I thought the pilot to Dexter was brilliant. The series finale ? Not so brilliant. I guess they are discussing doing one more season to correct the things done in the final season.
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Were definitely on the same page. However, When you say you have Wagon Train coming in the mail...Where are you getting it and are you playing it on apple TV, Roku or VDR? By the way, I can not go to a movie house and watch a movie, not just because of Covid, but because there is absolutely nothing there worth watching.
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If I remember correctly,,,Bobby was in the shower on Dallas, if you're talking abt Bobby Ewing.Was Bobby in the shower?
And mentioning Dr. Kildare, reminds me of DR Marcus Welby.
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House,MD 11/16/04
This was another one of my favorite medical dramas.Hugh Laurie in the lead role of 'Dr Gregory House' a brilliant physician who had the worst bedside manner, was sarcastic,moody ,walked with a cane & limped due to leg damage he suffered yrs ago,was addicted to pain killer,Vicodin
His young team were Dr Allison Cameron{Jennifer Morrison},Dr Robert Chase{Jesse Spencer},Dr Taylor Foreman{Omar Epps} His only true friend was Dr James Wilson{Robert Sean Leonard} He constantly butted heads with his boss,hospital administrator'Dr Lisa Cuddy{Lisa Edelstein}. She resented his attitude but put up with him because he was so good.The team worked at fictious teaching hospital in NJ
In Season 3,the team disbanded except for Dr Foreman,House hired 3 new members Dr Hadley'Thirteen'{Olivia Wilde},Dr Chris Taub{Peter Jacobson} Dr Kunter{Kal Penn},his character died in Season 5.I wasn't surprised when House&Cuddy became romantically involved but it didn't last long The show ran for 8 yrs,I watched faithfully for most of the series run, but really didn't like the new team members.
I knew Hugh was British,his American accent was very convincing,he fooled the producers of the show when he sent his audtion tape using that accent
House,MD 11/16/04
This was another one of my favorite medical dramas.Hugh Laurie in the lead role of 'Dr Gregory House' a brilliant physician who had the worst bedside manner, was sarcastic,moody ,walked with a cane & limped due to leg damage he suffered yrs ago,was addicted to pain killer,Vicodin
His young team were Dr Allison Cameron{Jennifer Morrison},Dr Robert Chase{Jesse Spencer},Dr Taylor Foreman{Omar Epps} His only true friend was Dr James Wilson{Robert Sean Leonard} He constantly butted heads with his boss,hospital administrator'Dr Lisa Cuddy{Lisa Edelstein}. She resented his attitude but put up with him because he was so good.The team worked at fictious teaching hospital in NJ
In Season 3,the team disbanded except for Dr Foreman,House hired 3 new members Dr Hadley'Thirteen'{Olivia Wilde},Dr Chris Taub{Peter Jacobson} Dr Kunter{Kal Penn},his character died in Season 5.I wasn't surprised when House&Cuddy became romantically involved but it didn't last long The show ran for 8 yrs,I watched faithfully for most of the series run, but really didn't like the new team members.
I knew Hugh was British,his American accent was very convincing,he fooled the producers of the show when he sent his audtion tape using that accent
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Yes, his accent was very convincing. I didnt realize it till sometime later, when I heard him speaking on another show being interviewed.
