I was aware of Christy when it originally aired on CBS back in 1994, but I never tuned in.
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‘Quark’: 70s sci-fi spoof is short-lived, but hugely memorable
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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‘Simon & Simon’ (Season 1): Breezy detective series survives early 80s
Don’t you miss the 80s? Don’t they seem like an incredibly free time now?
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‘Father Dowling Mysteries’ (Season 1): Calm, undemanding little mysteries
Surprisingly deft, low-key mystery entertainment.
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‘Mama’s Family’: Underdog sitcom a flyover country favorite
Good Lord the “Joe Hamilton” cuts are finally here! Continue reading ‘Mama’s Family’: Underdog sitcom a flyover country favorite
‘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 Rat Patrol’: Uncomplicated, vintage-TV action thrills
Well…at the very least, the toys were cool. Continue reading ‘The Rat Patrol’: Uncomplicated, vintage-TV action thrills
‘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
Join us for our first annual Fall TV Celebration!
We’re looking out for you here at Drunk TV. Continue reading Join us for our first annual Fall TV Celebration!
‘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
‘Charlie’s Angels’ (Season 5): Introducing Tanya Roberts – the last original Angel
Screw Gidget—Charlie’s Angels Goes Hawaiian and for five crank it-worthy episodes the fifth and final season of the ABC female detective series is nothing short of a frenzied whack-fest Continue reading ‘Charlie’s Angels’ (Season 5): Introducing Tanya Roberts – the last original Angel
‘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
‘Wanted: Dead or Alive’: Steve McQueen’s hit Western leads to big-screen stardom
As a warm-up, you might say, to our commitment here at Drunk TV—and believe me: “commitment” is the correct word— Continue reading ‘Wanted: Dead or Alive’: Steve McQueen’s hit Western leads to big-screen stardom
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’?
‘Lace’ (1984): Everything that was wrong with 80s television—and oh so right
“Incidentally…which one of you bitches is my mother?” Continue reading ‘Lace’ (1984): Everything that was wrong with 80s television—and oh so right
‘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
‘Dark Skies’: Revisiting the best conspiracy of the 90s
Of course…now disco makes sense! Continue reading ‘Dark Skies’: Revisiting the best conspiracy of the 90s
‘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?
