I think Cherie Johnson looked prettier in this episode, than any of her other appearances. A shame she got so much pie on her pretty face. There was a certain mystique about the "Maxine" character. She and Laura were best friends since Season 2, yet Cherie never made it into the show's opening credits. This episode was one of three in which Laura and Maxine were at odds over something. In this case, Laura was totally wrong. She had given Curtis up. I don't like to criticize Laura. I've always liked Laura. It's good when she and Maxine make up at the end. Also, Cherie looks prettier after the pie is off her face. I also liked her blouse with only the top button closed. No buttons closed would have been even better, but I digress.