Dick Cavett shows up at Cheers while in Boston. Diane reads poetry to him until Sam pulls her away. When Cavett realizes that Sam is an interesting figure, he suggests he write down a few things about his life. Diane is so jealous but agrees to ghost write for him. The more interesting set of events involves a former high school classmate of Norm's who is setting his sights on Vera, now that Norm is out of the picture. This leads to a hilarious conclusion.
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They Called Me Mayday (#2.9)
ComedyFan201010 April 2014
Warning: Spoilers
A writer comes to their bar. And as he finds out who Sam is he tells him to write a book about his life, career and alcoholism. Diane helps him out.But as they finish it the book is not seen as a good one to publish as there are not many scandals. And Norm fights with his friend who wants to go after his ex wife.
The episode has some great scenes. I liked how Diane was talking to he writer and Sam told her that somebody wants to see her at another table and as she asks who he says "Everybody at this table". A pretty good joke and well done.
Norm's story is not too exciting but the fight was funny.
The episode has some great scenes. I liked how Diane was talking to he writer and Sam told her that somebody wants to see her at another table and as she asks who he says "Everybody at this table". A pretty good joke and well done.
Norm's story is not too exciting but the fight was funny.
Two subplots make one decent episode
dgplatt-601212 March 2024
This is a bit of a weird one - it feels like two completely unrelated plots thrown together to make a complete episode. The nominal main plot (or at least the one that inspired the title) is nothing much - Sam and Diane try to write Sam's memoir. The catalyst is an encounter with Dick Cavett (doing a passable job of playing himself). It's barely a story but Diane's starstruck reaction to Cavett makes it work.
The other plot has Norm sparring off with a high school rival for Vera's affections. Again, this isn't enough to warrant a full episode, but there's some broad physical comedy where Norm faces off against the equally-corpulent Wally Bodell. Topping it off is Coach's bizarre attempt at an exercise routine.
The other plot has Norm sparring off with a high school rival for Vera's affections. Again, this isn't enough to warrant a full episode, but there's some broad physical comedy where Norm faces off against the equally-corpulent Wally Bodell. Topping it off is Coach's bizarre attempt at an exercise routine.
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