Now, first of all, I have two copies of every episode on DVD. First ones were bootleg transfers from some VHS tapes in the southern USA. Pretty complete and not cut up for syndication, but they look totally washed out. However, there were no complications about the soundtrack tunes back when they were taped (late 90s maybe). So I was happy to have them because I knew they would never be complete and sold by a professional distributor. Until SHOUT! came along. Their collection was damn near perfect.
OK, about this episode: Bert Parks is perfect as Herb's Dad, because he talks and dresses just like Herb, with the same smarm and charm. Plus, he looks just like Herb's father would look. Now the bootleg has the usual WKRP laughtrack. The remastered SHOUT! version has almost no laughtrack in this episode, making the story even more poignant. I am not sure how this happened but I am glad it did. Every main character is used, so this makes it one of the perfect episodes to savour and enjoy for years. I am sure you know the plot so I will spare you the details.
OK, about this episode: Bert Parks is perfect as Herb's Dad, because he talks and dresses just like Herb, with the same smarm and charm. Plus, he looks just like Herb's father would look. Now the bootleg has the usual WKRP laughtrack. The remastered SHOUT! version has almost no laughtrack in this episode, making the story even more poignant. I am not sure how this happened but I am glad it did. Every main character is used, so this makes it one of the perfect episodes to savour and enjoy for years. I am sure you know the plot so I will spare you the details.
