Big Daddy's Little Lady (Season 2, Episode 6)

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In Season 2, Episode 6, Blanche’s father comes to Miami for a visit ("Big Daddy is comin' for a visit!) and has an announcement: he’s engaged to be married. At first, Blanche is thrilled, but shenanigans ensue when Blanche meets his fiancee, who happens to be younger than her. OH, AND WE HAVE THE GREATEST B-STORY OF ALL TIME as Dorothy and Rose enter a song writing contest.
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