Since North Fork is the crossroads of the world, we get a visit from none other than Mark Twain. And when the stagecoach needs repair, this will keep Mark Twain in town for a few days to the joy of one of his biggest fans, Mark McCain.
But things does not go how Mark McCain wanted. It seems that Twain is having some issues with his young son's death and McCain is devastated as his idol does not live up to his reputation.
I am sure this sounded like a nice idea when the writer was making this into a teleplay. But the way the story evolved around a pool table and some made-up information, the story seemed dull. There was a lot of potential with this story but it seemed that the writer took the wrong path. Even when the episode ended, it was difficult to comprehend what the story accomplished. Had it not been for the acting by Johnny Crawford and Kevin McCarthy, this could have been disaster. An average offering to say the least.
But things does not go how Mark McCain wanted. It seems that Twain is having some issues with his young son's death and McCain is devastated as his idol does not live up to his reputation.
I am sure this sounded like a nice idea when the writer was making this into a teleplay. But the way the story evolved around a pool table and some made-up information, the story seemed dull. There was a lot of potential with this story but it seemed that the writer took the wrong path. Even when the episode ended, it was difficult to comprehend what the story accomplished. Had it not been for the acting by Johnny Crawford and Kevin McCarthy, this could have been disaster. An average offering to say the least.