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Nov 24th
Simon&Simon 11/24/81
This was a detective series about two polar opposite brothers who run their own detective agency in San Diego,Calif in the 80's
Gerald McRaney played'Rick Simon',a US Marine Corp vet,who wear cowboy boots,jeans,,drive a 4 wheel pickup truck,lives on a boat in front of his brother's property
Jameson Parker played'AJ Simon' a college grad,likes classic cars,tailored suits,follows the rules
In each episode,the drama is how their personality conflicts how they solve the cases
Simon&Simon 11/24/81
This was a detective series about two polar opposite brothers who run their own detective agency in San Diego,Calif in the 80's
Gerald McRaney played'Rick Simon',a US Marine Corp vet,who wear cowboy boots,jeans,,drive a 4 wheel pickup truck,lives on a boat in front of his brother's property
Jameson Parker played'AJ Simon' a college grad,likes classic cars,tailored suits,follows the rules
In each episode,the drama is how their personality conflicts how they solve the cases
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The White Shadow 11/27/78, CBS drama about a ex Chicago Bull basketball player{Ken Howard} who becomes high school basketball head coach at Carver High school in Los Angeles The school was located in a tough,lower class neighborhood. The team was racially mixed,the show dealt with how the kids reacted to each other,the world they lived in.The other cast members were Kevin Hooks, Tim Van Patten,,Thomas Carter,JOan Pringle who played the school principal
Bosom Buddies 11/27/80
this sitcom starred Tom Hanks"Kip" and Peter Scolari'Henry' who were co workers at a advertising agency.They shared an apt together until 1 day their apt building was destroyed,went looking for another place to live. One of their co -workers,Amy{Wendi Jo Sperber} who had a crush on Henry came up with a great idea,they could live where she did at the all girl residence,Susan B. Anthony hotel with a catch.They had to dress in disguise as women, so Kip became"Buffy',Henry was'Hildegarde'
I do remember watching these 2 shows,enjoyed them
The White Shadow 11/27/78, CBS drama about a ex Chicago Bull basketball player{Ken Howard} who becomes high school basketball head coach at Carver High school in Los Angeles The school was located in a tough,lower class neighborhood. The team was racially mixed,the show dealt with how the kids reacted to each other,the world they lived in.The other cast members were Kevin Hooks, Tim Van Patten,,Thomas Carter,JOan Pringle who played the school principal
Bosom Buddies 11/27/80
this sitcom starred Tom Hanks"Kip" and Peter Scolari'Henry' who were co workers at a advertising agency.They shared an apt together until 1 day their apt building was destroyed,went looking for another place to live. One of their co -workers,Amy{Wendi Jo Sperber} who had a crush on Henry came up with a great idea,they could live where she did at the all girl residence,Susan B. Anthony hotel with a catch.They had to dress in disguise as women, so Kip became"Buffy',Henry was'Hildegarde'
I do remember watching these 2 shows,enjoyed them
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Nov 30th
11/30/2005- NBC' sitcom'Superstore",this series is about the employees who work at a fictious 'big box store'Cloud 9' in St. Louis,Missouri. America Ferrera plays'Amy' the store manager,Lauren Ash plays the ass't store manager,Ben Feldman,an sales associate.I 've watched the show a couple of times its ok
11/30/2005- NBC' sitcom'Superstore",this series is about the employees who work at a fictious 'big box store'Cloud 9' in St. Louis,Missouri. America Ferrera plays'Amy' the store manager,Lauren Ash plays the ass't store manager,Ben Feldman,an sales associate.I 've watched the show a couple of times its ok
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Dec 4th
12/4/81 CBS drama "Falcon Crest" another family saga of the rich&greedy fighting for power
Its set in the Napa Valley region outside of San Francsico involving wine making and the Channing family. The matriarch of the Channing family,Angela{Jane Wyman} is ruthless,power broker who runs the family winery with a ironhand,tries to manipulate anybody including family to suit her purposes
Her nephew,Chase{Robert Foxworth} has inherited 50 acres of vineyards from his late father,Angela's brother.Chase&his wife,Maggie{Susan Sullivan} their kids,Cole &Victoria are managing it. Angela is convinced the land belongs to her,the constant bickering between Chase&Angela. She pushed her grandson'Lance'{Lorenzo Lamas} into the conflict
I watched this show for couple seasons but it got confusing with so many characters&plotlines I gave up The show ended in 1990
12/4/81 CBS drama "Falcon Crest" another family saga of the rich&greedy fighting for power
Its set in the Napa Valley region outside of San Francsico involving wine making and the Channing family. The matriarch of the Channing family,Angela{Jane Wyman} is ruthless,power broker who runs the family winery with a ironhand,tries to manipulate anybody including family to suit her purposes
