S02E18The Simpsons season 2 episode 18: Brush with Greatness
Aired 11 April 199123 minRated TV-PG
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What happens in “Brush with Greatness”
Marge rediscovers her interest in art and takes up painting. When Mr. Burns hires her to paint his official portrait, Marge tries but fails to find his "inner beauty."
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 18 of 22 of season 2, so watch episodes 1 to 17 first.
- It runs about 23 minutes.
- Directed by Jim Reardon, written by Brian K. Roberts.
- TMDB users rate it 7.6 out of 10 (56 votes).
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Jim Reardon
- Writer
- Brian K. Roberts
- Guest stars
- Ringo Starr as Ringo Starr (voice)Jon Lovitz as Professor Lombardo / Donut Delivery Man (voice)Maggie Roswell as Newsreader / Miss Hoover (voice)
Credits: TMDB.
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