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Their Second Chance (1997)
A gentle sensitive story
I always have a reluctance at watching adoption stories. I've only seen about half this morning (the rest is pending). But so far, I've liked it. I had adoption rammed down my throat in 1965 (during the baby scoop era when babies were being ripped left and right from their young parents), when my daughter was born. The abuse from social and case workers was horrendous. I was told that I was unfit and worthless, did not deserve to live - all because I'd had a baby! I came very close to slitting my wrists wit a razor blade. I wouldn't recommend adoption to my worst enemy, that's how bad my experience was! But the way they are telling this is sensitive and kind. it's worth a viewing.
Bonanza: The Meredith Smith (1965)
Well comedic done episode of Bonanza
Far from being stupid, this was an intelligent gay comedy of To Tell The Truth as someone else mentioned. It was well done with a deft light hand, and it was wonderful seeing all the old classic character actors of that time period.
Great to see Burt Mustin and Strother Martin especially. It was a hoot seeing Ben Cartwright's increasing befuddlement as each Meredith Smith popped up to claim their inheritance from Jake Smith's (Burt Mustin) estate.
Another great detail was seeing the Desk Clerk's mustache reactions with a musical tweak to underscore each quirky response from the Meredith Smiths. A very well done episode indeed!
P.S. As I have not seen the closing minutes of this episode, I still have no idea who the real Meredith Smith is or was, and have no spoilers to offer. You'll have to watch it yourself to find out!