[Daily article] April 10: Sideshow Bob

Sideshow Bob is a recurring character in the animated television series 
The Simpsons. He is voiced by Kelsey Grammer and first appeared briefly 
in the episode "The Telltale Head". Bob is a self-proclaimed genius who 
is a graduate of Yale, a member of the Republican Party, and a champion 
of high culture. He began his career as a sidekick on Krusty the 
Clown's television show, but after enduring constant abuse, Bob 
attempted to frame his employer for armed robbery in "Krusty Gets 
Busted". The plan was foiled by Bart Simpson, and Sideshow Bob was sent 
to prison. Bob made his second major appearance in season three's 
"Black Widower". In each appearance thereafter, Bob has assumed the 
role on The Simpsons of an evil genius. Episodes in which he is a 
central character typically involve Sideshow Bob being released from 
prison and executing an elaborate revenge plan, usually foiled by Bart 
and Lisa. His plans often involve murder and destruction, usually 
targeted at Bart or, less often, Krusty, though these plans often 
involve targeting the entire Simpson family. Sideshow Bob shares some 
personality traits of Grammer's character Frasier Crane from the 
sitcoms Cheers and Frasier, and has been described as "Frasier pickled 
in arsenic". As of 2012, Bob has had speaking appearances in thirteen 
episodes and been featured in eleven; the most recent of the latter, 
"The Bob Next Door", aired during the twenty-first season.

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