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Brothers (US) :: Donald's Half Sister (03x03)

 
Episode Information
 
Title: Donald's Half Sister
Episode #: 03x03
Original Airdate: Wednesday May 07th, 1986
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Episode Crew
Director: Dick Martin (1)
Writer: Greg Antonacci
Nick Lerose
 
Episode Summary
 
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Donald's half-sister comes to visit. She soon begins dating Joe with plans on dumping him, sparking conflict between her and Donald.
 
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Guest Stars
 
Guest Stars
Carlene WatkinsplayedCarlene Maltby 
Robert D. ChandlerplayedMan in Point After 
 
Episode Notes
 
Donald discovered he had a sister in the second season episode Donald's Dad.
 
 
Episode Quotes
 
Carlene: You see, I was young and single. I was a ski pro.
Donald: That didn't sit well with Dad? He was a tennis pro!
Carlene: Yeah, but he referred to my job as "snow slut."
 
 
Cultural References
 
Donald: You skied with Julio Iglesias?
Carlene: Yeah. He doesn't do anything alone.

Julio Iglesias had two major hits in 1984 that were duets, "To All the Girls I've Loved Before" with Willie Nelson and "All of You" with Diana Ross.
 
Donald: You're packing?
Carlene: Yes.
Donald: Why?
Carlene: Because if I wear all my clothes on the plane, I'll look like Refrigerator Perry.

Refrigerator Perry was a linebacker for the Chicago Bears, playing on their 1985 Super Bowl team.
 
Carlene: But when I came to the States to go to school..
Donald: Where?
Carlene: Oh, I don't know. One of those states that John Denver sings about.

Denver had two major hits mentioning states: "Take Me Home, Country Roads" (West Virginia) and "Rocky Mountain High" (Colorado).
 
Donald: Well, some people just have a knack for cooking. I, on the other hand, have a talent that makes Spago's look like a bowler's picnic.

Spago Beverly Hills is a famous restaurant (operated by chef Wolfgang Puck) known for its fine food and celebrity clientele.
 
Carlene: So, I'm out with my college ski team in Vail, and who was skiing right next to me? Liza.

Liza Minnelli.
 
Carlene: You know, in a minute we're going to start to sing "When I Fall in Love, It Will Be Forever."

The song (written by Edward Heyman and Victor Young) was a hit for Doris Day in 1952 and the Lettermen in 1962. Nat King Cole also recorded the song.
 
 
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