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    Who voices Mrs. (Edna) Krabappel?Mega-Difficult "The Simpsons" Quiz

      Marcia Wallace. Wallace is one of the most regular guest stars on the show having voiced the character since the first season.

    What actor is seen working at a bar in "Itchy and Scratchy Land"?Mega-Difficult "The Simpsons" Quiz

      John Travolta. The episode was aired during season six. Ironically, "Pulp Fiction" was released shortly afterwards, which revitalized Travolta's career.

    The chalkboard gag "The boys' room is not a water park" appears in the opening titles of which episode?Mega-Difficult "The Simpsons" Quiz

      Lisa the Vegetarian. Yeah....well done if you got that. With regards to the chalkboard gags in the other three episodes.... "Bart Gets An F" - "I will not encourage others to fly." "Trash of the Titans" didn't have one (as it featured a shorter title sequence). "Grift of the Magi" - "I will not sell my kidney on eBay."

    What was the name of Grandpa Simpson's girlfriend in the episode "Old Money"?Mega-Difficult "The Simpsons" Quiz

      Bea. She passed away during the same episode, and Grandpa has had several more unsuccessful relationships since.

    Who was the first guest-star to 'appear' in a season 17 episode?Mega-Difficult "The Simpsons" Quiz

      Alec Baldwin. It was the season premiere "Bonfire of the Manatees". He voiced scientist Dr. Caleb Thorn. Macy voiced himself in the episode "Homer's Paternity Coot". Sarandon voiced a ballet instructor in "Homer vs. Patty and Selma". Thomas voiced prohibitionist Rex Banner in "Homer vs. the Eighteenth Amendment.

    What was the last episode which Bill Oakley and Josh Weinstein were show-runners on?Mega-Difficult "The Simpsons" Quiz

      Lisa the Simpson. Bill and Josh ran the show in seasons seven and eight. "Lisa the Simpson" originally aired in season nine, but it was a hold-over from eight. They went on to create "Mission Hill", another animated series.

    Which season one episode had to be re-animated?Mega-Difficult "The Simpsons" Quiz

      Some Enchanted Evening. It was actually the very first episode to be animated and recorded, although due to the errors, it turned out to be the season finale.

    Which former U.S. Vice President once appeared on an alarm clock in an episode?Mega-Difficult "The Simpsons" Quiz

      Spiro Agnew. This was a funny gag from the season seven episode, "Mother Simpson". Agnew served as Vice President under Richard Nixon from 1969-1973. Gerald Ford had a more prominent role in the episode "Two Bad Neighbors", where he moved in across the street from the Simpsons.

    In the season five episode "Lady Bouvier's Lover", which movie is the closing sequence a parody of?Mega-Difficult "The Simpsons" Quiz

      The Graduate. It shows Grampa and Jackie Bouvier fleeing the church together a la Benjamin and Elaine in the movie. Incidentally, "The Graduate" is the favourite movie of David Mirkin', who was the show-runner at the time.

    Who wrote the season two episode "One Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Blue Fish"?Mega-Difficult "The Simpsons" Quiz

      Nell Scovell. She was a one-time writer. There have been a few of those over the show's long history, including Brian K. Roberts.

    In which episode does the fictional character Flatulent Fox appear?Who Wants to be a "Simpsons" Millionaire?

      Itchy and Scratchy Land. He appears alongside Disgruntled Goat, Uncle Ant and Klu Klux Klam in the souvenir shop at the theme park with the same name as the episode title.

    In the episode "Bart's Comet", there is an animation mistake towards the end when everyone is walking up the hill to greet a singing Ned. What is it?Who Wants to be a "Simpsons" Millionaire?

      Apu briefly has yellow skin. Apu's real skin color is brown. Most characters are of course yellow, with the exception of racial minorities such as Apu and Dr. Hibbert.

    Who is Gerald?Who Wants to be a "Simpsons" Millionaire?

      Maggie's fierce rival. He is notable for having one eyebrow, although most characters don't have any eyebrows.

    What is Sideshow Mel's last name?Who Wants to be a "Simpsons" Millionaire?

      Van Horne. He is Krusty the Clown's long-suffering sidekick.

    What is Mayor Quimby's nickname?Who Wants to be a "Simpsons" Millionaire?

      Diamond Joe. He is apparently based on "Liberal Lion" Senator Ted Kennedy.

    In which episode did Moe turn his bar into a restaurant?Who Wants to be a "Simpsons" Millionaire?

      Bart Sells His Soul. This episode ended when he verbally abused a child who complained that the ice was making her teeth hurt.

    Which Oscar-winning movie director, whose name always appears in the opening credits, was heavily involved in the development of the show?Who Wants to be a "Simpsons" Millionaire?

      James L. Brooks. Brooks won an Oscar for his direction of the movie "Terms of Endearment".

    Which famous TV and movie actor voices the villainous Sideshow Bob?Who Wants to be a "Simpsons" Millionaire?

      Kelsey Grammer. Grammer's most well-known role was Dr. Frasier Krane, who he portrayed in both "Cheers" and it's spin-off "Frasier".

    What is Seymour Skinner's occupation?Who Wants to be a "Simpsons" Millionaire?

      Elementary School Principal. He was the first secondary character (i.e. character outside the main five family members) to speak in the series. He is also a Vietnam veteran.

    What musical instrument does Lisa Simpson usually play?Who Wants to be a "Simpsons" Millionaire?

      Saxophone. I say "usually" because she has occasionally played other instruments.

    What is the name of Bart Simpson's mother?Who Wants to be a "Simpsons" Millionaire?

      Marge Simpson. Originally, she was actually going to be named Margaret, but creator Matt Groening thought Marge was a funnier name.

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