Post by zimmerman on Jul 2, 2013 15:58:22 GMT -5
This is a really fun episode to watch.
I especially enjoyed watching William Schallert as Rufus Krause, the Parlor Game King. He really got into the characterization of Mr. Krause. You can tell that he was really enjoying playing this role as you watch the episode. His parlor games leave a lot to be desired, though, especially if you are listed in his will. There could be some deadly consequences involved .
Reggie Nadler was interesting as the villan that James thought was dead after he dealt with him in the dialouge-less opening teaser, giving Jack Pleis' music to shine through, especially considering that this was his last credited original music score for the series, to our disadvantage. I really like the original twist he gave to "Here We Go 'Round the Mulberry Bush."
I do like the villians' wife, as the game mistress. She really likes to have a grand old time as Master of Ceremonies for Rufus Kraus' games. You can tell that she is having just as much fun as the party participants were.
I am one of the few people who is not a fan of No-Fun, but I do agree that he was one of the more challenging individuals for James to fight and take down. Especially enjoy their initial encounter at Rufus Kraus' porch and in his bedroom!!
Of course, Artie as always as wonderful with his three disguises. My particular favorites is the evil-looking cowboy coot who complains about having the bar closed for repairs in one of his classic diversions, plus he did a really good job playing Rufus Krause after the games mistress very buoantly expresses, "NO MORE GAMES, MR. KRAUSE!" I wonder if the actress playing her ever did Broadway. She could have been really good in a show like "Gypsy."
The action elements to find the missing explosive vial makes the episode really interesting to watch, as Artie carefully watches the clock for midnight, of course they find it, right up to the very last minute, which James courageously throws into the furnace!
Just remembered the trap door leading to the furnace!! Rufus Krause certainly had several surprises up his sleeve, didn't he? I do like how Jim and Artie had enough of him when they receive (and promptly throw out) a copy of Rufus' Encyclopedia of Parlor Games.
Overall, a great fun episode of WWW worth watching again and again
7 out of 10 from me.
I especially enjoyed watching William Schallert as Rufus Krause, the Parlor Game King. He really got into the characterization of Mr. Krause. You can tell that he was really enjoying playing this role as you watch the episode. His parlor games leave a lot to be desired, though, especially if you are listed in his will. There could be some deadly consequences involved .
Reggie Nadler was interesting as the villan that James thought was dead after he dealt with him in the dialouge-less opening teaser, giving Jack Pleis' music to shine through, especially considering that this was his last credited original music score for the series, to our disadvantage. I really like the original twist he gave to "Here We Go 'Round the Mulberry Bush."
I do like the villians' wife, as the game mistress. She really likes to have a grand old time as Master of Ceremonies for Rufus Kraus' games. You can tell that she is having just as much fun as the party participants were.
I am one of the few people who is not a fan of No-Fun, but I do agree that he was one of the more challenging individuals for James to fight and take down. Especially enjoy their initial encounter at Rufus Kraus' porch and in his bedroom!!
Of course, Artie as always as wonderful with his three disguises. My particular favorites is the evil-looking cowboy coot who complains about having the bar closed for repairs in one of his classic diversions, plus he did a really good job playing Rufus Krause after the games mistress very buoantly expresses, "NO MORE GAMES, MR. KRAUSE!" I wonder if the actress playing her ever did Broadway. She could have been really good in a show like "Gypsy."
The action elements to find the missing explosive vial makes the episode really interesting to watch, as Artie carefully watches the clock for midnight, of course they find it, right up to the very last minute, which James courageously throws into the furnace!
Just remembered the trap door leading to the furnace!! Rufus Krause certainly had several surprises up his sleeve, didn't he? I do like how Jim and Artie had enough of him when they receive (and promptly throw out) a copy of Rufus' Encyclopedia of Parlor Games.
Overall, a great fun episode of WWW worth watching again and again
7 out of 10 from me.