That Girl: Thanksgiving Comes But Once a Year, Hopefully

That Girl: Thanksgiving Comes But Once a Year, Hopefully
ABC
November 23, 1967
Sitcom
DVD
B+

Considering that Peggy Elliott's preceding TG script was for "Kimono My House," the quality of this one is particularly impressive, although she did other episodes as well.  This one is hilarious, but with some sweet moments, as Ann, Donald, and both sets of parents celebrate the holiday at her house.  It's great fun to see the characters play off each other, and the editing with the phone calls is especially sharp.  Add in a Mailman (Joe Perry in his first of four TG appearances) who's suspicious about the herb being mailed for Ann's "pot," and some very memorable outfits for Ann, and the episode comes close to being classic.  I could point out that this is not Ann's first Thanksgiving in NYC, and I don't think it was Summer when she met the Hollingers, but those are just quibbles.