Deep thoughts...brought to you by Cheers Weekly. We have an intense trilateral therapy session between Frasier, Sam and Diane. We have Randy and George discussing the proper role for The Cosby Show post criminal conviction of its lead actor. We an extended discourse on which are superior: elite network TV shows or elite cable TV shows. And we even have an Aristotle shout-out for good measure. All-in-all, pour yourself a 20-year-old Scotch and ponder "The Triangle"! (Review starts - 17:02)
Cheers Weekly focuses on one specific aspect of the human condition for this episode....conflict. Randy's conflict is with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and their inability to put on an entertaining Oscars show! Our bar gang's conflict is with a mysterious customer who causes them to turn on each other. And George's conflict is with how to properly end this week's episode. Come for the commentary, stay for the beer but you MUST listen to the last three minutes of comedy gold. Put a tune on the jukebox and enjoy "Suspicion"! (Review starts - 13:36)
How much would you pay for an authentic, game-worn Sam Malone Red Sox jersey? (FWIW - George and Randy would both pay a LOT) To what depths will Norm go to win the dairy farm account? And who exactly were those two guys giving updates on the day's events on PBS for many years? All of those questioned are answered as well as a special guest appearance by Mr. Bobo...sort of. Grab a seat while you wait for your table at Melville's and enjoy "Take My Shirt...Please"! (Review starts - 15:25)
Given this is the week of the big game in football, it is quite fitting that our episode revolves around sports gambling and its guru of prognostication, Woody Boyd. But Sam gets involved on the side of good...and everything turns bad. In addition, George and Randy discuss the role of sex and violence in top-tier TV shows as well as some good words on authenticity in friendships. Both likely due to the role of the song "Home On The Range"...which we thank Coach for. Order up a scotch and soda and enjoy "Fools and Their Money". (Review starts - 11:11)