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Thus is born New Springfield, whose mayor - Homer - engineers a campaign of disruption against the snobs of Olde Springfield.
"A Tale of Two Springfields" is a lame Jerkass Homer episode which owes its soul to another lame Jerkass Homer episode, "Trash of the Titans" (which deserves the Nobel Prize for Literature compared to this episode).
Acts One and Two were fun as well, but as soon as the Who came in, the whole episode seemed to collapse.
www.snpp.com /episodes/BABF20.html   (7576 words)

  
 Guardian | So good they showed it twice
The first episode screened to celebrate the move from BBC2 to Channel 4 is A Tale of Two Springfields, in which the Simpsons' hometown is split between two phone-codes, creating rich and poor communities, with America's cartoon first family condemned to the latter.
The audience is divided into two districts: one which sees The Simpsons, The West Wing, The Sopranos and Little Britain first on Sky One, E4 or BBC3, the other forced to wait for the delayed showing on terrestrial television.
The fact that viewers have previously seen A Tale of Two Springfields or Tree House of Horror XI on Sky One may actually encourage them to tune in again.
www.guardian.co.uk /print/0,3858,5052166-103680,00.html   (952 words)

  
 A Tale of Two Cities - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A Tale of Two Cities (1859) is a historical novel by Charles Dickens; it is moreover a moral novel strongly concerned with themes of guilt, shame, redemption and patriotism.
The two are in love with the same woman, Lucie Manette: one of them will give up his life for her, and the other will marry her.
The letter is addressed from the Prison of the Abbaye, Paris, and recounts the tale of the imprisonment of one of the Marquis' retainers, Gabelle, and beseeches the new Marquis to come to his aid.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/A_Tale_of_Two_Cities   (3219 words)

  
 The Simpsons: A Tale Of Two Springfields - TV.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
The Simpsons: A Tale Of Two Springfields - TV.com
Springfield is split into two area codes, 636 and 939.
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tv.com /simpsons/a-tale-of-two-springfields/episode/3805/summary.html   (925 words)

  
 A Tale of Two Springfields - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Homer is quickly appointed mayor of New Springfield and quickly abuses his power, such as using his sash as a napkin.
Old Springfield retaliates by hijacking a beer truck and dumping its contents in the river.
Area code 939 is one of two codes used in Puerto Rico.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/A_Tale_of_Two_Springfields   (1658 words)

  
 Fancy Store-Bought Dirt: Simpsons: Pool 44
But the top of the bracket is perfectly cromulent, there are three obvious tiers of two episodes each, and at least two of the those tiers feature interesting comparisons.
Tale of Two Springfields -- I will defend this as better than the cell phone episode, if only because of the chloroform gag.
Sideshow Bob's monologue on Springfield's urge to vote Republican was priceless, and the scene at "Republican Party HQ" was a hoot (particularly the sight of the group thinking that they nominated a water cooler to run against Quimby).
www.attemptedchemistry.com /matt979/archives/001630.html   (1145 words)

  
 The Simpsons: A Tale of Two Springfields - TV.com
The Simpsons: A Tale of Two Springfields - TV.com
When the phone company gives Springfield a new area code, Homer revolts taking the part of Springfield with the new area code (the poor side of town) with him.
Springfield is split into two area codes, 636 and 939.
www.tv.com /simpsons/a-tale-of-two-springfields/episode/3805/summary.html   (871 words)

  
 "The Simpsons" A Tale of Two Springfields (2000)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
"The Simpsons"; A Tale of Two Springfields (2000)
The episode's title spoof the title of Charles Dickens' novel "A Tale of Two Cities".
Two things I did not like were the badger ending (what was that all about?), and Homer's skin being ripped off by the badger, which was a tad unrealistic.
www.imdb.com /title/tt0701049   (325 words)

  
 The Simpsons - Season Twelve
Next, the dark side of fairy tale characters is exposed in "Scary Tales Can Come True." Finally, in "Night of the Dolphin", the world is overtaken by dolphins after Lisa frees their leader from captivity.
After Homer discovers that the Springfield Isotopes are being moved to Arizona, he stages a hunger strike outside a Lego Land-style theme park.
Ned discovers that one of Maude's goals was to build a bible-themed amusement park, he reunites with Rachel in order to fulfill her dream - however an ccident dupes the public into believing the park is the site of a real miracle.
www.darkhorizons.com /tv/simps12.php   (726 words)

