The Making Of "Homer At The Bat," The Episode That Conquered Prime Time 20 Years Ago Tonight

Behind the scenes of one of the greatest episodes of the greatest television show of all time.

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This right here.

Great, great read.

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by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Feb 20, 2012 8:47 PM EST reply actions

Awesome article

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by Brian. on Feb 20, 2012 8:57 PM EST reply actions

I cannot give 110%

Seriously though, one of the greatest TV moments ever. Gigantism and Ozzie’s trip to the phantom zone are perfect. I’ll bleed yellow.

Eclectic fan? You don't know the half of it.

by raiden2332 on Feb 20, 2012 10:04 PM EST reply actions

Geez, Griffey was 21 when he did the voice for his character.

Also, Swartzwelder is a legendary recluse. The stories of him on the DVD commentaries have a reverent tone for a reason.

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by Five-Tool Tool on Feb 20, 2012 10:04 PM EST reply actions

The commentaries

The commentaries for the Simpsons are almost as funny as the shows themselves. They have a reverent tone because he’s written more than anyone else has, or likely ever will, for the show.

Eclectic fan? You don't know the half of it.

by raiden2332 on Feb 20, 2012 10:10 PM EST up reply actions

I'm surprised no one has been all "Teh Simpsonz isn't funny and iz dum!"

But, this is AA, and we are all smart, so…

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by Brooklyn Dodgers Mets Fan on Feb 21, 2012 12:13 AM EST reply actions

he/she won’t be watching Go Gabba Gabba or what ever show is made for children at the time. He/she will be watching box sets of The Simpsons, 90"s Nickelodeon (Rugrats, Doug, Rocko’s Modern Life, Ren & Stimpy, etc), and Adventure Time.

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by Ogre39666 on Feb 21, 2012 1:03 AM EST up reply actions

I still believe

that Hey Arnold was the best Nick show from that time period, maybe their best show ever.

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by Brian. on Feb 21, 2012 1:32 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs

Adventure Time

truly is great. Its a beacon of hope in a dark world of kids entertainment where everything is soft fluffy and cute. Finn and Jake..though have good moral tales..kick ass 90% of the time. young boys need that release

I hate Philadelphia so much.

by the caveman on Feb 22, 2012 8:13 PM EST up reply actions

I love how weird it is. Whether it's Finn's "science dance" or LSP's over-confidence about her hotness, there seems to be at least one moment of "what the what?" hilarity in every episode.

I feel like Cartoon Network is trying to be the new 90’s Nickelodeon – and they’re doing a pretty good job at it, although their partnership with DC could funnily enough derail that movement.

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by Ogre39666 on Feb 22, 2012 9:22 PM EST up reply actions