I heard that John and Peter were good friends. That would absolutely tie Benedict to the scene of the crime, while pulling the rug out utterly from under him at the end of the episode. While shooting the video for Michael Jacksons BAD, Scorsese thought that Jacksons short, stocky road manager Frank DiLeo looked and sounded like the character of Tudi in GOODFELLAS, or what Scorseses image and sound of what the character was, then cast him. The heart wants to love Etude in Black. I didnt even notice Benedicts amateur crime-scene moves because I didnt need to. Great episode, but for the love of God, why didnt they hire someone to consult on the music? #Columbo #ltcolumbo #peterfalk #classictv #dennishopper #jamesgarner #rockford, My wishlist to celebrate Columbos 50th anniversary, Gone but not forgotten: remembering the life of Peter Falk, do vote for it here in the favourite episode poll, Contribute to this sites upkeep from just $3, Just one more think the psychology of Columbo, Columbo magazine covers from around the world, Episode review: Columbo Identity Crisis THE COLUMBOPHILE BLOG, Columbo top 10 episodes as voted for by the fans: 2020 edition, Public service announcement: February 2023, Episode review: Columbo Suitable for Framing. 656. Etude in Black. He writes the suicide note on her typewriter ahead of time then, He doesnt buy the suicide story, and thinks someone killed Jenifer, Leaving a carnation at the murder scene is as good as a smoking gun. Does Columbo know Alex is guilty as soon as he meets him? Perhaps the person choosing the music wanted to choose obscure pieces, unlike the familiar ones heard in Etude in Black. Poker Face: whats in it for Columbo fans? Yeah, he deserved to be Haha yes, theres probably an article for biggest violations committed by Columbo e.g. For one thing, its very likely Columbo spots the flower straight away. She refuses to lie for him, saying murder is one betrayal too far. And Tchaikovsky is pronounced Chai-kov-ski, not Chai-cow-ski. Can she identify Jennifers lover? This is one of the few 'cop shows' I ever watch because it's based in human interaction and pyschological issues, not in violent shocks. She says she can identify Jennifers love interest, who is someone from the orchestra. The scene eats up more than five minutes without ostensibly progressing the plot at all. #peterfalk #Columbo #ltcolumbo #classictv #70s #1971 #leegrant, Gee whizz is it really Monday already? My guess, a friend of Mr Falks that was hanging around the set. The flower puts him at the scene, but the time isnt indicated. So yeah, he sees stuff. #Columbo #ltcolumbo #peterfalk #classictv #70s #1975 #janetleigh #fanboy, Columbo confronts Joan Hudson in Prescription: Murder. It takes about 30 seconds before the part really starts. As a diehard fan of Columbo, I thought his performance in Etude was first-rate. As a general rule, I am a fan of the Columbo movies. The calibre of the supporting cast was suitably grand, too. This is cinema level stuff. Why does Columbo ask Benedict for his autograph? The same movement of the symphony is heard during the live performance and, thus, is the Beethoven that Alex substitutes when Jennifer Welles does not show up for her performance. Leaving his Jag at a grimy mechanics shop, Benedict gets a lift to the Hollywood Bowl with wife Janice to begin his prep for the evenings symphony. I agree it is not note-perfect, the scene with Myrna Loy and the fogies is very badly played and one or two of the clues were a little too obvious too early especially the carnation at the scene of the crime(which the mystery revolves around) and while I loved the chemistry between Columbo and Benedict I personally would've liked more mind games between the two perhaps. He even seeks assistance from an unlikely source: young Audrey, Jennifers precocious next door neighbour (for precocious read annoying). I was eager to see who directed it. As for Alexs goose chase with his car, the mechanic and a bathroom window, he once again overlooks the obvious. It could plausibly belong to someone else and could have been dropped much earlier. Director Nicholas Colasanto would later be a familiar face on 1980s TV as barman Ernie 'Coach' Pantusso in Cheers (1982). The jazz club reappeared later as the basement of the wax museum in Columbo: Dagger of the Mind (1972). He was frantically waving his arms around never in time with the music. One of Peter Falk's very good friends from the Actor's Studio in New York John Cassavetes is the culprit in this Columbo episode. Itsfun stuff, but its not strictly necessary and wasnt part of the original story. BFFs John Cassavetes and Peter Falk teamed up to devastating effect in fan favourite episode Etude in Black in 1972.. And the wonderful news is that Etude is the latest episode to be made available in full to keen viewers via the official Columbo