This episode is crafted with sheer genius not only by the brilliant writing but by the actors. It showcases the talents of the various actors in this series, but most notably that of Richard Sanders (Les Nessman). His deadpan news reporting from the shopping center (not knowing what the Thanksgiving giveaway would be) and then his delivery of the Hindenburg "Oh the humanity" speech is absolutely a classic in sitcoms.
Equal praise for the rest of the actors in this episode. From the radio staff handling the angry callers, the subtlety of Jennifer (Loni Anderson) offering to get Mr Carlson his coffee. To the bewildered Mr Carlson (the late Gordon Jump) who discovers his knowledge of turkeys is sorely lacking.
I watched this episode today after having seen it the first time around in 1978 and it still makes me laugh.
A rare 10 out 10 for a sitcom. Bravo!
Equal praise for the rest of the actors in this episode. From the radio staff handling the angry callers, the subtlety of Jennifer (Loni Anderson) offering to get Mr Carlson his coffee. To the bewildered Mr Carlson (the late Gordon Jump) who discovers his knowledge of turkeys is sorely lacking.
I watched this episode today after having seen it the first time around in 1978 and it still makes me laugh.
A rare 10 out 10 for a sitcom. Bravo!