For me, the writing for Diane and Sam (and Sumner Sloane) in the pilot was terrific. I think Sam and Diane were totally in character, but some of the others (Carla and Norm come to mind) seemed to be self-conscious and the writing a little stilted. I don't know if it was the writing or the actor familiarity with the…

Loretta! (I figured you would not have used the quotes if you were saying goodbye yourself).

Well, isn't it that Frasier got confused by Woody?

This review is fine, but it does not mention one thing that struck me as so thematic of the episode: everyone was having unconnected or sudden sex (or trying to get it). Don/Diana, Roger/Marie, Pima/Stan, Pima/Peggy, Harry/Megan. Did I miss all that back in 1970, or was that really going on? For me, it dilutes the…