| King of Queens episode | |
| "Hi-Def Jam" | |
| Season 3, Episode # 13 Episode # 63 in series (207 episodes) | |
| Originally Aired: | January 29, 2001 |
| Aired on: | CBS-TV |
| Production code: | 314 |
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Hi-Def Jam |
| Written by: | David Bickel & Ilana Wernick |
| Directed by: | Rob Schiller |
| Guest stars: | Nancy Cassaro Dick Enberg Lou Ferrigno Ricki Lake Alex Skuby Paul Willson |
| Episode chronology | |
| List of The King of Queens episodes | |
Hi-Def Jam was the 13th episode of Season 3 of The King of Queens, also the 63rd overall episode in the series. Co-written by David Bickel and Ilana Wernick, the episode, directed by Rob Schiller, was first aired on CBS-TV on January 29, 2001.
Synopsis[]
In order to watch the upcoming Super Bowl on a high-definition television, Doug hatches a plan to have his sister Stephanie (Ricki Lake) date Carrie's wealthy boss (Alex Skuby).
Storyline[]
Doug delivers a package to a mom and sees that she has an HDTV. With the Superbowl coming up, he can't stand looking at his own TV. Doug later finds out that Carrie's boss has HDTV. He asks her if she will invite her boss to Doug's poker game so he can try to watch the Superbowl at her boss' place.
Did You Know?[]
Trivia/Notes[]
- Note: Jerry Stiller (Arthur) is credited, but does not appear in the episode.
Goofs[]
- Continuity
- When everyone is playing cards Stephanie claims to have "all hearts" and everyone congratulates her, yet when she goes to scoop the pot she clearly has the 7 of diamonds in her hand.
- Miscellaneous
- During the poker game Lou loads a plate of snacks. But when he returns to the poker game he does not have it.
Scene excerpt from "Hi-Def Jam"[]
- Quotes
- Stephanie Heffernan: (Doug's sister) I don't think I've ever seen so many marionettes before.
Connections[]
- References
- The Facts of Life (NBC-TV Series) - Carrie and Pruzan watch it on TV.
- The Incredible Hulk (CBS-TV Series) - Spence, "Don't get "The Hulk" (referring to Lou Ferrigno, who played the part on the TV series) angry."
Features
- Fiddler on the Roof (1971 film) - The guys watch this film on TV (the music can be heard).
Soundtracks[]
- Soundtrack credits
- Doug, Doug, Doug (uncredited) - Written by Gregg Diamond, sung by Kevin James -
Parody of "More, More, More" by Andrea True Connection
- 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[]
- Kevin James as Doug Heffernan
- Leah Remini as Carrie Heffernan
- Jerry Stiller as Arthur Spooner (credited only)
- Patton Oswalt as Spence Olchin
- Victor Williams as Deacon Palmer
Guest starring/Recurring cast[]
- Nancy Cassaro as Mrs. Horowitz
- Dick Enberg as Himself (Special guest star)
- Lou Ferrigno as Himself
- Ricki Lake as Stephanie Heffernan, Doug's sister
- Alex Skuby as Doug Pruzan, Carrie's boss
- Paul Willson as Sales Guy
