Tito Puente is featured in the "
Who shot Mr. Burns" two part saga in
the Simpsons. He's part of
Lisa Simpson's request for a
jazz program when oil is discovered under
Springfield Elementary. Because of
Mr. Burns'
slant drilling operation, the
jazz program is cancelled resulting in his firing. This causes police chief
Clancy Wiggum to declare him a
suspect in the
attempted murder of Mr. Burns.
Memorable quotes:
Tito Puente: "Why wound his body with bullets when I can set his soul afire with a slanderous mambo? Listen, if you will, to my revenge."
(song)
Clancy Wiggum: "Wow! Well, I believe you're not guilty. Gee, I hope all our suspects are this entertaining."