This Episode Of "Elsbeth" Was Written Based On The True Nature Of Beanie Feldstein!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

                               But before I get to Miss F, darlings (I can't even stand to write her name!) let me say a few words in praise of this show!

                               Girls, if you have not seen "Elsbeth," you must.  It is the gayest New York City show on prime-time television!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

                                 The acting is always superb, whether from Carrie Preston, the supporting cast, or the amazing array of guest stars this show manages to get.  Hey, "Law And Order" franchise, take a lesson!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

                                  Carrie Preston is a shrewd blend of comic genius and ingenue warmth, reminiscent of Leslie Caron in "Gigi."  But her real co-star is Dan Lawson, the show's costume designer, whose outfits for Elsbeth are amazing, ablaze with color, and I want to wear all of them.  Maybe I should have Dan fly east when he has a moment, and design me a few items.  Hear that, Dan????????????????????

                                  I mean, did you see the episode where he replicated Cecil Beaton's designs from "My Fair Lady?"  Oh, my God!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

                                   The aforementioned Miss Feldstein was this week's guest star, and the first shot of her coming down the stairs in a wedding gown, looking like a cannoli overstuffed with cream, said it all.  She played a self-entitled bitch who thinks it is all about her, and when someone tells her it is not, well, that is the end of her!

                                     She does it with those popping eyes so wide she looks like she is hypo-thyroid!  The story is no one shows up for her party.  You know, the Anne Shirley routine from "Stella Dallas" (1937).  But while I felt sympathy for Anne, I felt none for Beanie.  Who the hell does she think she is?  I bet she has dreams of playing "Evita."  You could not build a terrace strong enough to support her on, while singing "Don't Cry For Me, Argentina."  Or trying to.  Not to worry, girls; I am certain Patti would not allow it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

                                      Was Beanie good?  Yes, she hit the marks and said her lines, and Lawson did a remarkable job of designing outfits that actually looked becoming on her--a miracle!!!!!!!!!!!!!

                                          But he and Carrie Preston are the true stars of "Elsbeth," so girls, you really must tune in for some New York City fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

                                            I understand next week's guest will be Griffin Dunne!  Hubba hubba!

                                            Can we even HOPE for Jonathan Groff???????????????