Krusty was created by cartoonist Matt Groening and partially inspired by Rusty Nails, a television clown from Groening's hometown of Portland, Oregon.

He is a recurring character in The Simpsons and has a supporting role in The Simpsons Movie. He makes his first appearance in "The Krusty the Clown Show" on The Tracey Ullman Show. He is …

Krusty worked in Las Vegas briefly after running in to Murdering Mort "The Murderer" Murderosi. He was approached to do 1,000 shows at Murderosi's casino, Nero's Trough. Krusty had his own slot …

Apr 16, 2025 · Of all the hundreds of colorful side characters on The Simpsons, there's no one quite as memorable — or bizarre — as Krusty the Clown. He's the host of his own afternoon kids' TV show on...

Aug 6, 2024 · Krusty the Clown is one of the most iconic characters in The Simpsons, but his character arc is more drama than laughs as the show goes on.

Aug 31, 2023 · In this article, we’ll delve into the fascinating world of Krusty the Clown and uncover 25 interesting facts about this iconic character. From his unlikely origins to his colorful personality quirks, …

Krusty reveals his real name is Herschel Krustofsky (Yiddish: הרשל קרוסטופסקי) and describes his upbringing on the Lower East Side of Springfield.

Nov 26, 2023 · From "Bart the Fink" to "Krusty Gets Kancelled," these are the best episodes of The Simpsons featuring Krusty the Clown.

The Krusty the Clown Show, also known as The Krusty the Klown Show, is a popular children's variety show in Springfield that airs on Channel 6 every afternoon at 4 PM, and is hosted by Krusty the …

Krusty was created by cartoonist Matt Groening and partially inspired by Rusty Nails, a television clown from Groening's hometown of Portland, Oregon.