Buck the dog dies; in Heaven, he is sent back to Earth as the Bundys' new dog, Lucky.Buck the dog dies; in Heaven, he is sent back to Earth as the Bundys' new dog, Lucky.Buck the dog dies; in Heaven, he is sent back to Earth as the Bundys' new dog, Lucky.
Kathleen Freeman
- Peg's Mom
- (voice)
Kevin Schon
- Felix D. Katt
- (voice)
- …
Roger Rose
- Tweety
- (voice)
- …
Kevin Curran
- Buck
- (voice)
- (uncredited)
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Did you know
- TriviaIn real life, Buck the dog passed away 9 months after filming this episode.
- GoofsAl asks Bud's help with chopping up Buck's doghouse for firewood, but the Bundys don't have a fireplace.
- Crazy creditsThere is a dedication at the end of the episode: "Dedicated to Buck the Dog who with this episode begins a well-earned retirement and hopefully a nice gig at stud. We'll miss you, Buddy, lift a leg. - The Producers."
- ConnectionsReferences Free Willy (1993)
- SoundtracksLove & Marriage
(Theme Song)
Written by Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen
Arranged and Conducted by Nelson Riddle
Performed by Frank Sinatra
Featured review
Bye bye Buck.
This episode marks the end of an era: Buck Bundy, the family dog, has died. Al is upset because the funeral cost him $1200, but Kelly is genuinely grieving for her dead dog, so much so that the only answer appears to be a replacement pet. When that doesn't work out (Peg's mom eats Kelly's Venezuelan emerald crested cockatoo), Marcy suggests a doggy seance so that Kelly can have closure.
As sad as it is to lose a much-loved cast member, Buck's departure provides the opportunity for plenty of amazing gags. Al's insensitivity regarding Buck is hilarious ("Help me clean up the yard and we'll burn Buck's toys.", "Bud, help me chop up the doghouse for firewood."), but he also finds time to insult Peggy's mother ("I'd say bury her at sea, but then we'd have one less sea."). Buck in the animal afterlife is also amusing, the dog being judged by a cat and receiving legal help from a rat attorney. Peggy and Bud also get their fair share of the funny lines: "Am I the only one getting turned on here?" says Peg during the seance, while Bud gets in a great comment about his sister - "If she shared herself any more she'd be traded on the New York stock exchange."
And who can blame Father Guido Sarducci for trying his luck with the line "Buck would like his tummy rubbed"? Gotta be worth a try.
As sad as it is to lose a much-loved cast member, Buck's departure provides the opportunity for plenty of amazing gags. Al's insensitivity regarding Buck is hilarious ("Help me clean up the yard and we'll burn Buck's toys.", "Bud, help me chop up the doghouse for firewood."), but he also finds time to insult Peggy's mother ("I'd say bury her at sea, but then we'd have one less sea."). Buck in the animal afterlife is also amusing, the dog being judged by a cat and receiving legal help from a rat attorney. Peggy and Bud also get their fair share of the funny lines: "Am I the only one getting turned on here?" says Peg during the seance, while Bud gets in a great comment about his sister - "If she shared herself any more she'd be traded on the New York stock exchange."
And who can blame Father Guido Sarducci for trying his luck with the line "Buck would like his tummy rubbed"? Gotta be worth a try.
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