SignGuyHPW wrote:This was an absolutely brilliant comedy episode. It also should completely put to bed the theory of Higgins being Robin Masters. If Higgins were Robin Masters then why would he have been worried about the estate being lost in a bet that he hadn't authorised? Also, Benoit, clearly mentioned publishing Robin's first book 22 years later so they had known each other that long and Benoit didn't seem to know Higgins. I think this episode is ultimate proof that Magnum's theory was lunacy. It was also great to see Lord James Blears in another episode.
I have a theory that they didn't outright say in the episode, but it made the most sense to me. I think Magnum knew well before the game about the marked deck of cards and had alerted Robin to it. I think if he was really in danger of losing his home, car, etc that he'd have been more conservative trying to score that run, but he ultimately knew the game WAS just a game because he'd been tipped off by the nephew that the card game was rigged off camera. I loved how the lads were watching the photo shoot and wouldn't respond to Higgins because they were transfixed on the girl. It was a pure comedy episode, but one of the better ones they ever did I think.
SignGuyHPW wrote:This was an absolutely brilliant comedy episode. It also should completely put to bed the theory of Higgins being Robin Masters. If Higgins were Robin Masters then why would he have been worried about the estate being lost in a bet that he hadn't authorised? Also, Benoit, clearly mentioned publishing Robin's first book 22 years later so they had known each other that long and Benoit didn't seem to know Higgins. I think this episode is ultimate proof that Magnum's theory was lunacy. It was also great to see Lord James Blears in another episode.
I have a theory that they didn't outright say in the episode, but it made the most sense to me. I think Magnum knew well before the game about the marked deck of cards and had alerted Robin to it. I think if he was really in danger of losing his home, car, etc that he'd have been more conservative trying to score that run, but he ultimately knew the game WAS just a game because he'd been tipped off by the nephew that the card game was rigged off camera. I loved how the lads were watching the photo shoot and wouldn't respond to Higgins because they were transfixed on the girl. It was a pure comedy episode, but one of the better ones they ever did I think.
I agree on both accounts First and foremost, I never liked the "Higgins is Robin" theory and actually thought it got pretty darn old in the later seasons. And that's an interesting theory on the marked deck of cards. It always did seem like TM treated his potential "booting out of Robin's nest" due to losing the bet pretty darn casually. It makes more since that he was tipped off by Mickey before the game so he knew he would be fine regardless of the game's outcome.
Overall I really like this episode and gave it an 8.5. Another comedic episode from season 4, seems like there were several of these funnier more light hearted episodes in this season (this one, Limited Engagement, either Luther Gillis, etc.) A few things that stood out to me:
- Love the softball/baseball emphasis! I'm a big baseball fan (close enough to softball:)) and we all know Selleck is. Yet another example of him bringing his own interests in the show which is super cool! And while most of the playing was pretty poor, fun to see his fantastic left handed swing as he was a very good player himself!
- I thought the whole concept of Buzz, his nephew, the Buzzettes (wow!), and his softball team was awesome. Two rich guys with nothing better to do than place high stakes bets on a softball game, absolutey a blast to me!
- The lads not answering to Higgins during the nude (I'm assuming?) photo shoot was extremely funny. Zeuss and Apollo are not just dogs but actual characters in my book and I thought this was funny, especiaslly the look of dissaproval on Higgin's face as he tried to call them.
- The game itself was great. TM chewing red man, higgins coaching third base, and Rick as the team chump were very entertaining! Too bad they lost but it set up a great ending with a rare Robin Masters appearance!