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Larry Surrell · 12-09-2004, 08:37 PM

I just watched this magnificent episode again last night and thought I saw something at the end which I've never noticed before that could fall into the "TDVDS inconsistencies" category.

For dinner, Ritchie had a hamburger, Laura had Chinese food and Rob had spaghetti and meatballs. At the very end as the scene is fading to black, it looks like Rob picks up chopsticks to eat his spaghetti! Shouldn't it be Laura with the chopsticks?

Another thing about that episode that I've wondered about for years - during the argument Rob said he lost his wallet. In the office he said he spent the night in the garage because he forgot the car keys and wasn't going back in the house to get them. With no money and no car keys, how did Rob get to work the next morning?

These facts doesn't make the episode any less funny; just picky little things to muse over.

Nora · 12-09-2004, 10:40 PM

He may have either asked Jerry to drive him in or hitched!

I love MTM's "Snow White" routine in this episode!

jillm816 · 12-10-2004, 01:11 PM

I love Rob's impression of Fred Astaire and his little skippy walk. He nails it.

SpunkiiMonkii7078 · 12-12-2004, 09:47 AM

Yep yep!

Nora · 12-13-2004, 02:32 PM

I've forgotten the one where he compares himself to Gene Kelly and Donald O'Connor (which ep is that?). I am a HUGE, HUGE fan of both Donald and Gene and was really tickled when I heard the reference.

Off-side remark. Gene was a dancer from childhood; Donald was self-taught, never had a lesson. Says a lot about Donald, eh?

jillm816 · 12-13-2004, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Nora
I've forgotten the one where he compares himself to Gene Kelly and Donald O'Connor (which ep is that?). I am a HUGE, HUGE fan of both Donald and Gene and was really tickled when I heard the reference.

In "Ray Murdock's X-ray" there's a scene when Rob is trying to distract Laura from watching TV and he tells her he wants to dance because he's suddenly in the dancing mood. He feels like Gene Kelly and Donald O'Connor and Fred Astaire all rolled into one. Then they do this jazzy little dance. It's a fun scene. Is that what you were thinking of?

Nora · 12-13-2004, 04:04 PM

That's it, exactly! Thanks!

12-09-2004, 08:37 PM	#1
Larry Surrell Ed M. 1918-2006 RIP Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 27, 2003 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 702	"The Night the Roof Fell in" Observations I just watched this magnificent episode again last night and thought I saw something at the end which I've never noticed before that could fall into the "TDVDS inconsistencies" category. For dinner, Ritchie had a hamburger, Laura had Chinese food and Rob had spaghetti and meatballs. At the very end as the scene is fading to black, it looks like Rob picks up chopsticks to eat his spaghetti! Shouldn't it be Laura with the chopsticks? Another thing about that episode that I've wondered about for years - during the argument Rob said he lost his wallet. In the office he said he spent the night in the garage because he forgot the car keys and wasn't going back in the house to get them. With no money and no car keys, how did Rob get to work the next morning? These facts doesn't make the episode any less funny; just picky little things to muse over.

12-09-2004, 10:40 PM	#2
Nora Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 29, 2004 Location: Eastern Shore, Maryland Posts: 138	Roof Fell In He may have either asked Jerry to drive him in or hitched! I love MTM's "Snow White" routine in this episode!
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12-12-2004, 09:47 AM	#4
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12-10-2004, 01:11 PM	#3
jillm816 Let's dance! Occasional Poster Join Date: Sep 29, 2004 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 82	I love Rob's impression of Fred Astaire and his little skippy walk. He nails it.

12-13-2004, 02:32 PM	#5
Nora Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 29, 2004 Location: Eastern Shore, Maryland Posts: 138	I've forgotten the one where he compares himself to Gene Kelly and Donald O'Connor (which ep is that?). I am a HUGE, HUGE fan of both Donald and Gene and was really tickled when I heard the reference. Off-side remark. Gene was a dancer from childhood; Donald was self-taught, never had a lesson. Says a lot about Donald, eh?

12-13-2004, 04:04 PM	#7
Nora Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 29, 2004 Location: Eastern Shore, Maryland Posts: 138	That's it, exactly! Thanks!