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Vito · 08-21-2009, 03:34 PM

I love this episode. I don't want to give away too many spoilers about the plot, but I will say that it's about...Rick's decision to grow a beard.

This episode first aired in early 1965, when growing a beard was still mostly considered a "bohemian" thing to do. So there are lots of opportunities for wisecracks about Rick's beard from the rest of the Nelson family, and also a couple of great slapstick scenes with Wally and Ginger.

Anybody else like this episode?

OH Nuts! · 08-21-2009, 03:45 PM

I know I've seen this once or twice but it's been a while & what a wonderful excuse to go back and re-view it. Just my opinion of course but I think its perfectly fine to discuss the ep...so if you want to...go for it!

OH Nuts! · 08-22-2009, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Vito

I love this episode. I don't want to give away too many spoilers about the plot, but I will say that it's about...Rick's decision to grow a beard.

This episode first aired in early 1965, when growing a beard was still mostly considered a "bohemian" thing to do. So there are lots of opportunities for wisecracks about Rick's beard from the rest of the Nelson family, and also a couple of great slapstick scenes with Wally and Ginger.

Anybody else like this episode?

Just re-saw it this morning. I liked it a lot. Boy everyone wanted that beard. And poor Ozzie trying to claim theat $50 at the Emporium. It's a fun ep & interested to see what all the guys would look like in a beard.

Vito · 08-22-2009, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by OH Nuts!

Just re-saw it this morning. I liked it a lot. Boy everyone wanted that beard. And poor Ozzie trying to claim theat $50 at the Emporium. It's a fun ep & interested to see what all the guys would look like in a beard.

I liked the newspaper photo of Ozzie -- he looked kind of "spacey" in the picture.

It was pretty hilarious when the store clerk pushed the security alarm. At first I thought he pushed the button because he thought Ozzie was falsely trying the claim the prize, but then I realized that he thought Ozzie was crazy!

I'm glad you enjoyed this episode!

biffbronson · 08-22-2009, 10:00 PM

My favorite scene was the young woman's reaction to Ozzie's beard, when she was borrowing the Nelsons' typewriter IIRC... A funny scene!

OH Nuts! · 08-22-2009, 10:50 PM

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My favorite scene was the young woman's reaction to Ozzie's beard, when she was borrowing the Nelsons' typewriter IIRC... A funny scene!

Oh yes I remember that. I just love that scream she made!

MickeyMac · 08-24-2009, 02:54 PM

Beards are good. I have been known to grow one from time to time.

Vito · 08-24-2009, 07:23 PM

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Beards are good. I have been known to grow one from time to time.

Yeah, me too. I've had one since the early 1980s, but I've always kept it trimmed pretty short. I wouldn't want to have a beard like the guys in ZZ Top.

Jude The Obscure · 08-25-2009, 12:24 AM

what set is this episode on?

Vito · 08-25-2009, 07:17 PM

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what set is this episode on?

I own this episode on a one-disc, four-episode DVD collection that I bought at one of the local dollar stores. I don't know if it's on any of the larger DVD compilations that are out there.

OH Nuts! · 09-05-2009, 07:01 PM

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what set is this episode on?

I have it on a 5 DVD set from Passport & I believe it's on one of the Alphas (but don't know which Vol #)

Jude The Obscure · 09-05-2009, 11:01 PM

got an e-mail from Amazon about Vol 14 now available? But once again--no episode descriptions.

Dan Tullis · 09-09-2009, 09:05 PM

Rick was a very handsome guy, no need to hide his face in a beard - and I don't say that about many guys! Most of the time I look at these teen idols and wonder "why do girls go for him?" but in Rick's case, I can see why.

OH Nuts! · 09-10-2009, 08:40 PM

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Rick was a very handsome guy, no need to hide his face in a beard - and I don't say that about many guys! Most of the time I look at these teen idols and wonder "why do girls go for him?" but in Rick's case, I can see why.

Also besides the fact that he was very handsome he was a gentleman and a nice guy. Add that to the equation and you get......WOW!!

08-21-2009, 03:34 PM	#1
Vito Member Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 28, 2008 Location: California Posts: 635	"Rick Grows A Beard" I love this episode. I don't want to give away too many spoilers about the plot, but I will say that it's about...Rick's decision to grow a beard. This episode first aired in early 1965, when growing a beard was still mostly considered a "bohemian" thing to do. So there are lots of opportunities for wisecracks about Rick's beard from the rest of the Nelson family, and also a couple of great slapstick scenes with Wally and Ginger. Anybody else like this episode?

08-21-2009, 03:45 PM	#2
OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	I know I've seen this once or twice but it's been a while & what a wonderful excuse to go back and re-view it. Just my opinion of course but I think its perfectly fine to discuss the ep...so if you want to...go for it!

08-22-2009, 10:00 PM	#5
biffbronson Sentimental Fool Forum Star Join Date: Aug 22, 2009 Location: Near Notre Dame Posts: 10,519	My favorite scene was the young woman's reaction to Ozzie's beard, when she was borrowing the Nelsons' typewriter IIRC... A funny scene!

08-24-2009, 02:54 PM	#7
MickeyMac Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 19,008	Beards are good. I have been known to grow one from time to time.

08-25-2009, 12:24 AM	#9
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	what set is this episode on?

09-05-2009, 11:01 PM	#12
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	got an e-mail from Amazon about Vol 14 now available? But once again--no episode descriptions.

09-09-2009, 09:05 PM	#13
Dan Tullis Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 15, 2009 Location: Seahurst, WA Posts: 180	Rick was a very handsome guy, no need to hide his face in a beard - and I don't say that about many guys! Most of the time I look at these teen idols and wonder "why do girls go for him?" but in Rick's case, I can see why.