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"Requiem for a Dead Briard" (1003)
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Last update February 26, 2006
Episode title: Requiem for a Dead Briard
Episode production code: 1003
Episode # in production code order: 212
Episode # in true US premiere order: 211
Episode # in old US premiere order: 212
US premiere date: October 1, 1995
US premiere time: 9 pm
Taping date: September 1, 1995
Written by Michael G. Moye
Directed by Gerry Cohen
First camera shot: Black-and-white picture of Buck in a frame.
Synopsis: As the Bundys return from Buck's funeral, we cut to The animal after life where
Buck is waiting for judgement. He believes that due to his pathetic
life, his spirit will be reassigned. Meanwhile, the family tries to
console Kelly by bringing her new pets and holding a seance to contact
Buck. When a Cocker Spaniel puppy shows up at the house, we realize
(to Buck's dismay) that he has been reassigned to the Bundys in the
form of the puppy.
Recurring character cast:
Peg's Mom (voice over): Kathleen Freeman († 2001)
Guest cast:
Father Guido Sarducci: Don Novello
Voice of Felix D. Katt and Mouse Lawyer: Kevin Schon
Voice of Tweety and Bailiff: Roger Rose
Thomas: Ben Stein
General note: This episode ends with the following message on the
screen: "Dedicated to Buck the Dog who with this episode begins a well
earned retirement and hopefully a nice gig at stud. We'll miss you,
Buddy, lift a leg. - The Producers." The writer/director credits are over
a picture of Buck. Real buck died about nine months after the taping on May 28, 1996.
Music: "Amazing Grace".
References and influences: The episode title was inspired by the movie "Requiem for A Heavyweight".
Don Novello used to play the role of Father Guido Sarducci on NBC's Saturday Night Live.
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