The episode written by Beverly Archer didn't have the usual witty repartee of the funnier ones. The premise has been used before. The student digging up unknown information was done on The Andy Griffith Show "The Battle of Mayberry" with Opie (Ron Howard) doing somewhat similarly as Bubba. There was some fine sentimental acting by Mama Thelma Harper (Vicki Lawrence). Makes you really realize how truly talented the writers are when they hit a home run with a classic episode. We do get to see prolific actor Alan Oppenheimer as the Raytown Mayor. I remember him best as among other classic sitcoms The Andy Griffith Show "Barney Holds a Summit" as Mr Ruskin.