Her nephew,Chase{Robert Foxworth} has inherited 50 acres of vineyards from his late father,Angela's brother.Chase&his wife,Maggie{Susan Sullivan} their kids,Cole &Victoria are managing it. Angela is convinced the land belongs to her,the constant bickering between Chase&Angela. She pushed her grandson'Lance'{Lorenzo Lamas} into the conflict
I watched this show for couple seasons but it got confusing with so many characters&plotlines I gave up The show ended in 1990
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12/7/09 'Men of A Certain Age",TNT's comedy/drama show co created by one of the stars of the show Ray Romano. The series is about 3 college friends in their 40's as they deal with middle age
"Joe'{Ray Romano} an aspiring golfer with a gambling problem,owns a party supple store.He's separated from his wife,2 kids
"Owen'{Andre Braugher},over weight with anxiety problems,works as a car salesman at dealership is dad owns,married with 2 kids
"Terry"{Scott Bakula} is a semi retired actor trying to make a comeback.He manages an apt building,never married likes to date younger women
I watched this show a few times,fun to watch these 3 talented actors in different roles than what they are known for .The main reason I watched I'm a fan of Scott Bakula
sadly this show was cancelled after 2 seasons because of ratings
12/7/09 'Men of A Certain Age",TNT's comedy/drama show co created by one of the stars of the show Ray Romano. The series is about 3 college friends in their 40's as they deal with middle age
"Joe'{Ray Romano} an aspiring golfer with a gambling problem,owns a party supple store.He's separated from his wife,2 kids
"Owen'{Andre Braugher},over weight with anxiety problems,works as a car salesman at dealership is dad owns,married with 2 kids
"Terry"{Scott Bakula} is a semi retired actor trying to make a comeback.He manages an apt building,never married likes to date younger women
I watched this show a few times,fun to watch these 3 talented actors in different roles than what they are known for .The main reason I watched I'm a fan of Scott Bakula
sadly this show was cancelled after 2 seasons because of ratings
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Dec 11th
12/11/80 CBS drama'Magnum PI"
Tom Selleck stars as Thomas Magnum,an ex Vietnam naval intelligence veteran/private detective who gets a great job
He provides security&guards the estate of a wealthy writer,Robin Masters{never seen on the series} in exchange Magnum gets to live rent free at his ocean front property on Oahu north shore.He gets to use Masters $50,000 red Ferrari. as well. Robin's stiff upper lip British manservant,"Higgins'{John Hillerman} ran the estate since Robin was always away.In the beginning he didn't like Magnum or his laid back lifestyle,but during the series run they became friends
Magnum gets help from his 2 wartime buddies in solving the cases."TC'{Roger E.Mosley} who owned Island Hopper helicopter charter business'Rick" {Larry Manetti} who managed a Honoululu night club
12/11/80 CBS drama'Magnum PI"
Tom Selleck stars as Thomas Magnum,an ex Vietnam naval intelligence veteran/private detective who gets a great job
He provides security&guards the estate of a wealthy writer,Robin Masters{never seen on the series} in exchange Magnum gets to live rent free at his ocean front property on Oahu north shore.He gets to use Masters $50,000 red Ferrari. as well. Robin's stiff upper lip British manservant,"Higgins'{John Hillerman} ran the estate since Robin was always away.In the beginning he didn't like Magnum or his laid back lifestyle,but during the series run they became friends
Magnum gets help from his 2 wartime buddies in solving the cases."TC'{Roger E.Mosley} who owned Island Hopper helicopter charter business'Rick" {Larry Manetti} who managed a Honoululu night club
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That is my most favorite TV show. MeTV runs it at 9 AM and a different episode at 11:30 PM. I was killing myself trying to keep a2wakw to watch both, so I bought the CD set. Even though I know who the murderer is, I still lapse into the show, completely enthralled with it.
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12/16/75,CBS sitcom 'One Day At a Time' The show is about a single mom,Ann Romano{Bonnie Franklin} living with her 2 head strong teenage daughters,Julie[MacKenzie Phillips}Barbara{Valerie Bertinelli} in an apt building in her hometown,Indianapolis. The apt building handy man,Dwayne Schneider{Pat Harrington,Jr} thinks he's a real ladies man Joseph Campanella appears occasionally on the show as Ann's ex husband"Ed
During the series run,MacKenzie Phillips was written out of the show twice because she was a drug addict had severe weight and physical problems as well
12/16/75,CBS sitcom 'One Day At a Time' The show is about a single mom,Ann Romano{Bonnie Franklin} living with her 2 head strong teenage daughters,Julie[MacKenzie Phillips}Barbara{Valerie Bertinelli} in an apt building in her hometown,Indianapolis. The apt building handy man,Dwayne Schneider{Pat Harrington,Jr} thinks he's a real ladies man Joseph Campanella appears occasionally on the show as Ann's ex husband"Ed
During the series run,MacKenzie Phillips was written out of the show twice because she was a drug addict had severe weight and physical problems as well
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Most of those episodes were BS. But I still watch today.
