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"Gambling N' Diction"
Season 8, Episode # 13
Episode # 184 in series (207 episodes)
Originally Aired: January 23, 2006
Aired on: CBS-TV
Production code: 813
IMDb logo IMDB: Gambling N' Diction
Written by: Ilana Wernick
Directed by: Rob Schiller
Guest stars: John Sterling Carter
Gary Carlos Cervantes
Weston Nathanson
Jenny O'Hara
Jimmy Shubert
Mindy Sterling
Mandy June Turpin
Geoffrey Wade
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Gambling N' Diction was the 13th episode of Season 8 of The King of Queens, also the 184th overall episode in the series. Written by Ilana Wernick, the episode, which was idirected by Rob Schiller, was first aired on CBS-TV on January 23, 2006.

Synopsis[]

After Carrie is told she might not get a promotion because of her accent she seeks Spence for help. Doug's mom comes to visit and after seeing her play poker, Doug takes her to Vegas to hustle some people out of their money.

Storyline[]

Carrie wants a promotion at her work, but her boss says the committee won't hire her because of the way she talks. An upset Carrie decides to get diction lessons from Spence, to learn how to speak more lady like. Doug's mother comes up to visit and sits in on a guys gambling game. Doug begins to notice that she can really play so he invites her in on more games to cash in on more money.

Did You Know?[]

Trivia[]

  • Note: Both Jerry Stiller (Arthur) and Victor Williams (Deacon) are credited, but are absent from the episode.

Goofs[]

Crew or equipment visible
  • In one scene in the kitchen, part of the set on the far right corner of the screen can be seen pivoting back into place.
Errors in geography
  • (at around 16:00) In the episode entitled "Gambling N'Diction", there is a scene of Doug playing in a game of poker. Hanging on the wall behind him is a poster that reads: "If You Have Gambling Problems, Call 909-555-1212". However, 909 is the area code for Los Angeles, California, while this scene occurs in New York.
Miscellaneous
  • During once scene in the kitchen, a Ralphs brand hot chocolate box is visible on the counter. Ralphs is a Southern California chain of grocery stores.

Soundtracks[]

Soundtrack credits
  • Money (That's What I Want) (uncredited) - Written by Berry Gordy and Janie Bradford and performed by Barrett Strong
  • Baby All My Life I Will Be Driving Home to You (theme song) - Written by Josh Goldsmith, Cathy Yuspa, Jonathan Wolff, and Scott Clausen, performed by Billy Vera and The Beaters

Cast[]

Main cast[]

Guest starring/Recurring cast[]

  • John Sterling Carter as Mr. Monahan
  • Gary Carlos Cervantes as Carlo (as Carlos Cervantes)
  • Weston Nathanson as Jack
  • Jenny O'Hara as Janet Heffernan, Doug's mother
  • Jimmy Shubert as Jimmy
  • Mindy Sterling as Sherry
  • Mandy June Turpin as Linda Dugan
  • Geoffrey Wade as Marcus

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