Waldorf Salad
- Episode aired Mar 5, 1979
- TV-PG
- 32m
IMDb RATING
8.4/10
2.1K
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Customer dissatisfaction with the Fawlty Towers dining experience comes to a head when an insistent American comes for a stay.Customer dissatisfaction with the Fawlty Towers dining experience comes to a head when an insistent American comes for a stay.Customer dissatisfaction with the Fawlty Towers dining experience comes to a head when an insistent American comes for a stay.
Mark Kirby
- Hotel Guest
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Writers
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Did you know
- TriviaFawlty Towers was originally broadcast without individual episode titles. Some episodes were given names in TV listings, only. However, they were not named as we know them today. Waldorf Salad was originally called "U.S.A." in the listings. It wasn't until the show was marketed as a VHS set in the 1980's when all episodes received proper titles, such as Waldorf Salad, that have lasted since.
- GoofsAccording to the dialogue, The Hamiltons arrived at the hotel by car, having driven five hours from London. However, when Harry Hamilton decides to make an early departure following the dinner fiasco, he calls for a taxi. If the couple arrived by a car they drove themselves, then presumably it would still be parked outside. Calling for a taxi to leave the hotel doesn't make sense.
- Quotes
Mr. Hamilton: What I'm suggesting is that this place is the... the crummiest, shoddiest, worst-run hotel in the whole of Western Europe.
Major Gowen: No! No, I won't have that! There's a place in Eastbourne.
- Crazy creditsThe Fawlty Towers sign has been re-arranged into Flay Otters (both "W"s missing).
- ConnectionsFeatured in The Late Debate: Episode #1.90 (2023)
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Funny, but frustrating.
I personally left reviewing this episode til last, as I hate to say it, it's my least favourite episode, I guess solely down to the fact that I feel sorry for Basil, and I'm a fan of his.
I think the criticisms about The Brits classing Americans as brash and overbearing is unfair, Harry is just one demanding, loud, obstinate man, regardless of nationality.
Canadian Bruce Boa plays the role of Harry very well, you can't argue with that, but poor Basil gets it from all angles. Normally Fawlty Towers has a few charming guests, not this time, he has a hotel full of complainers.
I find parts funny, and parts rather frustrating to watch. I really enjoy the part where Sybil is talking to her American guests about California, gives us a different slant on Sybil's character, I enjoyed. The part though where Basil is arguing with his imaginary Chef I find hard work.
It is funny, it's Fawlty Towers, but even great shows have ranking order of episodes, and sadly for me this one sits at the bottom. 7/10
I think the criticisms about The Brits classing Americans as brash and overbearing is unfair, Harry is just one demanding, loud, obstinate man, regardless of nationality.
Canadian Bruce Boa plays the role of Harry very well, you can't argue with that, but poor Basil gets it from all angles. Normally Fawlty Towers has a few charming guests, not this time, he has a hotel full of complainers.
I find parts funny, and parts rather frustrating to watch. I really enjoy the part where Sybil is talking to her American guests about California, gives us a different slant on Sybil's character, I enjoyed. The part though where Basil is arguing with his imaginary Chef I find hard work.
It is funny, it's Fawlty Towers, but even great shows have ranking order of episodes, and sadly for me this one sits at the bottom. 7/10
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- Sleepin_Dragon
- Jan 27, 2019
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