Chrissy's excuse: She leaves a note claiming she does not have the rent.
However, Cindy, her cousin, would be replacing her so she could bring in some money. Apparently, Chrissy was intending to return.
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Chrissy is mentioned on more than one occasion. Most episodes without her only mention her to explain her absence, but this episode does more than that and is the only one.
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Saturday Night Live
At the end of the episode, Larry (Richard Kline) does an impression of Mr. Bill, the clay figure who appeared in short films on the late-night comedy sketch series, Saturday Night Live, from 1976-1980. Larry's impression includes Mr. Bill's catchphrase, "Ohhhh noooooooooooooo," said in a high-pitched voice.
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