After reading the previous 3 reviewer's comments, I have to disagree with them. First, this is not a comedy. It is a heart-warming episode in which we learn quite a bit about the Haggan clan and Festus in particular. Second, it treated the topic of rape in a way acceptable for the time - the 1960s - and shouldn't be judged by today's standards. No-one accepts rape or treats it lightheartedly, and to say that this episode does is misdirected and plain wrong. (That is to say, unless you deem rape as a comedy.) The responses of Doc and Matt are in character and any other response would be out-of-character for both.
Laurie Peters is beyond adorable in this episode, and there are some light moments, such as when we find out that she isn't attracted to Marshall Dillon because he doesn't have any hair on his face, but a comedy this is not. Its a touching, caring episode that is worth viewing over and over again.
Laurie Peters is beyond adorable in this episode, and there are some light moments, such as when we find out that she isn't attracted to Marshall Dillon because he doesn't have any hair on his face, but a comedy this is not. Its a touching, caring episode that is worth viewing over and over again.