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Kristen · 05-18-2003, 08:50 PM

I just saw this episode for the first time last night. I wasn't too crazy about it. I don't know, something about Rob hitting Laura in the nose just made me really uncofortable. Yes, I know he did by accident, but for some reason it didn't sit well with me. I was just wondering what other fans' thoughts were about this episode.

Kristen

SawgrassSteve · 05-18-2003, 10:20 PM

Well, Kristen,
Considering it was an accedent, I think it's hilarious. Anyone who's ever played too rough with a loved one and has either hurt them or been hurt by them accedentally, can easily identify with poor Rob and Laura's experience!

Steve

Lolac · 05-19-2003, 08:14 AM

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Originally posted by Kristen
I just saw this episode for the first time last night. I wasn't too crazy about it. I don't know, something about Rob hitting Laura in the nose just made me really uncofortable. Yes, I know he did by accident, but for some reason it didn't sit well with me. I was just wondering what other fans' thoughts were about this episode.

Kristen

The thing that annoys me about this episode is Jerry. The kidding is so annoying! Don't you know anyone like that, you know, someone who just doesn't know when to quit? That's what drives me crazy. It doesn't bother me when Rob accidentally hits Laura. My husband accidently hit me once. It was in the middle of the night, he was sound asleep and I was rudely awakened when his big fist came crashing down on my face when he was turning over in his sleep! He felt really awful about it! We laugh about it now and I don't hold it against him! Lolac

Cactus Jack · 05-19-2003, 06:50 PM

I loved this episode its one of my favs

I love when Rob tripped over that truck at the end LOL!

TVgen62 · 05-20-2003, 01:51 AM

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Originally posted by Lolac

The thing that annoys me about this episode is Jerry. The kidding is so annoying! Don't you know anyone like that, you know, someone who just doesn't know when to quit? That's what drives me crazy. It doesn't bother me when Rob accidentally hits Laura. My husband accidently hit me once. It was in the middle of the night, he was sound asleep and I was rudely awakened when his big fist came crashing down on my face when he was turning over in his sleep! He felt really awful about it! We laugh about it now and I don't hold it against him! Lolac

I feel the same way about Jerry when I see this episode. I think even Millie would've been willing to hold Jerry while Rob hit him! Overall I enjoyed the episode and would like to play "dime-store psychologist" for a minute as to Jerry's behavior:

Perhaps Jerry teased Rob because he has some jealousy issues* regarding Rob's success. (Any thoughts?)

Regarding the accidental "pop" in the nose:
Again, I'm in agreement with you primarily because Rob was openly remorseful about it. Therefore, I find it difficult to be disturbed by it. If he blew it off like it was no big deal, then I'd be peeved.

* Corrected typo 05.30.03

Kristen · 05-20-2003, 03:26 AM

I agree about Jerry's behavior. I mean, telling other people how bad the show was just to annoy Rob was crossing the line! I have to admit, though, that I enjoyed the ending where Rob "tripped" over that truck.

It was great to see Jerry finally get his just deserts!

Kristen

Kitt · 05-20-2003, 09:02 PM

That episode was not your ordinary DVD episode. Jerry was truly getting on everyone's nerves. Rob looked honestly angry. Millie told Jerry he'd gone too far for too long, and aplogized to Rob and Laura. Even Laura told Jerry that she didn't appreciate his incessant teasing. It was a tense episode. I got the feeling that it was strongly based on some of the casts and crews real life experiences.

buddy love · 05-30-2003, 11:02 PM

this is one of my least favorite episodes of the Dick Van Dyke show. I don't find its theme or execution very funny at all.

Crimson and Clover · 05-30-2003, 11:12 PM

i liked the episode but Jerry was very annoying. Rob accidentialy hitting Laura didnt bother me.

Janice · 06-01-2003, 01:21 AM

Jerry could be a cut-up, but they gave him a personality overhaul to fit this one particular episode. It felt too contrived. He was just irritating.
Rob hitting Laura didn't bother me. It was an accident.

05-18-2003, 08:50 PM	#1
Kristen Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 17, 2000 Location: New York, USA Posts: 4,042	"Punch Thy Neighbor" I just saw this episode for the first time last night. I wasn't too crazy about it. I don't know, something about Rob hitting Laura in the nose just made me really uncofortable. Yes, I know he did by accident, but for some reason it didn't sit well with me. I was just wondering what other fans' thoughts were about this episode. Kristen
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05-18-2003, 10:20 PM	#2
SawgrassSteve Loyal Worshipper Senior Member Join Date: Mar 04, 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,423	Well, Kristen, Considering it was an accedent, I think it's hilarious. Anyone who's ever played too rough with a loved one and has either hurt them or been hurt by them accedentally, can easily identify with poor Rob and Laura's experience! Steve
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05-19-2003, 06:50 PM	#4
Cactus Jack RonFingSwanson Forum Idol Join Date: Dec 09, 2001 Location: Santa Rosa Beach,FL Posts: 103,099	I loved this episode its one of my favs I love when Rob tripped over that truck at the end LOL!
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05-30-2003, 11:12 PM	#9
Crimson and Clover Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 09, 2002 Location: NC Posts: 17,345	i liked the episode but Jerry was very annoying. Rob accidentialy hitting Laura didnt bother me.
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05-20-2003, 03:26 AM	#6
Kristen Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 17, 2000 Location: New York, USA Posts: 4,042	I agree about Jerry's behavior. I mean, telling other people how bad the show was just to annoy Rob was crossing the line! I have to admit, though, that I enjoyed the ending where Rob "tripped" over that truck. It was great to see Jerry finally get his just deserts! Kristen

05-20-2003, 09:02 PM	#7
Kitt James Dean Forum Veteran Join Date: Aug 16, 2001 Location: California Dreamin' Posts: 6,115	That episode was not your ordinary DVD episode. Jerry was truly getting on everyone's nerves. Rob looked honestly angry. Millie told Jerry he'd gone too far for too long, and aplogized to Rob and Laura. Even Laura told Jerry that she didn't appreciate his incessant teasing. It was a tense episode. I got the feeling that it was strongly based on some of the casts and crews real life experiences.

05-30-2003, 11:02 PM	#8
buddy love Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 19, 2002 Posts: 189	this is one of my least favorite episodes of the Dick Van Dyke show. I don't find its theme or execution very funny at all.

06-01-2003, 01:21 AM	#10
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Jerry could be a cut-up, but they gave him a personality overhaul to fit this one particular episode. It felt too contrived. He was just irritating. Rob hitting Laura didn't bother me. It was an accident.