The Gift of the Woodi (6 Apr. 1989)

Rebecca, self professed as "too darn beautiful", is looking to Lilith as her new fashion role model in getting ahead in the business world. However, what works for Lilith works for Lilith. ... See full summary »

Director:

James Burrows

Writers:

Glen Charles (creator), Les Charles (creator),

Stars:

Ted Danson, Kirstie Alley, Rhea Perlman

Cast

Episode cast overview:
Ted Danson	...	Sam Malone
Kirstie Alley	...	Rebecca Howe
Rhea Perlman	...	Carla LeBec
John Ratzenberger	...	Cliff Clavin
Woody Harrelson	...	Woody Boyd
Kelsey Grammer	...	Dr. Frasier Crane
George Wendt	...	Norm Peterson
Bebe Neuwirth	...	Dr. Lilith Sternin-Crane
Jackie Swanson	...	Kelly Gaines
Bruce French	...	John
Richard Doyle	...	Mr. Walter Gaines
Vaughn Armstrong	...	Uncle Val

Storyline

Rebecca, self professed as "too darn beautiful", is looking to Lilith as her new fashion role model in getting ahead in the business world. However, what works for Lilith works for Lilith. Cliff wants to go into business himself marketing his new product, the beetabaga, a cross between a rutabaga and a beet. Meanwhile, Woody is getting closer to corporate as he dates Kelly Gaines, the daughter of one of the VP's. It's Kelly's birthday and Mr. Gaines invites Woody to her party. The gang at the bar thinks Mr. Gaines' invitation is just to put Woody in a bad light in Kelly's eyes as Woody can't afford to buy Kelly an expensive gift to which she's accustomed. In fact, she does get one expensive new car after another as birthday gifts. Frasier suggests a gift from the heart, which Woody does give with all his heart and voice. As much as Kelly likes what Woody gives her, she is still wondering where her real present is. Unless Woody can convince Kelly that an ATM is not an infinite source ...

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English Spanish

Release Date:

6 April 1989 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Charles/Burrows/Charles Productions, Paramount Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The title is a parody of the short story The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry (aka William Sydney Porter) that is considered the classic story of love and sacrifice.

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Quotes

Sam Malone: Don't be bitter.
Woody Boyd: I'm not bitter, Sam. I'm just consumed by a gnawing hate that's eating away at my gut until I can taste the bile in my mouth!

User Reviews

Kelly, My Darling, You Are My Sunshine

Woody can't afford an expensive gift for his wealthy girlfriend Kelly so he writes her a song instead.

This is the natural next step in the Woody-Kelly courtship: money will be the main issue dividing them, as she's spoiled innocent and doesn't understand the concept of poverty. The Kelly Song is wonderful, and this is a sweet episode with some great laughs and some of the most heavy-handed setups in comedy history.

WOODY: Did Mrs. Peterson ever make a fool out of you in front of other people?

Incoming! The B-stories this week feature Rebecca dressing like Lilith to improve her career and Cliff enticing patrons with the Beetabaga Fajita on a Pita. Hilarious.

GRADE: A