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"Show of Hands" is an episode where the joke is about race...and considering most shows of the 1960s never talked about racial issues (despite this being a HUGE topic in real life), it's pretty brave...and funny.

Alan Brady is supposed to receive an award from the NAACP, but he's out of town and unable to attend. So, Mel asks Rob to attend the awards dinner and accept the honor in place of Alan. Rob agrees, but doesn't realize what a mess his evening was about to become! He first is upset because his tux is a mess...but this is nothing compared to what's next!

In the meantime, Laura and Millie are doing some dying. So, it's not surprising that there's a big pot of dye on the stove when Rob arrives. He manages to dunk his arms in it...as does Laura...and they discover the dye is permanent! Now, with black arms, they feel their only recourse is to wear gloves...which looks pretty silly. What's next? See the show.

Beautifully handled "everything that can go wrong..." episode, and one of the most memorable, if not classic of the entire series.

Once again, it's a very simple plot (which make the best stories) all about doing too many things at once. Laura, a do it yourselfer in the middle of a hectic day, is working on Richie's costume and accidentally dips her hand in black dye.

She goes with Millie to her house to see if Jerry could help -- Rob comes homes, takes a look at the pot of die and in go his hands! Amazing.

Not done yet. The stuff won't come off anytime soon and they have a community banquet to attend, yes... with all eyes on THEM. The End.

What a train wreck that has to be seen, and possibly with a few lessons for viewers as well. We've all gotten ourselves in crazy situations too, but this is insane.

A very good supporting cast, lead by Joel Fluellen as Roger Johnson. Joe was a distinguished actor, also known as a champion against typecasting for minorities. Written by Joseph C. Cavella, who did many episodes for GET SMART. Theodore J. Flicker directed, who created BARNEY MILLER.

With this kind of experience, you know it's a wacky episode, perfect for Dick Van Dyke and Mary Tyler Moore. SEASON 4 EPISODE 28 remastered.