The Lady Varnishes (14 Apr. 2007)

Andy discovers a letter from a woman who was framed for murder some forty years ago. Lew's former partner, the real murderer, will stop at nothing to keep the truth from coming out.

Director:

Jason Ensler

Writers:

Conan O'Brien (creator), Jonathan Groff (creator),

Stars:

Andy Richter, Clea Lewis, Harve Presnell

Cast

Episode credited cast:
Andy Richter	...	Andy Barker
Clea Lewis	...	Jenny Barker
Harve Presnell	...	Lew Staziak
Tony Hale	...	Simon
Marshall Manesh	...	Wally
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Edward Asner	...	Mickey Doyle
Candice Cash	...	Sweetheart
Ashleigh Clesceri	...	Young Rita
Vincent De Paul	...	Johnny Zambrano
Daniel Faltus	...	Bartender
James Hong	...	Jon Leibowitz
Christian Lanz	...	Detective
Amy Sedaris	...	Rita Spaulding

Storyline

Andy discovers a letter from a woman who was framed for murder some forty years ago. Lew's former partner, the real murderer, will stop at nothing to keep the truth from coming out.

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Genres:

Comedy | Crime

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 April 2007 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Stage 29, Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Red Pulley Productions, Conaco, NBC Universal Television

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Last show of the series.

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Goofs

When we see Doyle opening the doors to Wally's restaurant on the video monitor, he *pushes* them open, but "in person" he *pulls* them open.

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Quotes

Wally: [to one of his two remaining Hoomus Hotties] You, chicken? You're out. Andy says go pull a sled, you dog

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Connections

References Curious George (2006)

User Reviews

A wonderful final episode "The Lady Varnishes"

The Lady Varnishes is the second of the last two episodes of Andy Barker P.I. that aired on a Saturday, April 14, 2007. Andy and Lew visit Lew's former detective office which is being torn down. Andy finds in the mail slot a 45-year-old letter from a Rita Spaulding (Amy Sedaris) addressed to Lew about her innocence in the murder of her gangster boyfriend suave Johnny Zambrano(Vincent De Paul) which got her life. Andy visits her and finds she has a wooden leg. He and Simon go to a photographer named Johnny Leibowitz who was at Gene Kelly's birthday party the night of the murder. The photos taken there place Rita at the scene which becomes her alibi. Andy gets the pictures but gets beaten by Mickey Doyle (Ed Asner), Lew's former partner and the real killer. The next day Andy meets Doyle at Wally's restaurant where Simon attempts to record the confession but keeps having technical difficulties. Eventually, all is cleared...Another funny episode that, unfortunately, is the very last that was filmed. Great reveal of Leibowitz as an Asian who changed his name because, "Everyone loves a Jew!" Also loved the way Simon had to tell Andy without telling Mickey about his trouble recording their conversation and a subplot about Wally's having to hire some bikini-clad girls that he later ends up firing. As for Andy Richter, good luck on whatever comes in the future!