Synopsis: When
Dorothy’s daughter Kate announces she’s getting married Dorothy gets
apprehensive about inviting her ex-husband Stan to the festivities.
Let’s Get Political
Stan: “Blanche, would you care for something? It doesn’t
look like you’re fighting the Battle of the Bulge.”
That’s What She Said
Kate: “Do you think dad will like him [Dennis]?”
Dorothy: “Yes, as long as he stays young and firm.”
Insult Watch
Rose: “Cheeseball, father?”
Priest: “Oh yes thank you very much… Now I know what I’m
giving up for Lent.”
Tales from the Old South
We learn that Blanche attended Miss MacGyver’s Finishing
School
Product Placement
Rose asks Dennis, who is a podiatrist, if he’s ever met Dr.
Scholl.
Sassy Sophia
Priest: “Sophia, there you are I’ve been looking for you.”
Sophia: “Buzz off, padre!”
Golden Quotes
Rose: “I don’t know what I would’ve done if Charlie had
suddenly paid a visit.”
Sophia: “He’s dead, you would’ve fainted!”
Critique:
So, does anyone else notice that Kate dials
Stan, who allegedly lives in Maui, and no one seems to mind that she’s making a
call halfway across the world? But I digress. (And we all know that Dorothy
can’t even get through to New Jersey with MCI) This is a solid early episode
and, in fact, l enjoy it more than the pilot. You get a better sense of how the
characters will eventually find their grove. Though things aren’t quite there
yet. The scene in the bedroom with Sophia and Dorothy involves wise advice
without a “picture it” story. This is also the first time you see Dorothy’s
ex-husband Stan who becomes a staple supporting player throughout the series
and a punching bag for most of the ladies as well. The numerous references to Stan’s
bald head start right here. The episode really belongs to Bea Arthur as she
forces Dorothy to confront the man who ruined her life. And when Dorothy
squeezes Blanche’s hand, dropping her to her knees, it’s pretty priceless.
Also, Dennis and Kate’s reception must go down in the annals of wedding history
as the corniest and lamest wedding reception ever. Why the girls constantly
felt the need to throw weddings and receptions in their own house is beyond me. GRADE: B
I went to a wedding here several years ago and fell in love. The place is beautiful and I was so incredibly impressed and charmed with these NYC wedding venues that when I got engaged, we didn't even shop around. It was this place or bust.
ReplyDeleteSeveral great lines in this episode
ReplyDeleteSophia: Dorothy, anger is a lot like a piece of shredded wheat caught under your dentures. If you leave it there, you get a blister and you gotta eat Jell-O all week. If you get rid of it, the sore heals, and you feel better.
Blanche: We better stick to her like a tight shirt on a sweaty farmhand! You know the type, with the big biceps and the hairy chest, just glistening in the hot sun...I'm sorry, what were we talking about?
Dorothy: Have you ever met a man who knows how to push all your buttons?
Blanche: Just once. He was a cabana boy in Pensacola.