I suspect an episode like this is largely a matter of taste, mainly because of its highlighting jazz music. Nonetheless, the cast, except for Tod and Buzz, is all Black, very unusual for TV of the time. Heading up the players is singer-actress Ethel Waters. Her grin has to be one of the most infectious on record and is showcased. Then too, the number of extreme close-ups may be greater here than any other entry. I suspect wanting to emphasize character over storyline is the reason why. Heading up the dramatic part is ace performer Juano Hernandez. His magnificent turn in 1950's racial drama Intruder In The Dust must be seen to be appreciated. Still, we get a hint of that here.
The plot is slender, but entertaining, as Buzz and Tod try to assemble a jazz sextet from 20- years earlier for a dying Waters who sang with them. The boys' mission takes them far and wide as the sextet has scattered in the meantime. Thus we get threads from six different lives, a colorful panorama. Fortunately, the sentimental side is managed without getting too sticky. Anyway, the series continues to show its cutting edge with this different type entry.