![]() ![]() The "steam" she puts-on for Van Dyke is done in a quite-charming & naturalistic-way. Although she became a major sex-symbol in the 60's, beginning with "Professor", and one can detect a hint of it here, Stevens, her beauty & general-aura of "sexiness" aren't exagerrated for prurient-effect. I was impressed with her in this AHP episode. Whether it was before her appearance here or shortly-after, I can't say but definitely before her rise to fame in the big Jerry Lewis comedy-hit of 1963, "The Nutty Professor". ![]() I'd never seen her at this stage of her career, except perhaps for an episode of Bonanza I recall. The other reason I enjoyed this episode is due to the presence of Stella Stevens. National-recognition of his appealing, ingratiating-style, resulting in immense popularity & a brilliant-career in both TV & movies, weren't too far-away. His appearance here still was before he'd become famous but I'm sure anyone in the business could see the obvious, underlying-talent he possessed, especially as a normal, relatable, and likeable light-comedian. He uses various amusing facial-expressions in a controlled, natural-way, i.e., they aren't over-the-top or mis-timed. Van Dyke does quite-well in the role, catching the ironic & satirical-spirit of the premise. It's also refreshingly humorous & a nice change of pace. Although I've seen this entry once before, a few years ago now, it still seems surprising to find Van Dyke in an episode of this series. I suppose I liked this episode mostly because of the presence of Dick Van Dyke. ![]()
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