I had no clue that the inspiration for The Simpsons 'Bumblebee Man' was based upon "El Chapulin Colorado" a character performed by the recently departed Roberto Gomez Bolanos. As you can see from these videos, the similarities are striking.

Mr. Bolanos passed away earlier this weekend at the age of 85. He leaves behind a large family of six children and twelve grandchildren and a legacy of comedic film that spans four decades. The thousands and thousands of mourners at his memorial service prove how beloved he was.

 

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