YouTube channel.So grab your conductor's baton and get ready for fun with Falk, Cassavetes and support cast of stars that includes James McEachin . Jenifer gives Alex an ultimatum: choose who to be with. Its almost cinematic in scale, with its extensive use of location shooting and the epic orchestral score featuring Chopin, Beethoven and Mozart putting it a level above most episodes in terms of production values. And its much better than the padded version without the scenes featuring George Gaines of Police Academy fame added to the running time . The scene is enlivened further as drunk trumpeter Paul aformer lover of Jennifers stumbles onto the scene, braying about howtheres no way Jennifer would take her own life. Not the greatest episode, but the Lieutenant scrubs up a treat Paul Rifkin: James Olson Columbos laboured commentary on Jenifers stunning figure and bedroom eyes seems kinda yuck now. It goes against the grain of Columbos subtly. COLUMBO series Ep: ETUDE IN BLACK Contributor Names Nicholas Colasanto (director) Dick De Benedictis (composer) . Indeed, the 75-minute version aired in Canada before an extended cut was foisted on US audiences, butwhile there are some scenes added for padding, the scenes themselves havent been padded out. Captain. Joining Peter Falk were screen icons John Cassavetes and Myrna Loy, as well as future superstar Blythe Danner. If I were a musician in his orchestra, I would be very confused. Kenosha, Wisconsin, just happens to be the birthplace of Orson Welles. If anything, I find the scenes with Columbo and the dog pretty amusing. And, he probably disregarded the women in his life more than any other Columbo villain. As Columbos investigations continue, we fall into the same delightful pattern the show so enamoured us with in Season 1. The emergence of Alex Benedict at the housealso provides some food for thought for Columbo as he witnesses the Maestro picking up a flower from the floor near the piano and attaching it to his lapel. I think this point could have been laboured further. Hes an English actor, his accent is a North Western one and sounds Mancunian to me. With no sign of star player Jenifer, Alex starts the concert while the police call on the missing woman. All Rights Reserved. Renowned symphony conductor Alex Benedict (John Cassavetes) has a problem - the pianist with whom he's having an affair threatens to go public if he doesn't leave his wife. Lets apply our boutonnieres, leaf through our dog names dictionary, and bust out our MASSIVE robotic conducting arm moves tofind out if itll be a standing ovation or a Bronx cheerat episodes end, Lieutenant Columbo: Peter Falk She says she can identify Jennifers love interest, who is someone from the orchestra. So grab your conductors baton and get ready for fun with Falk, Cassavetes and support cast of stars that includes James McEachin, Blythe Danner and Myrna Loy PLUS DOGS DEBUT! But you couldnt go wrong with the three leads. The whole show is generally subtle, including Falks demeanor. Hes at the vets getting a shot for his new dog a slovenly basset hound he rescued from the pound when he receives a summons to get to Jennifers house where shes been found dead. Hardly, Maestro. Before the killing, however, Benedict has gotsome work to do. Killing his lover, he rigs her stove, leaves a typed note and makes it look like suicide. William: James McEachin And, last but not least, we welcome Dog into the fold. 6, "Pastoral". The scene where Columbo drops in onBenedict in his own house is a prime example. Alas, we are stuck with Conductors who cannot conduct, musicians who cannot sync their pretend playing with actual music, magicians who rely on comic book magic tricks (Im looking at you, Great Santini) and directors who dont know what they are talking about (vis--vis Alex Bradey). And introducing Dog! A slightly unoriginal plot aside, this is a well-unravelled, holding Columbo story, highlighted by some thoughtfully conceived and executed sequences involving real-life friends Peter Falk and John Cassavetes; a fact which unquestionably amplifies the script's effectiveness. The scene is enlivened further as drunk trumpeter Paul aformer lover of Jennifers stumbles onto the scene, braying about howtheres no way Jennifer would take her own life. I was bowled over by the directing from the beginning.Colasanto's artistic decisions are magnificent throughout. Im only interested because Im from the same area. On the other, itsmired in plot holes that prevent it delivering the sucker punch the lavish settings and big budget set it up for. Ill be reviewing the under-the-radar Greenhouse Jungle in the coming weeks, so check back in soon. Meyer, is replaced by another actor, with a similar strong jawline but much taller, a rounder race, and different manner of speaking, sounding muffled and dubbed. Jennifer clearly not a good judge of