2 reviews
HILARIOUS
This is one of my favorite episodes! The writing is pure genius and ahead of its time, for primetime television!
The premise of the episode and the action and reaction of the characters, were timeless.
The sketch is almost more relevant today than the original air date, which was over 47 years ago.
It's amazing that almost a half of a century later we still live in the same indifference and foolishness of bigotry and hate.
I was lucky enough to grow up in the 1970's and learn the psychology of human emotion and thought.
I pray that we can push back against ignorance and hate.
We are too smart to turn backwards, but it's amazing to look back and respect the people who defied the status quo.
The premise of the episode and the action and reaction of the characters, were timeless.
The sketch is almost more relevant today than the original air date, which was over 47 years ago.
It's amazing that almost a half of a century later we still live in the same indifference and foolishness of bigotry and hate.
I was lucky enough to grow up in the 1970's and learn the psychology of human emotion and thought.
I pray that we can push back against ignorance and hate.
We are too smart to turn backwards, but it's amazing to look back and respect the people who defied the status quo.
- mikebenkovich-29449
- Aug 13, 2024
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The defector and the detective
"Asylum" finds Wojo involved in a serious diplomatic situation, as Russian musician Fioder Jininski (Ion Teodorescu) demands asylum in the US rather than be taken away by official attaché Andre Bulganov (Michael Panaieff), who has diplomatic immunity. Thinking this would make a good story, Harris takes notes throughout, convinced it can sell. In his second of five episodes, David Clennon plays Jeffrey Stevens, from the State Department, so new at his job with the Carter administration that he has no idea what to do. Jininsky asks Nick about the most difficult part of his test: "parallel parking!" Jack De Leon makes his fifth appearance as homosexual thief Marty Morrison, this time arrested for violating probation, carrying half an ounce of pot. Barney asks Nick about a phone call- Yemana: "possible missing husband." Barney: "how long has he been gone?" Yemana: "that was him on the phone! He was just thinking about it...he was wondering what kind of a head start he'd have!"
- kevinolzak
- Apr 11, 2014
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