A book on building self-confidence inspires Vera to become ""the best little waitress in the world!"" Later, Mel leaves a newly confident Vera in charge of the diner.

Debbie Reynolds plays an actress whose torrid memoirs convince Mel he's the one she remembers as the greatest kisser in her life.

Alice's meddlesome mother knocks the stuffing out of her daughter's Thanksgiving dinner.

Alice fears that freshman Tommy is abusing his new freedom away from home by majoring in extracurricular activities.

Mel has had it up to his keister with the way things are going so he absconds to his apartment for a beer and pizza binge.

Using Tommy's marketing advice, Mel increases his business but also learns he's heading for bankruptcy.