Reviews

Silly and fun. It's always fun to watch one of Festus's kin come calling around. Especially this one -- a nephew who's out to shoot Festus's ear off (the small 'hangy-down part' -- his earlobe, that is) to settle a grudge/feud.

The episode has an older look to it, but it's newer, produced in 1965.

But this episode does resemble some of the older ones with a bit of fun and humor in it. The episode involves Festus winning a prize pair of boots, avoiding a woman who wants to 'catch' him (especially since he has those boss boots), and of course, Eliab, who just wants to shoot his ear off.

It turns out that Eliab is a dead shot phenom. I'm glad he's not after me...

Yes we are all hit over the head with this sledge hammer morality play, but this episode is still enjoyable on a 2nd or more viewing. I have no complaints. I think most of us understand the message.

I rate this as 'H' for hilarious. I'm a fan of older 'Gunsmoke' shows and this was the best parody I've ever seen. You gotta have a little humor once in a while.