When You Dish Upon a Star
- Episode aired Nov 8, 1998
- TV-14
- 30m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
2.4K
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Homer becomes a Hollywood insider when he befriends Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger.Homer becomes a Hollywood insider when he befriends Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger.Homer becomes a Hollywood insider when he befriends Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger.
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Dan Castellaneta
- Homer Simpson
- (voice)
- …
Julie Kavner
- Marge Simpson
- (voice)
Nancy Cartwright
- Bart Simpson
- (voice)
Yeardley Smith
- Lisa Simpson
- (voice)
Hank Azaria
- Moe Szyslak
- (voice)
- …
Harry Shearer
- Smithers
- (voice)
- …
Alec Baldwin
- Alec Baldwin
- (voice)
Kim Basinger
- Kim Basinger
- (voice)
Brian Grazer
- Brian Grazer
- (voice)
Ron Howard
- Ron Howard
- (voice)
Pamela Hayden
- Rod Flanders
- (voice)
Maggie Roswell
- Ruth Powers
- (voice)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaDuring the opening sequence, Bart originally wrote "butt.com" on the chalkboard, however, it was modified to butt.butt, due to butt.com being a real website.
- GoofsIn the courtroom after the road chase there is a shot where Bart's head is missing/transparent for a few frames.
- Quotes
Lisa Simpson: You promised to take us to the lake.
Homer Simpson: I promise you kids lots of things. That's what makes me such a good father!
Lisa Simpson: Actually, keeping promises would make you a good father.
Homer Simpson: No, that would make me a great father.
- Crazy creditsDuring the Gracie Films logo, Ron Howard can be heard saying "Homer, we're out of vodka."
- Alternate versionsIn the Spanish language version, Homer's "Ray Bolger" line is changed to "Antonio Banderas".
- ConnectionsFeatured in The Simpsons: Behind the Laughter (2000)
- SoundtracksHappy Days Theme Song
(uncredited)
Written by Norman Gimbel and Charles Fox
Performed by Pratt and McClain
Featured review
Great Episode that makes Perfect use of it Guest Stars,
When You Dish Upon a Star is a fantastic Simpsons episode with a very well written storyline that contains a ton of very funny scenes.It is a very different episode in which we see Homer working as an assistant to Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger,though Homer is,as always,the star,this episode did write really great dialogue for the three guest stars and makes several unexpected and hilarious references to their real lives.Ron Howard was certainly the best guest appearance in my opinion,I'm a huge fan of him as a director,and seeing him come on this and doing something so unlikely for someone who hasn't acted in years was very fun.The scene at the start where Homer goes parasailing is easily one my favourite moments of the tenth season,I've seen this episode many times and that scene always brings a smile to my face.Self aware and very clever,When You Dish Upon a Star is a very enjoyable Simpsons episode.
After a parasailing incident,Homer discovers celebrities Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger are living in Springfield.Homer becomes their assistant but struggles to hide their secret from his friends and family.
After a parasailing incident,Homer discovers celebrities Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger are living in Springfield.Homer becomes their assistant but struggles to hide their secret from his friends and family.
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- lesleyharris30
- Feb 3, 2015
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