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Dec 18th
12/18/56 quiz show,'To Tell the Truth' debuted on CBS
Bud Collyer was the host of this show ,3 contestants all claim to be same person The 2 imposters are given a brief bio of the person,they can say anything they want.The panelists have figure out who is telling the truth. The host would say'would the real-------- please stand up'
The regular panelists who appeared over the show's run were Kitty Carlisle,Orson Bean,Peggy Cass, Polly Bergen In 2019, a reboot of the show debuted on ABC with actor Anthony Anderson as host
12/18/56 quiz show,'To Tell the Truth' debuted on CBS
Bud Collyer was the host of this show ,3 contestants all claim to be same person The 2 imposters are given a brief bio of the person,they can say anything they want.The panelists have figure out who is telling the truth. The host would say'would the real-------- please stand up'
The regular panelists who appeared over the show's run were Kitty Carlisle,Orson Bean,Peggy Cass, Polly Bergen In 2019, a reboot of the show debuted on ABC with actor Anthony Anderson as host
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Burn Notice 2007-2013 the original Star Trek 1966-67,Wild Wild West 1965-68,The Man from Uncle 1964-68
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moviequeen1
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Dec 20th
12/20/79 CBS 'Knots Landing' which was a spinoff from 'Dallas'
This series had the 'black sheep' of the Ewing family,younger brother,'Gary{Ted Shackelford} a weak,reformed alcholic who deserted his wife,Val{Joan Van Ark} then remarried her.They moved to Los Angeles to get away from his family,lived in a cul de sac fictious neighborhood'KNots Landing' Their daughter,Lucy{Charlene Tilton} stayed with the family in Dallas
Gary worked at a classic car dealership owned by his neighbor,Sid Fargate{Don Murray}.Sid's wife was Karen{Michelle Lee}.The other neighbors Kenny Ward{James Houghton} record exec,his wife Ginger{Kim Lanford},Richard Avery{John Pleshette} an obnoxious,womanizing atty,his wife,Laura{Constance McCain} a successful real estate agent
One of Laura's clients was Sid's recently divorced sister,Abby Cunningham{Donna Mills} who moved with her 2 kids to the neighborhood.She started causing problems from the start,undermining relationships,spreading rumors of affairs etc.
12/20/79 CBS 'Knots Landing' which was a spinoff from 'Dallas'
This series had the 'black sheep' of the Ewing family,younger brother,'Gary{Ted Shackelford} a weak,reformed alcholic who deserted his wife,Val{Joan Van Ark} then remarried her.They moved to Los Angeles to get away from his family,lived in a cul de sac fictious neighborhood'KNots Landing' Their daughter,Lucy{Charlene Tilton} stayed with the family in Dallas
Gary worked at a classic car dealership owned by his neighbor,Sid Fargate{Don Murray}.Sid's wife was Karen{Michelle Lee}.The other neighbors Kenny Ward{James Houghton} record exec,his wife Ginger{Kim Lanford},Richard Avery{John Pleshette} an obnoxious,womanizing atty,his wife,Laura{Constance McCain} a successful real estate agent
One of Laura's clients was Sid's recently divorced sister,Abby Cunningham{Donna Mills} who moved with her 2 kids to the neighborhood.She started causing problems from the start,undermining relationships,spreading rumors of affairs etc.
moviequeen1
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12/30/84
CBS detective show 'Crazy Like A Fox',Harrison Fox{John Rubinstein} a young atty in San Francisco,trying to develop a successful law practice. His life gets complicated whenever his dad,"Harry{Jack Warden} a lovable con artist/private investigator would show up.Harry constantly got involved with murder cases,always asking his son for legal advice or helping him on a case.Of course,Harrison could never say'NO" to his dad
12/30/84
CBS detective show 'Crazy Like A Fox',Harrison Fox{John Rubinstein} a young atty in San Francisco,trying to develop a successful law practice. His life gets complicated whenever his dad,"Harry{Jack Warden} a lovable con artist/private investigator would show up.Harry constantly got involved with murder cases,always asking his son for legal advice or helping him on a case.Of course,Harrison could never say'NO" to his dad
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1/1/93 CBS western/drama 'Dr Quinn,Medicine Woman" This show is set in the 1860's,an independent woman doctor,Dr Michela Quinn{Jane Seymour} answers an ad to become the town doctor in Colorado Springs,Colo.She moves from Boston after her medical partner&father has died .When she arrives, some townsfolk were not expecting a woman doctor,at first don't like or trust her
The 1st person who immediately welcome her was Charlotte,owner of local boarding house.When she was dying,she asks Dr Quinn to adopt her 3 children Matthew{Chad Allen},Brian{Shawn Toovey},Colleen{Jessica Bowman} They all move to a homestead owned by mysterious mountain man Sully{Joe Lando} After awhile,the townspeople began to realize just how good Dr'Mike' was
I tuned in almost every week to watch this show which ran for 6yrs
1/1/93 CBS western/drama 'Dr Quinn,Medicine Woman" This show is set in the 1860's,an independent woman doctor,Dr Michela Quinn{Jane Seymour} answers an ad to become the town doctor in Colorado Springs,Colo.She moves from Boston after her medical partner&father has died .When she arrives, some townsfolk were not expecting a woman doctor,at first don't like or trust her
The 1st person who immediately welcome her was Charlotte,owner of local boarding house.When she was dying,she asks Dr Quinn to adopt her 3 children Matthew{Chad Allen},Brian{Shawn Toovey},Colleen{Jessica Bowman} They all move to a homestead owned by mysterious mountain man Sully{Joe Lando} After awhile,the townspeople began to realize just how good Dr'Mike' was
I tuned in almost every week to watch this show which ran for 6yrs
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I just began watching this American TV show on The Roku Channel called Renegade 1992-1997. I forgot how blatant shows were back then with stereotypes and sexism. Lorenzo Lamas parading around without a shirt or can't seem to find a shirt with buttons. The ladies with their bosoms can't find clothing that fits either. Men with long hair blowing in the wind. Guns and motorcycles.
