GUEST: Special Effects Supervisor (and Wernher von Braun actor) Joey DiGaetano
A recruiter from Virginia Tech shakes Homer’s hand.
“We got the best science program in the state!” says the recruiter.
A tall man with a German accent shakes his hand. “Congratulations, son,” says the man. “Good luck to you.” He passes into the crowd.
“What did he say to you?” a reporter asks Homer.
“What did who say?” says Homer, puzzled.
“Von Braun!” says the reporter. “That was Wernher von Braun! You just shook his hand!” Homer turns around but can’t see von Braun anywhere.
At the bus depot back in West Virginia, Elsie greets Homer.
“Homer, I’m so proud of you!” says Elsie.
“Thanks, Mom,” says Homer, looking around.
“He’s not here, hon,” says Elsie, quietly.
Homer asks, “Where’s Miss Riley?”