In this episode a puppeteer is injured trying to help Betty who is caught in a trap. The puppeteer has injured his hand rescuing them. Therefore, as a way to help him, Betty and Fitzhugh assist him in his audition as the most modern and most human like marionettes ever created. As one might suspect, Steve, who has offered his help in creating a more professional act, and Fitzhugh, due to his knowledge of marionettes, help the puppeteer to become the success he hopes to be.
This is a rather predictable episode which uses many examples of popular culture. Twice in this episode, Bobo a gorilla does his version of King Kong when he captures Valerie, not once but twice. Then Betty and Fitzhugh "as marionettes" sing and dance to Cole Porter's 1948 song "Be a Clown" (written for the Judy Garland-Gene Kelly musical THE PIRATE.) Heather Young actually possesses a pretty singing voice.
I now see that Janos Prohaska makes another appearance in his gorilla suit as Bobo. He was first seen as a gorilla in the DUMBEST episode of the series called "Comeback."
It is an enjoyable episode overall. Barry's only appearance is at the end when our castaways are watching the puppeteer's new and improved show. So, where has Barry been the whole time?
This is a rather predictable episode which uses many examples of popular culture. Twice in this episode, Bobo a gorilla does his version of King Kong when he captures Valerie, not once but twice. Then Betty and Fitzhugh "as marionettes" sing and dance to Cole Porter's 1948 song "Be a Clown" (written for the Judy Garland-Gene Kelly musical THE PIRATE.) Heather Young actually possesses a pretty singing voice.
I now see that Janos Prohaska makes another appearance in his gorilla suit as Bobo. He was first seen as a gorilla in the DUMBEST episode of the series called "Comeback."
It is an enjoyable episode overall. Barry's only appearance is at the end when our castaways are watching the puppeteer's new and improved show. So, where has Barry been the whole time?
