#Hunter s5e11 (1989) - 9/10

1️⃣ Smart teleplay by #JoeMenosky, for #StephenJCannell Productions, has multiple storylines in the spotlight.

2️⃣ #CecVerrell is simply excellent as an escaped psycho killer. Meanwhile, #JamesBSikking leads an aggressive vigilante group. Finally, #RobertVaughn sends #StepfanieKramer undercover in a crime-ridden high school.

3️⃣ The tone is grim/realistic. Action/violence is often kept offscreen. A picture is painted of an entire city under siege from different factions.

#Riptide s2e13 (1985) - 8/10

1️⃣ Good script by #BillNuss, for #StephenJCannell Productions, gives guest stars #JohnAstin and #AnnTurkel two strong/interesting characters to play: an eccentric billionaire and his devoted helicopter pilot.

2️⃣ Lots of helicopter action in this one.

3️⃣ The always-reliable #JamesSloyan is the villain.

📺 January 1985. NBC aired #Riptide on Tuesdays in the second hour of prime time, after #TheATeam and before #RemingtonSteele.

#TheATeam s2e6 (1983) - 8/10
Delightful.

1️⃣ Laugh-out-loud script funny by #StephenJCannell, contains most (all?) of the show’s most recognizable/iconic tropes.

2️⃣ #MichaelIronside makes an excellent villain. Exactly the type of pond scum you want to see taken down by the Team.

3️⃣ Plenty of impressive action in this one: car stunts, explosions, etc.

4️⃣ First appearance of Face’s Corvette.❤️

5️⃣ Terrific guest cast: #ErnieHudson, #BrionJames, #DonaldGibb.

42 years ago today:
The Greatest American Hero
S1E7: My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
Ralph reconsiders his suit of powers after a flying mistake almost takes out a bus full of tourists. Bill also reconsiders his job path when one of his heroes is suspected of plotting out the theft of a precious diamond.
Airdate: 1981-04-29
https://themoviedb.org/tv/1909/season/1/episode/7
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Mike Post's songs were a big part of producer Stephen J. Cannell's shows, and Cannell once told us about the unique work relationship the two of them shared. https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/2022/08/23/stephen-j-cannell-mike-post-made-beautiful-tv-music-together/

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