Sunday, December 27, 2015

That Girl: When in Rome

That Girl: When in Rome
ABC
November 9, 1967
Sitcom
DVD
B

This is the second of many TG episodes that Saul Turteltaub and Bernie Orenstein would co-write and it displays a nice balance of points of view, as Ann is offered a starring role in a movie by an acclaimed director, but she'd have to appear nude.  I like how Donald tries to be fair, while still expressing his feelings, and how Ann stands up for herself, even if she's on the verge of tears.  The moment where she scoffs at the idea of being insecure about her body is great.  Note, the opening is a teaser in more than one way, as it looks like Ann is nude, but she isn't.

Renata Vanni plays Mama but would usually play Mrs. Rose Brentano on the show.  Frank Puglia plays her husband, the Restaurant Owner, and would later be Mr. Brentano.

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