July 5th 2024.
In the classic 1993 episode of The Simpsons, "Cape Feare," the notorious Sideshow Bob makes a triumphant return, seeking revenge against his arch-nemesis, Bart Simpson, and his family. This particular episode is widely regarded as one of the best in the show's history, but recently, some interesting behind-the-scenes information has been revealed about one of its most iconic scenes.
Based on the 1962 thriller "Cape Fear" and its 1991 remake, the story follows the Simpsons as they enter witness protection to escape from Krusty the Clown's former sidekick. The family takes refuge on a houseboat, but little do they know, Sideshow Bob is secretly following them, determined to make them pay for his previous defeats.
"Cape Feare" is known for its hilarious jokes and gags, but perhaps the most memorable is Sideshow Bob's unfortunate encounter with a garden rake. As he sneaks onto the houseboat, he steps on one rake after another, comically smashing himself in the face. And just when you think it can't get any funnier, another rake appears, and then another, and another...until he is surrounded by over 20 rakes. This scene has now become one of the most beloved moments in Simpsons history, despite its original purpose of simply filling time.
According to Cracked.com, this scene was actually added because the original version was too short. Writer and producer Al Jean explains how he and his team kept adding more and more rakes hitting Sideshow Bob, believing that the repetition would eventually become even funnier. And they were right, as the moment has become one of the most iconic and referenced scenes in the show's history.
Since "Cape Feare," Sideshow Bob, also known as Bob Terwilliger, has become a recurring character on the show, making appearances in over 40 episodes and starring in 13. His schemes to seek revenge against Bart have included marrying Bart's aunt Selma, running for mayor of Springfield, and even threatening to blow up the town with a nuclear bomb. And in a clever nod to actor Kelsey Grammer's role as Frasier, his on-screen brother, David Hyde Pierce, has also made an appearance as Bob's own brother, Cecil.
In a recent Halloween episode, "Treehouse of Horror XXVI," Sideshow Bob finally succeeds in killing Bart, but soon realizes that life without his nemesis is meaningless. He is forced to resurrect Bart, just so he can continue to have someone to chase and torment.
While Sideshow Bob has become a fan-favorite character, The Simpsons is also known for its impressive list of guest stars. In 1997, actor Donald Sutherland made a memorable appearance as Springfield historian Hollis Hurlburt in the episode "Lisa the Iconoclast." He went head-to-head with Lisa as they battled to keep the dark history of town founder Jebediah Springfield a secret. Fans have since hailed his performance as one of the show's greatest guest appearances.
Sadly, last month, Sutherland passed away at the age of 88. As fans paid tribute to the legendary actor, many also remembered his time on The Simpsons and praised his contribution to the show. If you have a story or any memories related to The Simpsons, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We would love to hear from you.
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