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Vince53 · 04-13-2011, 07:51 PM

Too stupid to get the right address, a nut group accidentally paints a swastika on Archie's front door. Then a second nut group shows up to "protect" him.

Decent humor, and the dramatic surprise ending was pretty good.

catlover79 · 04-13-2011, 09:00 PM

That was my guy, Gregory Sierra!!!!!

Retro4Life · 04-13-2011, 09:14 PM

One of the most memorable AITF eps, with what could easily be considered the most shocking ending of the show's run.

catlover79 · 04-13-2011, 09:17 PM

That was the only AITF episode that ended with no applause, I believe.

Retro4Life · 04-13-2011, 09:25 PM

I remember watching it in its premiere, as a kid. My whole family was stunned.

catlover79 · 04-13-2011, 09:39 PM

Sad how an ending like that would shock audiences back in 1973, but wouldn't even faze them now.

Retro4Life · 04-13-2011, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Sad how an ending like that would shock audiences back in 1973, but wouldn't even faze them now.

I doubt anyone would even think of writing a sitcom episode like this today, one that would actually make them think while they laugh. Now it's all ironic snark and immature mugging.

catlover79 · 04-13-2011, 09:52 PM

You make a good point. Again, sad but true!

Retro4Life · 04-13-2011, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

You make a good point. Again, sad but true!

Thanks! In this case, I wish I were wrong!

Kev72 · 04-27-2011, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Retro4Life

Thanks! In this case, I wish I were wrong!

What season and episode was this?

thanks

catlover79 · 04-27-2011, 01:46 PM

It's from Season 3.

GameShowFan66 · 05-30-2014, 11:24 AM

There's something I observed when watching this episode on DVD. The episode took place on a Sunday, as Archie mentioned about bringing in the Sunday newspaper. Later in the episode, a U.S. Postman delivered cigars to Archie. I thought there was no USPS mail delivery on Sundays. That struck me as a bit odd. It made me think that the package could very well have been a bomb, instead of Edith's kitchen timer, since it was on a Sunday...

04-13-2011, 07:51 PM	#1
Vince53 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 26, 2010 Location: Chapala, Mexico Posts: 492	Archie is Branded Too stupid to get the right address, a nut group accidentally paints a swastika on Archie's front door. Then a second nut group shows up to "protect" him. Decent humor, and the dramatic surprise ending was pretty good.

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Retro4Life Accept No Substitutes Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 04, 2009 Location: IL Posts: 6,708	One of the most memorable AITF eps, with what could easily be considered the most shocking ending of the show's run.
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04-13-2011, 09:17 PM	#4
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	That was the only AITF episode that ended with no applause, I believe.

04-13-2011, 09:25 PM	#5
Retro4Life Accept No Substitutes Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 04, 2009 Location: IL Posts: 6,708	I remember watching it in its premiere, as a kid. My whole family was stunned.

04-13-2011, 09:39 PM	#6
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	Sad how an ending like that would shock audiences back in 1973, but wouldn't even faze them now.

04-13-2011, 09:52 PM	#8
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	You make a good point. Again, sad but true!

04-27-2011, 01:46 PM	#11
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	It's from Season 3.

05-30-2014, 11:24 AM	#12
GameShowFan66 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: May 20, 2013 Location: Suburban Philadelphia, PA Posts: 78	There's something I observed when watching this episode on DVD. The episode took place on a Sunday, as Archie mentioned about bringing in the Sunday newspaper. Later in the episode, a U.S. Postman delivered cigars to Archie. I thought there was no USPS mail delivery on Sundays. That struck me as a bit odd. It made me think that the package could very well have been a bomb, instead of Edith's kitchen timer, since it was on a Sunday...