characters is wrong. Janice Benedict: Blythe Danner if so, he carried out his instructions to the letter. The aggression displayed by Columbo here was dialled right down when he returned to screens three years later Something else that could perhaps have been tightened up was Benedicts reckless approach to setting up the murder. As a result, it has never completelywon me over. Motion capture is a fascinating art form. 1), The Bye-Bye Sky High I.Q. Its no coincidence that few of my personal top 10 Columbo episodes are long ones. Story-wise this isn't among the best or most cleverly written Columbo movie but the movie is extremely well made, with excellent directing and truly fine acting. #Columbo #ltcolumbo #peterfalk #classictv #70s #1975 #janetleigh #fanboy, Columbo confronts Joan Hudson in Prescription: Murder. Of all the Columbo villians, he had the most disagreeable disposition I can remember. Cassavetes looks like a drunken stork waving that oversized baton around without even the lightest hint it has anything to do with piece being heard or any sync with the downbeat . Although all signs point to a suicide, little things immediately bother Columbo. Jenifer Welles: Well, just for a second I was feeling all the hairs on the back of my neck. Did Coach from Cheers direct this episode? Sure, it doesnt look good, but it falls short of condemning him. However, in Canada, it was aired as a regular 90-minute episode with the additional scenes cut. Great episode though, and wish Cassavetes could have done one more episode with his good friend Peter Falk. When Janice refuses to back up Benedicts claim that she pinned it on him straight after the concert, the game is up. It led to widespread padding out of scenes in the longer episodes. Despite appearing in five films nominated for a Best Picture Academy Award (two of which - The Great Ziegfeld (1936) and The Best Years of Our Lives (1946) - were Best Picture Oscar winners), Loy herself was never nominated for a competitive Oscar. Just about the only character that irks is the precocious Audrey Jennifers pre-teen neighbour whose sassy attitude towards Columbo and his lack of pet-tending skillz quickly starts to grate. Episode review: Columbo How to Dial a Murder, The curious case of Columbo Takes the Rap. It would have been easy for the script to include a reference to these particular carnations being absolutely unique to the region and that the one found at the crime scene could only have come from Janices garden. Any fans of the sitcom CHEERS on this blog? Cassavetes was a good foil for Columbo. Like many shared before, the musician and conducting acting was terrible, almost comical; and showing Ms. Welles hands as she tried to mimic the recorded piano music was clearly a terrible directorial mistake. There is the point that a flower wouldnt necessarily provoke a confession. While it would have required some substantial reworking of the script, I think this scenario could have worked well. We learn later that the carnations are a rare type, grown specifically for Benedict by his wife in their garden. Me too, but Ive always assumed it was because the music was laid in after the scene was shot. He makes it look like a suicide, but this doesn't fool Lt. Columbo(Peter Falk) who is sure it is murder, and that Alex is guilty, but must look in an unusual place to prove it First episode of the second season is quite good, with the two stars(and real-life friends) playing off each other well. When his mistress gives him an ultimatum, he kills her and makes it look like suicide. Columbo outlines the skeleton of the murder plot: suppose Jenifer didnt type out the note, suppose it was whoever murdered her. tude in Black Columbo 6th Symphony, 4th Movement (uncredited) Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven Etudes, Op. What else is nine miles? after Columbo has been interrogating him about his assets), as is the scene where the dog is having an injection, where Columbo speaks ridiculously fast for no apparent reason. Alex Benedict Charles Macaulay. Fun fact: in my experience the best performers for motion capture were, on average, mimes. Poker Face: what's in it for Columbo fans? Columbo 170K subscribers Subscribe 2.6K 315K views 1 year ago #Columbo #PeterFalk Peter Falk, as Detective Lt. Columbo, is joined by guest stars John Cassavetes and Myrna Loy at the Hollywood. Where did it come from? When she threatens to expose him and create a scandal if he doesn't leave his wife, he sees he has no choice but to murder her and make it look as if she had committed suicide. Season 1 episodes ran for about 75 minutes each (90 mins with ads) and were almost all perfectly paced. All Rights Reserved. #Columbo #ltcolumbo #peterfalk #classictv #70s #1974, Colombo gets to fanboy in the company of silver screen icons Grace Wheeler and Ned Diamond in Forgotten Lady. Why would someone so talented and beautiful want to take her own life? Columbo in the wax museum at the end of Dagger of the Mind. The head, like Janice Benedict suspiciously eyeing her husband, cantever fully commit. