Posts by Greig Forbes

Quote: Originally Posted by RobertR I'd prefer him to be BOTH, since there is nothing about the two that is mutually exclusive, nor is there any reason to think that a consistent critic is dishonest. I agree...

Quote: Originally Posted by Seth Paxton A reviewer is SUPPOSED TO BE CONSISTANT, its not the priviledge of what he's being paid for to run inconsistantly. I'd prefer a critic to be honest, rather than...

Sad news. A wonderful screenwriter.

Well, the final episode really exposed the agenda RTD has been working towards - he has shamelessly subjected a family audience to the most spectacular and moving episode of the show ever made. And in prime time, too! I shall be...

Wasn't there a documentary about Leary's unlikely friendship and lecture tour double act with G Gordon Liddy? I vaguely remember seeing it a number of years ago.

There do seem to be pros and cons for both sets, but I've also got the UK release and it's just a lovely object in itself. Beautifully presented collecton. I don't think you'll be disappointed by it in the slightest.

And after all the hype that seemed to go on forever, the show finally aired tonight and was... ..pretty great. Very enjoyable stuff for kids and grown-ups.

I'll add a vote for The Phil Silvers Show. As others have said, Bilko has been on the BBC almost constantly over the last 20 years or so. It's the best-written, fastest-paced and funniest of the old sitcoms, IMHO. The whole cast are...

I'm starting to get the vaguest notion that you're not a fan! You're right, of course, that popularity doesn't have a direct link with quality, but I think you underestimate the appeal these shows have. As more old series come out on...

Despite perhaps not being popular with critics in the UK, my recollection is that the Quinn Martin shows were huge hits over here, just as in the States. Streets of San Francisco, Cannon, The Fugitive were big prime time ratings winners...