Plot summary
Kevin dislikes his piano lessons, until his chain-smoking instructor Mrs. Carples ( Maxine Stuart ) tells Norma that Kevin has talent. He continues taking lessons, and improves his playing. That is, until Ronald Hirschmuller (Joseph Dammann) decides to play the same piece as him for the recital. After he messes up at the rehearsal, Kevin decides to quit and not go to the recital, a decision he seems to regret later in life. Guest-starring: Maxine Stuart as Kevin's piano instructor Mrs. Carples; Joseph Dammann as Ronald Hirschmuller. Absent: Danica McKellar as Winnie Cooper.
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