I restarted the series out of a desire to remember Betty White, and in the 3rd episode Rose is trying to start dating again for the first time after Charlie's death. The actor was really familiar--and sure enough, it's the same actor that plays Miles Webber in seasons 5-7. I've been re-watching this show for over 20 years, and somehow I never noticed until now.
Anyone remember the episode where rose drugged Charlie and took care of him for 2 weeks, I’m not sure why but that really weirded me out, like imagine how fucked it is if it happened to you
Maybe he shouldn't have macked on those broads on company time but we're worse off not having a mass outlet for Tarantino to roll out in a turtleneck and call The Sweet Hereafter "a sorrowful poetic masterpiece".
Howard has affectionately referred to Jimmy McGill as "Charlie Hustle", after the legendary baseball player, Pete Rose. Rose, like Jimmy, was a guy who busted his ass, played hard, and got results. But that's not where the similarities end.
Pete Rose was permanently suspended from baseball for gambling. James McGill was suspended from being a lawyer due to misconduct.
Pete Rose has since been denied reinstatement. A lack of sincerity is thought to be a key driver in him not being reinstated. James McGill was initially denied reinstatement, due to a question of sincerity.
Pete Rose has been accused of tax fraud. Saul Goodman has committed tax fraud.
Pete Rose has been accused of money laundering. Saul Goodman has laundered money.
Pete Rose has been accused of trafficking amphetamines. Saul Goodman helped build a methamphetamine empire.
And, this oddly ties back to Breaking Bad a bit too...
Pete Rose played in Philadelphia in the late 70s, early 80s. Around that same time, a Philadelphia area chemist with an everyday, safe, boring career began working with local gangs to produce and distribute meth. His product was of such quality, that he quickly became a kingpin. The man's name? Ronald Raiton.
"R.R.... what do you suppose that stands for? Roy Rogers? Ronald Reagan? Ralter Rhite?"
Makes me wonder if Gilligan, Gould, or some other writer has a connection to Philadelphia, home of Mike Ehrmantraut.
Here's a clip: https://youtu.be/JisaugY-6HY