  
 Simpson Crazy | Editorials and reviews | Season 12 episode reviews
Two things I did not like were the badger ending (what was that all about?), and Homer's skin being ripped off by the badger, which was a tad unrealistic.
There were two funny bits in this: Lisa's line "Face it, they're not great parents," and the other with Bart mixing the porridge, a noticeable flaw with the Goldilocks fairy tale.
I think the writers went a bit too far with him apparently taking a swing at a cop with a switchblade, and being "mad all the time." He was way out of character.
www.simpsoncrazy.com /opinion/season12reviews.shtml   (3690 words)

  
 NoHomers.net | Simpsons Episode Guide | Season Twelve
Upon electing himself Mayor of New Springfield, Homer wages war on Olde Springfield and it is up to The Who to help reunite the divided town and put aside their area code differences.
The night of the show, all of Springfield turns up to honor the retiring clown, including Bart, who has been strapped with explosives.
Krusty gives her a lift, but to West Springfield Elementary, where she's enchanted by a kindred spirit named Thelonious (Frankie Muniz).
www.nohomers.net /content/info/guide/12.shtml   (2079 words)

  
 Viva Los Simpsons » Fine And Dandy Like Sour Candy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Viva Los Simpsons began life as two separate sites which were originally created by Steven Kitchen from the UK and Jon Levin from the USA.
With its unusual colours, there were again very mixed reactions but the majority of visitors felt it was a big improvement over the previous one and overall it received a warm welcome.
In October 2002 it became clear that both Jon and Steven who were now running two separate Simpson related websites were losing interest and fast.
www.junkyville.net /?section=media&page=viewframegrabs&folder=BABF20   (950 words)

  
 Season 12 Episode Guide
In the finale, Springfield plunges into the "Night of the Dolphin" after Lisa frees a dolphin from the Marine Park, only to learn that it's plotting a revolt against humans.
November 5, 2000: A Tale of Two Springfields: The Who intervenes after Homer leads a revolt against a new area code that splits the town along lines of affluence.
December 17, 2000: Skinner's Sense of Snow: A blizzard traps Skinner and Groundskeeper Willie with an assortment of students at Springfield Elementary.
www.simpsonsseason.com /season_12_episode_guide.htm   (735 words)

  
 The Simpsons: A Tale of Two Springfields - TV.com
As mayor of New Springfield Homer runs it haphazardly and soon the population of New Springfield moves over to Olde Springfield, leaving the Simpson family as the only residents.
It takes a Who concert to bring the two parts of Springfield together.
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www.tv.com /the-simpsons/a-tale-of-two-springfields/episode/3805/summary.html   (871 words)

  
 Jimbo Was Here!
Added a new sound file from Episode "A Tale Of Two Springfields" after a very long time of not updating the sounds section.
First sound of the gang confronting Bart and Ralph in the Springfield knowledgeum and the second sound is of the gang videotaping their crimespree.
Apart from the two sounds added, I've also added a new link and support button which is The CBG Files, a very good new site dedicated to the Comic Book Guy and guess what, the webmaster lives in the same country as I do!
www.geocities.com /TelevisionCity/Taping/8236   (1164 words)

  
 Movie - The Simpsons - Backstage Pass Movies DVDs at JB Hi-Fi Australia
The Simpsons: Backstage Pass features four fantastic comical episodes, including A Tale of Two Springfields, Homerpalooza, Homers Barbershop Quartet and The Otto Show.
A Tale Of Two Springfields: Infuriated by a new area code in Springfield, Homer goes on a mission to divide the town in two.
However, when 'The Who' is scheduled to play East Springfield, Homer takes it upon himself to lead the band to his side of town.
www.jbhifionline.com.au /dvds/id/70874   (631 words)

  
 Amazon.co.uk: The Simpsons - Backstage Pass: Video: The Simpsons   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
The result is a trip for him and the kids to the "Hullabalooza" festival where Homer fulfils his rock star dreams by touring as part of the freak show.
"A Tale of Two Springfields" sees the town divided by a change in area code, which only The Who can solve with their infinite wisdom: "Why don't you get phones with auto-dial?".
In the first episode 'A tale of two Springfeilds' is the very best for me. i liked the way they put The Who into it they never just stuck them in at the start they waited until they thought it was the right time.
www.amazon.co.uk /Simpsons-Backstage-Pass/dp/B00005NOMH   (1147 words)

