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Bill Odenkirk
William Leonard Odenkirk (born October 13, 1965) is an American comedy writer. Biography Odenkirk was born in Naperville, Illinois. He is the younger brother of American actor and comedian Bob Odenkirk, and worked as a writer, producer and actor on the HBO sketch comedy TV show ''Mr. Show with Bob and David'', which featured his brother as co-star. Odenkirk went on to write for ''Tenacious D'', '' Futurama'', and ''Disenchantment''. He has written and executive produced episodes of ''The Simpsons''. He holds a PhD in inorganic chemistry from the University of Chicago. Writing credits ''Tenacious D'' episodes He is credited with writing the following episodes, along with Jack Black, David Cross, Kyle Gass, Tom Gianas, and Bob Odenkirk: *" Death of a Dream" *" The Greatest Song in the World" *" The Fan" *" Road Gig" ''Futurama'' episodes He is credited with writing the following episodes: *"How Hermes Requisitioned His Groove Back" (2000) *" A Tale of Two Santas" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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The Greatest Song In The World (Original Air Date March 23, 2000)
"Tribute" is the debut single of American comedy rock duo Tenacious D, from their self-titled debut album (2001). It was released on February 11, 2002, in the United States and June 24, 2002, in Australia. The song is a tribute to what Kyle Gass and Jack Black refer to as "The Best Song in the World" (often confused as the song's title). Upon its release, "Tribute" failed to make a commercial impact in the United States, but it became a hit in Australia and New Zealand, peaking at number four on the Australian Singles Chart and number nine on the New Zealand Singles Chart. In Europe, the single charted in the Netherlands, reaching number 25 on the Dutch Top 40, and in the United Kingdom, where it peaked at number 84 in May 2012. The song is certified Platinum in Australia and Gold in New Zealand and the United Kingdom. The single was re-released in 2021 as part of the band's "Super Power Party Pack", commemorating the twentieth anniversary of the band's debut album. History "Tr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Million Dollar Maybe
"Million Dollar Maybe" is the eleventh episode in the twenty-first season of the American animated television series ''The Simpsons''. It first aired on the Fox network in the United States on January 31, 2010. In this episode, Homer wins $1 million in the lottery. Later fearing that Marge will discover that he missed a wedding reception while buying the winning ticket, Homer uses his windfall to buy the family anonymous gifts. Meanwhile, Lisa uses a Funtendo Zii to make life more interesting for Grampa Simpson and his friends at the retirement home. "Million Dollar Maybe" was written by Bill Odenkirk and directed by Chris Clements. The episode was well received by most television critics, who praised its humor and storyline. Upon its initial airing, the episode attained 5.11 million viewers and garnered a 2.4 rating in the 18-49 demographic. "Million Dollar Maybe" featured a guest appearance from Chris Martin of Coldplay, as well as appearances from recurring voice actors and ac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Double, Double, Boy In Trouble
"Double, Double, Boy in Trouble" is the third episode of the twentieth season of the American animated television series ''The Simpsons''. It first aired on the Fox network in the United States on October 19, 2008 and in the United Kingdom on November 30, 2008. Bart meets a rich boy named Simon Woosterfield, who happens to be Bart's exact look-alike. Because of this, the two decide to switch homes; Simon enjoys his time with the Simpsons while Bart discovers his rich new half-brother and sister are out to kill Simon, so they can inherit the vast Woosterfield family fortune. Former NFL football player Joe Montana guest stars as himself. In its original airing, the episode garnered 8.09 million viewers.Ratings: Double, Double Boy in Trouble Simpsons Channel. Retrieved October 20, 2008. < ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crook And Ladder
"Crook and Ladder" is the nineteenth episode of the eighteenth season of the American animated television series ''The Simpsons''. It originally aired on the Fox network in the United States on May 6, 2007. It was written by Bill Odenkirk and directed by Lance Kramer. Plot Marge, following the advice of a parenting magazine, takes away Maggie's pacifier, leading her to destroy the inside of the Simpson home. Marge explains to Maggie that it's for her own good until Lisa reveals the magazine is by Larry Flynt Publications. The family runs out of spare pacifiers, so Marge sends Homer to buy a new one, but he cannot find the right brand, making Maggie cry. Luckily, Santa's Little Helper gives Maggie his squeaky toy, which calms her, but also makes Homer unable to sleep. He uses sleeping drugs, which causes him to unintentionally sleepwalk. Taking advantage of this situation, one night, Bart and Milhouse have Homer drive them around town. When Homer abruptly wakes up, he crashes in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Mook, The Chef, The Wife And Her Homer
"The Mook, the Chef, the Wife and Her Homer" is the first episode of the eighteenth season of the American animated television series ''The Simpsons''. It first aired on the Fox network in the United States on September 10, 2006. In the episode, Fat Tony is put out of commission by a rival family, and Homer and Bart take over the Springfield Mafia. The episode was written by Bill Odenkirk and directed by Michael Marcantel. Metallica guest star as themselves, while Michael Imperioli and Joe Pantoliano guest star as Fat Tony's enemies, Dante Jr. and Dante, respectively. In its original broadcast, "The Mook, the Chef, the Wife and Her Homer" was watched by around 11.5 million people and received a 5.3 Nielsen rating. This episode is unavailable for streaming on Disney+ in Singapore. Plot After Bart humiliates him in front of Metallica, Otto spanks him, leading to his suspension. With this, Marge has to drive carpool to several of Bart and Lisa's classmates, including Michael, th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Seven-Beer Snitch
