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3. Beauty and the Beast

Blanche is visited by her granddaughter, Melissa, and the only thing that Blanche has on her mind is Melissa winning a Little Miss Beauty Contest. Meanwhile, Dorothy hires a nurse to look after a recuperating Sophia.

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Blanche signs her granddaughter up for the Little Miss Miami Pageant, but becomes so focused on winning, it makes her miserable. With Sophia reliant on a wheelchair, Dorothy hires a nurse to take care of her, and not only does her bossiness anger Rose and Blanche, but when she and Sophia bond, it makes Dorothy jealous. Guest stars: Edie McClurg as Nurse DeFarge; Alisan Porter as Melissa; Barbara Alyn Woods as Woman; Mindy Ann Martin as Clarice; Robert Gould as Stage Manager.

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