This "The Family" skit was terrific but also bittersweet, like most of their skits are. An old friend of Eunice is in town and she and Eunice go out for "lunch", which also included stopping by a well-known dive bar. The best part of this is, after the final confrontation, and Midge leaves, Eunice sits down on the couch after knocking over the card table with Ed's puzzle on it, and doesn't say a word. The most surprising thing happens then. Ed suggests to Mama that they go into the kitchen and fix supper. Mama agrees without an argument. That in itself spoke volumes.
Tonight this skit reminded me of one of Tennessee Williams' plays, and I do believe that's why I liked them as a little kid.
Tonight this skit reminded me of one of Tennessee Williams' plays, and I do believe that's why I liked them as a little kid.