"The Seven-Beer Snitch" is the fourteenth episode of the sixteenth season of the American animated television series ''The Simpsons''. It first aired on the Fox network in the United States on April 3, 2005. Plot The Simpsons go to Shelbyville to see a musical, which paints Springfielders as hicks and morons. An angry Marge goes to Springfield's Cultural Advisory Board to brainstorm a plan to make Springfield more sophisticated and gets the idea to hire architect Frank Gehry to build a concert hall. Opening night proves to be a bust, and the concert hall falls into shambles from disuse. Mr. Burns buys the hall and turns it into a state prison. Homer applies for a job as a guard, but is rejected after Otto switches his drug-laded urine sample with Homer's. Mr. Burns forces Chief Wiggum to reinstate old and forgotten laws to fill his prison with convicts and make more money. Homer is convicted after getting caught kicking a can five times down the street (which constitutes "i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Treehouse Of Horror XV
"Treehouse of Horror XV" is the first episode of the sixteenth season of the American animated television series ''The Simpsons''. It originally aired on the Fox network in the United States on November 7, 2004. In the fifteenth annual ''Treehouse of Horror'', Ned Flanders' head injury gives him the power to predict others' deaths, Bart and Lisa play detective when a string of Victorian-era prostitutes are murdered by Jack the Ripper, and the Simpsons go on a fantastic voyage inside Mr. Burns' body to save Maggie. It was written by Bill Odenkirk and directed by David Silverman. Around 11.29 million Americans tuned in to watch the episode during its original broadcast. Airing on November 7, it is the latest date that a Treehouse of Horror has aired, (tied with Treehouse of Horror XXI) but had to be held back a week due to Fox's contractual obligation to air the World Series. Plot Opening sequence Kang and Kodos star in a fictional sitcom, entitled ''Keepin' it Kodos''. In it, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Farnsworth Parabox
"The Farnsworth Parabox" is the fifteenth episode in the fourth season of the American animated television series '' Futurama''. It first aired on the Fox network in the United States on June 8, 2003. The episode was written by Bill Odenkirk and directed by Ron Hughart. The plot of this episode revolves around the Planet Express crew's adventures in parallel universes. Plot After an experiment nearly kills him, Professor Farnsworth plans to destroy a yellow box containing said experiment by ejecting it into the sun. He forbids the Planet Express staff to open it, and Hermes assigns Leela to guard it, after she makes excuses not to go out on a date with Fry. While she keeps the others from looking in, she finds herself tempted and flips a coin to decide whether or not to look inside; after getting a positive answer, she falls into the box and finds herself in a parallel universe with other versions of the Planet Express crew. The parallel Leela orders everyone in the original u ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kif Gets Knocked Up A Notch
"Kif Gets Knocked Up a Notch" is the first episode in season four of the American animated television series '' Futurama''. It first aired on the Fox network in the United States on January 12, 2003. The episode was written by Bill Odenkirk and directed by Wes Archer. The plot centers on Kif and Amy's relationship; Kif is suddenly impregnated so he returns to his homeworld to give birth. The episode was generally well received by critics. Plot Amy is unhappy with her long-distance relationship with Kif and wants to see him in person again. The crew is sent to deliver a giant pill to a planet near where Kif is stationed, Amy stows away on board the Planet Express Ship. While the crew is asleep, Amy changes course to meet with Kif. When Zapp Brannigan sees the ship, the Planet Express crew joins him on the ''Nimbus''. On the ''Nimbus'', Kif implores Amy to move in with him and shows her the HoloShed to illustrate what life would be like with him. Soon, however, the shed malfunc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Insane In The Mainframe
"Insane in the Mainframe" is the eleventh episode of the third season of the American animated sitcom '' Futurama''. It originally aired on the Fox network in the United States on April 8, 2001. The episode was written by Bill Odenkirk and directed by Peter Avanzino. In the episode, Fry and Bender are admitted to an insane asylum for robots after being charged for their roles in holding up a bank. Fry's attempts to convince the asylum's staff that he is a human fail; he is eventually made to believe that he is a robot, and is deemed "cured" and released from the asylum. After being released, the Planet Express crew try to make him rediscover his humanity; these attempts fail, until Fry bleeds and realizes he is in fact, human. The episode introduces the recurring ''Futurama'' character Roberto. Plot While at Big Apple Bank to open a retirement fund, Fry and Bender become involved in a holdup. The criminally insane robot Roberto hands them bags of cash for their trouble, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Tale Of Two Santas
"A Tale of Two Santas" is the third episode in season three of ''Futurama''. It originally aired on the Fox network in the United States on December 23, 2001. Plot It is Xmas again, and everyone is locking down for the arrival of Robot Santa. The Professor sends the crew to deliver children's letters directly to Santa at his fortress on Neptune. After reading some of the letters, begging Santa not to wreak havoc on the writers, Fry decides to bring Christmas back to the way it was in the past. They land at Jolly Junction, Neptune, and enlist the aid of a pair of Neptunians in sneaking into the fortress. The crew confront Santa, and Leela presents him with what she believes to be a logical paradox intended to destroy him. Unfortunately, Santa proves immune to paradox, and he takes off after them with a missile launcher. The crew escapes the fortress, and is about to leave in the ship, but Santa grabs the engine and prevents the ship from taking off. The heat from the engine mel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
