I have to admit at first I was going to skip this episode when I saw the circus elephant bit. But as the human element as it related to the little person became the real issue, I was taken in. A couple things annoyed me. The kids putting on a show for the neighbors. Really? Then there is the trial where they are trying to prove that the elephant had been abused and his theft was justified. When the defense lawyer gets in the face of Mr. Dreeb, using abusive language, why didn't the judge or his own lawyer object to his methods. When Dreeb punches the attorney it would be easy to show that he was literally threatened. I did appreciate, brain tumor aside, that the young man should not be in a school. He threw a sword, nearly killing his fellow teacher. I did enjoy the mathematics song written by Tom Lehrer. Hadn't heard it in a long time.
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Life in Rome is always a circus
jarrodmcdonald-128 February 2022
Warning: Spoilers
'Mr. Dreeb Comes to Town' is about a dwarf that has stolen a circus elephant, and it has some very amusing and memorable scenes with the pachyderm. The lovable animal winds up being housed temporarily in the Brock garage, while the defendant appears before Judge Bone (Ray Walston). The Brocks' two young boys start putting on shows in the front yard for the neighbors, charging admission. Hilarious. Even more hilarious is a scene where Jill must administer an *en*e*ma* to the elephant, and the local folks gather round hoping for its recovery.
Meanwhile, Dreeb the little guy falls for Maxine (Lauren Holly) the deputy cop, but it's clear that she probably won't be happy with anyone but her partner Kenny (Costas Mandylor).
Another plot, involving the daughter's teacher who was dying, is very nicely handled. He has asked them to tell a bunch of jokes if he doesn't survive his operation. The last scene has Jimmy, Jill and Kimberly telling jokes to remember him. And there is a special credit at the end, which says jokes were supplied by Milton Berle. Great stuff.
Meanwhile, Dreeb the little guy falls for Maxine (Lauren Holly) the deputy cop, but it's clear that she probably won't be happy with anyone but her partner Kenny (Costas Mandylor).
Another plot, involving the daughter's teacher who was dying, is very nicely handled. He has asked them to tell a bunch of jokes if he doesn't survive his operation. The last scene has Jimmy, Jill and Kimberly telling jokes to remember him. And there is a special credit at the end, which says jokes were supplied by Milton Berle. Great stuff.
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