That ending made me literally laugh out loud. I'm not sure Mara liked it, but Brit, Beetle, and Mort did.
I don't think Mara liked it either. I think it took all of them by surprise. Brit is certainly a sly dog. Who would have thought? I'm not sure I approve, but I still think it was hilarious.
I assume you were referring to Freddie the Beadle Barnes.
Earlier this week Bill O'Reilly and Bernie Goldberg were speculating about how Katie Couric would do, and thought CBS would have to keep her in place for a long time even if her ratings were poor.