LEAGUE OF THEMSELVES - BARRY WHITE II

BARRY WHITE

AS SEEN IN:

'The Simpsons'

"Whacking Day"

TV DIMENSION:
The Tooniverse

SYNOPSIS:

"Whacking Day" is the twentieth episode of The Simpsons' fourth season, and originally aired April 29, 1993.  It concerns the fictional holiday "Whacking Day", celebrated annually May 10, in which the citizens of Springfield drive snakes into the town square, then club them to death. 

The episode was written by John Swartzwelder and directed by Jeffrey Lynch; Barry White, who had expressed a wish to appear in the show, guest stars as himself. 

It was pitched by George Meyer, who wanted to create an episode against the mistreatment of snakes (the episode ended up winning a Genesis Award). The episode includes the first appearance of Superintendent Chalmers, and it features an Itchy & Scratchy parody of Oliver Stone's "JFK".

Each year on May 10, the people of Springfield drive snakes to the center of town and beat them to death. The tradition appalls Lisa. Barry White arrives to begin the festivities, but is disgusted when he discovers what the holiday is about. 

Bart learns the true origin of Whacking Day and suggests to Lisa that they lure the snakes to safety by playing music with a lot of bass and putting the stereo speakers to the ground. White helps by singing "Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe," attracting hundreds of snakes into the house.

Barry White had wanted to guest star on the show, and so he was written into the plot. He sang "Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe" specially for the episode, rather than using a recorded version. [Wikipedia]

O'BSERVATION:

This marks Barry White's second appearance in the League of Themselves showcase.  He was previously featured for Valentine's Day.

BCnU!