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0460878/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t8. Dare I say it,Etudecould have benefited froma few more minutes of her time. As she obliges, Benedict wraps a heavy ashtray in a cloth andclocks her around the back of the swede with it. Its much easier to get away with that in motion capture because you are only recording the essence of the motion and not the actual images of the performers. Danner, who was pregnant with daughter Gwyneth Paltrow at the time, was sympathetic without ever being pathetic. While its easy to identifyscenes in Etude that appear to have been added in later, theyre actually not bad in their own right. That way, Benedict would have far less wriggle-room in a court of law. Fun fact: in my experience the best performers for motion capture were, on average, mimes. Writers include L.A. Law creator Steven Bocho, while Karate Kids Mr Miyagi (Pat Morita) appears as a domestic servant. Columbo later demonstrates the text in the note doesnt line up with the typewriter keys. Hes not even in the credits. In later episodes it became clear that there wasnt always enough material to justify the longer running time. FAQ Not only does he have the typewriter dusted for prints, but he specifically orders the paper isnt touched. A re-run of the Benedict concert from the previous week is on air and the wily detective is finally able to lock in on some hard evidence. The Thinman movie series amongst many that they did together. I guess there is some time between shooting and airing. Unlike Colasanto, DiLea was a total amateur or newbie who had never acted before. The stories had a tendency to sag and the potential to loseviewersattention. Episode review: Columbo How to Dial a Murder, The curious case of Columbo Takes the Rap. Well, probably. Actors, whaddayagunnado? Columbo's salary of $11,000.00 is equal to ~$76,000 in 2022. Now I can really feel ancient. 2), Columbo Goes to College (Season 10, Ep. She was, however, awarded a special career statuette in 1991. If I havent instantly lost your respect and attention, Im grateful. Famed Conductor Alex Benedict has no choice but to murder his girlfriend Jenifer Welles or he might lose the patronage of his wife's. Ive never seen the shorter version of Etude, but writer Bochco and Falk himself both admitted that the extra running time did it no favours. And while Etude was the first of these longer episodes, it suffers less than some that followed it because,unlike subsequent long episodes, Etudewas originally intended asa regular-length transmission. Cassavetes, whom I feel is overrated as both an actor and director seemed to move through his role giving only half an effort. As the episode opens, Alex packs a briefcase with essentials: conductors baton, handkerchief and a suicide note written on Jenifers typewriter. In addition to Peter Falk as Columbo, the episode stars John Cassavettes, Bythe Danner and Myrna Loy. Likewise actors, who were not trained as dancers or martial artists and so on, had trouble expressing themselves through their movements (hence the use of stunt and performance doubles). 1), Columbo | Murder Under Glass (Season 7, Ep. My guess here is, Cassavettes was really trying to put forth the tortured artist thing. Shes clearly not pregnant in the episode. He also has a girl on the side, concert pianist Jenifer Welles. Given the friendship between Falk and Cassavetes, I'm a little disappointed that some of the interplay between them is less entertaining than it could be at times, especially during the scene where Columbo asks Benedict how much he pays in taxes, how much his house his worth, etc. True to form, the two seem to revel in each others company, although I dont feel they zing in the same way Falk and Jack Cassidy do. Poker Face: whats in it for Columbo fans? Jazz on the Screen is a reference work of filmographic information and does not point to digitized versions of the items described. While Columbo is in the veterinarian's office having his dog vaccinated, the music from the classical concert heard from the television is the fourth movement (Rondo-Allegro) of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's famous "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik" (A Little Night Music). The way he talks to his technicians (not to mention his affair) underlines his selfishness and sense of entitlement. Columbo: tude in Black (1972) was originally written by Steven Bochco as a regular 90-minute episode; however, it was decided at the last minute to make it into a 120-minute episode. Julie Harris wore the same outfit in, "Any Old Port in the Storm," that