The Simpsons - "'Tis the Fifteenth Season" (December 14, 2003) - Part 1

"'Tis the Fifteenth Season" (December 14, 2003)

The Simpsons

Writer: Michael Price

Director: Steven Dean Moore

We wrap up our little Simpsons fest with the seventh episode of season 15, "'Tis the Fifteenth Season," which I think contains their best invasion into the "A Christmas Carol" world!

The basic  storyline of the episode is that Homer is behaving in usual selfish manner at Christmastime, but sees the light by the end.

But what makes him see the light? That's what interests us!

While Homer is banished to the couch, he starts watching some Christmas specials on TV. The one that caught his attention is "Mr. McGrew's Christmas Carol," which is naturally a takeoff on blog favorite "Mister Magoo's Christmas Carol" and it is spot on!

Here are some screen shots:

The level of detail  makes me think it's an affectionate parody.

Just for wackiness, they play up the near-sightedness:

Homer is so moved by the special that he vows to change his ways.

The next morning he tells the family about the show in a manner that indicates he has absolutely never heard of "A Christmas Carol" before!

Next: Bart and Lisa set Homer straight!