  
 'Tale Of Two Springfields' quiz -- free game
"Hello everyone, here is my fifth 'Simpsons' quiz based on the episode entitled, 'Tale of Two Springfields'.
After Homer stops the flow of water into Olde Springfield, what is discovered in the river bed?
Olde Springfield is sometimes called what according to a character in this episode?
www.funtrivia.com /playquiz.cfm?qid=67548   (384 words)

  
 The Simpsons Episode Guide -- A Tale of Two Springfields (BABF20) -- Simpson Crazy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
The Simpsons Episode Guide -- A Tale of Two Springfields (BABF20) -- Simpson Crazy
After an argument about area codes, Homer splits Springfield into two separate cities: New Springfield & Old Springfield.
He then elects himself as mayor of New Springfield.
www.simpsoncrazy.com /episodeguide.php?episode=BABF20   (85 words)

  
 Welcome to The Simpsons.com
After Phoney McRingRing and other executives fail to quell the town's fears, area code and class rivalries split Springfield in two.
And when Homer becomes mayor of New Springfield, his plan to build a wall between the two towns doesn't solve any problems.
The Who might be the only thing to bring the two towns together again.
www.thesimpsons.com /episode_guide/1202.htm   (152 words)

  
 Simpsons Backstage Pass
As Mayor of the West side, Homer renames it New Springfield and wages war on all those in Olde Springfield, claiming its elitist.
With the nuclear power plant on his side of town, Homer knocks out the power to everyone in Olde Springfield, and before long the two sides are destroying each other, culminating in most residences of New Springfield jumping ship.
At a Springfield car boot Sale, Bart and Lisa unearth an album entitled “Meet the Be Sharps” with a picture of Homer on the cover.
www.phase9.tv /dvdvideo/simpsons_backstage_pass.shtml   (504 words)

  
 Simpsons-O-Rama "A Tale of Two Springfields" Trivia
What is the new area code for Springfield?
What is the first NFL franchise offer that New Springfield receives?
What did Olde Springfield buy with the gold they found in the river?
www.angelfire.com /il2/simpsonsfun/trivia12/twospringfields.html   (165 words)

  
 Fancy Store-Bought Dirt: Simpsons Playoff Pool #6-12
When Homer get seriously injured from Bart's practical joke, the Simpsons recall at the hospital various moments from past episodes.
I've actually never seen "Safari" but the other two non-clip shows in this bracket just make me shudder.
Homer's "divide the town" crusade is irredeemably stupid, and the cameo by The WHo is exactly how not to handle a celebrity cameo.
www.attemptedchemistry.com /matt979/archives/002401.html   (195 words)

  
 Environments - Simpsons Collector Sector
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 Tale Of Two Springfields The Who Singing - Related Articles @ Funny.co.uk   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Tale Of Two Springfields The Who Singing - Related Articles @ Funny.co.uk
a tale of two springfields the mayor picture
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 Last Exit To Springfield - Simpsons Quotes - A Tale Of Two Springfields   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Last Exit To Springfield - Simpsons Quotes - A Tale Of Two Springfields
has been replaced by the convenience of two area codes!
Homer: Quiet honey, daddy's asking the man a question.
www.lardlad.com /assets/quotes/season12/tale.shtml   (437 words)

  
 blogs | PhillyEdge.com Philadelphia, New Jersey, Delaware, Suburbs Nightlife, Entertainment, Bar Guide
Delivered via voice-over, this narrative device can be a bit labored, but it’s also fitting.
Listen to the Simpsons theme played on two guitars
Deciding to collect memorabilia connected to The Simpsons is a bit like trying to collect material about The Beatles: the trouble, obviously, isn’t in trying to find things, it’s trying to figure out where to stop.
phillyedge.com /blogs   (683 words)

  
 Suprnova | The Simpsons - s12e02 - Tale of Two Springfields [rl].avi | Bitenova   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
The Simpsons - s12e02 - Tale of Two Springfields [rl].avi
The Simpsons - s12e02 - Tale of Two Springfields [rl].avi
To find and download more files like The Simpsons - s12e02 - Tale of Two Springfields [rl].avi, try searching the usenet.
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 Last Exit To Springfield >> Promo Cards   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
BABF20 - Tale Of Two Springfields (1 of 3 promos)
BABF20 - Tale Of Two Springfields (2 of 3 promos)
BABF20 - Tale Of Two Springfields (3 of 3 promos)
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