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The Rockford Files: No Fault Affair (1979)
Super turn from Rita Moreno.
Watched this one last night. Super episode, even if the intrigue is relatively standard. It's mainly Rita Moreno and Jerry Douglas, whose performances are so credible. Plus some lovely interaction between Jim and Rita. It made me shed tears, at the end.
All in the Family: Sammy's Visit (1972)
Had me in stitches, watching alone.
Oh, golly. I saw this last night, on a Portuguese rerun channel. What an absolutely marvellous episode. No need to describe the plot at all, but Archie makes himself look such a fool. Sammy Davis Jr was wonderful.
The Rockford Files: Black Mirror (1978)
Oh, that lovely Kathryn Harrold.
Watched part one just yesterday evening. Quite a different tone, compared with the other episodes, but this is possibly one of the best to date. An almost John Carpenter style score, as well. Kathryn Harrold brings so much to her role.
The Rockford Files: Requiem for a Funny Box (1977)
Wow.
What a huge plot twist in this one. Say no more. And for a 1977 episode of a mainstream US tv series. Jason Evers, who was invariably cast as a heavy, shows incredible bravery to take on this role. The scene with his father is utterly extraordinary.
The Rockford Files: Just Another Polish Wedding (1977)
Wonderful.
Such a funny episode. One of the best to date, frankly. The Louis Gossett Jr/Isaac Hayes tandem works so well. 47 minutes which absolutely rattle past, in a blink.
Charlie's Angels: Let Our Angel Live (1981)
A desultory send-off.
Another "do you remember when?" episode, basically. A sad way for the series to close, though each of Bos, Kris, and Julie gets to emote a little. Even so, a limp, lazy finale. Out with a whimper, rather than a bang.
Charlie's Angels: Mr. Galaxy (1981)
Adequate......
Well, things are becoming a bit lazy as the ideas run out. There's the stock footage which also leaves a feeling of things being cobbled together.
However, Joseph Ruskin is a decent villain. Bosley is fun, in his gym moment. And we get to see Tanya Roberts in some short shorts. That's always a spectacular sight.
Charlie's Angels: Angel on a Roll (1981)
Very routine.
Another very flat season five storyline, unfortunately. Kris very much taking the lead, with her colleagues totally in the background. The main strength is a good performance from Cheryl Ladd, otherwise it won't last in the memory.
Charlie's Angels: Stuntwomen Angels (1981)
Deathly dull.
I so want to like these episodes, but....... Thought it might be a moderately fun episode, but rapidly turned into a very lame, dull tale. Daft. Not much to redeem to it.
Charlie's Angels: Moonshinin' Angels (1981)
Dukes of Hazzard meets Charlie's Angels.
Thought this might actually be good fun. Soon becomes a disappointment, however, apart from.those hillbilly accents. (And the idea that Jaclyn Smith might be an ace moonshine runner.) Silly.
Charlie's Angels: Chorus Line Angels (1981)
Oh, deary me.
I shan't repeat the totally correct comments already posted here. An embarrassingly weak episode. Directed, sadly, by Bosley himself. Those extended dance numbers. Cringe. Showing the last one not once, but TWICE!!! What were they thinking? As for the intrigue, well it's hard to get interested. A fifty minute episode which really drags on.
Charlie's Angels: He Married an Angel (1981)
Really enjoyable.
Decent, lighter episode. David Hedison is very watchable in this, as a slimy conman who gets conned. Surprisingly alright.
Charlie's Angels: Taxi Angels (1981)
Routine episode.
Very, very routine episode, but it manages quite a good ending. Jaclyn Smith has a decent moment, in the finale. Tanya Roberts is delightfully sculptural, in her sweater.
Charlie's Angels: Angel on the Line (1981)
Charlie's Angels meets Dressed To Kill
Reasonably fair episode, which generates quite a genuine tension. Jaclyn Smith is doing more than just looking lovely.
Charlie's Angels: Homes $weet Homes (1980)
Wildly enjoyable.
Watched this just yesterday evening. One of my absolute favorites. So deliciously tongue-in-cheek. Bosley in his role as Jake Pickens. Jaclyn Smith doing her southern accent. Shelley Hack just effortlessly elegant and glamorous. Cheryl Ladd gets the straight part and has one of her several swimsuit moments. Sherry Jackson also there, as a big bonus. A riot of an episode.