The Simpsons (TV Series) Burns, Baby Burns (1996) User Reviews

Mr. Burns has a son? He must be 57 years old.

[rf278x · 8/10 · 29 August 2020]

Another fairly strong beginning with a trip to an apple orchard, highlighted by Flanders and Homer's brief interaction. Gradually the episode shifts into a showcase of Rodney Dangerfield's comedic talents playing Larry Burns, son of Monty, as he tries to gain his dad's acceptance. This makes for several good one-liners and gags, thankfully without ever pulling Mr. Burns out of character. The problem though is we don't care about Larry as we have nothing invested in him, and his charming lack of refinement never yields anything more than simple entertainment. Homer's scheme to win Burns' love never manages to evoke much sympathy, though it's fairly well-written in its absurdity. Dangerfield is a joy to watch though, and his appearance ranks among the season's finest guest spots. Once again, the Simpson family and the Springfield supporting cast don't have big roles, and that ultimately hinders the episode and leaves it in the wacky-adventure category. Other highlights: Larry at the sophisticated party, Yale admissions talking to Mr. Burns, Homer and Marge's drifter-by-drifter basis conversation, Larry's time at the Simpson house. 7.5/10 - B

Good to Hear Rodney

[Hitchcoc · 8/10 · 16 July 2022]

Of all the unlikely things, choosing a Rodney Dangerfield look alike to be Burns's son is really cool. The old man is so sour; the opposite of his son. Best part of the episode is the explanation as to how he came to be born of Burns' dalliance. There are some good one liners. Dangerfield was a true one of a kind gem.

A must watch for Rodney Dangerfield fans

[snoozejonc · 7/10 · 15 December 2022]

Mr Burns is reunited with his long lost son Larry.

This is a good episode with a memorable cameo and decent humour.

I think you have to be a Dangerfield fan to truly appreciate it, but it has some strong moments of humour, my favourite being the late reveal about Larry's family.

If you like Dangerfield, it is packed with his typical one-liners and he delivers them in his unique style. The animators do a brilliant job of designing the character to be a mixture of him and Montgomery Burns. Other characters such as Mr Burns and the Simpson family are used well in their interactions with the guest star.