Never a dull moment with the Bumsteads, this episode bordering on the poignant to outrageous, of course with Dagwood.
Baby Dumpling is the center of attention here, first being hailed as a child genius by some phony door to door salesman. In the meanwhile, Daisy wanders off somewhere and Baby goes looking for her and DISAPPEARS!
This is the perfect example of Murphy's Law where everything REALLY goes haywire. In a sentimental twist, it turns out that Baby finds Daisy at the home of a girl confined to a wheelchair (played by Oscar winner Peggy Ann Garner). The two become friends, Dagwood meanwhile starts searching for him and gets mistaken (and very easily) for a kidnapper? The funny, quirky thing is how fast Dagwood could get himself in big trouble.
Arthur Lake is a must see. Even though the story is centered around Baby Dumpling and his new friend, Melinda, Dagwood is the whole show, and at his goofy best. It has been said many times, Arthur Lake's style was comparable to the likes of the THREE STOOGES.
Well written by Gladys Lehman, one of the founders of the Screen Writers Guild, associated with many classic films, including MEET JOE BLACK for Brad Pitt. Peggy Ann Garner does a wonderful job in her role, who a few years later would win a special Oscar. She appeared in scores of top films, such as JANE EYRE, A TREE GROWS IN BROOKLYN and DAISY KENYON.
How will it all end?
10 stars EPISODE 4 remastered. The BLONDIE films are generally packaged in dvd box sets, either separately or with a series of five episodes per box set.
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