Dancin' Homer

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Dancin' Homer
Season 2 Episode 5
Production Code	7F05
Original Airdate	November 8, 1990
Written By	Ken Levine & David Isaacs
Directed By	Mark Kirkland
Show Runners	James L. Brooks Matt Groening Sam Simon
Special Guests	Tony Bennett as himself Tom Poston as the Capitol City Goofball
Blackboard Text	"I will not trade pants with others."

Plot

One night at Moe's Tavern, Homer tells the story of how he got (and then lost) his big break... It's Nuclear Plant Employee, Spouses and No More than Three Children Night at the Springfield Isotopes baseball game at Springfield Stadium. At the game, Mr. Burns sits with Homer, taunting the Isotopes, which are expected to lose their 27th consecutive game, reportedly the longest losing streak in professional baseball. But when Homer fires up the crowd to the tune of "Baby Elephant Walk", the Isotopes win a game.

Because of this, Homer is made the Springfield Isotopes mascot, "Dancin' Homer". Thanks to his spirit, the Isotopes win more games until Homer is promoted by Antoine "Tex" O'Hara to the team in Capital City.

The Simpsons pack up their things, say goodbye to their friends and move to the big city. Homer is nervous about performing for a larger crowd and sharing the stage with the legendary Capital City Goofball. His first performance is a disaster. He is booed off the stage and promptly fired. Homer sadly finishes his story, only to find that the barflies are still pretty impressed.

Trivia

• Also Starring Ken Levine as Dan Hoard, and Daryl L. Coley as Bleeding Gums Murphy.

Cultural references

• The Capitol City Goofball is a spoof of The Phillie Phanatic.
• Mr. Burns walks down the stairs in the stadium just like Charlie Chaplin.
• The song `Capital City' sounds like that of `New York, New York'.
• Homer's farewell speech to the fans. "I consider myself the luckiest mascot on the face of the earth.", in reference to Lou Gehrig's farewell address. According to 'Simpsons Illustrated'