Old Money facts for kids

"Old Money" is an episode from the second season of the popular TV show, The Simpsons. It first aired on March 28, 1991. In this story, Grampa Simpson gets a big surprise when his new friend at the Springfield Retirement Castle passes away and leaves him a lot of money. Grampa plans to spend it at a casino, but Homer Simpson steps in. Instead, Grampa decides to use the money to make the retirement home a much better place!

A Special Friendship: Grampa and Bea

This episode begins with Grampa Simpson feeling lonely at the Springfield Retirement Castle. He often feels left out and forgotten by his family. One day, a kind and cheerful lady named Beatrice "Bea" Simmons arrives at the castle.

Meeting Bea Simmons

Bea and Grampa quickly become good friends. They enjoy spending time together. They share laughs and stories, making Grampa feel happy again. Bea brings a lot of joy into Grampa's life.

A Sad Goodbye

Sadly, Bea becomes ill and passes away. Grampa is very sad to lose his new friend. Before she passed, Bea left Grampa a large sum of money. She left him $106,000. This was a huge amount of money for Grampa.

What to Do with the Money?

Grampa now has a lot of money. He isn't sure what to do with it. He thinks about different ways to spend it. He wants to honor Bea's memory.

A Trip to the Casino

Grampa decides to go to a casino. He plans to spend the money there. He thinks it might be a fun way to use the money. However, Homer Simpson finds out about Grampa's plan.

Homer's Intervention

Homer tries to stop Grampa from going to the casino. He believes it's not a good idea. Homer wants Grampa to use the money wisely. They have a disagreement about what Grampa should do.

Making a Difference: Renovating the Retirement Castle

After thinking it over, Grampa decides to use the money in a different way. He remembers how much Bea loved the retirement castle. He also remembers how much he cares about the other residents.

A New Plan for the Money

Grampa chooses to spend the $106,000 on renovating the Springfield Retirement Castle. He wants to make it a better place for everyone. He wants to add new features and improve the living conditions.

Improvements at the Castle

With the money, Grampa helps to fix up the retirement home. He adds new facilities and makes it more comfortable. This act of kindness makes a big difference. It helps many elderly people.

Grampa's Legacy

Grampa's decision shows how much he cares. He uses the money to help others. This makes him feel good. It also honors Bea's memory in a meaningful way.