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* "Newhart: The Made Maid" by Uncle Mike (sitcom parody)
10, 10, 10
* "Newhart: The Made Maid" by Uncle Mike (fr582@cleveland.Freenet.Edu). At first I was disappointed with this story. I was expecting a parody of the Bob Newhart Show in which Bob plays a psychologist in Chicago. Instead I found a parody of the more recent Bob Newhart Show, in which Bob plays a writer who is also the owner of an Inn in New England. I wasn't as familiar with the latter series, and so I expected that I wouldn't enjoy the parody as much. I was very pleasantly surprised! The plot is perfect; it actually fits in with the personalities and mannerisms of the characters. Stephanie (the ditzy, lazy, rich girl who is a maid but never does any work) develops a rivalry with Joanna, and to prove her case she seduces Dick (the Bob Newhart character). In retaliation, Joanna seduces Michael (Stephanie's preppie boyfriend). In further retaliation, Joanna tricks Stephanie into having sex with Larry and his two brothers (Daryl and Daryl). Finally, to make amends Joanna makes love to Stephanie herself. As I said, the parody is very well done. For example, it is easy to imagine the Bob Newhart character reacting just the way the author shows him as he is seduced by the young vixen. I strongly recommend this story. Ratings for "Newhart" Athena (technical quality): 10 Venus (plot & character): 10 Celeste (appeal to reviewer): 10 |