[5] Al Jean was also quite worried about this segment because it was the longest running black-and-white segment they had ever aired, and he thought that some people might be concerned that their televisions were broken. In the end, King Homer and Marge get married. that echoes across the island). It originally aired on the Fox network in the United States on October 29, 1992. (29 Oct 1992). The Simpsons: Season: 4 - Episode: 5 Previous transcript: Next transcript: Lisa the Beauty Queen: Itchy & Scratchy: The Movie [incomplete & unfixed/messed] This article is a stub. Associated Press (November 5, 1992). The scene ends happily as Krusty gives Stacy a kiss on the cheek and her head falls off. "Treehouse of Horror III" is the fifth episode of season 4 of The Simpsons and the sixty-fourth episode overall. Homer shoots them all and the family reaches the occult section. Though some citizens might be cheap and classify their recently deceased under pet. It originally aired on October 29, 1992. "Treehouse of Horror III" is a Halloween-themed episode from the fourth season of the animated comedy series The Simpsons. Use the HTML below. It is also the third installment in the Treehouse of Horror series and consists of three parts. Krusty gives Stacy a smooch on the cheek, but her head falls off. Marge finally sees the doll choking Homer (none of the family believed Homer before) and calls the "KrustyCo" toy company for help. The photographers' flashes enrage King Homer, who breaks free from his restraints, squashes the reporter, eats Barney's peanuts, breaks through into the wall into a nearby theatre and eats Shirley Temple. This segment's an obvious parody of the iconic 1933 film King Kong. The opening sequence where Homer walks into Alfred Hitchcock's silhouette (pictured) is a parody of Alfred Hitchcock Presents. [3] The Krusty doll riding under Homer's car is a reference to the 1991 remake of Cape Fear. The episode was written by Al Jean, Mike Reiss, Jay Kogen, Wallace Wolodarsky, Sam Simon and Jon Vitti and directed by Carlos Baeza. Homer captures the evil Krusty doll in a bag of dirty socks he locks in a suitcase. [5] The title "Dial Z for Zombies" is a play on the title of the 1954 Hitchcock film Dial M for Murder. It is also the third installment in the Treehouse of Horror series and consists of three parts. Although the doll's nice to Bart, it repeatedly tries to kill Homer (which no one believes). It was first broadcast in the United States on the Fox Network on October 29, 1992. History Comments Share. An evil Krusty the Clown doll tries to kill Homer; Marge is captured by a giant ape who falls in love with her; Bart inadvertently raises the dead. [3] The "King Homer" segment is a parody of the 1933 film King Kong. Meanwhile, the Simpson family has barricaded all the doors and windows except for the back door, which Homer forgot to do because he was watching TV. Flanders comes over and asks, "can I bite your ear?" The shopkeeper warns him that the doll is cursed, but Homer dismisses his concerns. It was decided to completely overhaul the episode after a poorly-received screening with the writing staff. The TV screen eventually switches off, however, Homer and Marge can still be heard if not seen. Dial Z for Zombies is particularly impressive ('Dad, you killed the zombie Flanders!' to King Homer who is trying to climb the Empire State Building, The Simpsons Treehouse Of Horror Episodes. "Treehouse of Horror III" is, as its title suggests, the third Halloween episode of The Simpsons, aired in the show's fourth season. He emerges out and warns viewers the following episode may scare certain viewers, especially Christian ones, an announcement mirroring what Marge did in the beginning of Treehouse of Horrors I and II. After landing on the island, Mr. Burns, Smithers, and Marge stealthily approach a native tribe, but are spotted due to Marge’s hair protruding over the bushes. [3] The man that gives Homer the Krusty doll is based on Mr. Wing from the film Gremlins. The Loop (TV) Do you like this video? The morning after the disaster, Mayor Quimby gives a speech to the town parodying inspirational speeches at the end of disaster movies. line, created by Mike Reiss, is, in the opinions of the writers, one of the all-time classic lines from the series.[2][6]. Homer then utters the now famous line, “Flanders was a zombie?”, The Simpsons arrive at Springfield Elementary and burst through the doors, Homer leading with his shotgun. Lisa realizes that the school library must have a book that can reverse the spell. The family runs to the car under the protection of Homer’s shotgun. In the end, King Homer and Marge marry the same day Dick Cavett is born (November 19, 1936). ", a catchphrase said by Perry White of the Superman comic book series. He dismisses this until the doll produces a large knife. Bart finds the correct spell and casts it upon the world, returning the dead zombies to their graves. It originally aired on October 29, 1992. The sound of drums summons King Homer (who was busy fighting a giant dinosaur similar to a T-Rex, which bites him after he is distracted by the sound of the gong, resulting in a resounding "D'OH!" As the doll attempts to strangle Homer, Marge calls KrustyCo for help; a repairman arrives and discovers the doll's accidentally switched from "Good" to "Evil". At home, Marge remarks that it is a relief she and the family were not turned into mindless zombies. [3] A subtle tombstone joke in this episode is in the scene where two zombies are crawling out of their graves. However, in a twist ending, The Simpsons begin speaking in a zombie-like monotone while watching a man fall down on TV. In the third annual Treehouse of Horror episode, Homer buys Bart an evil talking Krusty doll, King Homer is captured by Mr. Burns, and Bart and Lisa inadvertently cause zombies to attack Springfield. Spirit #6 Directed by Carlos Baeza. The names Jay Kogen and Wolodarsky (two of The Simpsons writers who worked on the episode) are written on the tombstones, but both are misspelled. And final story, In "Dial 'Z' for Zombies", Bart's attempt to bring back the family cat turns the town of Springfield into a pack of bloodthirsty zombies. [10], In the film 28 Days Later, there is a scene where Sgt. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. It was the highest-rated show on the Fox network that week, beating In Living Color. Choose an adventure below and discover your next favorite movie or TV show. Lisa, Grampa and Bart each tell a horror story. [4] The "King Homer" segment is one of Matt Groening's all-time favorite stories from the Treehouse of Horror series. The children of Springfield, wearing their costumes, attend a Halloween party in "Treehouse of Horror III". Bart searches desperately through books while zombies pound on the doors. In a black and white segment, Marge joins Mr. Burns and Smithers on an expedition to "Ape Island" to find the legendary "King Homer". He returns to the party and gives Bart the doll. Mr. Burns captures the giant ape and displays him to the press on Broadway.

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