Turning Japanese 

Marcy is up for a promotion, but to get promoted, she needs to impress her Japanese boss, Mr. Shimokawa, by serving him dinner and presenting him her grateful neighbors, the Japanese Bundys... See full summary »

Director:

Sam W. Orender

Writers:

Fran Kaufer (as Fran E. Kaufer), Michael G. Moye (created by)

Stars:

Ed O'Neill, Katey Sagal, Amanda Bearse

Cast

Episode complete credited cast:
Ed O'Neill	...	Al Bundy
Katey Sagal	...	Peggy Bundy (credit only)
Amanda Bearse	...	Marcy D'Arcy
Christina Applegate	...	Kelly Bundy
David Faustino	...	Bud Bundy
Ted McGinley	...	Jefferson D'Arcy
Pat Morita	...	Mr. Shimokawa
Dan Tullis Jr.	...	Officer Dan
Iqbal Theba	...	Iqbal
Todd Parker	...	Officer Stan
Darrell Kunitomi	...	Japanese Al
Angela Spangler	...	Bambi
Lucky	...	Lucky the Dog

Storyline

Marcy is up for a promotion, but to get promoted, she needs to impress her Japanese boss, Mr. Shimokawa, by serving him dinner and presenting him her grateful neighbors, the Japanese Bundys! Of course, she needs to bribe the real Bundys to stay out of sight for the duration of the visit. However, it just happens that Mr. Shimokawa hears the sound of Al's Dodge 1971 - a car missing form his collection. To ensure her promotion, Marcy needs the car for Mr. Shimokawa. But what will it take to get Al to give up his car?

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Plot Keywords:

promotion | watching tv | boss | miniskirt | short skirt | 

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Genres:

Comedy

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Certificate:

TV-14

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 March 1996 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Sony Pictures Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Columbia Pictures Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

23 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Pat Morita appeared on Family Matters, as Mr. Tanaka.

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Goofs

Mr. Shimokawa is not told that Al is a shoe salesman. However late in the show he refers to Al being a shoe salesman.

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Quotes

Bud Bundy: Mrs. D'Arcy, I thought that as a feminist that you wouldn't like places like this.
Marcy Rhoades D'Arcy: Oh, no, no, no, no, no. Feminism is about protecting a woman's right in the workplace. Now, where that workplace happens to be is none of my concern.
Bambi: [walks up to Marcy] Hi. Would you like a lap dance?
Marcy Rhoades D'Arcy: Split, bitch!

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Connections

References Family Matters (1989)

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Soundtracks

Love & Marriage
(Theme Song)
Written by Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen
Arranged and Conducted by Nelson Riddle
Performed by Frank Sinatra

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