His uncle Claudius (Moe) marries Gertrude (Marge) after killing King Hamlet (Homer) by way of poison. It is the third trilogy episode of the series, which had become annual since the twelfth season's "Simpsons Tall Tales", consisting of three self-contained segments that are based on historical stories. the simpsons dabf08 tales from the public domain homer simpson lisa simpson bart simpson marge simpson the odyssey odysseus joan of arc hamlet anthology episode 1 note Mar 4th, 2019 [1], Before writing the episode, the writers had decided that one of the segments would feature Lisa as the main character. [2] The segment has also been used in schools to teach students about Shakespeare's literary work. Rosencrantz and Guildenstern (Carl and Lenny), meanwhile, have been covered in poison and kill each other with a high five. Wait a minute. Polonius implores his son, Laertes (Ralph Wiggum), to avenge his death ("I like revenging!"). Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. However, he refuses to sacrifice a sheep, angering the gods, Zeus (Mayor Quimby), Dionysus (Barney), and Poseidon (Captain Horatio McCallister). The episode was written by Andrew Kreisberg, Josh Lieb and Matt Warburton, and Mike B. Anderson served as the director. She meets the King of France (Milhouse). You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. This material may be protected by copyright law (Title 17 U.S. Code). 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It's from the library. Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. [5], Lisa, as Saint Joan of Arc, getting burned at the stake. 14 Tales from the Public Domain. 16 Weekend at Burnsie's. "Tales from the Public Domain" was directed by Mike B. Anderson and written by Andrew Kreisberg, Josh Lieb and Matt Warburton. Commentary for "Tales from the Public Domain", in, Bound by Law? Shocked, Lisa asks Homer if she was really burned to death. The writers eventually settled on Saint Joan of Arc. [7] On August 24, 2010, the episode was released as part of The Simpsons: The Complete Thirteenth Season on DVD and Blu-ray. (The Simpsons are trick-or-treating -- Homer and Marge are Fred and Wilma Flintstone, Lisa and Maggie are conjoined twins, and Bart is a hobo. The Simpsons Save to playlist. Circe orders Odysseus to go through Hades, crossing the River Styx (which has the Styx song "Lady" playing during the crossing), in order to go home so he can see Penelope (Marge) and Telemachus (Bart). TAP. 17 Gump Roast. Posted in Season 13, The Simpsons Post navigation ‹ Previous 282. ... Watch The Simpsons Season 13 online for free. Homer, you got a letter. When he arrives back to Ithaca, he spears all of the suitors (Krusty the Klown, Kirk Van Houten, Groundskeeper Willie, Mr. Burns, and Sideshow Mel) trying to please Penelope. In its original American broadcast, the episode was seen by more than 4% of the population between ages 18 and 49. Was this review helpful to you? I was enjoying this one up until that happened, at which point I just kinda went “Ehh…” He... more. This FAQ is empty. Bart is Prince Hamlet in this Simpsons version of William Shakespeare's classic. Next episode. Overdue book? imaginary Tales from the Public Domain (DABF08) Crazy Islands Alleged islands of the Greek Aegean, they are visible on a … S SEASON 13 E EPISODE 14. She is accused of witchcraft, and sentenced to death. So, if you have means of finding and watching that then I highly recommend it. Bochco saw the episode with his children and was so flattered that he sent The Simpsons staff some NYPD Blue merchandise. Over 526 TV Time users rated it a 15.72/10 with their favorite characters being Nancy Cartwright as Bart Simpson, Bart Simpson as Bart Simpson and Dan Castellaneta (delete) as Homer Simpson. Each segment is based on and include references to historical stories; "D'oh Brother, Where Art Thou" takes its story from the ancient Greek epic poem the Odyssey, while taking its name from the movie O Brother, Where Art Thou? Commentary for "Tales from the Public Domain", in, Anderson, Mike B. 15 Blame It on Lisa. Summary. Its representation is not exactly as the real story, to make it funnier and more attractive. Before he returns it, he reads from the book, telling three stories. [1], In the beginning of the third act, Bart