Blythe Danner wore in, "Etude in Black. Similarly Benedict had a way out. Am I being fair? A Columbo adventure that hits the right notes in most places! The head, like Janice Benedict suspiciously eyeing her husband, cantever fully commit. Unless I am missing something, the flower only states he had been there that day, and thats it, just like Rifkin, without an eye witness. So scenes that could have been raced through were drawn out to the nth degree. In memoriam: the Columbo stars we lost in 2022. Janice later reveals. The chemistry between John and Peter Falk is beyond amazing and you can probably tell that they were great friends of the set as well. Im no expert, but isnt a conductors baton supposed to becaressedrather thanwielded?. The Maestro's large, beautiful home is the same one shown in the opening credits of Benson (1979). Thanks to IMDb, I have my answer - she was five months' pregnant. Such moments are always to be treasured Peter Falk. Even the trumpet player was at the house that day (I think that was mentioned), with an eye witness even. Etude in Black ranks for me around the low-B level. Hes at the vets getting a shot for his new dog a slovenly basset hound he rescued from the pound when he receives a summons to get to Jennifers house where shes been found dead. When he was conducting the score for the documentary, he looked like he was doing jumping jacks. (I was in the high school band.). Like many shared before, the musician and conducting acting was terrible, almost comical; and showing Ms. Welles hands as she tried to mimic the recorded piano music was clearly a terrible directorial mistake. Columbo suspects otherwise. Columbo's much-loved basset hounds makes his bow in Etude in Black, with viewers first encountering the slovenly scamp getting his shots at the vet's after being rescued from the pound. However an affair with young pianist Jenifer Welles turns badly when she demands that he tell his wife of she will tell her. Think of Carsinis real-time car manoeuvringin Any Old Port in a Storm; the endless garage investigation scene in Candidate for Crime; and the agonising wait for the computer printer in Exercise in Fatality. Also the piece that the mistress dies while playing is Chopins etude in Ab major lots of black keys there too! The Lieutenant fastens himself to his suspect, seeking his (oft ludicrous) opinion on all matters of the case, and is there every time Benedictturns around, unsettling him at thecar yard, at his home and in his place of work. But you can't fool forensics and eventually you can't fool Peter Falk. Columbo says his salary is $11,000 a year. If Columbo knows otherwise he doesnt say so, although its not the sort of detailthat normally escapes him. But, it's one of these scenes that is my favorite. . Such moments are always to be treasured Directed by: Nicholas Colasanto Its still a goodie, but not quite as good as it perhaps ought to have been. Written by: Steven Bochco And introducing Dog! So, its warm applause at episodes end, rather than a rapturous 13-minute standing ovation. This episode has the typical beautiful mansion and gorgeous cars that are common for this series and are one of the many things that make it so appealing. Its as if his only direction was: Pretend to be conducting an orchestra really badly. So Lover Boy by Jimmy Davis is the second jazz tune Rifkin has the band run through. The calibre of the supporting cast was suitably grand, too. Alex picking up the carnation from the crime scene in front of Columbo is one of the stupidest mistakes a killer in the whole Columbo series does. Everett John Cassavetes. Columbo: tude in Black Cast & Crew All titles Director Showrunner Screenplay Cast Cinematography Music Production Design Producer Editing Sound Art Department Visual Effects Despite all this, Columbo withholds two key pieces of info from their first few meetings: He may keep schtum about his background, but Columbos actions at the murder scene signal his suspicions. PLOT: A conductor (John Cassavetes) murders his mistress (Anjanette Comer) after she threatens to expose their affair. Reading the backstory from Koenigs excellent book, Shooting Columbo, confirms this. You could say that about many a Columbo episode. Etude in Black is one of my favourite Columbo episodes, it was one of my first ones as well and the one that officially made me a fan. Episode review: Columbo How to Dial a Murder, The curious case of Columbo Takes the Rap. Musical Maestro Alex Benedict (John Cassavetes) has a problem and one that threatens his glittering career as a celebrity conductor. Thats an important distinction. The Lieutenant doesnt give up that easily, though, and he gets one of his trademark lucky breaks when returning to the vets to get a booster shot for the dog. Addeddate 2018-02-28 04:28:17 Identifier 2.1EtudeInBlack Scanner Internet Archive