A long time ago, at a DVD review place far, far away (in terms of quality), I wrote a review for Quark, the NBC sci-fi spoof from 1977 that developed a tiny but intensely loyal cult following.
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‘Sapphire and Steel’: Remarkable, obscure, British sci-fi
“All irregularities will be handled by the forces controlling each dimension. Transuranic, heavy elements may not be used where there is life. Medium atomic weights are available: Gold, Lead, Copper, Jet, Diamond, Radium, Sapphire, Silver and Steel…Sapphire and Steel have been assigned.” Continue reading ‘Sapphire and Steel’: Remarkable, obscure, British sci-fi
‘The Odd Couple’ (Season 1): The absolute apex of the sophisticated adult sitcom
We’re looking out for you here at Drunk TV. Continue reading ‘The Odd Couple’ (Season 1): The absolute apex of the sophisticated adult sitcom
‘The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams’ (Season 1): Charming & innocuous—primitively fun viewing
Have you grown during your deep state-imposed lockdown? Not your waist size. I mean…personally grown? Continue reading ‘The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams’ (Season 1): Charming & innocuous—primitively fun viewing
‘Good Times’: Enjoyably messy! A fondly remembered 70s sitcom
“Let’s face it, James: this family ain’t Ozzie and Harriet.” Continue reading ‘Good Times’: Enjoyably messy! A fondly remembered 70s sitcom
VIDEO: ‘Gunsmoke’ – Unboxing the Complete Series on DVD
We know you can’t wait, so take a visual look at Gunsmoke: The Complete Collection: Continue reading VIDEO: ‘Gunsmoke’ – Unboxing the Complete Series on DVD
Are you ready for 440+ hours of ‘Gunsmoke’?
Hey Western and vintage television fans out there in Drunk TV land (would you please sober up—just look at yourselves!), have we got a ridiculous notion for you. Continue reading Are you ready for 440+ hours of ‘Gunsmoke’?
‘Charlie’s Angels’ (Season 4): We wanted Shelley Hack…but got Tiffany Welles instead
Hack attack smacks Angels off-track with thwack to Nielsen nut sack! Continue reading ‘Charlie’s Angels’ (Season 4): We wanted Shelley Hack…but got Tiffany Welles instead
‘Greatest Heroes of the Bible’ (Vol. 1): Schick Sunn Classic production a perfect stand-in for lost Easter
Thank God…and Bless This Mess. Continue reading ‘Greatest Heroes of the Bible’ (Vol. 1): Schick Sunn Classic production a perfect stand-in for lost Easter
‘Charlie’s Angels’ (Season 3): Will difficult Kate Jackson survive the season?
Business is getting done in this third season of Charlie’s Angels, courtesy of Mill Creek Entertainment’s classy Blu-ray Complete Series set. Continue reading ‘Charlie’s Angels’ (Season 3): Will difficult Kate Jackson survive the season?
‘Charlie’s Angels’ (Season 2): Sexy Cheryl Ladd joins squad as Farrah moves on
They’ve apparently 86’d the nipples. Continue reading ‘Charlie’s Angels’ (Season 2): Sexy Cheryl Ladd joins squad as Farrah moves on
‘Christmas Television Favorites’: A look back at 7 animated specials
It’s that time of year again here at the Drunk TV offices, Continue reading ‘Christmas Television Favorites’: A look back at 7 animated specials
‘M*A*S*H’: A remarkable artistic achievement – thanks to its early years
If you’re like me (poor you), you keep your remote handy to check out the local digital stations that air old-timey television, Continue reading ‘M*A*S*H’: A remarkable artistic achievement – thanks to its early years
Mice, cavemen, & Garfield: 3 forgotten animated Thanksgiving specials
With the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays approaching, you know what I’m thankful for? Continue reading Mice, cavemen, & Garfield: 3 forgotten animated Thanksgiving specials
‘The Paul Lynde Halloween Special’ (1976): KISS, Carol Brady join Lynde for one wacky show
A deliciously camp, waking nightmare. Continue reading ‘The Paul Lynde Halloween Special’ (1976): KISS, Carol Brady join Lynde for one wacky show
‘Donny & Marie’: A taste of the ’70s, some of the duo’s best episodes
They’re perfect, dammit, and you know it. Continue reading ‘Donny & Marie’: A taste of the ’70s, some of the duo’s best episodes
‘Disaster on the Coastliner’ (1979): Shatner leads fun, silly, TV disaster thriller
So. It’s getting late and I don’t want to screw around. Continue reading ‘Disaster on the Coastliner’ (1979): Shatner leads fun, silly, TV disaster thriller
‘Shazam!’: Positive & upbeat, Filmation’s 70s series is always worth revisiting
“Oh, Elders fleet and strong and wise, appear before my seeking eyes.” Continue reading ‘Shazam!’: Positive & upbeat, Filmation’s 70s series is always worth revisiting
Secret Stories of Hitler: ‘Swastika’ & TV documentaries highlight DVD collection
Mill Creek Entertainment has taken three Adolf Hitler-themed documentaries (one feature length, and two long-form TV outings), and put them together in a newly-monikered set, Secret Stories of Hitler. Continue reading Secret Stories of Hitler: ‘Swastika’ & TV documentaries highlight DVD collection
‘Dallas’ (Season 2): A cheatin’, double-crossin’, backstabbin’ legacy begins
It’s been over forty years since CBS’ Dallas, in its sophomore 1978-79 season, moved to Friday nights and started its run as the highest-rated TV series of the first half of the 1980s. Continue reading ‘Dallas’ (Season 2): A cheatin’, double-crossin’, backstabbin’ legacy begins