I also enjoyed the guest roles of Brendan Fraser and Steven Weber, who were both quite unlikeable characters, but they both had very funny dialogue and I enjoyed their role. Wesley Archer, Director: Rick and Morty. Homer then reveals to the family that he has been secretly working out. The Simpsons and King of the Hill (1993–2009) Daniels joined the writing staff of The Simpsons in 1993. So it's really really funny. King Of The Hill - [Arabatos] - King of the Hill CYOA. Look back at our favorite moments throughout the year, from award shows to up-close shots of celebrities. Deng Xiaoping died. Mike Scully Joe Boucher (right), a producer for “The Simpsons” and “King of the Hill,” chats Friday with Roanoke College students Omari Chancellor (left) and Andrew Miller. Family Guy is in Quahog, Rhode Island, American Dad! After humiliating Bart at a church picnic, Homer resolves to get in shape. Wake up, Homer. Show Runner The hell I won't. 7 pages. Episode Number Brendan Fraser as BradSteven Weber as Neil The authors of the book I Can't Believe it's a Bigger and Better Updated Unofficial Simpsons Guide, Warren Martyn and Adrian Wood, thought well of the episode, calling it, "A quite charming little adventure in which, in an effort to impress Bart, Homer undertakes a dangerous adventure and comes through successfully. King of the Hill is a great Simpsons episode with a very well written storyline and plenty of very funny scenes. The settings of the three shows are located in the planet (Earth), and the same country (The United States of America). The staff then had to consult various experts by telephone. Steven Dean Moore. The episode was pitched and written by John Swartzwelder. 5.14 MB. This includes Family Guy, American Dad!, and The Cleveland Show. When the kids start a game of capture the flag, Bart chooses Homer to be on his team. Snow Globe couch gag He is known for his work on Rick and Morty (2013), King of the Hill (1997) and The Simpsons (1989). 92 pages. Homer ignores him and publicly begins his climbing. The Seth MacFarlane Universe is the universe, wherein his TV shows take place. 141.63 MB. He was hired in the fifth season following the departures of many of the original team of writers. Ashamed of himself and his father, Homer climbs out and sticks his flag on the plateau, causing mountain's peak to break off, therefore making the plateau Homer was standing on the peak. n/a. When Woflcastle turns down the chance to climb Springfield's tallest mountain, the Murderhorn, as a promotion for Powersauce energy bars, Homer volunteers to undertake the dangerous challenge. During one of these nights, Homer wakes up to discover that he was being secretly dragged, and fires the two Sherpas. Was this review helpful to you? Originally, the producers of the movie adaption of the book Into Thin Air were contacted to help. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? The Simpsons. and climbs a mountain to promote the alleged health-food product that helped him achieve success. Summary: After realizing he is terribly out of shape, Homer joins a gym and with the help of Rainer Wolfcastle, Homer cuts a new jib. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. King of the Hill (The Simpsons) has been listed as one of the Media and drama good articles under the good article criteria.If you can improve it further, please do so. "King of the Hill" is the twenty-third episode of Season 9. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. This FAQ is empty. Directed By In the scenes when the Sherpas were speaking, the show staff went to great lengths to find translations. The family is impressed at Homer's improved shape, including Bart. The trope namer comes from an episode of The Simpsons, titled "King Of The Hill" where McBain is attacked by literal Commie Nazis while delivering UNICEF pennies to children. They're made of apple cores and Chinese newspapers. Add the first question. It's certainly not the highlight of the ninth season, but King of the Hill is still a very enjoyable Simpsons episode. don @ minifie-1. I could never stand to watch it until I sat through a few episodes. Russian. Title: The Simpsons 20th Year Anniversary In 3D! King of the Hill (Season 9, Episode 23) FXX Homer gets in shape (no, really!) This was emphasized in this episode when Marge does not seem to care that Homer is going to try to lose weight again. It usually followed The Simpsons. Wolfcastle is successful in training Homer and, in two months, Homer is slimmer and has defined muscles. King of the Hill was an animated comedy series that aired from January 1997 to May 2010 on FOX. ... King of the Hill is a weird show, that completely sucks at first, but the more you watch it, the more you like it. After meeting film star Rainier Wolfcastle at the gym ,Homer is volunteered by Bart to climb the treacherous local mountain the Murderhorn,as a publicity stunt for energy bars after Wolfcastle pulls out.Homer makes the climb despite warnings from Grampa and the exit of his sherpas and,at the top,makes a grisly discovery which helps his descent. I like seeing episodes like this, where we see one of the characters being put in a position that we never thought we would and hilarity ensues, in this case we see Homer struggling to climb up a mountain, and to make matters more hilarious he must do it on a diet of power bars. It's nice because just for once, to all intents and purposes, Homer actually succeeds in something.". His first day also coincided with O'Brien's last day on the series. Original Airdate 201 During another one of his late-night runs, he finds a 24-hour gym. Saints Row - [Arabatos] - Violate. Couch Gag Production Code After he starts going to the gym, Homer is spotted by an energy bar company who want him to climb a mountain as a promotion for their product. Written By Homer enters a small cave on the side of the mountain and discovers the frozen corpse of McAllister and his diary. Views: 5176. The Simpsons/King of the Hill is a parody with King of the Hill sounds and The Simpsons clips. Use the HTML below. The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson • The Principal and the Pauper • Lisa's Sax • Treehouse of Horror VIII • The Cartridge Family • Bart Star • The Two Mrs. Nahasapeemapetilons • Lisa the Skeptic • Realty Bites • Miracle on Evergreen Terrace • All Singing, All Dancing • … It ran for 13 seasons and aired 259 episodes. But when a pair of publicity scouts offer him the job of climbing The Murderhorn to promote their product, Homer is too blindsided by lust for physical perfection to turn down the expedition. 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