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March 26, 2007: Could It be Karma?
In tonight's repeat episode, Sara Rue provided some maternal glow at the Harper house. Who knew pregnant women were such a turn-on for Alan? Well, I guess most of us already did, since this show originally aired in October, but it was still fun to watch the second time around.
In fact, the entire first scene tonight was golden. When Naomi (Rue) arrived on the Harper doorstep, Alan naturally assumed that she was one of his brother's former flames and even went so far as to brand her Charlie's "karma." The first time I saw this episode, I really thought it was possible that Charlie was the baby's daddy, but Naomi was quick to put an end to that assumption. Once she told Charlie they had never met before, it was pretty clear he was off the hook.
Alan, on the other hand, seemed pretty smitten with Naomi, which Charlie just didn't seem to understand: "Once there's a bun in the oven, I don't feel the need to butter it." Alan then felt the need to defend himself by saying, "I find pregnant women very erotic!" Unfortunately, Jake happened to overhear most of that conversation, which made for a super-awkward and equally comical moment.
One scene I didn't expect to see in this episode was Berta crying in Charlie's bathroom. Normally a no-nonsense kind of woman, it was unusual to see Berta in tears. Though her tough side quickly resurfaced, when she went to find Ronald Wiedermeier (Andy Mackenzie), the suspected father of Naomi's baby. I'm still not sure how Berta managed to squeeze $5,000 out of Ronald that night, but it did bring me joy to see how happy Charlie was that he was able to score tube socks, a corn dog and some DVDs for just $8.
It was also sweet (and sometimes scary) to watch Alan dote on Naomi. Whether he was doing her job and ironing clothes for her, or rubbing her belly with vitamin E, he did seem genuinely concerned for her well-being. Which I guess you could say provided a good foundation for Alan and Naomi to start dating in a future episode.
Well, one more repeat is on the agenda for next week and then we have a fresh new episode on tap. Until then, have a great week.
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Mar 26, 2007 11:18 PM
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I'm new to this show. I've caught it on and off a couple of times. But, just until recently I have added it to my Tivo schedule. The hubby and I enjoy watching it together.
Seeing that it was a repeat - do Alan and Naomi get together in a later episode? If so - how long were they together?
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Mar 27, 2007 3:30 AM
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I don't remember that they do get together again. This episode was very funny but Alan was a bit disturbing with the prego attraction!
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Mar 27, 2007 11:11 AM
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They get together and it last about 2/3 of an episode.
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Mar 28, 2007 12:24 PM
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I have money down on this question...was Sara Rue really pregnant when taping this episode? If she wasn't, then stage make-up has come a long way, baby! Can someone settle this bet? Thanks.
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Mar 31, 2007 8:35 AM
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