There are a couple of fun episodes for this week’s installment! First up we have Operation: Silent Night, written by Reuben Leder and Chris Abbott. T.C. (Roger E. Mosley) is less than thrilled to be running the boys to various locations via his Island Hoppers helicopter, seeing he has his own flight back to…
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The Greatest American Hero (1983) – Heaven is in Your Genes and Live at Eleven
We’re closing in on the end of The Greatest American Hero, and I’m starting to worry that some of the stories are going to get a little goofy. For instance… Heaven is in Your Genes was written by Patrick Hasburgh and aired on 13 January, 1983. Bill (Robert Culp) has been kidnapped, but is believed…
Airwolf (1985) – The Deadly Circle and Where Have All the Children Gone?
Stringfellow Hawke (Jan-Michael Vincent) gets himself into all manner of trouble in this week’s double installment. First up is The Deadly Circle, written by Robert Specht, with an original airdate of 30 November, 1985. Families of former comrades-in-arms are being grabbed by Vietnamese soldiers intent on extracting revenge for the destruction of their village…
The Rockford Files (1978) – The House on Willis Avenue
Season four of The Rockford Files comes to a close with this feature-length episode that aired 24 February, 1978, and was written by Cannell himself. The phone gag this time around features a call from the phone company, advising him that there is an end to his service coming… in two minutes. And I…
Eat Your Heart Out (2013) – Katie Boland
I’ve been fortunate enough to chat with Katie Boland a number of times over the past couple of years. I’ve never met a more joyous and open soul who seems wise beyond her years. She’s gracious with everyone she meets, and made both Sue and I feel like friends straight from the off. So,…
Les Vacances de Monsieur Hulot (1953) – Jacques Tati
Jacque Tati directs and stars in the next film selection in the Great Movies – 100 Years of Film book. It’s a gentle, chuckle-filled film that while probably not vastly entertaining to today’s audiences is a delightful little escape from the clash and furor that so populate today’s comedies. Taking a page from the…
The Mind Reels 