I caught this on videotape and watched it over and over again - it's hilarious. The best comic performance by Fox, the best by Delouise (whom I normally loathe), great performances by all.
Allen's performance (basically, he's playing his own father) is stunning in his effortless timing, and he directs the ensemble around him accordingly.
The camera work is nothing special, but what do you expect from TV? That this made its way to television is itself part of the miracle.
My own guess is that this is the production that Allen should have retired on - he hasn't made a dam' thing of interest since.
But this is perfect.
Flawlessly ridiculous - a precious gem of American comic theater.
Allen's performance (basically, he's playing his own father) is stunning in his effortless timing, and he directs the ensemble around him accordingly.
The camera work is nothing special, but what do you expect from TV? That this made its way to television is itself part of the miracle.
My own guess is that this is the production that Allen should have retired on - he hasn't made a dam' thing of interest since.
But this is perfect.
Flawlessly ridiculous - a precious gem of American comic theater.