Another dynamic episode directed by Justis Addiss, who directed 10 in all for Hitch. This may be the most outrageous of dark comedies. You be the judge.
Henry Jones returns in yet another wry role, this time playing a very successful taxidermist who has the "honor" of stuffing an iconic city park horse called Napoleon, who will also serve as a time capsule!
His happiness and enthusiasm is short-lived, though, when his wife's lazy brother (well played by Sam Buffington) stops to visit and stays and stays. Buffington is spot on in this role, his saving grace being his sister (Mildred Dunnock) --who keeps him off the streets.
But... perhaps he would have been better off?
This is an acting duel between Henry Jones and Sam Buffington, they are amazing to watch. Buffington, at the time, was adding to his acting credits and this part insured him tv work. Ironically, he would take his own life a few years later, claiming he could not support his wife. A tragic Hollywood story, but Sam is fondly remembered to this day for what shows he did appear in.
10 Stars and you have to love the title. From SEASON 2 remastered Universal dvd box set. 5 dvds. 16 hrs. 2006.
Henry Jones returns in yet another wry role, this time playing a very successful taxidermist who has the "honor" of stuffing an iconic city park horse called Napoleon, who will also serve as a time capsule!
His happiness and enthusiasm is short-lived, though, when his wife's lazy brother (well played by Sam Buffington) stops to visit and stays and stays. Buffington is spot on in this role, his saving grace being his sister (Mildred Dunnock) --who keeps him off the streets.
But... perhaps he would have been better off?
This is an acting duel between Henry Jones and Sam Buffington, they are amazing to watch. Buffington, at the time, was adding to his acting credits and this part insured him tv work. Ironically, he would take his own life a few years later, claiming he could not support his wife. A tragic Hollywood story, but Sam is fondly remembered to this day for what shows he did appear in.
10 Stars and you have to love the title. From SEASON 2 remastered Universal dvd box set. 5 dvds. 16 hrs. 2006.