Most of my favorite episodes have included visits from historical personae. Among those, the quibbling shrinks in the early days of psychiatry, and the slapstick origins of Chaplin, Keaton, et. Al., linger most fondly in the memory. This one joins their ranks.
Even though the famous figures must inevitably narrow the suspect pool (who could abide icons like a Helen Keller, Mark Twain or Teddy Roosevelt portrayed as cold-blooded killers?), they invariably provide a sparkle, usually setting up dialog with a delightful array of anachronisms. This episode was especially enriched by the comedic use of future words and phrases. And technology. Great writing.
Even though the famous figures must inevitably narrow the suspect pool (who could abide icons like a Helen Keller, Mark Twain or Teddy Roosevelt portrayed as cold-blooded killers?), they invariably provide a sparkle, usually setting up dialog with a delightful array of anachronisms. This episode was especially enriched by the comedic use of future words and phrases. And technology. Great writing.