A Star Is Burns

P-code: 2F31
Episode Index: 06×18
Writers: Ken Keeler
Directors: Susie Dietter
Airdate: 5th March, 1995
Guest stars: Jon Lovitz as Jay Sherman

Average Fan Rating: 3.9 (142 ratings, 6 reviews)

Plot Guide

(Full synopsis not yet completed)
The town of Springfield hosts a film festival to attract more tourists.

Memorable Quotes

Jay Sherman: (to Rainier Wolfcastle) Hey nudnick, your shoe's untied.
Ranier Wolfcastle: From here, they appear to be tied, but I will go in for a closer look. (Sherman calls for a taxi and leaves) (hours later) On closer inspection, these are loafers.

Did You Spot...

• The Bumblebee Man, William Shatner, Hannibal Lector, and Homer audition for the part of Mr. Burns.

References/Parodies

• Mr. Burn's short film references "Ben-Hur" and "E.T. - the Extraterrestrial".

Season 6 quick links

1. Bart of Darkness
2. Lisa's Rival
3. Another Simpsons Clip Show
4. Itchy & Scratchy Land
5. Sideshow Bob Roberts
6. Treehouse of Horror V
7. Bart's Girlfriend
8. Lisa on Ice
9. Homer: Bad Man
10. Grampa vs. Sexual Inadequacy
11. Fear of Flying
12. Homer the Great
13. And Maggie Makes Three
14. Bart's Comet
15. Homie the Clown
16. Bart vs. Australia
17. Homer vs. Patty and Selma
18. A Star Is Burns
19. Lisa's Wedding
20. Two Dozen and One Greyhounds
21. The PTA Disbands
22. 'Round Springfield
23. The Springfield Connection
24. Lemon of Troy
25. Who Shot Mr. Burns? (Part One)