Silver Spoons: S1E20: The Empire Strikes Out

Published: Jan. 21, 2019, 12:17 a.m.

Happy Sunday Night Everyone, Angela Bowen here, the host of Together, We're Gonna Find Our Way: An Unofficial Silver Spoons Podcast. Here is S1E20: The Empire Strikes Out, which aired on February 26, 1983. In this episode Grandfather Stratton offers Kate an executive position in California, hoping that Edward will marry an heiress to expand the family fortune. When Kate finds out, Edward's relationships with both her and his father seem to be over. Also in this episode we get a reappearance by the Tommy the Therapist doll. Who’s diagnosis is for Rick to have a lobotomy after he confesses he’s not depressed anymore and he’s the happiness he’s ever been and his life is perfect. Again, I say, this toy would never be enjoyed by children and is more suitable for therapists as a Christmas gag gift. I love how Ricky manages to get to his grandfather and make him see reason by pulling on the old man’s heartstrings via a photograph of his deceased wife Abigail. I made my own discovery this episode and did some sleuthing. I’ll make mention of my results in a separate post. Next week on the podcast we get a surprise and I think unwelcome finish from Bob Danish in S1E21: Won't You Go Home, Bob Danish, which aired on March 5, 1983. In this episode An old suitor of Kate's accidentally crashes his small plane on the grounds of the Strattons' estate, after flying low over the house in an effort to impress her, and Edward reluctantly invites him to stay due to his injured leg. To follow along with the podcast you can go to: Facebook: Together, We're Gonna Find Our Way: An Unofficial Silver Spoons Podcast Instagram: silverspoonspodcast If you'd like to send me an email you can do so at silverspoonspodcast@gmail.com If you haven't yet and would like to please head on over to Itunes and leave a rating or review for the podcast. Have a great week everyone!