Yes, yes…the wait is over.
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‘Gunsmoke’ (Season 1): The iconic 20-year Western begins
Better late than never. I know, I know: I promised over two years ago to begin reviewing the massive 65th anniversary boxed set (beautifully put together for CBS video by pro Andrew J. Klyde) of Gunsmoke, the iconic, legendary 20-year Western series starring James Arness, Amanda Blake, Milburn Stone, and Dennis Weaver. Well…things happen (don’t get me started with the government, okay?), so let’s just all move on and get started on looking at one of the greatest TV series of any decade.
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‘My Three Sons’ (Season 1): A remarkably complex, innovative American sitcom
Escape is the only option today, I fear (if you’re lucky enough to be able to escape, I should add). So if you’re going to retreat, you should go somewhere extraordinary.
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‘Shogun’ (1980): NBC’s blockbuster miniseries premiered 40 years ago
Now, what’s a Drunk TV virtual Fall TV season..without some special event television (“We interrupt our regularly scheduled programming tonight because of the f*cking actor’s strike to bring you an NBC Movie Event!”)?
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‘Beauty and the Beast’ (Season 1): Laughably straight-faced ’80s fantasy
Did you know there used to be a cult following for this show? Yes, seriously. That surely can’t be the case now, can it?
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‘Father Dowling Mysteries’ (Season 1): Calm, undemanding little mysteries
Surprisingly deft, low-key mystery entertainment.
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‘The Odd Couple’ (Season 1): The absolute apex of the sophisticated adult sitcom
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‘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
‘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
‘The Key to Rebecca’ (1985): Intrigue, suspense & threesomes power indie spy miniseries
Not-bad-at-all mid-80s indie miniseries, based on the international bestseller. Continue reading ‘The Key to Rebecca’ (1985): Intrigue, suspense & threesomes power indie spy miniseries
‘The Powers of Matthew Star’: Cute 80s sci-fi/fantasy diversion
Enjoyably light, early 80s fantasy/sci-fi. Continue reading ‘The Powers of Matthew Star’: Cute 80s sci-fi/fantasy diversion
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