Fans of the "Chespirito" period (post-1980) often note that this episode relies heavily on the "fainting" running gag. Some viewers find the repetition classic, while others feel it lacks the dynamic interaction of earlier seasons that featured Don Ramón and Quico.
The episode opens with a lavish breakfast. Doña Nieves raises a crystal cup of fresh apple juice. Her hand trembles. The camera zooms in on the condensation dripping down the glass. She whispers, "Huele a rojo..." ("It smells of red..."). Then— thud . She falls face-first into the tablecloth. The family screams. The butler, Jacinto, rushes to revive her with smelling salts. 13x22 Los desmayos de Dona Nieves-Las manzanas-...