Season: 5 Episode: 5 Production Code: AM-505 First Air Date: November 26, 2001 Writer: David E. Kelley Director: Michael Schultz # of Times Richard said Bygones: 1 Songs sung by Elton:
Guest Stars: Synopsis: See, this week, Elton John stopped in at the bar, he does that, he’s known for his intimate club dates, they help him keep it real. Poor, poor pitiful Glenn, he’s fraught over everyone seeing him as a shorter Mark Vanderloo, it’s like Nelle being stuck with that hair. Actually, Glenn’s more boo-hooey over not being able to go to the malt shop with a forty something gal like Ally (laugh of the night from guest/Falcon Crest alum David Selby). To make matters more sore thumbish Jenny’s mom Frances is flaunting her very own paste-eating beau. Frances is one of those ageless timeless bombshells, a wattle magnet for Richard and a definite head turner for Raymond even though her daughter is now his kinda sorta girlfriend. Anyway, Frances was fired because of her cradle robbing so with Ally’s help she’s suing her prudey employer (that’s where David Selby came in) and if she could she’d sue Jenny and that little attitude of hers. Oddness abounded over in the people’s court with Judge Ling presiding. Let’s see, there was a dull guy with a dull wax on his dull car, and a lady complaining about her wedding music so naturally that led to a live jam session (which buoyed Ally’s closing on Frances’ case). Oh, and Ling along with Nelle willingly played date bait as they shared a night on the town with Elaine and Coretta. Previously I’ve equated the supporting women with the Spice Girls, how prophetic since I can’t recall when last I heard more than two words out of Scary either. Anyway, Ally’s case worked out, Frances received buckets of money and Jen’s approval, while Thin Mint (Raymond’s full of gems) got confused. Elaine of all busybodies agreed with the general sentiment that Ally is a clueless fool, naming Larry as her bad judgment; leading me to hereby de- nominate Elaine from that last question. Alas, as Elton’s "I Want Love" played in the background, Ally and Glenn stood on those ubiquitous steps sharing a timid kiss. That Elton, he’s all right, it’s just that I kind of prefer that lonely guy in the video and it’s not so good being reminded. |