Charity Begins at Home


Charity Begins at Home


Original Air Date
Monday October 29, 1984
Order Shown:
5 of 23
Order Filmed:
1 of 23

Plot Summary:
Amanda is the Agency’s only ticket to a private fund-raiser where a wealthy auto collector plans to hold a meeting with several high-powered men regarding a secret formula to control the supply and price crops.

Romantic/Cute:

  • The tag when Lee, out test driving his new car, ends up at Amanda’s house. Cute part is when he tells her she can count on a ride another time because they’d be working together again.

    Bloopers:

  • While Amanda is having the meeting with Billy the horse in the stall keeps butting Amanda in the back.

    • Favorite Quote(s):
    Lee: If they find out who I am… which they won’t… and if they found out you got me in there…. which they won’t…
    Amanda: Things could get awfully difficult.
    Lee: Which they won’t.
    _____
    Amanda: You do understand what I’m saying don’t you, Mr. Melrose?
    Billy: I understand you nearly all the time, Amanda. It bothers me a little, but I do understand.
    _____
    Amanda: I’m sorry. I know how much you loved your car.
    Lee: Oh Amanda, you don’t love a car. But you sure do get attached to one.

    Interesting Facts:

  • This is the last episode we see Lee’s beloved Porsche.
  • Dotty’s favorite kind of bubble bath is apricot cinnamon.

    • Special Guests:

  • Jason Evers … Jerry Perrine
  • William Jordan … Ted Masterson
  • Bill Smithers … Carling London
  • Elena Verdugo … Mrs. Coleman


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