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Synopsis
In The Art Critic, part of The Mel Blanc Show, Mel finds himself in a predicament as the deadline for his income tax payment approaches. With only four days left and a total of seven dollars owed, Mel is in a bind. His girlfriend, Betty, suggests that if they were married, he could claim her as a deduction, but Mel quickly dismisses the idea, realizing he needs a more immediate solution.
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