Trivia / The Simpsons S2 E7 "Bart vs. Thanksgiving"

• Deleted Scene: The scene where Bart donates blood was originally supposed to be longer and show the interior, with Bart having his blood taken.
• First Appearance: Of Jacqueline Bouvier, Bill, Marty, and Mr. Burns' hounds^note He threatened to release them in "There's No Disgrace Like Home", but this is their first physical appearance.
• Reality Subtext: During Bart's Imagine Spot, Uncle Sam appears and tells him it's his fault America has lost its' way. This is a reference to politicians, conservatives, and Moral Guardians deeming Bart (and the show) a bad influence during the show's early years. Specifically, this was cemented during President George H. W. Bush's speech that American families should be "more like The Waltons and less like The Simpsons".
• Uncredited Role: According to Al Jean, Maggie's line in Bart's imagination ^note  "It's your fault I can't talk!" was supplied by an uncredited Carol Kane. She was not credited because she asked not to be.
• Write What You Know: The idea of Bart going up on the roof was suggested by writer George Meyer, who used to go up on the roof himself when he had fights with his family.

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