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Character Analysis

Phil Hartman

Troy McClure

Played by Phil Hartman

110 jokes across 26 episodes of The Simpsons

WAR

45.6

Total Jokes

110

Avg Craft

7.2

Avg Impact

6.8

Comedy Style

Character Comedy

Troy McClure delivers 110 scored jokes across 26 episodes of The Simpsons, averaging 7.2 on craft and 6.8 on impact for a career WAR of 45.6. Their comedy leans toward character comedy. The highest-scoring line is below.

Funniest Troy McClure Lines

All Jokes — 110 total

S2E13

Hello, I'm Troy McClure. You may remember me from Cry Yuma and Here Comes the Coast Guard!

8.07.5
S3E04

I'm Troy McClure. You probably remember me from such films as The Revenge of Abe Lincoln and The Wackiest Covered Wagon in the West.

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S3E04

In those days... instead of being wrapped in a hygienic package... chocolate was wrapped in a tobacco leaf. Instead of being pure chocolate like we have today it was mixed with shredded tobacco and they didn't eat it--they smoked it.

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S3E09

I'm actor Troy McClure. You might remember me from such TV series as... Buck Henderson, Union Buster... and Troy and Company's Summertime Smile Factory

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S3E09

Quoth the raven-- What a shine!

7.16.0
S3E14

I play Jack Handle, a retired cop... who shares an apartment with a retired criminal. The original odd couple.

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S3E14

and my recent trouble with the I RS sealed the deal.

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S3E15

You might remember me from such films as... Today We Kill, Tomorrow We Die, and Gladys, the Groovy Mule.

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S3E15

That can't be good for me. It tastes too good.

6.25.8
S3E23

Hello. I'm actor Troy McClure. You kids might remember me from such educational films as Lead Paint:: Delicious But Deadly and Here Comes The Metric System.

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S3E23

Nine months later Fluffy gave birth to 14 beautiful bunnies. Eight survive.

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S4E02

Smell like Streep For cheap!

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S4E02

Token black panelist, Drederick Tatum

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S4E02

She, uh-- Good for her.

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S4E07

Hello, I'm Troy McClure. You might remember me from such instructional videos as Mothballing Your Battleship and Dig Your Own Grave and Save.

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S4E07

Do you have extruded polyvinyl foam insulation? No. Good.

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S4E07

Wait a minute! Now parge the lath. Ohh!

6.76.0
S4E09

You may remember me from such films as The Erotic Adventures of Hercules and Dial 'M' for Murderousness

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S4E09

Excitement, she wrote

6.76.2
S4E16

Hi! I'm actor Troy McClure. You might remember me from such driver's ed films as Alice's Adventures Through the Windshield Glass and The Decapitation of Larry Leadfoot.

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S4E16

Here's an appealing fellow. In fact, they're a-peeling him off the sidewalk. / It's funny 'cause I don't know him.

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S4E21

Ah, my crêpes are done.

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S4E21

I'm Troy McClure... star of such films as 'P' Is For Psycho... and The President's Neck Is Missing.

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S4E21

You mean there's a better way?

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S4E21

But won't we have to pay those outrageous grocery-store prices... for something the farmer probably spit in?

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S4E21

Doctor, are you sure it's on? I can't hear a thing. It's whisper quiet!

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S5E06

where the women are robust, the men are pink-cheeked... and the children are pink-cheeked and robust

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S5E06

You might remember me from such telethons as 'Out with Gout '88' and 'Let's Save Tony Orlando's House'

8.17.5
S5E06

Some idiot actually called in

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S5E07

You might remember me from such self-help videos as Smoke Yourself Thin and Get Confident, Stupid.

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S5E07

Troy: 'Then Brad Goodman came along and gave me this job and a can of fortified wine.'

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S5E07

[Loud Gulp] Ahh! Sweet liquor eases the pain.

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S5E07

Troy, this circle is you. My God, it's like you've known me all my life.

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S5E21

Hello, I'm Troy McClure. You might remember me from such films as The Boatjacking of Supership 79 and Hydro: The Man With the Hydraulic Arms.