HTML5 Uploader 1.6.3. plus-circle Add Review. Season 1 episodes ran for about 75 minutes each (90 mins with ads) and were almost all perfectly paced. The main problem for me is that the audience notices the missing carnation almost at once (check the freeze-frame on Benedict looking down in horror at his empty lapel). But Columbo was such a hit, thenetwork, NBC, insisted on some longer episodes to maximise advertising revenue. As a music major, I was constantly aware of his lack of sense of tempo. You can see shes pregnant in a couple of shots (while playing tennis) and shes hiding her belly in others (handbag in front of her while sitting at the Hollywood Bowl). Its as the murder is almost secondary to the mystery of the cheating concerning Janice. He puts her body in the kitchen, turns on the gas, and inserts the suicide note into Jenifers typewriter. For more than 40 years, Peter Falk entered living rooms around the world as Lieutenant Columbo, an unconventional L.A. homicide detective known for his rumpled raincoat and trademark cigar. Why would someone so talented and beautiful want to take her own life? For my money, the centralclue just isnt compelling enough. #Columbo #ltcolumbo #peterfalk #classictv #70s #1972, The official Columbo pilot Ransom for a Dead Man first aired 52 years ago, on March 1, 1971. Youre da greatest, You can read my thoughts on Etude in Blacks top 5 scenes right here, Tags: Alex BenedictBlythe DannerDick De BenedictisDogEtude in BlackJames McEachinJanice BenedictJohn CassavetesLieutenant ColumboMyrna LoyNicholas ColasantoNick ColasantoPat MoritaPeter FalkStephen Bochco. She guesses he doesnt really care about hurting wife Janice (Blythe Danner), and just doesnt want to lose his mother-in-laws money. Alex may orchestrate both events, but as the music peaks he looks down and spots hes dropped his boutonnire. Cassavetes is impressiveenough, but to have silver screen Goddess Myrna Loy also gracing the episode was a real coup. Perhaps the composer of the Columbo music for the episode just composed the classical pieces as well - - - in the styles of the composers you mentioned. House Boy: Pat Morita Something else that could perhaps have been tightened up was Benedicts reckless approach to setting up the murder. So did Columbo get the killer? I get a real kick out of seeing this poor slob Columbo who makes $11,000 a year discussing property taxes with a man who makes millions. On one hand majestic, dynamic and a quite amazingstatement of intent for the season. John Cassavetes stars as a suave but amoral Classical music conductor named Alex Benedict who feels forced to murder his pianist mistress after she threatens to tell his wife(played by Blythe Danner) and more importantly his mother-in-law(played by Myrna Loy) who owns the company he works at, about the affair. Yet Cassavetes arm movements are as stiff and stilted as they come and nowhere near being in time with the music. My first 'Columbo'. He knew stage work well enough to forget he was wearing a silly suit and face covered in reflective markers and he really became the character he was playing which was King Hrothgar in Beowulf. #Columbo #ltcolumbo #peterfalk #classictv #60s #1968 #katherinejustice, Peter Falk with Dennis Hopper and James Garner at a celebrity golf event, 2002 As far as actors, Anthony Hopkins got it. Surely the post-mortem would reveal the blow to the back of her head and immediately dispel any suggestion of suicide? What about this, says Columbo, flashing up footage of Benedict speaking to the media in the aftermath of her death being revealed. And if she loved her pet cockatoo so much, why would she allow it to die of gas poisoning too? Co-starring Lee Grant, Harold Gould and Patricia Mattick, its a big-budget spectacular that wowed viewers and critics alike I remember seeing John Cassavettes in an appearance on a talk show. Benedict claims it fell off as he removed his coat there and then. The blog for those who LOVE Lieutenant Columbo. As far as actors, Anthony Hopkins got it. The set for the TV control room at the show's conclusion is the Maestro's dressing room from Act I, re-dressed. using the murder weapon to crack open an egg (Stitch in Crime) or unwinding a keyboard ribbon with a destroyed letter on it (Now you See Him). The aggression displayed by Columbo here was dialled right down when he returned to screens three years later This is the debut of Dog, Columbo's pet basset hound. The mechanic logged his cars mileage on arrival and departure, and theres a nine-mile discrepancy between the two. But not so with Columbo. Audrey: Dawn Frame Gaines name does not appear on the end credits of the original version as hes not in it. Another thing that bothers me is, the episode does a very poor job at concealing the fact that the music was pre-recorded. 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