argues that modern writers like Steven Bochco, one of the creators of the television series NYPD Blue, are more talented than Shakespeare. The King returns to his son as a ghost, telling him of the betrayal and requesting that his death be avenged. (also based on the Odyssey), "Hot Child in the City" is based on the life and legend of Saint Joan of Arc, a French peasant girl who, as a teenager, led the French army to several important victories during the Hundred Years' War. Despite her family's concern, she joins the army, where she has new ideas about defeating the enemy. Homer reads three stories from an overdue library book; with Homer as Odysseus trying to get home to Ithaca, Lisa as Joan of Arc leading the French to Victory and Bart as Hamlet avenging his father's death. The Simpsons » The Simpsons #1314 - Tales from the Public Domain released by Bongo on March 17, 2002. [12][13] The Vulture column of New York magazine named it one of the ten best episodes of the show's later era. The clouds were animated by airbrushing the cels and then moving them slowly in order to make it "look heavenly".[3]. He checked it out when Bart was born to … Homer reads three stories from an overdue library book; with Homer as Odysseus trying to get home to Ithaca, Lisa as Joan of Arc leading the French to Victory and Bart as Hamlet avenging his father's death. It originally aired on the Fox network in the United States on March 17, 2002. As they read the end, Joan of Arc is being burnt at the stake, still waiting for God to save her. The first tale he tells is Homer’s Odyssey. This video has closed captioning. This is the biggest frame-up since O.J. Next › 284. And the Hamlet story begins at about 15 minutes 20 seconds in. Commentary for "Tales from the Public Domain", in, Selman, Matt. Search for "Tales from the Public Domain" on Amazon.com, Title: It first aired in the United States on the Fox network on March 10, 2002. It is the third trilogy episode of the series, which had become annual since the twelfth season's "Simpsons Tall Tales", consisting of three self-contained segments that are based on historical stories. This page was last edited on 20 January 2021, at 02:26. This means that the episode was watched by more than 4% of the American population of said demographic at the time of its broadcast. The scene satirizes films like Doctor Zhivago in which the Russians speak with a British accent even though they are in Russia. It originally aired on the Fox network in the United States on March 17, 2002. Sundays 8:00 PM on Disney+. Which rendition of Hamlet is your favorite? Tales From the Public Domain. More Tales From the Public Domain (S13E14) is the fourteenth episode of season thirteen of "The Simpsons" released on Sun Mar 17, 2002. Show runner and executive producer Al Jean stated that the episode was "very fun for the writers" to do because it "allow[ed] them to parody great works of literature." Short summary describing this … [11] On the other hand, Casey Broadwater of Blu-ray.com wrote that he is "particularly fond of [the episode]" and Rosie Fletcher of Total Film considered it to be a "stand-out" episode in the season. God's voice then excuses himself by revealing that the two were never supposed to meet. On the other hand, Anderson stated that the episode was "much harder" to direct than others because, like with Treehouse of Horror episodes, the animators had to make as many character designs for one act as they would for one normal episode. She then rips out the last page and eats it, remarking that it is easier to chew than the video of Bambi. [1] According to the episode's supervising producer Don Payne, Scottish actor David Tennant watched "Do the Bard, Man" along with the cast of Hamlet during their first rehearsal. Please ... Tales From The Public Domain. The first segment puts Homer Simpson in the role of Odysseus in the ancient Greek epic poem the Odyssey. The Simpsons. During a battle, the English capture Joan and put her on trial. Dionysus tries to destroy Odysseus with a lightning bolt, but misses and instead destroys the island of Atlantis. I can´t believe a play where every character becomes murdered can be so boring. The song that the sirens are singing in the first segment is a parody on the 1978 disco song "Copacabana" by Barry