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I am a proud 60-year-old Virginia native. If this documentary was made today, the same locations should be included, however, the narrative should be more complete and thorough. For example, slavery has a prominent, unfortunate Virginia history. It is not mentioned. It stresses Jefferson and his UVA, yet does not mention that he had slaves and children with at least one slave. Portraits of Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Yorktown are outstanding. It does have one significant oversight...no mention of The College of William and Mary, the nation's 2nd oldest university, after Harvard. Highlighting the College's Wren Building would have been appropriate as it is the oldest classroom in continuous use in the United States. Since the film loves Jefferson, it could have stated that he was a William and Mary graduate. Back to UVA. It should have stated that the only reason UVA is any good is because its founder, Mr. Jefferson, was educated at William and Mary. That is true. Furthermore, it should have stated that the only reason he created UVA is because his children were put on the wait list at William and Mary. That is a lie. Do you sense the rivalry? I was accepted to UVA undergrad and PhD in Economics. I chose William and Mary. I received an outstanding education. I had Freshman English in the Wren Building, so I can state that Jefferson and I studied in the same building. I am pleased that I recorded this documentary, so I can watch it again and again...perhaps on mute.

You may recall the first episode of the season focused on racial inequality. Some viewers did not care that a real world topic was key to the story. Others, like me, think it was perfect. It helps to address important topics wherever there is an opportunity. And, comedy can be incorporated in a serious story. This episode focuses on Calvin's need for a routine colonoscopy, I commend the writers for incorporating a topic that all adults should consider, sooner than later. I speak from personal experiences. My father died from colon cancer 81 days after his 69th birthday. His father died from colon cancer 3 days before his 69th birthday. And, my oldest cousin died from colon cancer less than a month after her 57th birthday. Colon cancer is very real. Diet is a key factor. For example, greasy foods should be avoided while high fiber foods are encouraged. And like other cancers, there is a hereditary element. Because of my family's history, I have had 3 colonoscopies. The preparation is simple and the procedure is a non-event. You wake up and go home and wait for a report. I am pleased that Calvin did not resist the procedure. Not only did he receive good news, but he serves as a role model for both families. There is plenty comedy from beginning to ending. It is very appropriate and funny that Calvin informs Tina that he has scheduled her colonoscopy. Early detection of cancer can make a big difference in one's quality and longevity of life.

I have better things to do, like clean up dog poop, than watch Mr. Mayor. I once considered Ted Danson and Holly Hunter among the best comedians. Millions of Americans are unemployed and looking for a 1/2 hour of humor. I never laughed. Everyone associated with Mr. Mayor needs to join the unemployed. I bet there are funny individuals among the unemployed millions that we've never seen. I would rather watch them.