In a darkly comedic twist, the town covers up the deaths of a vacationing couple (Tom and Mary) who were forgotten in jail and starved to death, all to avoid bad publicity for future festivals. Community Perspectives
“I’ve seen this episode so many times now that I should be sick of it, but frankly it’s sticking with me like Elmer glue.” IMDb
The absurdity of the cow cult and the "Running of the Cows" (where people are trampled by slow-moving livestock) remains a high point for early series fans.