The Simpsons 5x10 $pringfield (Or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Legalized Gambling)

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The Simpsons - 05x10 $pringfield (Or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Legalized Gambling)

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First Aired: Dec. 16, 1993 on FOX

Summary: When gambling is legalized in Springfield, Mr. Burns opens an extravagant casino on the boardwalk. Homer is hired as a blackjack dealer despite his counting difficulties and Marge finds herself drawn to the slots, where she begins to spend all of her time. Meanwhile, cashing in on the…
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Episode Quotes

Kent Brockman: Scott, things aren't as happy as they used to be down here at the unemployment office. Joblessness is no longer just for Philosophy majors - useful people are starting to feel the pinch.

Marge: Well, in honor of legalized gambling, why don't you go as Nevada?
Lisa: No, Nevada makes my butt look big.

Homer: [Ranting loudly] YURGIDDAFURDARATAARA.
Marge: Homer, what is it? Slow down.
Homer: [Calmly and slowly] Yurgiddafurdarataara.
Marge: Think before you say each word.

Trivia

Gunter and Ernst are obvious parodies of Seigfreid and Roy. In this episode, their white tiger attacks them, predicting the real-life incident ten years later.
The TV Guide listing for the original Fox broadcast erroneously listed Perry Como as the special guest star.
The old, deranged version of Mr. Burns from this episode is based on Howard Hughes in his latter years. The Spruce Moose is a parody of Howard Hughes' real-life plane, the Spruce Goose.