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Highway to Heaven (1984)
An angel that made strives to make saints of us all!
I'd like to think that Heaven holds a special place for the wonderful man that is Michael Landon - if "Highway to Heaven" is any reflection of his merits, in my book he should be a saint and truly rest among the angels.
With a simple television show, ML shared enriching tales that couldn't help but uplift the viewer with positive and sometimes deeply profound messages. Sure it was sappy at times and perhaps some of the plotlines could be a little contrived but overall ML was a truly talented writer AND director AND actor, playing the jack of all trades marvelously with what was overall a pretty darned good show.
To boot, the wonderful Victor French also acts and occasionally directs (and possibly writes?) some episodes. What an incredibly gifted duo!
Oh, and you gotta love the theme song ;).
Magnum, P.I.: Straight and Narrow (1986)
"One doesn't simply lounge around on another man's desk."
Hilarious! One of the better episodes for comedic timing and female sidekick is a hoot. Oh, and Higgins and Magnum mix it up eloquently (as they often do), leaving me in stitches, while TC and Rick simultaneously support / thwart Magnum in their usual charming way. Love these guys!
Magnum, P.I. (1980)
Tom Selleck at his finest!
This show is so great and the cast has such fabulous chemistry and is terribly loveable...especially the indefatigable and enigmatic "Higgee Baby", who tops off the crew in such fabulous style? It's so amazingly nostalgic and delivers such a dose of pure 80s! And what scenery...I want to dive in those rolling waves and watch those Hawaiian sunsets in person after watching an episode!
Have been enjoying reruns on Charge ever since I stumbled across it. Lots of clever episodes and some pretty darn good writing and acting all throughout. Big thumbs up!!
PS The dynamic between Higgins and Magnum is priceless - I am literally laughing out loud every time they spat with each other like an old married couple!! Just brilliant!
Kolchak: The Night Stalker: Demon in Lace (1975)
St Michael pray for us!
As with all Kolchak's there are some cheesy moments but this is by far my favorite episode of all of them. I especially loved the save in the knick of time of the ironically named Michael (perhaps his namesake archangel was interceding on his behalf lol) - big spoiler, but the potential last victim narrowly escapes the clutches of the evil succubus' kiss, all thanks to the relentless Kolchak!
Re the series overall: This show is so atmospheric and amazing. Darren McGavin is the king of camp but so awesome and funny just when he needs to be. His bungling unraveling of the mystery myth behind the story makes him as endearing as Columbo. Wish it went for more than one season!
Magnum, P.I.: Rapture (1985)
Spooky and good!
This episode is so cool and acting is quite good especially by the mother of the "mysterious boy in the water". Liked the wild concept and interesting plot twist / resolution. Big thumbs up on this one!
Magnum, P.I.: Legacy from a Friend (1983)
Annie rocks!
Loved this episode! Annie Potts is awesome as Magnum's pick up sidekick and I liked their dynamic so much I wanted to see her on the regular.
Magnum, P.I.: Tran Quoc Jones (1984)
Sad but good!
One of my favorite episodes. Cast has especially good chemistry in this one and child actor is phenomenal.
Magnum, P.I.: L.A. (1986)
Thumbs down
Love the show but couldn't stand this episode start to finish. Really disliked the dueling plotlines and would've preferred the focus be on TC's dilemma versus Magnum's. Also don't like when any episode is set somewhere other than Hawaii, which is sublimely beautiful - watching the show makes me want to jump on a plane to the islands so why spoil the broth and set it somewhere else?
Female leads really grated on my nerves, too, and I had a hard time buying Magnum wanting to marry the whiney character Dana Delany plays (no hate for Dana but I often dislike the way they write the women characters on the show). And why the heck did she randomly decide not to marry Magnum?! That goodbye phone call was so awkward lol!
Oh well, can't win 'em all. And while I couldn't stand it, maybe you'll like it. Even the "bad" Magnums are good - the mark of a truly good series!