by Hal Erickson
synopsis
Mel (Vic Tayback) cannot help but notice that a competing diner has increased its business after the owner inaugurated a giveaway contest. Never one to let grass grow under his feet, Mel starts up a contest of his own, besting his rival by offering a prize of $3000. This would be hunky-dory except for the fact that Mel doesn't have $3000. Comic magician and former McHale's Navy regular Carl Ballantine appears as Freddy.
