After four stellar episodes that each put one of the ladies in the spotlight, we have a true ensemble show that plays like a lighthearted homage to those 1970s disaster movies: the perilous situation, a cast of "victims" with diverse backstories, who are forced to question their lives and situations, etc. And a romantic "rescue" scene at the finale. Of course, it's very hard to do this in 24 minutes, but I give them props for trying and what is here is very well-done. It's not one of my favorites of the season, but still highly recommended.
Highlights are Lois taking control of the situation after Nancy fails to do so; Nancy's increasingly flirtatious phone calls with the fire chief and Sonny trying to flee the scene when he learns what's happening.
Up to this point, the restaurant patrons have mostly been background extras used for atmosphere. This is the first episode where the customers figure into the plot so we get "real" actors. Classic TV fans who watched the Norman Lear and MTM shows will easily recognize the guest stars.
EDITS: Sonny singing a line from "Light My Fire" has been cut from the current prints airing on TV and streamimg services.
SONGS: Sonny sings "I Write the Songs", "On Top of Old Smokey"; the cast sing "You Are My Sunshine".
Highlights are Lois taking control of the situation after Nancy fails to do so; Nancy's increasingly flirtatious phone calls with the fire chief and Sonny trying to flee the scene when he learns what's happening.
Up to this point, the restaurant patrons have mostly been background extras used for atmosphere. This is the first episode where the customers figure into the plot so we get "real" actors. Classic TV fans who watched the Norman Lear and MTM shows will easily recognize the guest stars.
EDITS: Sonny singing a line from "Light My Fire" has been cut from the current prints airing on TV and streamimg services.
SONGS: Sonny sings "I Write the Songs", "On Top of Old Smokey"; the cast sing "You Are My Sunshine".
