The Devil's Hands Are Idle Playthings

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:anthology
gptkb:television_series
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:television_series
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:television_series
gptkbp:adapted_into gptkb:graphic_novel
gptkbp:air_date November 17, 2002
gptkbp:author gptkb:Harlan_Ellison
gptkbp:awards gptkb:award
Nominated for an Emmy Award
gptkbp:character the devil
gptkbp:character_arc gptkb:Fletcher's_redemption
gptkbp:character_development Bender's character arc
Fry's character arc
Leela's character arc
Fletcher's transformation
gptkbp:character_relationships gptkb:hubris
Fletcher and the devil
gptkbp:communication the price of success
gptkbp:conflict man vs. self
gptkbp:creator gptkb:David_X._Cohen
gptkb:Matt_Groening
gptkbp:critical_reception Positive reviews
well-received
gptkbp:cultural_impact gptkb:significant
Referenced in popular culture
Influenced other animated series
gptkbp:cultural_references The Devil's Hands Are Idle Playthings (phrase)
gptkbp:depicts the struggle for creativity
gptkbp:directed_by Brian Sheesley
gptkbp:ends_at a twist ending
gptkbp:examines the role of the artist
gptkbp:explores the cost of ambition
sacrifice for art
gptkbp:fan_base Futurama fans
gptkbp:features philosophical questions
gptkbp:features_character gptkb:football_club
gptkb:Fry
gptkb:Leela
gptkbp:followed_by Bendin' in the Wind
gptkbp:genre gptkb:musical
gptkb:Author
gptkb:animated_film
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Devil's Hands Are Idle Playthings
gptkbp:influence gptkb:The_Twilight_Zone
gptkb:organization
gptkbp:influenced later science fiction works
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Faust_legend
gptkb:The_Devil's_Advocate
Futurama's musical episodes
gptkbp:inspiration The Devil's Hands Are Idle Playthings (short story)
gptkbp:inspired musical adaptations
gptkbp:inspired_by the concept of the devil
gptkbp:is_considered a classic of science fiction
gptkbp:is_motivated_by artistic fulfillment
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:Fletcher
gptkbp:merchandise Futurama apparel
Futurama collectibles
Futurama video games
Futurama DV Ds
Futurama toys
gptkbp:motif gptkb:musical
the devil's bargain
gptkbp:music_by gptkb:Christopher_Tyng
gptkbp:narrative_style first-person
stream of consciousness
gptkbp:notable_for gptkb:musical
exploration of artistic struggle
gptkbp:number_of_episodes gptkb:16
gptkbp:official_language English
gptkbp:original_network gptkb:television_channel
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:television_series
gptkbp:plot a man's deal with the devil
gptkbp:plot_summary Fry trades his hands for the ability to play the holophonor.
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:The_Why_of_Fry
gptkbp:production_company gptkb:20th_Century_Fox_Television
gptkbp:published_by gptkb:anthology
gptkb:1965
gptkb:Galaxy_Science_Fiction
1965 anthology
science fiction magazine
gptkbp:release_format gptkb:television_series
gptkbp:season gptkb:5
gptkbp:setting futuristic society
dystopian elements
Futuristic New New York
gptkbp:style lyrical prose
gptkbp:symbolism the devil's hands
gptkbp:theme the nature of creativity
gptkbp:themes gptkb:Love
gptkb:Ambition
gptkb:Sacrifice
Artistic expression
desire and regret
gptkbp:viewership 2.5 million
gptkbp:written_by gptkb:David_X._Cohen