That's Lobstertainment!

Xmas Story is the 8th episode in series 3 of Futurama. It originally aired February 25, 2001. The title is taken from That's Entertainment!, two anthologies of clips from MGM musicals.
Harold Zoid is a take-off of Harold Lloyd the famous silent-era comedian

Opening Subtitle

DECIPHERED FROM CROP CIRCLES

Plot

After a disastrous attempt at stand-up comedy, Dr. Zoidberg informs the crew that uncle Harold Zoid was a star in the era of silent holograms. Zoidberg writes his uncle, asking for help with his comedy act. The washed up Harold Zoid sees this as an opportunity to restart his career. The crew sets off for Hollywood.

While taking a tour of movie stars' homes, Bender leaves the tour, and scams his way into employment as Calculon's water heater. Shortly after, Zoidberg meets his uncle in a fancy restaurant. Harold Zoid tells him to give up comedy, and that he needs Zoidberg to finance a drama to the tunes of a million dollars. Always a source of bright ideas, Bender tells Calculon that he can star in the movie if he provides the production money. Calculon initially refuses, but after seeing that the script was written by Harold Zoid, and Bender's guarantee of an Oscar win, he accepts.

The film, The Magnificent Three, is a story about a son (the Vice-President of Earth) not wanting to follow in his father's (the President of Earth) footsteps. Unfortunately, the movie is terrible and at the premier, the entire audience walks out. A furious Calculon threatens to kill Bender, Zoidberg, and Harold Zoid if they can't find some way to get him an Oscar.

Zoidberg and Bender set off to rig the awards, while Leela and Fry are busy attempting to free their ship from the La_Brea_Tar_Pits. When the awards reach the Best Actor award, Dr. Zoidberg tosses presenter Billy Crystal off the stage, and takes his place. In place of the fifth nominee, he substitutes Calculon. But when he sees his uncle's depression at being a has-been, Zoidberg announces him as the winner.

Calculon, somewhat chastened by Harold Zoid's acceptance speech, decides not to kill him, or Dr. Zoidberg or Bender.

Quotes

Judge 1: Uh oh, he read the wrong name!

Judge 2: Shh! Just play along, like they did for Marisa Tomei.