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Zoidberg decides to try his luck at show
business and performs at an open mike for stand-up comedians.
When he bombs, he tells the rest of the Planet Express crew
that show business is in his blood because he's the nephew
of the famous silent star Harold Zoid. He decides to call
his uncle for some pointers and he gets invited to come
out to Hollywood. When Zoidberg arrives, it turns out that
his uncle is all washed up and needs Zoidberg's money to
finance the movie he wants to shoot. Zoidberg can't afford
it, but Bender, who has become the assistant to a famous
television star, Calculon, convinces his boss to invest
and star in the film.
Bender
guarantees the star an Oscar for his performance, but the
movie is a total bust. When Calculon threatens the lives
of Bender, Harold and Zoidberg, they decide to rig the Oscars
to give him the Best Actor nod. While reading the winners
on stage, though, Zoidberg decides to give his uncle the
award instead, angering Calculon. Zoidberg and Harold bask
in the glory of the Oscar and Calculon decides not to kill
them in the end, respecting the talent of the Hollywood
has-been.
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