S07E18The Simpsons season 7 episode 18: The Day the Violence Died
Aired 17 March 199623 minRated TV-PG
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What happens in “The Day the Violence Died”
Bart meets the original animator who created Itchy, penniless some 70 years after the studio stole his idea. When Bart helps him sue for restitution, he unwittingly bankrupts Itchy & Scratchy.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 18 of 25 of season 7, so watch episodes 1 to 17 first.
- It runs about 23 minutes.
- Directed by Wes Archer, written by John Swartzwelder.
- TMDB users rate it 7.5 out of 10 (38 votes).
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Wes Archer
- Writer
- John Swartzwelder
- Guest stars
- Alex Rocco as Roger Meyers Jr. (voice)Jack Sheldon as Amendment To Be (voice)Suzanne Somers as Suzanne Somers (voice)Kirk Douglas as Chester J. Lampwick (voice)Phil Hartman as Lionel Hutz (voice)
Credits: TMDB.
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