The Gift of the Woodi

Infobox Television episode
Title = The Gift of the Woodi
Series = Cheers
Season = 7
Episode = 19
Airdate = April 6, 1989 (US)
Production = 165
Writer = Phoef Sutton
Director = James Burrows
Recurring Roles = Bebe Neuwirth (Dr Lilith Sternin)
Richard Doyle (Lloyd Gaines)
Jackie Swanson (Kelly Gaines)
Guests = Bruce French (John)
Vaughn Armstrong (Uncle Val)
Prev = What's Up, Doc?
Next = Call Me Irresponsible"The Gift of the Woodi" is the episode from the seventh season of the American television series "Cheers" in which the character Woody Boyd sings the memorable Kelly Song to his girlfriend. The title is in reference to "The Gift of the Magi" written by O. Henry.

Plot outline

Rebecca Howe determines that her beauty is limiting her ability to progress in the business world. She enlists the help of Dr. Lilith Sternin to aid her in her transformation. Lilith makes Rebecca into a clone of herself with a restrictive, black business suit and tamed, pulled-back hairstyle. In the end the company offers Lilith the job that Rebecca wants.

Woody Boyd, the naive Indiana-born farm boy-turned-bartender has troubles of his own. His wealthy Boston girlfriend, Kelly Gaines, is having a birthday party and her father has invited Woody to attend. The gang at the bar explain to Woody that Mr. Gaines may have invited him to put him in awkward position. Kelly is accustomed to expensive gifts, but Woody may be embarrassed if his gift to Kelly is less spectacular. Dr. Frasier Crane proposes Woody gives a gift from the heart.

Woody takes Frasier’s advice and writes a love song for Kelly. He arrives at the birthday party and Kelly has just been given a new car. Woody is a little intimidated, but manages to play the piano and sing the song. The song is a warm, memorable, hilarious tune. [ [http://www.tvacres.com/music_songs_kelly TV Acres- Lyrics to Kelly Song] ] As much as Kelly enjoys the song, she is still wondering where her present is.

Woody loves Kelly, but believes this may be the end of their relationship. In a vain attempt to satisfy Kelly, he buys her a piece of jewelry he cannot afford. Eventually he is able to explain that he is unable to buy her all the things she is accustomed to. Once she comes to understand, she quips how silly she is, because she was planning on giving Woody a Porsche for his birthday.

Quotes

Using your looks

"Lilith": There are two approaches a woman can take in turning her look to her advantage. The first is to play upon the male sexual drive and turn yourself into an object of desire. I have opted for the second.

"Rebecca": What's that?

"Lilith": Scaring them stupid.

Oblivious

"Kelly": Woody, that was beautiful.

"Woody": You really liked it?

"Kelly": Oh, I liked it more than anything.

"Woody": Thanks.

"Kelly": So, where's my gift?

ee also

*List of Cheers episodes

References

External links

*imdb title|id=0539892|name=The Gift of the Woodi
* [http://www.tv.com/cheers/the-gift-of-the-woodi/episode/14237/summary.html TV.com Episode Summary]
* [http://www.tvacres.com/music_songs_kelly.htm TV Acres Kelly Song]
* [http://www.classicsitcoms.com/shows/cheers7.html Classic Sitcom Episode Summary]