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3. Jaws of Life

Maurice's likeness is cast in wax; Chris discovers he'll be on the planet for the long haul; and the dentist comes to town.

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Madame Tussauds sends a man ( Brian George ) to Maurice's place to put the finishing touches to a life-size wax replica of him for an upcoming exhibit. Chris discovers that simple daily medication for his high blood pressure may save him from the short lifespan of Stevens males, which causes him to reconsider his lifestyle and outlook on life. The dentalmobile comes to Cicely; everyone acts unnaturally around the dentist, Dr. John Summers ( Jay O. Sanders ), which annoys him.

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