The Man, The Myth, The Viagra

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“The Man, The Myth, The Viagra”
Sex and the City episode
Episode no. Season 2
Episode 20
Written by Michael Patrick King
Directed by Victoria Hochberg
Original airdate July 25, 1999
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The Man, The Myth, The Viagra is the eighth episode of the second season of the HBO television series Sex and the City. It originally aired on July 25, 1999.

“ You blew me off for a piece of politically incorrect meat? ”

Carrie tries to get Big meet the girls, but he is somewhat reluctant to do so, much to the annoyance of Miranda. Miranda meets Steve Brady, a bartender whilst being stood up by Carrie. Samantha dates an incredibly wealthy man in his 70s, who lavishes expensive gifts on her, until she sees him naked and realises her limits.

The episode earned Victoria Hochberg a nomination from the Directors Guild of America for Best Direction of a Comedy Series.[1] In a fifth-season look back at the best of the first four seasons, the St. Paul Pioneer Press named this episode #5 on its list of 10 essential Sex and the City episodes, observing "If you're puzzled by the pull the often-slimy Mr. Big has over Carrie, this episode reveals his charm."[2]

[edit] Characters / Cast

Carrie Bradshaw / Sarah Jessica Parker
Samantha Jones / Kim Cattrall
Charlotte York / Kristin Davis
Miranda Hobbes / Cynthia Nixon

Steve Brady / David Eigenberg Mr. Big / Chris Noth

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ "Spielberg has surgery for kidney" ("People" column), The Journal Gazette (Fort Wayne, IN), February 8, 2000, page 1D.
  2. ^ Chris Hewitt. "Here are the 10 best ways to get caught up on 'Sex'," St. Paul Pioneer Press (MN), July 28, 2002, page E1.
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