Frank has a delayed reaction to Margaret's marriage and goes crazy while on R & R.
Winchester describes life in a MASH to his parents on a tape recording he's sending home.
When the police finally capture Frank, he's promoted and sent home; Major Charles Winchester takes Frank's place in the swamp.
Alice (Linda Lavin), Vera (Beth Howland) and Belle (Diane Ladd) are in a state of shock when Mel (Vic Tayback) tells them that he's gambled his life savings away, including the diner.
Mel (Vic Tayback) can win back his diner if he can figure out a way of getting Robert Goulet to perform at a run-down Vegas motel.
