Treehouse of Horror VI 

A freak lightning storm causes giant advertising mascots to come to life; The children are terrorized by Groundskeeper Willie in their dreams; Homer finds himself trapped in another dimension.

Directors:

Bob Anderson (as Bedlam Bob Anderson), David Mirkin (as Decadent David Mirkin)

Writers:

Matt Groening (created by) (as Matt 'Funk Lord of USA' Groening), James L. Brooks (developed by) (as James Hell Brooks)

Stars:

Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright

Cast

Episode cast overview:
Dan Castellaneta	...	Homer Simpson / Squeaky-Voiced Teen / Kodos / Santa's Little Helper / Groundskeeper Willie / Grampa Simpson / Krusty the Clown (voice) (as Dan CastellanetaarghaGAHEGGA {Smash} Gurgle Mr. Hyde)
Julie Kavner	...	Marge Simpson / Patty Bouvier / Selma Bouvier (voice) (as Jooooolie Kavner)
Nancy Cartwright	...	Bart Simpson / Nelson Muntz (voice) (as Nancy Heart-Fright)
Yeardley Smith	...	Lisa Simpson (voice) (as Scudley Smith)
Hank Azaria	...	Man at Duff Beer Sign / Crazy Old Man / Chief Wiggum / Lou / Kirk Van Houten / TV Voice #1 / Professor Frink (voice) (as Angst Azaria)
Harry Shearer	...	Radio Announcer / Kent Brockman / Otto / Ned Flanders / Advertising Agent / Kang / Principal Skinner / TV Voice #2 / Reverend Lovejoy / Dr. Hibbert (voice)
Paul Anka	...	Paul Anka (voice)
Marcia Wallace	...	Edna Krabappel (voice)
Russi Taylor	...	Martin Prince (voice) (as Russi Big Tombs Taylor)
Dennis Bailey
Ron Brooks
Trish Doolan
Marsha Waterbury

Storyline

A freak lightning storm causes giant advertising mascots to come to life; The children are terrorized by Groundskeeper Willie in their dreams; Homer finds himself trapped in another dimension.

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Plot Keywords:

3d animation | halloween episode | nightmare | 1930s to 2020s | tv show theme song | 

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Genres:

Animation | Comedy

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Certificate:

TV-PG

Did You Know?

Trivia

The TV screen returns to its familiar color for the only time.

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Goofs

The aliens, Kang and Kodos, are shown hitchhiking. They sport a destination sign reading "EARTH CAPITAL". It *could* be attributed to English presumably being their second language, but the word they wanted was "CAPITOL".

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Quotes

[Homer's father, Abraham, arrives at his house wearing a diving suit]
Abraham Simpson: I'll save Homer! All I needs is four stout men to work the bellows.
Prof. John Frink: No, pops, it's too risky! For all we know, there could be cubes in there the size of gorillas and other large...
Homer Simpson: [disembodied] Help! I don't have much time.

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Crazy Credits

This is the first Treehouse of Horror episode to not have a cemetery motive or tombstones with humorous names in its opening. This is also the first Treehouse of Horror episode to have a short opening.

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Connections

References It Came from Outer Space (1953)

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Soundtracks

Listen to the Mockingbird
(uncredited)
Music by Richard Milburn

User Reviews

Best Treehouse of Horror episode!

This is a truly great episode. Grew up watching it end it was absolutely scary and enjoyable. Years later it is still one of the best Simpsons episodes. Each of the three segments are truly unique. You will really enjoy each one of them.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

29 October 1995 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Coffee Roaster - 13567 Ventura Boulevard - Sherman Oaks, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Gracie Films, 20th Century Fox Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Dolby SR (seasons 3-19)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1