Michael Jackson: In "The Simpsons"
Yes, this was - per my semi-exhaustive research - the one sole SAG-sanctioned TV credit of Michael Jackson's on an entertainment TV program over the past four decades.
It's the "Simpsons" '91 season opener entitled "Stark Raving Dad" and aired Sept. 19, 1991.
[I also think there's something appropriate in the fact that one of the world's great musical artists appeared in the greatest TV show in history; the episode is also a beautiful one and yielded "Lisa, It's Your Birthday;" I'm told by a knowledgeable correspondent that MJ did NOT in fact sing the song, but that an impersonator did. Still, a classic...]
Here's TV.com's abbreviated synopsis, then an overview of the act:
"After a misunderstanding at work, Homer is committed to a mental institution, where he meets an interesting man claiming to be Michael Jackson. Meanwhile, Lisa’s birthday is fast approaching and a reluctant Bart is forced with the task of getting Lisa a birthday present.
"Act Two: Homer and Michael converse in their cell and Michael cannot believe that Homer has never heard of him. Michael performs a few lyrics from Billie Jean, complete with a Moonwalk and a crotch grab. However, none of this rings a bell to Homer, who is oblivious to the fact that this giant white man thinks he is the real Michael Jackson. Meanwhile, at home, Bart and Lisa watch an Itchy & Scratchy cartoon (Titled: Bang the Cat Slowly). The cartoon features Itchy the Mouse giving Scratchy the Cat a lit bomb for a birthday present. Lisa uses this opportunity to remind Bart about the birthday present that he promised to get her. Bart once again reassures her that he will get her a present.
"Back at the asylum, Michael gives Homer a tour around the common area and introduces him to some of the inmates. Homer spots a phone and decides to call home; however, he feels embarrassed about calling from an asylum, so Michael offers to call home for him. At the Simpson home, Bart answers the phone, and he is surprised to hear someone that sounds just like Michael Jackson on the other end of the line. After Michael convinces Bart that he is the real Michael Jackson, by naming his last four dates for the Grammys, he explains Homer’s predicament. Bart, who is more interested in having spoken to Michael Jackson, takes down the message and delivers it to a shocked Marge. Marge promptly calls the asylum, but she can’t get through to an operator, as all the lines are busy. That night in his cell, Homer confesses to Michael that he is scared about being locked up in the asylum and Michael puts Homer at ease, by singing him a lullaby.
-Photos: Fans react
-Photos: Michael through the years
Here's the full episode. I hope I'm not breaking copyright laws, but...
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Comments (5)
I was wondering when someone would mention this. His death is suck a shock....
Michael danced really good I remember when I was watching his
music videos and we just loved him now that I here he died I'm
speechless
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There's only one legitimate place I've found to watch it, the rest seem like scams :-/ You can see it over here though: http://freeonlinemovies.us/watch28015.html
They make you do a little survey but after that it's good to go :)
There's only one legitimate place I've found to watch it, the rest seem like scams :-/ You can see it over here though: http://vostuu.com/watch28015.html
They make you do a little survey but after that it's good to go :)