| Patrons Ain't | |
| King of Queens episode | |
| "Patrons Ain't" | |
| Season 4, Episode # 22 Episode # 97 in series (207 episodes) | |
| Originally Aired: | May 6, 2002 |
| Aired on: | CBS-TV |
| Production code: | 422 |
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Patrons Ain't |
| Written by: | Ilana Wernick |
| Directed by: | James Widdoes |
| Guest stars: | Nick Benson Marshaun Daniel Timmy Deters Joe Flaherty Marla Gibbs Nick Toth Nina Weithorn |
| Episode chronology | |
| List of The King of Queens episodes | |
Patrons Ain't was the 22nd episode of Season 4 of The King of Queens, also the 97th overall episode of the series. Written by Ilana Wernick, the episode, directed by James Widdoes, was first aired on CBS-TV on May 6, 2002.
Synopsis[]
When the Heffernans realize maybe they should give a little more to charities, what starts out as a nice gesture soon becomes all about getting credit.
Storyline[]
Doug and Carrie donate enough money to Kirby's school library to become patrons of it; however, on the plaque they receive, they are only listed as friends, and not as patrons. Doug, who doesn't want to make a big deal of it has an arguement with Carrie over it. Carrie thinks that the error is such a big deal that once the school board finds out about the mistake, they release "the dear sweet woman who handled the money that was donated", instead.
Did You Know?[]
Trivia/Notes[]
- Note: Patton Oswalt (Spence), Jerry Stiller (Arthur) and Gary Valentine (Danny}, although credited, are all absent from the episode.
- Doug and Carrie make a charitable contribution to Robert Hoover School. There is no explanation of who he was, but the episode was directed by James Widdoes, whose most memorable acting role was as Robert Hoover in the blockbuster John Belushi smash film comdy Animal House (1978), with whom he appeared in with Tim Matheson, who guest sars as Dr. Farber, Deacon's dentist, in the Season 4 episode "Two Thirty" (#24).
- The young Girl Scout selling cookies at the end of the episode is played by Nina Weithorn. Michael J. Weithorn is the creator and the executive producer of The King of Queens.
Goofs[]
- Continuity
- At the beginning, Deacon brings his son Kirby over to sell Doug a chocolate bar for his school library fundraiser. He hands Doug the same bar twice - first, he hands it over, next shot a second later, he's handing over the bar while simultaneously accepting Doug's money.
- Charcter error
- Father McAndrew has a clearly visible wedding ring on.
Soundtracks[]
- Soundtrack credits
- 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)
- Gary Valentine as Danny Heffernan (credited only)
- Patton Oswalt as Spence Olchin (credited only)
- Victor Williams as Deacon Palmer
Guest starring/Recurring cast[]
- Nick Benson as Little richie
- Marshaun Daniel as Kirby Palmer, Deacon's son
- Timmy Deters as Kenny
- Joe Flaherty as Father McAndrew
- Marla Gibbs as Nana Louise
- Nick Toth as Jeff
- Nina Weithorn as The Girl Scout
