When killer, Andy, returns to Cheers and holds them up, he is forgiven because as an ex-con, he can't get work. It turns out that he feels he is a good actor and wants to pursue. This causes the gullible Diane to change her tune and accept everything he does....until. Fun episode.
4 Reviews
Homicidal Ham (#2.4)
ComedyFan20107 April 2014
Warning: Spoilers
Andy, the murderer Sam got a blind date with Diane a few episodes ago, is back to the bar. First Diane is worried but then she feels bad for him as he doesn't have many opportunities in life and arranges him an audition for his acting skills. Th perform a scene of Othelo only he is now in love with her and really tries to kill her for being with Sam.
A great episode. Nice to see Andy's character back, too bad that he may now not be with us for a long time after his attempting murder. Very well thought through, liked how they used Othelo for this and the scene of Diane struggling with him on stage was very well done, very high quality acting.
A great episode. Nice to see Andy's character back, too bad that he may now not be with us for a long time after his attempting murder. Very well thought through, liked how they used Othelo for this and the scene of Diane struggling with him on stage was very well done, very high quality acting.
The Bard In The Bar
dgplatt-6012121 February 2024
This the first Season Two episode to feature a returning character and - surprise! - it's Andrew "Andy Andy" Schroeder. At first Diane is understandably terrified by the homicidal maniac, but Sam is less concerned - until Andy pulls a gun on him.
After some futile attempts from the regulars to disarm him, Andy finally admits this is just a cry for help. Cue bleeding heart Diane and her mission to fulfil Andy's dream of being an actor.
For Diane this is not only an opportunity to help the poor unfortunate Andy; it's also a way to bring high culture to the rabble in the bar. Once again everyone acts as expected: Carla is unimpressed, Norm and Cliff are bored (until they realize it's a bedroom scene), and Coach is confused. Sam is supportive of Diane, which unfortunately makes him oblivious to Andy's insane jealousy...
Like the previous Andy Andy episode, this treads the line between black comedy and farce, and it does so with ease. At this point the show can do no wrong.
After some futile attempts from the regulars to disarm him, Andy finally admits this is just a cry for help. Cue bleeding heart Diane and her mission to fulfil Andy's dream of being an actor.
For Diane this is not only an opportunity to help the poor unfortunate Andy; it's also a way to bring high culture to the rabble in the bar. Once again everyone acts as expected: Carla is unimpressed, Norm and Cliff are bored (until they realize it's a bedroom scene), and Coach is confused. Sam is supportive of Diane, which unfortunately makes him oblivious to Andy's insane jealousy...
Like the previous Andy Andy episode, this treads the line between black comedy and farce, and it does so with ease. At this point the show can do no wrong.
One of the best episodes
Joe X.1 November 2019
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