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Boomtown: The Freak (2002)
great episode of a great show
This episode is one of the best of a great show, that unfortunately couldn't find an audience. Fearless interacts with "The Freak", one of his best buddies during the Gulf War, while he tries to protect a Russian mom and her little girl from the Russian mob. You learn a lot about why Fearless is the way he is, what his mannerisms mean, and the significance of "The List". One of the greatest things about this episode was how caught up you get in the drama and the action; I was actually scared watching this (how many movies or television shows can you say that about now). Some of the action sequences were a little far-fetched (Movies and TV always make it seem that criminals can't shoot straight), but what an episode. I have season 1 on DVD and watching it makes me miss the show and the characters, and makes me thankful that they were able to get at least 18 episodes on the air before the network began to "tinker".
The Panel (1998)
the panel is what TV needs
I lived in Australia for 3 years, and the Panel was mandatory weekly viewing. I think it is just what TV needs, some spontaneity, humour, live music, and they put everyone that comes on the show at ease. Big TV and movie personalities come on the show and are totally relaxed, so you can see what they are like. I remember many cool moments from the Panel - Harry Shearer doing all of his Simpsons voices, Chris Isaak live, too many to recount. Any big American star that was in Australia would stop by and the hosts of the show would test them (like any good Australian would) to see if they have a sense of humour! Lots of levity, good guests, live music, and Quarters with the weekly sports - what more could a TV show deliver - The Panel rules!