| "Author, Author" | |
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| Season 4, Episode 3 #60 in series (193 episodes) | |
| Series: | Night Court |
| Network/Country: | NBC-TV / United States |
| Air date | October 16, 1986 |
| Production code | 185933 |
| Written by: | Dennis Koenig |
| Directed by: | Jeff Melman |
| Guest stars: | Fran Drescher Jay Gerber Joe Alaskey Peggy Pope Matthew Brooks George Pentecost Charlotte Portney |
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Author, Author was the 3rd episode of Season 4 of Night Court, also the 60th overall series episode. Written by Dennis Koenig, and directed by Jeff Melman, the episode, which aired on NBC-TV, first aired on October 16, 1986.
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Synopsis
Bull tries his hand at writing a children's story; however, the results are a trifle strong for the editors he submits it to.
Storyline
Bull is horrified to be told that his entry in a children's book contest was unintentionally violent, horrifying, and obscene. He breaks both hands punching holes in the wall, then goes to hide at the Natural History Museum. Dan is enticed by a schizophrenic woman whose personality switches without warning from a prude to a sexpot, and back again.
Plot Summary
Bull (Richard Moll) hopes to express his love of youngsters by entering a children's book contest. Unfortunately, the judges reject his efforts as being too violent--and profane--for youthful consumption, leading Bull to dash out of the courtroom and shamefully squirrel himself away in a museum. Meanwhile, Dan is confused to the point of madness when he dates a schizophrenic client named Miriam (played by a pre-stardom Fran Drescher). Watch for Joe Alaskey, the post-Mel Blanc voice for cartoon stars Porky Pig and Daffy Duck, in a supporting role!
Guest stars/Recurring characters/cast
- Fran Drescher as Miriam Brody
- Jay Gerber as Sydney Shoup
- Joe Alaskey as Thomas Dobbs
- Peggy Pope as Jimmy's Mother
- Matthew Brooks as Jimmy (as Mathew Brooks)
- George Pentecost as Father Gilday
- Charlotte Portney as Court Stenographer (Uncredited)