Elaine and the Monk
Simka's visiting cousin Zifka is a monk who is allowed to break his vow of silence and sample worldly pleasures for one week every ten years. Zifka and Elaine find romance during that all-too-short week.
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"I'm not certain if the writers of this great show were running out of ideas, but even though this episode had good writing, the comedic aspect falls flat. You may notice a familiar face in Mark Blankfield, who portrays Simka's cousin Zifka; he happens to be a monk who's allowed to have a week of freedom to do what he wants for a week for every 10 years. Leave it to easy Elaine to appease his desires, and we're forced to sit through a painful dance sequence the 2 have in the garage, when they sing to each other. I consider Alex my favorite character, but other than him telli..."
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This episode would be the first official project Danny DeVito would direct. He would go on to be a critically acclaimed director of movies, including War of the Roses, Matilda, Throw Mama from the Train and Hoffa
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Simka's visiting cousin Zifka is a monk who is allowed to break his vow of silence and sample worldly pleasures for one week every ten years. Zifka and Elaine find romance during that all-too-short week.