It's kind of laughable now. Don't know if I'll make it through all 5 seasons. Dialogue is sappy and plots are absurd, but you're supposed to be watching the characters doing kung fu moves and having explosive car chases. Bang bang...BOOM...90's TV eye candy. Ha.
It's kind of laughable now. Don't know if I'll make it through all 5 seasons. Dialogue is sappy and plots are absurd, but you're supposed to be watching the characters doing kung fu moves and having explosive car chases. Bang bang...BOOM...90's TV eye candy. Ha.
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The Sopranos was my favorite.
Otherwise, I watched mostly comedy series, but there were a few others.
Otherwise, I watched mostly comedy series, but there were a few others.
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Jan2nd
1/2/62 quiz show'Password' debuts a word association game.It featured 2 teams, one a celebrity other a contestant,the object of game is to identify the password with least amount of words.The 1st team to get to 25 points won the round.In the 'Lighting Round' one member of each team would have 60 secs to get their partner to associate total of 5 passwords.The winners won cash prizes,would return to challenge another team
Allen Ludden hosted both daytime&night time versions.It was on this show where he met his future wife, actress Betty White
1/2/62 quiz show'Password' debuts a word association game.It featured 2 teams, one a celebrity other a contestant,the object of game is to identify the password with least amount of words.The 1st team to get to 25 points won the round.In the 'Lighting Round' one member of each team would have 60 secs to get their partner to associate total of 5 passwords.The winners won cash prizes,would return to challenge another team
Allen Ludden hosted both daytime&night time versions.It was on this show where he met his future wife, actress Betty White
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Jan4th
1/4/84 NBC sitcom 'Night Court',this show was about a young judge,Harry T.Stone{Harry Anderson} who was appointed to run Manhattan's Night Court .He was an amateur magician who loved Jean Harlowe and Mel Torme both pictures were hanging in his chamber
The others characters in the show were :
"Christine' {Markey POst} naive, public defender who was love interest of Harry's. She was huge fan of British Royal family esp Princess Diana
'Dan Fielding'{John Larroquette},obnoxious sex-obessed prosecutor
balliffs:
'Bull Shannon'{Richard Moll} tall,bald guy who was fiercely protective of Harry
'Selma"{Selma Diamond} chain smoking older woman,sadly she died after Season 2 was replaced by Florence Halop"{Flo} who loved motorcycles &heavy metal music.She died after Season 3 was replaced by "Roz"{Marsha Whitfield} tall,no nonsense African American woman court clerk
"Mac"{Charlie Robinson} who was easy going,great sense of humor,always wore cardigan/plaid shirt&tie
I loved this show thought it was really funny.It was created by comedy writer,Reinhold Weege who worked on cop comedy show 'Barney MIller'
1/4/84 NBC sitcom 'Night Court',this show was about a young judge,Harry T.Stone{Harry Anderson} who was appointed to run Manhattan's Night Court .He was an amateur magician who loved Jean Harlowe and Mel Torme both pictures were hanging in his chamber
The others characters in the show were :
"Christine' {Markey POst} naive, public defender who was love interest of Harry's. She was huge fan of British Royal family esp Princess Diana
'Dan Fielding'{John Larroquette},obnoxious sex-obessed prosecutor
balliffs:
'Bull Shannon'{Richard Moll} tall,bald guy who was fiercely protective of Harry
'Selma"{Selma Diamond} chain smoking older woman,sadly she died after Season 2 was replaced by Florence Halop"{Flo} who loved motorcycles &heavy metal music.She died after Season 3 was replaced by "Roz"{Marsha Whitfield} tall,no nonsense African American woman court clerk
"Mac"{Charlie Robinson} who was easy going,great sense of humor,always wore cardigan/plaid shirt&tie
I loved this show thought it was really funny.It was created by comedy writer,Reinhold Weege who worked on cop comedy show 'Barney MIller'