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    Mannix is Coming! (All things Mannix w/spoilers)

    "But, this really was new then -- especially for a series already about a combination of action and mystery." Yeah, maybe it was new back then... or at least, practically new. I think THE FUGITIVE was known for blending suspense with literate, sharply-etched character stuff too, but I'm not 100%...
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    Mannix is Coming! (All things Mannix w/spoilers)

    CORRECTION ... Actually, after re-reading that first article, it looks like the ones trying to stiff Goff & Roberts were co-producers Aaron Spelling and Leonard Goldberg -- not ABC-TV. My bad. It's still a bit vague though. Regardless, whoever tried to rook them, I hope G&R went on to win a...
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    Mannix is Coming! (All things Mannix w/spoilers)

    That's correct, folks. Goff and Roberts had nothing to do with the cheesier-than-a-ripe-brie CHARLIE'S ANGELS beyond coming up with the initial idea and writing the pilot script. In other words, their involvement ended in 1975 and they had as much to do with the 100+ craptastic episodes of the...
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    Mannix is Coming! (All things Mannix w/spoilers)

    I joined this site for one specific purpose: To thank Jo Ann for her many great MANNIX postings both on here and at Amazon.com. Hats off, Jo Ann. Your giddiness and insight about the show was so infectious it made me run out and buy seasons one and two SIGHT UNSEEN, while the amazing work done...
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