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S5E21

Yeah, 'groovy.'

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S6E10

Slim, if we've got the bag with the stolen diamonds... then what happened to the bag with our stash? There's more than one way to get high, baby.

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S7E05

You may remember me from such educational films as Two Minus Three Equals Negative Fun.! And Firecrackers: The Silent Killer.

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S7E05

Oh, hello, Bobby. - Jimmy.

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S7E05

Come on, Jimmy. Let's take a peek at the killing floor. Don't let the name throw you, Jimmy. It's not really a floor. It's more of a steel grating that allows material to sluice through so it can be collected and exported.

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S7E05

Just ask this scientician.

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S7E05

Don't kid yourself, Jimmy. If a cow ever got the chance, he'd eat you and everyone you care about.

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S7E05

Yes, you were, Jimmy. Yes, you were.

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S7E10

You may remember me from such Fox Network specials as... Alien NoseJob, and five fabulous weeks of The Chevy Chase Show.

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S7E10

America's favorite... non-prehistoric cartoon family

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S7E10

old favorites you can't see in syndication

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S7E10

the already-famous creator of such comics... as Damnation, Johnny Reb... and True Murder Stories

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S7E10

The Tracy Ullman Show- the nation's showcase for psychiatrist jokes... and musical comedy numbers

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S7E10

They haven't changed a bit, have they?

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S7E10

The cash register says, 'N.R.A.4ever.' Just one of the hundreds of radical, right-wing messages... inserted into every show by creator Matt Groening.

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S7E10

That's not a question, professor.

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S7E10

He's in his early 40s, is unmarried, and currently resides in Springfield.

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S7E10

If you said 'Bleeding Gums' Murphy and Dr. Marvin Monroe... you are wrong- they were never popular.

7.37.0
S7E10

You've got some attitude, mister.

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S7E10

But, of course, for that ending to work... you would have to ignore all the Simpson D.N.A. evidence. And that would be downright nutty.

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S7E10

since an old drunk made humans out of his rabbit characters... to pay off his gambling debts

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S7E10

hard-core nudity!

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S7E11

Hi, I'm Troy McClure. You might remember me from such public service videos as Designated Drivers: The Lifesaving Nerds and Phony Tornado Alarms Reduce Readiness.

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S7E11

I'm here today to give you the skinny on shoplifting, thereby completing my plea bargain with the good people at Foot Locker of Beverly Hills.

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S7E11

Shoplifting began here in ancient Phoenicia. Thieves would literally lift the corner of a shop in order to snatch the sweet, sweet olives within.

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S7E11

Oh, Sheheqazaramesh, will you ever learn?

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S7E15

You might remember me from such show business funerals... as 'Andre the Giant, We Hardly Knew Ye'... and 'Shemp Howard: Today We Mourn a Stooge.'

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S7E15

You must be over 18 for the 10:00. It gets a little blue.

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S7E19

You may remember me from such films as The Greatest Story Ever Hulaed and They Came to Burgle Carnegie Hall.

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S7E19

You wouldn't ask a handsome man like me to wear glasses! It'd be a crime against nature!

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S7E19

W... seven, star, pound.

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S7E19

Look, Miss... 'Boo-Veer.'

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S7E19

I've been reading a lot of scripts lately. You know, it's a lot cheaper than going to the movies.

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S7E19

Here you go, boys. A little something for page one.

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S7E19

You haven't found me work in 12 years. Oh, you! Jury duty is work.

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S7E19

You may remember me from such dates as last night's dinner.

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S7E19

Well, not much happens to me... but I once had dinner with a movie star... and it was the most wonderful night of my life. Really? Who was it? George Segal? I hear he plays the banjo.

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S7E19

You know, smoke actually smells good when it's coming outta you.

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S7E19

My God! It's like five cigarettes at once! Oh, my head is swimming! That's not cigars, baby. That's love.

7.26.8
S7E19

Garbage collection is Monday. If you want to throw out a box, you have to cut it up.

