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MOWERDAN · 04-07-2008, 12:49 PM

I never liked the "Mertz & Kurtz" episode. There was very little comedy in that one...it was too much of a sentimental feel-good episode and definitely not their usual format. It was always my least favorite next to "Drafted" & the Harpo Marx one (too corny).

Nertz to "Mertz & Kurtz"!

SPLAIN · 04-07-2008, 12:56 PM

I agree, it's also MY second least favorite after Drafted. But Harpo is among the best, not the worst.

Larry Surrell · 04-07-2008, 08:31 PM

Oh my, I love the Mertz and Kurtz episode, especially the "On the boardwalk in Atlantic City" song they do at the end. I don't know what it is about that song that I like, I just enjoy listening to it. Weird, huh? I also laugh at the "By Jingo" song they do in the apartment, because I always think how did these two talentless hacks ever earn a living in showbusiness!?!

Lodee · 04-10-2008, 01:25 PM

I'm Switzerland on the Mertz & Kurtz episode. I liked the Harpo Marx one although I wouldn't call it one of my favorites.

SPLAIN · 04-10-2008, 03:34 PM

Yeah, i agree, Harpo's is not the best but the mirror routine was a classic. Mertz and Kurtz was a sweet ep with sacharine flowing everywhere, but more SWEET than funny. They warn diabetics not to watch unless they have insulin handy.

Ireneparalegal · 04-10-2008, 07:02 PM

There were not that many funny moments on that episode. Yet, I never considered it one of the worst. Though, it was not one of my faves either.

Haunted_Armoire · 04-10-2008, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by MOWERDAN

I never liked the "Mertz & Kurtz" episode.

IMO Barney Kurtz was a shiddy grandparent! And a liar.

Ireneparalegal · 04-10-2008, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Haunted_Armoire

IMO Barney Kurtz was a shiddy grandparent! And a liar.

SPLAIN · 04-11-2008, 10:49 AM

Nah, he was trying to be a good example by stretching the truth a little, it's called The Lucy Ricardo ZAGGERATION factor.

Haunted_Armoire · 04-11-2008, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by SPLAIN

Nah, he was trying to be a good example by stretching the truth a little, it's called The Lucy Ricardo ZAGGERATION factor.

Oh yes the "LRZF".

That's like "GTHP" right?

04-07-2008, 12:49 PM	#1
MOWERDAN Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jan 04, 2002 Location: NEW JERSEY Posts: 64	"Mertz & Kurtz" Episode I never liked the "Mertz & Kurtz" episode. There was very little comedy in that one...it was too much of a sentimental feel-good episode and definitely not their usual format. It was always my least favorite next to "Drafted" & the Harpo Marx one (too corny). Nertz to "Mertz & Kurtz"!

04-10-2008, 07:02 PM	#6
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	There were not that many funny moments on that episode. Yet, I never considered it one of the worst. Though, it was not one of my faves either.
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04-07-2008, 12:56 PM	#2
SPLAIN I Love Lucy Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 04, 2002 Location: MONTREAL, CANADA Posts: 4,563	I agree, it's also MY second least favorite after Drafted. But Harpo is among the best, not the worst.

04-07-2008, 08:31 PM	#3
Larry Surrell Ed M. 1918-2006 RIP Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 27, 2003 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 702	Oh my, I love the Mertz and Kurtz episode, especially the "On the boardwalk in Atlantic City" song they do at the end. I don't know what it is about that song that I like, I just enjoy listening to it. Weird, huh? I also laugh at the "By Jingo" song they do in the apartment, because I always think how did these two talentless hacks ever earn a living in showbusiness!?!

04-10-2008, 01:25 PM	#4
Lodee Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 12, 2003 Posts: 1,562	I'm Switzerland on the Mertz & Kurtz episode. I liked the Harpo Marx one although I wouldn't call it one of my favorites.

04-10-2008, 03:34 PM	#5
SPLAIN I Love Lucy Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 04, 2002 Location: MONTREAL, CANADA Posts: 4,563	Yeah, i agree, Harpo's is not the best but the mirror routine was a classic. Mertz and Kurtz was a sweet ep with sacharine flowing everywhere, but more SWEET than funny. They warn diabetics not to watch unless they have insulin handy.

04-11-2008, 10:49 AM	#9
SPLAIN I Love Lucy Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 04, 2002 Location: MONTREAL, CANADA Posts: 4,563	Nah, he was trying to be a good example by stretching the truth a little, it's called The Lucy Ricardo ZAGGERATION factor.