The Simpsons
One of the hallmark seasons of The Simpsons, season 7 features some of the strongest episodes produced during the show?s run. Considering that this is The Simpsons we?re talking about here, that?s saying a lot, but this collection deserves the accolades.
Broadcast in 1995, season seven features several signature episodes, including Part II of "Who Shot Mr. Burns," "Bart Sells His Soul," and "Two Bad Neighbors" where former President George Herbert Walker Bush moves into the neighborhood (an episode gamely playing on the former President?s open dislike for the show). One of The Simpsons?s most definitive episodes, "Treehouse of Horror VI" famously broke the third wall by using the then-groundbreaking CGI technology to render Homer first in a 3-D world, then in real life, (despite the evolution in his form, he naturally ends up in an erotic cake shop). As the producers openly note on the commentary, it was a big deal at the time, and super expensive, which is why they could only do a few minutes of footage in CGI (some fans will particularly enjoy the revealing commentary on this one, as the producers explain the many visual puns and math jokes appearing in the background of the 3-D world). It?s a great example of how The Simpsons continued to play with its visual style and take creative risks years into its run. In fact, one of the best episodes on this collection, "The Simpsons 138th Episode Spectacular" proves just how far the look and style of the show really came during that time. Hosted by actor Troy McClure (voiced by the late comic great Phil Hartman), it presents never-before-seen outtakes and original footage from the show?s debut days on The Tracey Ullman Show, while taking a few self-referential digs at show creators Matt Groening, James Brooks, and Sam Simon. Other gems include "Homerpalooza" where Homer thanks guests The Smashing Pumpkins for their gloomy music because it has made his kids "stop wishing for a future I can?t possibly provide," and "Bart the Fink" where Bart inadvertently gets Krusty the Klown busted for tax "avoision."
Along with the 25 episodes there are extensive commentaries, featurettes, and deleted scenes all of which add immense value to the set and will give die-hard fans another excuse to spend more hours in front of the TV. It?s another benchmark collection from a show that, up to this point, doesn?t seem to know its own limits. --Dan Vancini
While Mr. Burns is hospitalized, an investigation into his shooter begins; although Smithers initially suspects himself, a trace of Simpson DNA narrows down the list of possible culprits.
A Hollywood film crew shoots an adaptation of the "Radioactive Man" comics in Springfield, with Rainier Wolfcastle in the title role and a reluctant Milhouse as his sidekick, Fallout Boy.
Marge and Homer lose custody of the kids, who are sent to live at the Flanders' house. Can Homer and Marge prove themselves adequate parents before their children eye up a permanent stay with the Flanders?
Bart casually sells his soul to Milhouse for $5 but soon regrets it; Moe converts his dank bar into a family restaurant.
A trip to a local petting zoo convinces Lisa to give up meat, despite excessive pressure to convince her not to do so.
A lightning storm causes giant advertising mascots to come to life; The children are terrorized by Groundskeeper Willie in their dreams; Homer finds himself trapped in another dimension.
Homer intentionally gains more weight in order to qualify for disability and work from home, but soon realizes that being morbidly obese comes with its own problems.
After faking his own death, Homer is reunited with his mother, who harbors a deep secret.
Sideshow Bob escapes from prison to hijack a TV screen at an air show and demands that all television stations immediately go off the air, or else he will detonate an atomic bomb.
Troy McClure hosts a retrospective of the Simpson family's first eight years on television, including early shorts, classic highlights and never-before-seen outtakes.
Marge's relationship with Bart is strained when he is caught shoplifting before Christmas.
Homer starts a bowling team with Moe, Apu and Otto, but Mr. Burns insists on joining after learning that the team was funded with his money; Springfield Elementary introduces uniforms.
Former President George Bush and his wife, Barbara, move into the Simpsons' neighborhood and soon clash with Bart and Homer.
After buying a Chanel suit at a bargain price, Marge is invited to a country club by a former schoolmate, where she desperately tries to fit in with its upper class clientele.
Krusty the Clown is left almost broke after Bart inadvertently rats him out to the IRS, forcing Krusty to take drastic action.
While researching for an essay, Lisa discovers that Springfield's founding father was actually a murderous thief.
When Smithers is forced to take a vacation, he appoints Homer as his temporary replacement.
Bart and Lisa meet a vagabond who claims to be the creator of Itchy from "Itchy and Scratchy."
Washed-up movie star Troy McClure starts dating Selma in an attempt to silence bizarre rumors about his personal life and resuscitate his career.
Bart makes a fake driver's license and takes Milhouse, Martin, and Nelson on a huge road trip; Lisa spends time with Homer at the power plant.
A series of vignettes showcasing a day in the life of various Springfield residents.
After surviving multiple assassination attempts by Mr. Burns to inherit a cache of artwork they stole from the Nazis, Grampa teams up with Bart to recover the paintings.
Anti-immigration fever sweeps Springfield, which threatens to lead to the deportation of Apu, until Homer decides to reject the mob mentality and help him become a legal citizen.
Homer takes Bart and Lisa to a music festival in an attempt to prove his coolness, but ends up embarrassing them after being hired to participate in the festival's freak show.
After realizing how unpopular she is, a disillusioned Lisa sees the vacation to Ned Flanders' beach house as an opportunity to reinvent herself.
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Hank Azaria | Man at Duff Beer Sign |
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Dan Castellaneta | Homer Simpson |
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Harry Shearer | Radio Announcer |
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Yeardley Smith | Lisa Simpson |
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Julie Kavner | Marge Simpson |
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Nancy Cartwright | Bart Simpson |
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Pamela Hayden | Laurie |
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Tress MacNeille | Woman at Ticket Office |
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Russi Taylor | Martin Prince |
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Maggie Roswell | All is well |
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Phil Hartman | Troy McClure |
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Marcia Wallace | Edna Krabappel |
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Doris Grau | Lunchlady Doris |
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Paul Anka | Paul Anka |
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Ron Brooks | Pedestrian in the 'Real World' |
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Dennis Bailey | Pedestrian in the 'Real World' |
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Trish Doolan | Pedestrian in the 'Real World' |
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Marsha Waterbury | Pedestrian in the 'Real World' |
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Frank Welker | Monkey |
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R. Lee Ermey | Colonel Leslie Hapablap |
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Glenn Close | Mona Simpson |
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Joe Mantegna | Fat Tony |
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Joan Kenley | Woman on Phone |
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Donald Sutherland | Hollis Hurlbut |
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Jeff Goldblum | MacArthur Parker |
| Edition | Special Edition |
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| Packaging | Custom Case |
| Nr Discs | 4 |
| Screen Ratios | Standard 1.33:1 Color |
| Audio Tracks | ENGLISH: Dolby Digital 5.1 FRENCH: Dolby Digital Surround SPANISH: Dolby Digital Surround |
| Subtitles | English | Spanish |
| Distributor | 20th Century Fox |
| Layers | Single side, Dual layer |
| Edition Release Date | Dec 13, 2005 |
| Regions | Region 1 |
| Purchased | For $ 49.98 |
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| Watched | |
| Index | 734 |
| Added Date | Dec 12, 2012 01:15:28 |
| Modified Date | Mar 26, 2019 21:52:03 |