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The show is fun to watch, but there is a tinge of sadness to hear how during the pandemic, the rich just get even richer. I wonder how the construction workers, roofers, and painters who actually do the work of building those houses feel about that.

I'm also curious. Wasn't there a comment two season ago where the contractor said, "The excavation alone cost a million dollars."

I agree! And people on this board who are parents actually predicted that Altman having kids would change him for the better.

Thank you for letting us know about Tony Dow, @peacheslatour When you watch interviews with him or the other cast members, it shows how normal and happy they seem to be as adults. It's good to see.

Thank you for posting that, @VCRTracking Richard Kline seems exactly like Larry. A person you would want to hang out with.

Another few minutes that are enjoyable to watch if you are a Mel Cooley fan: The episode "The Life and Love of Joe Coogan" opens with Rob, Buddy, Mel, and Joe in the clubhouse after a round of golf. Mel is relaxed and very charming. He is exactly the kind of person you would want to attend your barbecue. I really enjoy moments where we see Richard Deacon's true personality shine through.

Here's a fun one to watch for, especially if you enjoy behind-the-scenes tidbits. Some posters on here mentioned that while Buddy and Mel always traded insults, Morey Amsterdam and Richard Deacon were actually friends. They would get together between takes to work out some of the insult jokes. If you watch the episode The Vigilante Ripped My Sportscoat, you'll notice a neat little moment between the actors. The opening scene is a complex gag that needs perfect timing. It involves Mel, Buddy, Sally, and a cup of yogurt. The scene goes off with perfect timing! Watch for a quick shot of Morey Amsterdam. He is trying to stay in character and not start laughing. He has a look on his face that says: "I can't believe it! The gag worked!" Don't you just love little moments like that?

In a tiny way I'm almost jealous of Gomer. He knows his place in the world and he is happy with it. That's something many people never find.

I love it when you catch those tiny moments where Robert Reed helps out when the kids forget a line. One scene when you can really see this is when Greg goes out for the football team. Greg and Mike have a quick chat and Greg is supposed to say, "Thanks, Dad" and step out of the way so the scene can continue. Instead Barry Williams says "Thanks, Dad" but just stands there. Without missing a beat, Robert Reed puts his hand on Barry's back and gives him a gentle nudge, reminding him to step off his mark. A small moment, but one that shows the good relationship between the actors.

To add to @GHScorpiosRule's good observation: I believe that this scene could not have been as powerful if not for the trust and friendship built up between Ron Howard and Andy Griffith. This also leads to a great conversation between Andy and Barney when Andy announces that he believes Opie. Andy Taylor: I told him I believed him. Barney Fife: You told him you beli... But Andy, what he told you's impossible! Andy Taylor: Well, a whole lotta times I've asked him to believe things that, to his mind, musta seemed just as impossible. Barney Fife: Oh, but, Andy... this silver hat, and the jinglin', and the smoke from his ears - what about all that? Andy Taylor: Ohh, I don't know, Barn. I guess it's a time like this when you're asked to believe somethin' that just don't seem possible. That's the moment that decides whether you got faith in somebody or not. Barney Fife: Yeah, but how can you explain it all? Andy Taylor: I cain't. Barney Fife: But you do believe in Mr. McBeevee? Andy Taylor: No, no, no. I DO believe in Opie.

What's great is every story you hear is how well Don Knotts and Andy Griffith bonded with Ronnie Howard. Andy and Don were being interviewed about the time that Ron Howard started becoming a famous director. Andy Griffith: It's great to see Ronnie doing so well. He's a superstar now. Great to see good things for Ronnie. Don Knotts: Well, we call him "Mr. Howard" now. And they both chuckle, because of course he will always be Ronnie to both of them.

Thank you for telling us about that! It's nice when child stars grow up to be successful outside of the business.

Those of you who are in the theater know the reason for Tyler Hoechlin to always have a five o'clock shadow. Once they filmed a few scenes with him that way, they have to shoot EVERY scene that way. This is because some scenes will need to be re-shot and Tyler needs to look the same in the re-shot. If you want to have some fun, watch some of the shows that were created before the internet, TiVo, and forums like this one. They didn't have to be quite as careful and you can see the difference. For example, if you watch a Dukes of Hazzard rerun, it's fun to notice: "Hey! Cooter had a beard when he pulled up to the Duke Farm. Then he was clean shaven while he was in the farmhouse talking with the Dukes, and then had a beard again when walking back to his car!" Of course, those episodes were filmed before they knew people would have the ability to rewind the scenes, take screenshots, and come on these boards to talk about it. If you enjoy the behind-the-scenes action, then you will enjoy watching for anomalies like this.

Ian Armitage did a great job with his reaction. Startled, hurt, yet immediately grasping the situation.

Did anybody else's heart break when you saw the look on Sheldon's face?

Did anybody else watch Tyler Hoechlin on Seventh Heaven? And then see him here and think: "He was 14 on Seventh Heaven and now he is a dad of 14 year olds himself. Time flies!"

I very much enjoy the notion of, "Okay. We know Superman is a superhero and Lois is one of the world's greatest reporters. Now, what if they had to try raising kids in the real world." The writers are pulling this theme off brilliantly! Did you notice the tiny father-son moments in this episode? Jordan: Was it about a girl? Clark: It's always about a girl. And when Jordan asks Clark to pretend he needs help with the water cooler, Clark makes a hilarious show of struggling to lift his side. Clark: Too much? Jordan: A little bit. (and smiles)

This is another thing that jumped out at me. John Lithgow looked so YOUNG when they showed a few seconds of the movie.

It is great watching the two of them bond. And this goes both ways. George learning to be a better father to Sheldon, and Sheldon coming around to appreciate the sacrifices George makes for the family. While George appreciated the free meal, I'm sure he had more fun things he could do than to put on a tie and go to dinner with a university donor.

I love when the show brings out guest stars who were popular in the 1980's. It's fun to see them still around. But it was jarring to see Dave Foley looking so old!

I wondered if anybody else would make that connection.

Very interesting observation, and I can help explain it a bit, because some of my friends are the same way. It's not that Johnny is too dumb to understand a computer. It's that Johnny has simply checked out. It would be torture for him to go online and see how well everybody is doing while he is stuck in a rut. Much easier to ignore all of that and try to keep living in the 80's. That is a bit depressing, but the fun payoff is that once Johnny wants to join the world again, he is a step behind and he's fun to watch as he tries to finally get up to speed on the technology. Jacob seems like he will grow into an amazing and successful actor. And we can all say, "We knew him when."

YES! And that USED to be the basis of the show. Remember the very first episode, with Waste Management? The CEO wanted to know how he could improve things from the ground up. He knew the only way to get first hand information was to go undercover and see for himself exactly what was happening and how things could be improved. It was a good concept. Fast forward a couple of years and it's obvious that the CEO's are jumping on the show so they can get 43 minutes of free publicity for their companies.

A brilliantly written Georgie line: "I can't believe somebody so lame even owned a bike like this!" When the kids stumble into something we own that is cool (like a motorcycle) or a picture of us doing something cool, we remind them, "You know, we weren't BORN this age!" There are some fun websites "proof that your parents were cooler than you" and others. Check them out-- they are a lot of fun.

This my be why Young Sheldon, especially the last several episodes, has been enjoyable to watch. The show has become a nice escape from everything going on in the world. Almost a modern Leave it to Beaver.