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Adam-12: Foothill Division: Mac's Boots (1973)
She's Too Young & Pretty!
Despite a well written script, the casting was "below average."
The stable owner, Henry Komac, states he was born in 1913, which makes him 59 or 60 when this episode aired. However, he acts like he's in his late '70s. Why not cast someone older?
Then there's the scruffy grifter, Mr. Hobbs's, who appears to be in his mid-60s, yet viewers are supposed to believe that he just fathered a newborn, and his wife is a very young & pretty "20 something." Why not cast either an older women or younger man?
Lastly, there's the mineshaft "hippy-chick." Who is far too clean & glamorous to be hiding out/living in the hills and an abandoned mine.
Jack Webb was known for fast-paced shooting schedules but it's obvious that casting, at least in this episode, suffered as a result.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson: Dyan Cannon/Laura Branigan (1985)
Just Another Classic Moment.
During Carson's 30-year reign as The Tonight Show host, countless interviews/appearances would become not only memorable but also truly legendary. This is one such moment.
In this interview it quickly becomes apparent
that Johnny is still enamored with Dyan despite dating briefly. He's determined to uncover just why Dyan fell in love and married. Johnny seems honestly baffled by this romance. Evidently Dyan did not express these same intense emotional feelings during their brief relationship.
Instantly Dyan realizes that all of Johnny's probing is an attempt to treat his bruised ego. The otherwise measured and suave Carson soon morphs into adolescence; his determination gets the best of him, as he seeks answers about their failed romance.
Dyan can do nothing but laugh at this grown man acting more like a teenage idiot than the successful, world-famous celebrity that he is.
Rarely, Johnny let his guard down to expose any real personal insight but, on this night, he did. His deadpan reactions coupled with Dyan's infectious laugher contributed to this legendary Tonight Show moment.
M*A*S*H: Payday (1975)
Too Many Oddities.
Although entertaining to watch as story lines flows wonderfully, the many oddities, however, make one wonder if these "script errors" were unintentionally overlooked or just deemed "unimportant."
For example, it's hard to reconcile Radar's justification to falsify paperwork to compensate Hawkie $3,000.00 when he was uncomfortably worried about how to explain the $10.00 overage from the payroll funds. The swiftness of Captain Sloan's arrival is also suspect; it's implied he drove through the night to investigate the $3,000.00 pay out yet we learn Father Mulcahy has already donated the money. So, he too drove in the middle of the night? Yet, another puzzling (and hard to believe) aspect found in this script is that the "poker pot" was over $3,000.00.
This episode "works" but better scrutiny of script details could've made it outstanding, instead of just "good enough."
WKRP in Cincinnati: Baby, It's Cold Inside (1981)
You have to watch it.
Just another example of what made this show "different." A beautifully written script that each actor surely must have enjoyed. Collectively, their performances are flawless but of course it's Carol Bruce (Lillian Carlson) who leads the way. This storyline will have viewers guessing just what's in store for the WKRP staff or perhaps just a few in particular. And when character plots seem to be focused in one direction, one quickly realizes that they too have now followed a graceful curve in the road and are now suddenly turned in a different direction. The viewer is simply left to ponder several possible outcomes, but rest assured, that "road" leads to a place that will warm their heart and more than likely bring a tear to their eye. You have to watch it.
Adam-12: Log 144: Bank Robbery (1970)
Less "ham" please.
Not one of Adam's 12's best. Perhaps there was an "end of the season" lack-luster attitude among the actors, writers and director.
There are a few moments that warrant my "5-star rating."
The usual stellar performances from Milner and McCord (who appears to have a cold) are compromised here by early campy, hammed up fighting scenes (with character Claude Terry) that seem to emulate "Big Time Wrestling." Stunt men are obvious and the break-away (balsa wood) furniture, including the fake baby grand piano, are simply not up to par with Adam 12's otherwise usual level of standards.
Next, there's Charles Jensen's (Jed Allen) apartment, which is clearly a Dragnet re-hash set. Jed Allen wearing a nice suit while speaking in measured tones just doesn't seem to mesh well with this "skid row" apartment layout. It's not believable.
Lastly, one of the bank robbers who turns out to be a girl (once her ski mask is removed) is captured inside an AMC Ambassador 2-hardtop. The oddity here is how she rises from inside the car; her body movements defy logic if you're to believe the front seat is still inside that car. I found it strange that someone decided to remove the front seat.
Yes indeed, this episode is not one of Adam 12's best.