| "Hello Gutter, Hello Fadder" | |
|---|---|
| The Simpsons episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 11 Episode 6 |
| Directed by | Mike B. Anderson |
| Written by | Al Jean |
| Production code | BABF02 |
| Original air date | November 14, 1999 |
| Guest appearances | |
| Penn & Teller as themselves Ron Howard as himself Pat O'Brien as himself Nancy O'Dell as herself | |
| Episode features | |
| Chalkboard gag | "I won't not use no double negatives"[1] |
| Couch gag | A cement truck pours out concrete versions of the family onto the couch, but Homer's figure dries out quickly and crumbles at his feet. |
| Commentary | Mike Scully Al Jean George Meyer Ian Maxtone-Graham Matt Selman Mike B. Anderson |
"Hello Gutter, Hello Fadder" is the sixth episode of the eleventh season of the American animated television series The Simpsons. It originally aired on the Fox network in the United States on November 14, 1999. In the episode, Homer becomes a local celebrity after bowling a perfect game, but his fame quickly fades as "yesterday's news". After a botched suicide attempt, Homer decides to spend time with Maggie after seeing Ron Howard spend time with his children. Howard guest-starred as himself in the episode, which also features guest appearances by Penn & Teller, Pat O'Brien, and Nancy O'Dell.