This is a collection of what appear to be 4 randomly chosen Simpsons episodes on one tape.
"Homie the Clown"
With his debts spiralling out of control due to an extravagent lifestyle and excessive gambling Krusty merchandises the only thing left and opens a clown college. The Marketing-man's dream of Homer enroles immediately and starts taking on all the jobs krusty wouldn't touch with a barge-pole such as kid's parties. Quickly disillusioned with all the work he is doing Homer is about to chuck it all in when he get's pulled over for speeding. Chief Wiggum under the impression that Homer actually is Krusty lets him off and Homer finds new incentive for the job. Unfortunately the mob after Krusty are similarly foiled by Homer's costume....
"$pringfield"
Over the past decades Springfields economy has been successively dwindling downwards. The residents decide the only solution is to legalize gambling within the city and Burns always one to jump on an opportunity opens a large casino. Homer gets a job as a Black jack dealer and Marge (usually opposed to such ventures) is soon addicted to the slots...
"Viva Ned Flanders"
When Ned gets a half price car wash courtesy of a senior-citizens card Homer confronts him in front of all the local parishioners. Ned claiming innocence reveals he is actually 60. Homer demands to know hoe Ned looks so long and he explains it is because his life has been so devout that he has NEVER gone wild. Ned realising he has wasted his life and has experienced so little, he gets Homer to teach him about fun with extreme consequences
"Homer at the Bat"
Homer fashions a lucky bat from a tree in the garden after it gets hit by lightning. With this bat he manages to hit home run after home run for the nuclear power plant softball term. Homer is so successful he gets the nickname "Home run Homer" and propels the team to the series final. Burns wagers $1million that his team will win against the owner of the other finalists and to guarantee victory fills his team with professional ringers sweeping the old team aside
All in all this is a good collection with 4 good episodes. Despite this however I would not recommend this video. My reasoning is that the episodes are in the end randomly picked and despite the simpsons rarely needing to be watched in chronological order it does add to the experience. In addition to this when comparing shop prices it is relatively poor value. At £12.99 an episode costs roughly £3.25. By comparison the series/half-series box sets are usually £30.99 and this is less than £2.60 an ep, quite a lot cheaper. In a nutshell save up and get the boxsets or upcoming DVD releases as they represent better value and are a better watch!
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I have to say that The Simpsons, being the greatest programme ever, is watchable any time, any place in any order - but that price is just a little too much! Nice summary by the way. Take it easy
Del_Boy 18.08.2001 15:27
Good op, I admit I own this video. This is because HMV were doing a 2 for £10 offer on Simpsons videos. So it was better value, otherwise I doubt I would have got it.
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