The Sisters

Sophia is set to celebrate her birthday, and Dorothy has a big surprise in store for her, Sophia is inpatient, and tries to truck Rose into revealing what the surprise is.

Definitely another classic episode, this was very, very funny, with an awesome new character.

What inspired casting Nancy Walker was, she was absolutely perfect for the part, the way they had her made up, she was actually the image of Estelle Getty.

What a shame that Audrey wasn't a series regular, I only hope she pops up again soon, she was hilarious, almost equal and opposite a character, but equally sharp and quick witted.

That scene where Sophia is given her 'surprise,' was absolutely brilliant, and surely not a moment anyone was expecting. I loved that moment where we get to learn the reason for the conflict.

Classic episode,

9/10.

What a brilliant casting move--the filmmakers got Nancy Walker to guest star as Sophia's sister Angela.

A Hollywood veteran perhaps best known for "McMillan & Wife" and "Rhoda", Walker is just as petite as Estelle Getty, creating a fun sight gag and a perfect match (and perfect foe!) for Sophia. They buried Walker under the same makeup, wig, and glasses as Getty, but her distinctive voice is quickly recognizable.

Angela proves just like Sophia in other ways--namely, being stubborn and vindictive! Dorothy brings her over from Italy as a surprise present for Sophia's birthday, but old grudges surface. Will the reunion be a disaster?

Walker is excellent. Also, in a fun early plotline, Dorothy (amazingly) entrusts Rose not to reveal the surprise present too early, and your knuckles will get white as Sophia tries to trick Rose into doing just that!