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: Approximately 30 minutes (including commercials) Director : David Silverman Writer : Mimi Pond 2. Technical Specifications (Based on Filename)

: The episode was viewed by approximately 13.4 million people during its first broadcast. It received two Emmy Award nominations in 1990.

The episode concludes with Homer and Bart going to a dog race track to try to double their meager earnings. They bet on a dog named , who loses the race and is abandoned by his owner. Homer brings the dog home, and the family accepts him as their ultimate Christmas gift. 4. Historical Context & Reception