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== History ==
 
== History ==
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[[File:Homer Electrocuted (There's No Disgrace Like Home).png|thumb|left|250px|Dr. Monroe explains the family shock therapy treatment.]]Monroe first appeared in a TV ad for Dr. Monroe's Family Therapy Centre, which [[Homer]] saw while watching a boxing match at [[Moe's Tavern]].  The ad claimed "family bliss or double your money back" and Homer sold the family TV to pay for therapy.  Monroe's treatment consisted of a series of tests, including drawing your worst fear. [[Bart]], [[Lisa]], [[Marge]] and [[Maggie]] drew pictures of Homer, while Homer drew a doodle of an airplane. When the other tests failed, Monroe turned to the shock therapy method: the Simpsons were strapped in chairs with electrodes attached to them and given controls which they could use to shock other family members. However, it quickly got out of hand, starting with Bart zapping Homer before Monroe had a chance to explain the procedure. The Simpsons engaged in a zapping free-for-all, which consumed so much power that the clinic went dark (causing the other patients to flee the building) and the whole town experienced a {{w|Brownout (electricity)|brownout}}. Monroe threw the Simpsons out, first grudgingly honoring the "double your money back" guarantee when Homer reminded him of it. He then told the Simpsons to never tell anyone they were there. With their money doubled, the family purchased a new TV.<ref>"[[There's No Disgrace Like Home]]"</ref>
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[[File:Homer Electrocuted (There's No Disgrace Like Home).png|thumb|left|250px|Dr. Monroe explains the family shock therapy treatment.]]
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Monroe first appeared in a TV ad for Dr. Monroe's Family Therapy Centre, which [[Homer]] saw while watching a boxing match at [[Moe's Tavern]].  The ad claimed "family bliss or double your money back" and Homer sold the family TV to pay for therapy.  Monroe's treatment consisted of a series of tests, including drawing your worst fear. [[Bart]], [[Lisa]], [[Marge]] and [[Maggie]] drew pictures of Homer, while Homer drew a doodle of an airplane. When the other tests failed, Monroe turned to the shock therapy method: the Simpsons were strapped in chairs with electrodes attached to them and given controls which they could use to shock other family members. However, it quickly got out of hand, starting with Bart zapping Homer before Monroe had a chance to explain the procedure. The Simpsons engaged in a zapping free-for-all, which consumed so much power that the clinic went dark (causing the other patients to flee the building) and the whole town experienced a {{w|Brownout (electricity)|brownout}}. Monroe threw the Simpsons out, first grudgingly honoring the "double your money back" guarantee when Homer reminded him of it. He then told the Simpsons to never tell anyone they were there. With their money doubled, the family purchased a new TV.<ref>"[[There's No Disgrace Like Home]]"</ref>
  
 
Monroe was one of the doctors who studied [[Homer]] to figure out whether he was the missing link after Homer was captured by Bigfoot hunters.<ref>"[[The Call of the Simpsons]]"</ref>
 
Monroe was one of the doctors who studied [[Homer]] to figure out whether he was the missing link after Homer was captured by Bigfoot hunters.<ref>"[[The Call of the Simpsons]]"</ref>
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Dr. Monroe became rich by curing his patients with The "Monroebilizer". A patented method that combines Nordic Track and cattle prod. This "cure" has secondary effects, that causes his patients to loose hand and eye ordination, making him the target of criminal investigations.<ref name="Skybox"/>
 
Dr. Monroe became rich by curing his patients with The "Monroebilizer". A patented method that combines Nordic Track and cattle prod. This "cure" has secondary effects, that causes his patients to loose hand and eye ordination, making him the target of criminal investigations.<ref name="Skybox"/>
  
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He is seen right at the start of [[Trappuccino]] when [[Russ Cargill]] introduces himself and the [[EPA]].
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He is seen right at the start of [[Trappuccino]] when [[Russ Cargill]] introduces himself and the [[EPA]].<ref>''[[The Simpsons Movie]]''</ref>
  
 
===Supposed death===
 
===Supposed death===
 
[[File:Canine therapy.png|right|200px|thumb|One of the many services Monroe offers]]
 
[[File:Canine therapy.png|right|200px|thumb|One of the many services Monroe offers]]
 
[[File:Marvin Monroe's tomb.jpg|200px|left|thumb|nail|Monroe's Tombstone shown in "[[Alone Again, Natura-Diddily]]"]]
 
[[File:Marvin Monroe's tomb.jpg|200px|left|thumb|nail|Monroe's Tombstone shown in "[[Alone Again, Natura-Diddily]]"]]
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Although it was never specifically shown Dr. Monroe was considered to have died.  He stopped appearing on TV and his business closed down.  Many people in [[Springfield]] also believed him to be dead because several things had been named after him, such as the [[Marvin Monroe Memorial Hospital]]<ref>"[[Who Shot Mr. Burns? (Part Two)]]"</ref> and the [[Marvin Monroe Memorial Gymnasium]].<ref>"[[Bye Bye Nerdie]]"</ref> His grave is also shown,<ref>"[[Alone Again, Natura-Diddily]]"</ref> and [[Troy McClure]] reported his death "over the past year".<ref>"[[The Simpsons 138th Episode Spectacular]]"</ref> However, several years later, he spontaneously appeared at [[Marge]]'s book signing, buying a copy of her book ''[[The Harpooned Heart]]''. Marge, shocked to see him, said that she thought he was dead. Dr. Monroe explained that he had "been very sick".<ref>"[[Diatribe of a Mad Housewife]]"</ref>
 
