Well... I didn't think that one was "all that" when it was airing. It was never one I cared for in the least.
Context is king for older TV.
I have to agree with that generally, for I'm crushing on X-Files now. I can see what all the fuss was about now, but back then, it was just popular, so it didn't interest me. I think part of the reason we do that sort of thing, is because we want to look at most series these days, through the judgement of time. IOW, we want to take it for face value, and NOT because so many are getting off on it.
Such an extreme diverse lineup. I'm curious, is all that stuff new or forgotten (such that it's like new) for you? As far as Patty Duke was concerned, was the episode that tipped you over the one where Patty can't speak for a week? That's my favorite one by quite a bit. Ironic that the funniest episode was one where Patty couldn't speak (but unusual episodes often bring out the best), but Richard did a killer job making up for it. I always liked his Archie Andrews type character, but he really killed it on that one.
It's all like new for me as I try to not watch the same episode of a show for at least 10 years. I've watched Dr. Who but not the David Tennant series that I'll be starting with on the 28th so that will be completely new. The Patty Duke episode was a different one but thanks to your description I'm looking forward to watching that one. I think the thing that makes the show so enjoyable to me isn't a specific episode but her confidence and boundless youthful enthusiasm and a screen presence that many actors never achieve let alone ones at such a young age. I also really enjoy the personality contrast she achieves with the Patty and Cathy characters, she was such a talented actress.
. He wasn't exactly a William Shatner
. I did think, for his limited role in TPDS, that he did a very good job there. And yes, Jean Byron was quite fine. I liked the Ross character too, but I think that was the one place where the show had a lot to give, was making Ross a larger character than he was. He had one or two significant episodes, and other then that he was pretty much just there. I guess they just didn't feel they could squeeze him in much with Patty taking two roles (or more). BTW, I thought Patty was pretty much an airhead. Cathy was the hottie! I'm curious which personality, if either, the real Patty was. I suspect she was sort of multi-personality anyway, and she might had actually varied between the cool quiet-spoken one and the chatter box.
There's a fly in your ointment Russ. Motel 6 didn't start until 1962, and this was done in '60, unless, of course, Betty had dibs on a time machine for her slutty rendezvous. It was the one way if she got caught, she could claim it was her alibi (you can't get blamed for something that's, sort of, yet to happen). Betty and the Jets?Episode Commentary
Father Knows Best
"Betty's Jet Pilot" (S3E23)
Betty (Elinor Donahue) has the hots for an Army jet pilot. Contrary to her pristine image, she has a thing for fast guys in zippered suits. Betty meets Lt. Charles Baron (Peter Walker) when she returns the helmet he lost to the airfield where he's stationed. Sparks fly when the Lieutenant does a quick recon on Betty's sweater missiles.
In order to get closer to the girl, Charles takes Bud (Billy Gray) up in his F-86 Sabre that reaches speeds of...wait for it...nearly 400 mph! Bud thanks Charles by passing out and puking in the cockpit. The Army will later sell the jet to Bolivia. But at least this gets Charles an invite to the Anderson house and a chance to "date" Betty. In 1960, "date" was a euphemism for getting to 3rd base in the back seat of a Chevy. Betty begins to moon around the house in near persistent lust, proudly wearing Charles' military wings like a fraternity pin. He, in turn, proceeds to waste military fuel and flight time by constantly buzzing the house to dip his wings in salute to Betty.
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Charles checks out Betty's fuselage; Bud clears the vomit from his mask; "You let him do WHAT?"
Jim and Margaret (Robert Young, Jane Wyatt) begin to worry that perhaps Betty is letting Charles in on what's underneath her poodle skirt. The charges on Jim's Visa card for Betty's overnight stays at the Motel 6 is a red flag. One might think Charles is dipping more than just his wings with her. But what really throws Jim and Margaret in a tizzy is Betty and Charles going on a picnic together. Oh the lascivious horror of it!
As Betty explains to Jim, "For the first time in my life, I'm in love--just like you and Mom." Jim nearly snorts in disgust.
Not to worry. Before Betty can even get the wet spots on her dress dry cleaned, Charles announces he's being transferred to Alaska--where the Army sends pilots for abusing underage girls. Betty is understandably heartbroken. To signal he's leaving, Charles flies over the Anderson house one last time, accidently dumping Bud's vomit from the earlier flight.
What do you call a girl who hangs around military airbases?
Betty and the jets.
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I always thought Patty and Cathy were perfect compliments of each other. Patty being more action oriented and Cathy more of the thinker.Hmm, her double is about as close as you would expect, given her face never saw the camera. She has slightly smaller eyebrows, a narrower nose, and darker eyes. The only thing that annoyed me about that show, is so much of the time you're looking at the back of somebody's head (the double), but despite how much it annoys me, you have to admire a bit the nerve to actually do that, because the rest of Hollywood is obsessed with us always seeing the sides or front of people's faces, which isn't bad, but it does get quite unrealistic when you think about it.
As for Schallert, I like his being around tv for so long, but that also works against him as well in my book, because he always seemed like he was part of the wallpaper to me
You got that right, plus it gave Patty a little more range to her considerable acting talents.
They're pretty much snakes AFAIC. Never any good news, and my blood pressure goes up 10-20 points every time I have to go. They have no qualms whatsoever about lying to you. Their total robotic submission to the CDC concerning covid, is truly concerning - no independent thought whatsoever, just push those pills buddy.
Since this little bit of Perry appreciation, I’ve been happy to see him turn up on Emergency last week and Quincy today, both on Cozi TV.
I told you to be careful after watching this series. The first sign of trouble is when you begin talking to yourself.
