The Russian Defector

Down to Earth Season 3 Episode 1

Overview:
Lizzy invites Illyitch, a russian foreign exchange student, over to the Preston's. Duane isn't happy about having a communist in the house. Illyitch enters, accompanied by Krankov, a bodyguard/high-diplomat, who shortly leaves. Ethel is exposed for knowing to speak Russian. Illyitch likes Lizzy, and vice-versa. They look at pictures together, and he's quite in the prom pictures. Illyitch lets the family know he wants to defect in a game of cherades. Not wanting to create an international incident, got on the phone, and put on hold. Krankov returns and just before the door opens, Ethel ""snaps"" Illyitch into the kitchen. They stall and try not to give themselves away. Illyitch talks about being home-sick, and Lizzy explains defecting to him, and doesn't want to leave his country forever, just for an extra week to go to prom. They tell this to Krankov and he says no, but Ethel convinces him. They go to prom, and Illyitch looks so happy.

Genre : Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy

Actors : Dick Sargent, David Kaufman, Rip Taylor, Kyle Richards, Ronnie Schell, Carol Mansell, Michael Delano, Randy Josselyn

Release Date : -

Duration : 30 menit

Rating : ⭐ 0/10 (0 votes)

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Other Episodes (Season 3)

The Russian Defector
1. The Russian Defector
Eskimo Shoes
2. Eskimo Shoes
Art or Bust
3. Art or Bust
Epidemic
4. Epidemic
Obsolete Ethel
5. Obsolete Ethel
Name, Rank and Social Security Number
6. Name, Rank and Social Security Number
Duane's Car
7. Duane's Car
House Arrest
8. House Arrest
Lost and Found
9. Lost and Found
The Radio Show
10. The Radio Show
Future Shock
11. Future Shock
Remember When
12. Remember When
The Lissy Caper
13. The Lissy Caper
Luster/Jake Special
14. Luster/Jake Special
Romeo and Juliet
15. Romeo and Juliet
A Star is Born
16. A Star is Born
Trading Places
17. Trading Places


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