Although it was never specifically shown Dr. Monroe was considered to have died.  He stopped appearing on TV and his business closed down.  Many people in [[Springfield]] also believed him to be dead because several things had been named after him, such as the [[Marvin Monroe Memorial Hospital]]<ref>"[[Who Shot Mr. Burns? (Part Two)]]"</ref> and the [[Marvin Monroe Memorial Gymnasium]].<ref>"[[Bye Bye Nerdie]]"</ref> His grave is also shown,<ref>"[[Alone Again, Natura-Diddily]]"</ref> and [[Troy McClure]] reported his death "over the past year".<ref>"[[The Simpsons 138th Episode Spectacular]]"</ref> However, several years later, he spontaneously appeared at [[Marge]]'s book signing, buying a copy of her book ''[[The Harpooned Heart]]''. Marge, shocked to see him, said that she thought he was dead. Dr. Monroe explained that he had "been very sick".<ref>"[[Diatribe of a Mad Housewife]]"</ref>
  

Revision as of 01:23, June 12, 2013

Marvin Monroe
Marvin Monroe.png
Character Information
Gender:
Male ♂
Status:
Alive
Hair: Black
Occupation: Psychologist
Relatives: Brother: Mervin Monroe
First appearance: "There's No Disgrace Like Home"
Voiced by: Harry Shearer
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Dr. Marvin Monroe is a local psychiatrist who was for a long time considered to have passed away. He comes from Vienna.

History

Dr. Monroe explains the family shock therapy treatment.

Monroe first appeared in a TV ad for Dr. Monroe's Family Therapy Centre, which Homer saw while watching a boxing match at Moe's Tavern. The ad claimed "family bliss or double your money back" and Homer sold the family TV to pay for therapy. Monroe's treatment consisted of a series of tests, including drawing your worst fear. Bart, Lisa, Marge and Maggie drew pictures of Homer, while Homer drew a doodle of an airplane. When the other tests failed, Monroe turned to the shock therapy method: the Simpsons were strapped in chairs with electrodes attached to them and given controls which they could use to shock other family members. However, it quickly got out of hand, starting with Bart zapping Homer before Monroe had a chance to explain the procedure. The Simpsons engaged in a zapping free-for-all, which consumed so much power that the clinic went dark (causing the other patients to flee the building) and the whole town experienced a brownout. Monroe threw the Simpsons out, first grudgingly honoring the "double your money back" guarantee when Homer reminded him of it. He then told the Simpsons to never tell anyone they were there. With their money doubled, the family purchased a new TV.[1]

Monroe was one of the doctors who studied Homer to figure out whether he was the missing link after Homer was captured by Bigfoot hunters.[2]

Monroe hosts his own morning radio show on KBBL where he takes calls from listeners and tries to help them with their problems.[3]

Monroe was a panel guest on Smartline, in a discussion of TV violence.[4]

Dr. Monroe is the author of the following books: "I'm Okay. Why Aren't You?", "If Money is the Root of All Evil, Let Me Set You Free" and "Me, Myself, and I: Memoirs of a Modern Genius" (an autobiography).[5]

Dr. Monroe became rich by curing his patients with The "Monroebilizer". A patented method that combines Nordic Track and cattle prod. This "cure" has secondary effects, that causes his patients to loose hand and eye ordination, making him the target of criminal investigations.[5]

He is seen right at the start of Trappuccino when Russ Cargill introduces himself and the EPA.[6]

Supposed death

File:Canine therapy.png
One of the many services Monroe offers
File:Marvin Monroe's tomb.jpg
Monroe's Tombstone shown in "Alone Again, Natura-Diddily"

Although it was never specifically shown Dr. Monroe was considered to have died. He stopped appearing on TV and his business closed down. Many people in Springfield also believed him to be dead because several things had been named after him, such as the Marvin Monroe Memorial Hospital[7] and the Marvin Monroe Memorial Gymnasium.[8] His grave is also shown,[9] and Troy McClure reported his death "over the past year".[10] However, several years later, he spontaneously appeared at Marge's book signing, buying a copy of her book The Harpooned Heart. Marge, shocked to see him, said that she thought he was dead. Dr. Monroe explained that he had "been very sick".[11]

Behind the Laughter

Monroe was (initially) retired in Season 7 because voicing the character strained Harry Shearer's throat and, eventually, the voice became too annoying for Matt Groening.[12][13]

Appearances

References

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  1. ↑ "There's No Disgrace Like Home"
  2. ↑ "The Call of the Simpsons"
  3. ↑ "Some Enchanted Evening"
  4. ↑ "Itchy & Scratchy & Marge"
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Skybox
  6. ↑ The Simpsons Movie
  7. ↑ "Who Shot Mr. Burns? (Part Two)"
  8. ↑ "Bye Bye Nerdie"
  9. ↑ "Alone Again, Natura-Diddily"
  10. ↑ "The Simpsons 138th Episode Spectacular"
  11. ↑ "Diatribe of a Mad Housewife"
  12. ↑ Jean, Al 2001 Commentary for "Some Enchanted Evening", in The Simpsons: The Complete First Season.
  13. ↑ Groening, Matt 2003 Commentary for "Treehouse of Horror II", in The Simpsons: The Complete Third Season.


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