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|relatives = '''Wife:''' Ethel Mertz | |relatives = '''Wife:''' Ethel Mertz | ||
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|appearance = "[[Little Big Mom]]" | |appearance = "[[Little Big Mom]]" | ||
|voiced by = [[Dan Castellaneta]] | |voiced by = [[Dan Castellaneta]] | ||
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| + | [[Homer]] and [[Marge]] were looking over the brochure for the [[Aphrodite Inn]]'s various romantic fantasy-themed rooms when the desk clerk told them she was sorry, called them Fred and Ethel, and said they should have made a reservation.<ref>"[[Grampa vs. Sexual Inadequacy]]"</ref> | ||
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When [[Homer]] and [[Bart]] watched an episode of ''I Love Lucy'' with the volume turned way up, [[Lisa]] in her bedroom upstairs overheard some of the dialogue between Fred and Ricky about Ricky slapping [[Lucy McGillicuddy Ricardo Carmichael|Lucy]].<ref name="Little">"[[Little Big Mom]]"</ref> | When [[Homer]] and [[Bart]] watched an episode of ''I Love Lucy'' with the volume turned way up, [[Lisa]] in her bedroom upstairs overheard some of the dialogue between Fred and Ricky about Ricky slapping [[Lucy McGillicuddy Ricardo Carmichael|Lucy]].<ref name="Little">"[[Little Big Mom]]"</ref> | ||
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| + | *{{ep|Grampa vs. Sexual Inadequacy|(mentioned)}} | ||
| + | *{{ep|Make Room for Lisa|(mentioned)}} | ||
*{{ep|Little Big Mom|(Heard on TV)}} | *{{ep|Little Big Mom|(Heard on TV)}} | ||
*{{ep|Havana Wild Weekend}} | *{{ep|Havana Wild Weekend}} | ||
Latest revision as of 17:13, May 19, 2026
Fred Mertz
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Character Information
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Fred Mertz is the landlord, neighbor and best friend of Ricky and Lucy Ricardo.
History[edit]
Homer and Marge were looking over the brochure for the Aphrodite Inn's various romantic fantasy-themed rooms when the desk clerk told them she was sorry, called them Fred and Ethel, and said they should have made a reservation.[1]
When Homer and Bart watched an episode of I Love Lucy with the volume turned way up, Lisa in her bedroom upstairs overheard some of the dialogue between Fred and Ricky about Ricky slapping Lucy.[2]
Fred was on the same boat, The Che Gue-Ferry, as the Simpson family going to Cuba. He told Ricky Ricardo that the girls were dressed up like men trying to get into the cigar store. Ricky then told him to give them cigars. Fred then said that it will be good.[3]
Behind the Laughter[edit]
- Fred Mertz is a character played by William Frawley in the TV sitcom I Love Lucy.
- In "Little Big Mom", Fred's line about Ricky hitting Lucy is heard again over the Gracie Films logo during the end credits.
Appearances[edit]
Episode – "Grampa vs. Sexual Inadequacy" (mentioned)- Episode – "Make Room for Lisa" (mentioned)
- Episode – "Little Big Mom" (Heard on TV)
- Episode – "Havana Wild Weekend"
References[edit]
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