There is a large reward out for catching one of the Tri-State area's most wanted criminals who looks like the newcomer, Leslie LeMoygne, played wonderfully by Robert Mandan in this episode as the director at the Pepperpot Playhouse in charming Raytown. While the Harpers especially Vint and Naomi and even Bubba are out trying to catch the guy on Tri-State's Most Wanted for monetary gain, Mama Harper is trying to be persuaded by Iola to allow the playhouse to use some of their furniture as props. Mama believes that Leslie LeMoynge is the real criminal at large and does her best to apprehend him. It's a typical misunderstanding episode and worth enjoying if they put this show back on the air in syndication again.
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Mama's not that stupid
vitoscotti7 August 2023
Scripting Mama Harper (Vicki Lawrence) to be dumb enough to think that real crooks portray themselves recreating crimes on "Most Wanted" TV shows was beyond stupid. Pretty much killed an ok at best episode. Fugitive hunting was an interesting premise though. Especially during that time period when shows of that ilk were taking off. Highlights were the belittling of the Pepper Pot Theater and it's amateurish productions. A treat to see Robert Mandan (Chester from TV sitcom "Soap") portraying two-bit actor Leslie Lamoyne to perfection. Some good Iola (Beverly Archer) comical theater description lines. Funny scenes with Bubba working on his "big" part.
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