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The Dukes of Hazzard: Witness for the Persecution (1979)
Probably Ranked the Best Daisy Episode
Boss is a witness for the Federal Government, in their protection. The agent, is an old friend of Jesse's and asks, to let the witness stay at the farm. Jesse is upset it's Boss, but keeps his word. This begins the occasional plot, of Boss and The Dukes calling a temporary truce, to do the right thing.
The best part, is a subplot. Boss is asleep in Daisy's bed. She comes home from work and gets ready for bed. Though it's in the dark, the episode shows Daisy undressing for bed. Many male fans of the show, call it a dream come true. Despite the sexy part, it's a good plot. My only advice, is parental digression advised; for children watching Daisy's part.
Little House on the Prairie: The King Is Dead (1979)
Fun Episode For Fans of Pro-Wrestling
My personal favorite episode, of the series. Besides being a fan, I worked in indie Pro-Wrestling for about 10 years. I was a manager, show general manager, a one time booker, part-owner and wrestled two matches.
Character actor Leo Gordon, is remembered for John Wayne movies. He does a perfect job, as Milo. Also, he shows you're never to old to accomplish what you do. Though he dies, having one more match, he gets redemption for himself and his late wife. (At the episode's start, you see she's the love of his life).
Wrestling fans will love it, because it shows the beginning of old school kayfabe. That began matches turning into works (staged), instead of shoots (real). In reality, kayfabe become more common after 1900.
Promoters began making matches works, because real matches went to long. An average match could go three hours, before a pin or submission occurred. Fans got bored and left. The last shoot pro-match, was Frank Gotch vs. George Hackenschmidt World Championship match. (Gotch was U. S. Champion and Hackenschmidt European Champion). Gotch won both and ended shoots. "The King Is Dead" gives you the idea, of the one last real fight.
Mainstream LHOTP fans rank this episode, as a "bottom of the barrel" episode. Pro-fans, will call it one of the best.
The Incredible Hulk: The First: Part II (1981)
Toss Up of Personal Favorite Hulk Story
This and "Death In the Family" are coin flips, when it comes to my favorite episode; of this series. Fans remember Harry Townes later played Jayne Wyman's brother Jason, on "Falcon Crest". I remember when he came to my hometown of Panama City, FL. Producers filmed the mini-series "Condominium". But, I'm getting off track.
A perfect storyline of Old vs. Young, with you booing the older character. Dell Frye isn't just a "bitter old man"; he's a cold blooded murderer. His and David's Hulk are equal, but only to a point. Dell's Hulk tries to kill David's, while David's looks like he wants friendship. Once David's Hulk realizes the other is going to kill him, the gloves come off.
Dick Duroch was perfect, as Frye's Hulk. Yes, he's taller (possible standing on a box) and skinnier, than Lou Ferrigno. Yet, he's perfect as a pure evil incarnate creature. The fight scene was perfect, though short. How three bullets killed Frye's Hulk, isn't explained. (My theory is, David shooting him with the cure/surem slowed down Frye's healing metabolism). But, you feel the Sheriff shooting him, is the only way to stop the evil Hulk.
Ironically, George Foreman played Ferrigno's Hulk, on a 1994 Saturday Night Live episode. He just regained the World Heavyweight Boxing Title, at age 45. He became the oldest Heavyweight Champion ever. His story made you cheer for older people winning and succeeding. Yet, Del Frye's Hulk makes you cheer, for the younger David Banner Hulk instead.
On an end note, Bill Bixby should've been nominated for and won and Emmy, for this episode. His crying scene, was an Emmy winning performance.
Who's the Boss?: Angela Gets Fired: Part 2 (1986)
Favorite Episode
Shows the USA is the Nation of a Second Chance. Shows a wrongfully fired person, especially a woman, does better. Angela takes her biggest leap of faith, starts her own agency and see's how real her family's support is. Agency becomes successful, in the show's coming years. Would've been great, if a future episode shows her previous employer imploded and closed down. A perfect example of poetic justice.
Happy Days: Cruisin' (1975)
Dumbest Episode of the Series
Never liked the character of Bag and this episode proves it. Richie and the gang were dumb to make a bet, with an annoying filler character. Hate watching this episode, though it has Michael Lembeck in it. His Kaptain Kool character is compared to Fonzie. He and Henry Winkler sharing the screen, is the only good part of this episode. Other than that, I find the plot an embarrassment to watch.