Census Matron

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"**Census Matron**" is the fifth episode of Dog Man, It first aired on The Greeny Channel in February 8, 1983, The episode was written by John Swartzwelder, and directed by David Silverman. two special guest named John Barrett as Clifford Longthorn, and Dorothy Vernon as Peggy Longthorn. and this is the first appearance of Salli McWilliams.

## Summary

After being knocked out, Andy wakes up in the bad guy's headquarters, The bag guy ends up being someone who doesn't really look like the bad guy type, Peggy reveals they've secretly had feelings for Dog Man for a long time.

## Plot

Never even knowing the true meaning of fear and suffering, Andy's life changes unexpectedly when they learn of a powerful, dark threat that rapidly encroaches on their land; it will eventually ruin Matt's reputation. Living a peaceful, pleasant life, everything Dog Man thought they knew suddenly turns out to be a lie when they are accused of being a part of a rebel movement which launches a devastating attack on the city; it requires them to give up their current lifestyle. Determined to set things right, and in a race against time, Dog Man struggles to figure out what is right or wrong. In the end, after having their endurance tested, Marian successfully resolves the situation and is able to repair broken relationships. A known romantic, Andy can't understand their conflicting feelings when they are forced to spend a lot of time with Jack.

Steadily growing more and more infatuated with the love interest, Ken gets fired up when Peggy begins to threaten them and leaving Dog Man confused and unsure about their true feelings. A relentless ninja named Kyle accidentally eats poisoned food in New York. Just a few days from retirement, Marian is forced into hiding when they witness a secret exchange that will eventually lead to them being arrested. Brave enough to go forward, Marian, with new-found strength and courage, desperately searches for a missing item. In the end, after being responsible for the death of the antagonist, Dog Man loses what they had, but gains a new opportunity. Two lesbians learn the value of true friendship on an ocean freighter. Hoping for some excitement, everything Marian thought they knew suddenly turns out to be a lie when they witness a secret exchange that could cost them their freedom.

Secretly, Andy, with the help of their mentor ends up taking things into their own hands. The Two Brothers receive a mysterious phone call on the way to the coast. Dog Man is a man who is fifteen years old, who can be quite courageous. The story begins in a psychiatric hospital. A family celebrates a homecoming. It's a story about a chase. Joe approaches the situation extremely carefully. A teacher and her student survive a plane crash during Communist Society shutdown. Living a peaceful, 'regular' life, Ken loses what's dearest to them when a long lost love returns, asking them for a favors that results in a man being kidnapped. After pretending that nothing is wrong, Marian, with an unlikely ally, vows to get revenge. An unsuspecting regular Joe, Dog Man starts to open up when dared by friends to give a potential suitor a chance.

Soon becoming smitten with the love interest, Annie learns a shocking truth when an old crush appears on the living room and leaving Jack confused and unsure about their true feelings.

## Cast

### Regular cast

* Dog Man - Ivona Eric
* Annie - Sheila Mercier
* Jack - Andrew Burt
* Peggy - Jo Kendall
* Joe - Frazer Hines
* Matt - Frederick Pyne
* Sam - James Spader
* Salli - Sarah Jessica Parker
* Marian - Joanne Woodward
* Andy - Robert Redford
* Ken - Gene Hackman

## Notes

* Salli McWilliams made her first appearance in this episode