One can't help but feel very bad for poor Bull here. His self-confidence shaken, he's aggravated over the way that people instinctively react to his appearance. He even quits, pondering his life while alone on the roof of the building. (Prompting the other members of the court to think that maybe he plans to jump.). Meanwhile, a blind shoplifter named Ralph Foley (a priceless Al Ruscio) keeps giving his police handler the slip, but getting lost in the building.
'The Eye of the Beholder' really is 'Night Court' at its best: full of hearty laughs as well as some real heart. One genuinely cares about the characters, and Bull is especially endearing. Another major subplot has Harry, Dan, and Liz perusing the evidence from a homemade porno shot in Central Park. Dan, of course, offering only token concern for Bull, is completely immersed in the video; upon its finish, he feels the need for a cigarette.
Harry once again figures out a way to make various parties happy, as good old Ralph stumbles his way into Harry's private office during the viewing of the video tape. In so doing, Bulls' self-confidence is restored as well as his need to help others. The final moments are very effective, as the ever-deadpan Selma points a finger into Bulls' chest and ORDERS him never to upset her like that again.
This truly was a gem of an ensemble cast.
Eight out of 10.
'The Eye of the Beholder' really is 'Night Court' at its best: full of hearty laughs as well as some real heart. One genuinely cares about the characters, and Bull is especially endearing. Another major subplot has Harry, Dan, and Liz perusing the evidence from a homemade porno shot in Central Park. Dan, of course, offering only token concern for Bull, is completely immersed in the video; upon its finish, he feels the need for a cigarette.
Harry once again figures out a way to make various parties happy, as good old Ralph stumbles his way into Harry's private office during the viewing of the video tape. In so doing, Bulls' self-confidence is restored as well as his need to help others. The final moments are very effective, as the ever-deadpan Selma points a finger into Bulls' chest and ORDERS him never to upset her like that again.
This truly was a gem of an ensemble cast.
Eight out of 10.