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The Simpsons. [No. 307, 1991-10-31], Treehouse of Horror II
Summary: "Currently in our fifteenth season, The Simpsons has consistently been hailed by critics as one of the leading commentaries on pop culture. The animation gives us a unique opportunity to explore plot lines beyond the resources of live action programs. The episodes we have chosen represent a diversity of style which we strive to maintain. The Simpsons is worthy of merit for our consistent ability to combine cutting-edge satire with heartwarming and entertaining stories."--2003 Peabody Awards entry form excerpt.
A monkey's paw grants wishes; Mr. Burns puts Homer's brain in a robot; Bart turns Homer into a giant jack-in-the-box.
Corporate Producers: Gracie Films | 20th Century Fox Television
Persons Appearing: Dan Castellaneta (Voice) | Nancy Cartwright (Voice) | Julie Kavner (Voice) | Harry Shearer (Voice) | Hank Azaria (Voice) | Yeardley Smith (Voice) | Marcia Wallace(Guest)
Broadcast Date: October 31, 1991
The Simpsons. [No. 308, 1991-11-07], Lisa's Pony
Summary: "Currently in our fifteenth season, The Simpsons has consistently been hailed by critics as one of the leading commentaries on pop culture. The animation gives us a unique opportunity to explore plot lines beyond the resources of live action programs. The episodes we have chosen represent a diversity of style which we strive to maintain. The Simpsons is worthy of merit for our consistent ability to combine cutting-edge satire with heartwarming and entertaining stories."--2003 Peabody Awards entry form excerpt.
After his failure to buy Lisa a new saxophone reed leads to her humiliation at school, Homer buys her a pony.
Corporate Producers: Gracie Films | 20th Century Fox Television
Persons Appearing: Dan Castellaneta (Voice) | Nancy Cartwright (Voice) | Julie Kavner (Voice) | Harry Shearer (Voice) | Hank Azaria (Voice) | Yeardley Smith (Voice)
Broadcast Date: November 7, 1991
The Simpsons. [No. 309, 1991-11-14], Saturdays of Thunder
Summary: "Currently in our fifteenth season, The Simpsons has consistently been hailed by critics as one of the leading commentaries on pop culture. The animation gives us a unique opportunity to explore plot lines beyond the resources of live action programs. The episodes we have chosen represent a diversity of style which we strive to maintain. The Simpsons is worthy of merit for our consistent ability to combine cutting-edge satire with heartwarming and entertaining stories."--2003 Peabody Awards entry form excerpt.
Homer tries to help Bart build a soapbox derby racer in an effort at father-son bonding.
Corporate Producers: Gracie Films | 20th Century Fox Television
Persons Appearing: Dan Castellaneta (Voice) | Nancy Cartwright (Voice) | Julie Kavner (Voice) | Harry Shearer (Voice) | Hank Azaria (Voice) | Yeardley Smith (Voice) | Phil Hartman (Guest)
Broadcast Date: November 14, 1991
The Simpsons. [No. 310, 1991-11-21], Flaming Moe's
Summary: "Currently in our fifteenth season, The Simpsons has consistently been hailed by critics as one of the leading commentaries on pop culture. The animation gives us a unique opportunity to explore plot lines beyond the resources of live action programs. The episodes we have chosen represent a diversity of style which we strive to maintain. The Simpsons is worthy of merit for our consistent ability to combine cutting-edge satire with heartwarming and entertaining stories."--2003 Peabody Awards entry form excerpt.
Moe's bar flourishes -- and is even visited by the band Aerosmith -- when he uses Homer's recipe for a new cocktail that involves cough syrup, but he does not give Homer credit.
Corporate Producers: Gracie Films | 20th Century Fox Television
Persons Appearing: Dan Castellaneta (Voice) | Nancy Cartwright (Voice) | Julie Kavner (Voice) | Harry Shearer (Voice) | Hank Azaria (Voice) | Yeardley Smith (Voice) | Aerosmith (Musical group) (Guest) | Phil Hartman (Guest) | Marcia Wallace (Guest)
Broadcast Date: November 21, 1991
The Simpsons. [No. 311, 1991-12-05], Burns Verkaufen Der Kraftwerk
Summary: "Currently in our fifteenth season, The Simpsons has consistently been hailed by critics as one of the leading commentaries on pop culture. The animation gives us a unique opportunity to explore plot lines beyond the resources of live action programs. The episodes we have chosen represent a diversity of style which we strive to maintain. The Simpsons is worthy of merit for our consistent ability to combine cutting-edge satire with heartwarming and entertaining stories."--2003 Peabody Awards entry form excerpt.
Burns sells the nuclear power plant to German investors, who fire all the current employees.
Corporate Producers: Gracie Films | 20th Century Fox Television
Persons Appearing: Dan Castellaneta (Voice) | Nancy Cartwright (Voice) | Julie Kavner (Voice) | Harry Shearer (Voice) | Hank Azaria (Voice) | Yeardley Smith (Voice) | Phil Hartman (Guest)
Broadcast Date: December 5, 1991
The Simpsons. [No. 312, 1991-12-26], I Married Marge
Summary: "Currently in our fifteenth season, The Simpsons has consistently been hailed by critics as one of the leading commentaries on pop culture. The animation gives us a unique opportunity to explore plot lines beyond the resources of live action programs. The episodes we have chosen represent a diversity of style which we strive to maintain. The Simpsons is worthy of merit for our consistent ability to combine cutting-edge satire with heartwarming and entertaining stories."--2003 Peabody Awards entry form excerpt.
Marge and Homer tell Bart and Lisa about their marriage and early years together as a couple.
Corporate Producers: Gracie Films | 20th Century Fox Television
Persons Appearing: Dan Castellaneta (Voice) | Nancy Cartwright (Voice) | Julie Kavner (Voice) | Harry Shearer (Voice) | Hank Azaria (Voice) | Yeardley Smith (Voice)
Broadcast Date: December 26, 1991
