Desperate for real feedback, Mel flies the Simpson family to Hollywood to let Homer help him recut the movie.
Ironically, the episode also served up unintentional foreshadowing. During the episode, Mel Gibson jokes to Marge that he "speeds all the time but cops never give me a ticket." Seven years later, Gibson was famously arrested for a high-profile DUI and speeding incident. [S11E1] Beyond Blunderdome
Homer transforms the classy drama into a bloodless, hyper-violent gorefest involving machine guns, the American flag used as a spear, and the decapitation of the President. A wild studio car chase ensues as Homer and Mel try to save their cut of the film from being destroyed by studio executives. 📊 Quick Facts & Production Credits Information Original Air Date September 26, 1999 Written By Mike Scully Directed By Steven Dean Moore Guest Stars Desperate for real feedback, Mel flies the Simpson