Episodes
Saturday Apr 17, 2021
"I Gotta Be Me"
Saturday Apr 17, 2021
Saturday Apr 17, 2021
This week we discuss S3E15 “I Gotta Be Me” in which Felix and Oscar go to therapy and try role reversal. Topics include; pop psychology, some confusing dialogue that sets up the group therapy; the Hobo news; a music edit in the DVD and streaming version that ruins the tag; the fact that this is Ted’s favorite episode of the entire series and Garrett’s pet peeve.
Friday Apr 09, 2021
"Sometimes A Great Ocean"
Friday Apr 09, 2021
Friday Apr 09, 2021
Felix takes Oscar on a cruise for senior citizens to help his ulcer in S3E14. Topics include 1) the credits of the veterans who play their fellow cruise passengers 2) the sloppy prop work in this episode 3) the 2nd appearance of Monroe, the super's son 4) and some favorite lines of ours.
Friday Apr 02, 2021
"Don't Believe In Roomers"
Friday Apr 02, 2021
Friday Apr 02, 2021
Felix and Oscar fall for the same girl - with a mysterious past - in S3E13 "Don't Believe Roomers." We discuss the history of the song "Buckle Down Winsocki, the impressive set design of the diner scene, the 2nd appearance of guest Star Marlyn Mason, and the more adult themes of this episode.
Friday Mar 26, 2021
"The Odd Father"
Friday Mar 26, 2021
Friday Mar 26, 2021
Felix tries to get Edna to like him by taking her to work and attending her baseball umpire debut in S3 E12 "The Odd Father". We discuss the cringey-but-funny little people scene, the big problem with an address Felix gives Oscar, the change of actress who plays Edna, the similarities to other episodes and the many visual gags in this episode.
Friday Mar 19, 2021
Friday Mar 12, 2021
"Oscar's Birthday"
Friday Mar 12, 2021
Friday Mar 12, 2021
Felix’s attempts to throw Oscar a surprise party is the plot of “Oscar’s Birthday” (S3E10) which is the topic of this week’s episode. We get into such details as: 1) Why the production started to use a building other than the real 1049 Park Avenue for exterior shots 2) the first of two appearances of Monroe - the super’s son and the actor who played him 3) speculation that Felix and Miriam seemed to have a platonic relationship instead of a romantic one 4) Oscar has a brother?!?!
Friday Mar 05, 2021
"The First Baby"
Friday Mar 05, 2021
Friday Mar 05, 2021
The birth of Felix’s daughter Edna is the topic of S3E9 "The First Baby”. Enjoy as we get a bit lost trying to connect all the consistencies, inconsistencies and references in this episode to other episodes - but we eventually figure it all out. These include: which other episodes featured Oscar’s stuffed gorilla? when else was Lolita mentioned?; the fact Gloria was originally Oscars’ date; and who met Murray first. We also discuss 1) the fact Oscar says he has three bathrooms in this episode - Ted believes this is not true while Garrett isn’t so sure 2) bug bombs and their potential dangers to pregnant women 3) Oscar eating pickles during the entire episode 4) and Felix's weird reference to Myrna not wearing a bra. Please pardon a bit of static towards the end of the episode.
Friday Feb 19, 2021
"Felix's First Commercial"
Friday Feb 19, 2021
Friday Feb 19, 2021
Deacon Jones guest stars in S3E8 as Felix gets to direct a shaving commercial. We discuss Jones' NFL career, the appearances of Herbie Faye as the 1049 super, the real-life Press Box Steakhouse and the fact Felix should have had a career directing TV ads after this episode.
Thursday Feb 11, 2021
"The Odd Couples"
Thursday Feb 11, 2021
Thursday Feb 11, 2021
Oscar's mother comes to visit but she doesn't know Oscar is divorced in S3E7 "The Odd Couples". We cover such topics as: Eddie and Debbie (and Tammy); the fact that the actress who played Oscar's mother later played Murray's wife along with some of her odd performance choices; and the inconsistencies in how long Oscar has been divorced and where exactly Blanche lives.
Friday Feb 05, 2021
"I'm Dying of Unger"
Friday Feb 05, 2021
Friday Feb 05, 2021
Felix and Oscar go to Murray's cabin so Oscar can work on his book in our analysis of S3E6 "I'm Dying of Unger". We discuss Dorothy Parker and her quotes, Garry Marshall's notes on this episode from his memoir, and another instance where Tony Randall singing was edited out of the DVD for rights purposes.