The recurrent theme of recent episodes is a plodding first half of the story ending with a hilarious finale. Fred's keeping secrets from Wilma always leads to trouble. The whole hiding the ring thing is similar to the horse race winnings hid under a rock done previously. A stalled episode ignites with the meeting of Mr Slate (Bill Thompson) In the ripoff jewelry store. He has the wimpiest voice. Things get very funny at the boxing ring with Alan Reed and Mel Blanc as the manager and dullard fighter's voices. The main four actors doing other voices is a favorite of mine hearing their talents expanded. Barney's voice never sounds the same even changing mid episode.