R&R Radio Bart

[raisacombs]

I have seen the episode where Bart climbs down, and then gets stuck down, the well - but what is the music playing as he climbs down to try to retrieve his radio? Help!!

[BartSimpsonfan17]

This has to be one of my favorite Bart episodes. One of his best pranks yet. I give it a 5/5

[alex_on_ice]

This episode deserves a 5/5 hands down. I've always loved the song We're Sending Our Love Down The Well and the whole idea of having Bart pull a prank on the entire town with his radio Homer gave him was excellent! The scene at Bart's birthday party is always amusing to watch and it's hard not to see that Bart is extremely disappointed with all of his presents (The moment where Martin intervenes is great).

It's also quite amusing to see how much use Bart gets out of Patty and Selma's gift (The labeling gun). He even manages to label Homer's bottom with "Property Of Bart Simpson".

I find Willy and the policemen (Lou, Eddie and Wiggum) play important roles in this episode because they sort of chip in on making the atmosphere throughout this episode very special.

[gayformoleman]

If I made a list of my favorite Simpsons episodes, this might be #1. It has all the elements that I think make "The Simpsons" such a great show. A solid opening with Bart's birthday and copious radio-related pranks, a good story about Bart reaping the consequences of an entertainingly clever prank, a full cast of characters on display and the city of Springfield's mob mentality in all its glory, a song and excellent stabs at the media's exploitation of tragedy, subtle satirization of the way we make heros out of people who haven't done anything except be victimized, plus a non-sugarcoated affirmation of the family's love for each other. That last part is probably the most important. It's obvious from this episode that Lisa is Bart's close confidant. It's also obvious that Marge, Lisa and Homer are the only people who love Bart enough to stick by him and dig him out of the well (until Sting comes along). Homer's attempts to buy Bart a "cool" present were also handled well. If this episode came out during the Jean era, there would probably be an artificially sappy ending to underscore how Bart learned his lesson and how family is important. If it came out during the Scully era, Bart would probably start an underground civilization with subterranean jockey elves or mole people or whatever, and most of the episode would be about Homer starting a strip club in what used to be his bedroom. But here, the balance between realism and wackiness was masterfully handled by writer Jon Vitti. This is a standout episode to say the least. 5/5.

[Bleedin' Gums Murphy]

Sensational episode. Good storyline but what gave it top rating was the constant entertainment, the hilarious moments i.e Bart, as 'God', telling Rod and Tod to get him all their cookies and leave them on the Simpsons porch, the uplifting bits i.e "We're sending our love down the well" and superb media satire i.e The assasination of the Lincoln squirrel. Not to mention an amusing cameo from Sting and a song from some of my favourite characters, especially Bleedin' Gums. 5/5, 10/10 & A +

[Handsome B. Wonderful]

10/10 & A + , and if anyone thinks otherwise you can suck a goat's dead fetus.

[Prune Tracy]

Stellar episode. Great Sting cameo ("Maaarge, he's a good digger!") and the rest of the episode was simply fantastic. 5/5.

[Blobulle]

I kinda overrated it but it's still one of the best of the 3rd season. 4.5/5

[Cam23]

I love this episode.The scene where Bart hides the walkie-talkie receiver in Maggie's crib and pretends she's speaking("Show's over,Lady!"),is just so sweet.Marge makes her face,murmurs under her breathe,and Bart does his cute laugh.A classic Simpsons family scene.