Making their own news
Mac’s brief television appearance inspires a homemade news show. Charlie supplies a camera, while Frank favors alarming stories over ordinary reporting.
Supporting source ↗CASE FILE · S03 E08
Frank Sets Sweet Dee on Fire
S03 E08Photograph not available
The gang want to become local celebrities, so Mac and Charlie create their own newscast on a public-access channel, while Dennis and Dee set out to make a splash on the club scene.
THE SHORT VERSION · SPOILERS AHEAD
INSIDE THE CASE.
Equipment defeats the scoop
A taped-on flashlight blocks access to the camera’s tape compartment. Charlie misses recording Frank’s intervention when a man chokes, prompting plans for a reenactment.
Supporting source ↗Manufacturing a hero
The reenactment becomes a series of dangerous kitten rescues. Dee is sent into a building and then a well while the others arrange fires for the camera.
Supporting source ↗Fame on someone else’s terms
Dennis and Dee abandon their attempt to become club celebrities, then discover their embarrassing footage on the public-access show the gang has been watching.
Supporting source ↗THE EVIDENCE
THINGS IN THIS EPISODE.
Characters
Charlie Kelly180 other recorded episodes
Charlie carries a camera with a flashlight taped to it.Source ↗
Dee Reynolds179 other recorded episodes
Dee sleeps among trash bags outside the club.Source ↗
Dennis Reynolds176 other recorded episodes
Dennis dances shirtless inside the nightclub.Source ↗
Frank Reynolds171 other recorded episodes
Frank celebrates after intervening when a man chokes.Source ↗
Irvene SimonOnly recorded here so far
Irvene answers Mac’s questions at the retirement home.Source ↗
Locations
ChinatownOnly recorded here so far
The three would-be reporters walk through Chinatown looking for a story.Source ↗
Nursing homes2 other recorded episodes
Mac, Charlie and Frank conduct an interview among the residents.Source ↗
Paddy’s Pub147 other recorded episodes
The gang prepares its camera on the pool table.Source ↗
Objects
Camcorders17 other recorded episodes
Charlie holds the bulky camera and its homemade lighting attachment.Source ↗
Conveyor belts1 other recorded episode
A conveyor belt sits across the pool table for the proposed kitten stunt.Source ↗
Flashlights2 other recorded episodes
A large flashlight is attached beside the camera.Source ↗
Newspapers7 other recorded episodes
Dee holds a newspaper open beside Dennis.Source ↗
Schemes
Staged rescues1 other recorded episode
The gang stages another kitten emergency at a well.Source ↗
Running jokes
Diaper TimeOnly recorded here so far
The television displays the Diaper Time title over the repurposed footage.Source ↗
Miscellaneous
Fires12 other recorded episodes
The television replay shows flames rising from the well stunt.Source ↗
Public-access televisionOnly recorded here so far
The television shows the Dancing Guy program watched by the gang.Source ↗
FOLLOW THE THREAD
CONNECTED EPISODES.
S10 E05 Connected through Conveyor belts, Paddy’s Pub, Frank Reynolds and 4 more.
S14 E04 Connected through Staged rescues, Frank Reynolds, Dennis Reynolds and 3 more.
S04 E08 Connected through Cats, Duct tape, Newspapers and 5 more.
S01 E06 Connected through Nursing homes, Fires, Paddy’s Pub and 4 more.
SOURCES & NOTES.
Tags document researched occurrences, not every appearance. Read the research notes and attribution.