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S7E19

I'll be sleeping downstairs in the visitor's center. I'll see you in the morning, and get ready for tennis. It comes on at 10:00.

7.16.5
S7E19

Uh, the movie or the planet?

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S7E19

Get your paws off me, you dirty ape! He can talk! He can talk. He can talk. He can talk! He can talk! He can talk.! He can talk.!

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S7E19

Dr. Zaius, Dr. Zaius Oh, Dr. Zaius Dr. Zaius, Dr. Zaius What's wrong with me I think you're crazy Want a second opinion You're also lazy

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S7E19

Can I play the piano anymore Of course you can Well, I couldn't before

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S7E19

I hate every ape I see From chimpan-A to chimpan-Z

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S7E19

Hi. I remember you from such filmstrips as Locker Room Towel Fight: The Blinding of Larry Driscoll. I was one of the first to speak out against horseplay.

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S7E19

Yeah, that's a good idea, Homer... but they've already made some movies about World War II. Aw, hell! Well, what about Dracula?

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S7E19

Paramount wants you for a buddy comedy with Rob Lowe and Hugh Grant. Those sick freaks?

7.47.0
S7E19

Sure, baby. Is that a problemo?

7.16.8
S7E19

Sure, I do, like I love Fresca. Isn't that enough?

8.18.0
S7E19

Are you gay? Gay? I wish! If I were gay, there'd be no problem.

8.38.0
S7E19

Just smile for the cameras and enjoy Mr. Troy's Wild Ride.

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S7E19

Think what it'll mean! Not just the McBain movie, but maybe my own fragrance- 'Smellin' of Troy'!

7.26.8
S7E19

From now on, she's smoking for two!

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S7E19

Remember how 'alive with pleasure' they said we were?

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S7E19

Oh, great! We'll adopt. I'll call my agent. He'll find some kid who wants in on the deal.

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S8E14

You may remember me from such cartoons as... Christmas Ape and Christmas Ape Goes to Summer Camp.

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S8E15

You may remember me from such cartoons as... Christmas Ape and Christmas Ape Goes to Summer Camp.

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S8E24

Spin-off! Is there any word more thrilling to the human soul?

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S8E24

You may remember me from such TV spin-offs as Son of Sanford and Son and After Mannix

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S8E24

I'm here at the Museum of TV and Television... with a real treat for Simpsons fans, if any...

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S8E24

35 new shows to fill a few holes in their programming lineup

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S8E24

That's a pretty daunting task. And the producers weren't up to it.

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S8E24

Keep at least one eye open. 'Cause his best friends, the Simpsons, just might pop in to wish him luck.

6.96.3
S8E24

Could The Simpsons ever have maintained its popularity without Moe the bartender? Let's hope so, because Moe's leaving to do his own sitcom.

7.06.3
S8E24

Unfortunately, one family member didn't want that chance and refused to participate. But thanks to some creative casting, you won't even notice.

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S8E24

Well, here's what's on tap for season nine. Magic powers! Wedding after wedding after wedding. And did someone say long-lost triplets?

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S8E24

and a tiny green space alien named Osmodiar that only Homer can see...

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S9E17

Have you ever wondered why fat parents have fat children... or why Chinese parents have Chinese children?

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S9E17

You may remember me from such medical films as Alice Doesrt Live Anymore... and Mommy, What's Wrong with that Mars Face?

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S9E18

You may remember me from such automated information kiosks as 'Welcome to Springfield Airport' and 'Where's Nordstrom?'

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S10E03

You may remember me from such nature films as Earwigs- Eew! and Man vs. Nature- The Road to Victory.

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S10E03

Of course, one thing mother blue jay can't defend against... is a set of steel tongs. [Squawks]

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S10E03

If they're to survive, they require the gentle warmth and tender love... that only a mother can provide. Or better yet, a 75-watt bulb.

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S10E03

They look awfully hungry, Mr. McClure. - They sure are, Billy. In nature, their mother would regurgitate food for them to eat. - That's gross! - [Laughs] It sure is, Billy. It sure is.

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