit by Football, angering Burns further.
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A Star Is Burns
"A Star Is Burns" is the eighteenth episode of the sixth season of the American animated television series The Simpsons. It first aired on Fox in the United States on March 5, 1995. In the episode, Springfield decides to hold a film festival, and famed critic Jay Sherman is invited to be a judge.
The story involves a crossover with the animated series The Critic. Jay Sherman was the main character on the show. The Critic was created by Al Jean and Mike Reiss, who had previously written for The Simpsons but left following the fourth season, and produced by James L. Brooks, who was also a producer for The Simpsons. The show had premiered on ABC in January 1994, but was canceled despite positive critical reception. The series moved over to Fox in 1995 and was put in the timeslot directly after The Simpsons. Brooks pitched a crossover episode as a way to promote The Critic and decided that a film festival would be a good way to introduce Sherman; the episode is stand-alone, allowing it to be watched even by those unfamiliar with The Critic.
This is the only episode where Simpsons creator Matt Groening was not credited at all, despite his involvement. Groening has heavily criticized the episode, feeling that it was just an advertisement for The Critic, and that people would incorrectly associate the show with him. When he was unsuccessful in getting the program pulled, he had his name removed from the credits and went public with his concerns, openly criticizing Brooks.
The episode was directed by Susie Dietter and was the first episode to be written by Ken Keeler. Jon Lovitz, who voices Jay Sherman on The Critic itself, guest stars as Jay Sherman, while Maurice LaMarche (who was also a regular on The Critic) has a few minor roles. The episode received mixed reviews from critics, many of whom felt the crossover was out of place on the show, although Barney's film festival entry was well received.
In response to Springfield being named the most unpopular city in the United States, a town meeting is held to decide how to attract more tourists. Marge proposes that Springfield host a film festival showcasing films made by the townspeople. To her surprise, the townspeople love her idea. Marge becomes the leader of the film festival's judging panel. She invites film critic Jay Sherman to be on the judging panel; Sherman agrees, primarily to escape the wrath of Rainier Wolfcastle, who is enraged that Sherman insulted his latest film. Sherman's quick wit, pop-culture savvy, and numerous awards cause Homer to feel inadequate, so he convinces Marge to put him on the judging panel as well, even though she had originally intended to invite Martin Scorsese instead of Homer.
The film festival commences, and many of the townspeople enter films. Festival attendees are particularly touched by Barney Gumble's artistic introspective film about alcoholism, titled Pukahontas, which Marge and Sherman foresee to be the eventual winner. Mr. Burns' film, directed by Steven Spielberg's non-union Mexican counterpart "Señor Spielbergo", is A Burns for All Seasons, a big-budget pastiche of famous Hollywood productions, intended to glorify him; the film is booed by the audience. Burns bribes two of the judges, Krusty the Clown and Mayor Quimby, to vote for his film, leading to a deadlock.
Left with the tie-breaking vote, Homer (who had missed the first showing of Pukahontas) enthusiastically votes for Hans Moleman's film Man Getting Hit by Football, but Marge and Sherman convince him to reconsider, and after Homer watches Pukahontas in its entirety, he decides to vote for it. Pukahontas is named the winner of the film festival. In his acceptance speech, Barney declares that his victory has inspired him to give up drinking, but immediately rescinds his promise when Quimby reveals that the grand prize is a lifetime supply of Duff Beer.
Sherman prepares to return to New York, and the Simpsons thank him for his help in making the festival a success. Marge suggests that Mr. Burns has learned a lesson that you cannot bribe everyone. However, Burns submits A Burns for All Seasons to the Academy Awards; because he bribed "everyone in Hollywood", he is nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor. At the ceremony, the winner is announced to be George C. Scott, for his performance in a remake of Man Getting Hit by Football, angering Burns further.