Manilow. Access … (SINGING) ♪ The Simpsons ♪ (SCHOOL BELL RINGING) (HORN BELLOWING) (PLAYING DIFFERENT TUNE) (TIRES SCREECHING) (HONKING) (TIRES SCREECHING) D'oh! Next, Lisa (Joan Of Arc) leads the French army after hearing the voice of God. Hamlet walks away to celebrate, but he slips on some blood and dies. The episode was written by Andrew Kreisberg, Josh Lieb and Matt Warburton and directed by Mike B. Anderson. In this story, Homer is Odysseus, and delivers the King of Troy (Ned Flanders) a Trojan horse. Season 13 "Tales From the Public Domain" 13x14. Bart thinks Hamlet was boring despite every character being murdered, but Homer tells him that the story became a great film called Ghostbusters, and all the Simpsons dance to the theme. He added that, because the viewer is "so attached to the characters, [the viewers] don't wanna see... especially Lisa, get hurt in any way. In the first segment, clouds can be seen moving behind Zeus. Homer gets a letter from the library telling him about an overdue book. It is the third trilogy episode of the series, which had become annual since the twelfth season's "Simpsons Tall Tales", consisting of three self-contained segments that are based on historical stories. In previous seasons, you always got the sense that the writers really knew their stuff. The only thing that would have made it better is if the writers put in a few somewhat obscure jokes for people who know the play pretty well. Regizat de Mike B. Anderson. Status. The Old Man and the Key. The soldier resembling Lou points out that the captain "keeps switching back from French and English." [6], In its original American broadcast on March 17, 2002, "Tales from the Public Domain", along with a new episode of Malcolm in the Middle, received more than a full rating point more than ABC's showing of the film Snow White: The Fairest of Them All, which received a 3.1 rating among adults between ages 18 and 49, according to Nielsen Media Research. Tales From the Public Domain Po narození Barta zašel Homer do místní knihovny, chystal se totiž svému prvorozenému předčítat slavné příběhy z historie. Bart: Are you crazy? Colin Jacobsson of DVD Movie Guide wrote that The Simpsons trilogy episodes "tend to be pretty spotty." [10] Giving the episode a negative review, Nate Boss of Project:Blu wrote that the episode is "awful" and "kinda annoying", and that it "has been done so many times, it's hardly all that funny". Jazyk: ZDROJ: NET. 20 Little Girl in the Big Ten. Lisa is Joan of Arc, who leads the French against the English in the Hundred Years' War, which Homer implies was also called "Operation Speedy Resolution". Set to duel Hamlet, Laertes accidentally kills himself taking his "practice stab", and Hamlet proceeds to murder Claudius. "Tales from the Public Domain" is the fourteenth episode of The Simpsons’ thirteenth season. The series usually pulls of [, Jean, Al. 8 thoughts on “ 283. The scene is a reference to a scene in the Disney film Bambi, in which Bambi's mother is shot to death by hunters. Next, Lisa (Joan Of Arc) leads the French army after hearing the voice of God. "Tales from the Public Domain" is the third trilogy episode produced for the series, the other two being "Simpsons Bible Stories" from season 10, and "Simpsons Tall Tales" from season 12. 18 I Am Furious (Yellow) 19 The Sweetest Apu. [1], In the DVD audio commentary for the episode, Anderson stated that trilogy episodes, like the Treehouse of Horror episodes, are "much harder" to direct than normal ones because the animators have to make as many designs for each act as they would for one normal episode. DABF08: Tales From The Public Domain . Al Jean, the show runner for the episode, stated that trilogy episodes are "very fun for the writers" to do because it allows them to parody "great works of literature" and condense them into one act each. However, Grampa is not the only one in the home who is infatuated with Zelda. Referensi Prince Hamlet (Bart), with the help of a professional actor (Krusty), puts on a play to make Claudius reveal himself to be guilty; however, Hamlet's reaction leads everyone to believe that he is crazy, so Ophelia (Lisa) decides to "out-crazy" him by prancing around and singing a stupid song, eventually jumping out the window and into the moat where she drowns.