RikerDonegal · @RikerDonegal
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4️⃣ On the whole, it's a passable two-hour movie. Far from being one of the best, it lacks spark but still stands as an above-average detective story.

5️⃣ It's the 9th (and final) script for the show by , who took his name off the credits. Also the 9th (and final) appearance on the show by .

#petersfischer #brucekirby #tvdetectives #90stv

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RikerDonegal · @RikerDonegal
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Then there's a bus chase through the city streets at night and we end on a freeze-frame as McCloud delivers a knock-out punch.

5️⃣ Guest stars include: , , and .

6️⃣ This is the second of 4 scripts for the show by (creator of ).

#nevillebrand #rossmartin #joannapettet #michaelgleason #remingtonsteele #70stv #tvdetectives

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RikerDonegal · @RikerDonegal
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06 (2022) - 9/10
Delightful.

1️⃣ steals the show. Other guests include and .

2️⃣ It’s another ridiculously-contrived murder case, but it hangs together perfectly. And it tells a story that is, in some ways, quite lovely. And sad.

3️⃣ From the murder-mystery point-of-view, it was impossible to know for sure who did it. The red herrings worked.

#mcdonaldanddodds #SianPhillips #alandavies #catherinetyldesley #tvdetectives

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RikerDonegal · @RikerDonegal
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2️⃣ Following the murder at the end of part one, the vigilante plot goes in a different direction. Same with the high school storyline, which is now revealed to be about a large-scale pornography ring.

3️⃣ This is really exciting storytelling. An example of the show at its very best.

4️⃣ Teleplay is by , long-time story editor on the show.

#jamesbsikking #craighurley #terrydnelson #80stv #tvdetectives #copshow

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RikerDonegal · @RikerDonegal
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... a serial bomber starts hitting their stores.

3️⃣ Several solid character moments for Kojak and Crocker in this one. And a typically bleak worldview. Definitely one of the better episodes.

📺 December 1976: CBS aired on Sundays before . Against it, NBC aired .

#Kojak #delvecchio #themoneychangers #70stv #tvdetectives #classictv

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RikerDonegal · @RikerDonegal
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it’s the story of the mother of the accuser and their pain-filled relationship.

4️⃣ Great guest cast: () as the cop, () as the mother, () as one of Baretta’s crew.

📺 Fall 1975: ABC aired on Wednesdays in the middle hour of prime time, after and before . Against it, CBS had while NBC aired .

#rogeremosley #magnumpi #dorisroberts #remingtonsteele #joycedewitt #threescompany #baretta #thatsmymama #starskyandhutch #cannon #doctorshospital #70stv #tvdetectives

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RikerDonegal · @RikerDonegal
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📺 Spring 1989: NBC aired on Saturdays, in the final hour of prime time, after and . Against it, CBS had while ABC aired .

📺 In terms of ratings, was just outside NBC’s scripted Top 10 for the 1988-1989 TV season. It was at #11 between (#10) and (#12).

#hunter #thegoldengirls #EmptyNest #west57th #murphyslaw #intheheatofthenight #nightcourt #tvdetectives #80stv

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RikerDonegal · @RikerDonegal
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Against it, The CBS Tuesday Night Movie while ABC aired .

📺 In terms of ratings, was in NBC’s Top 5 for the 1984-1985 TV season. It was at #5 behind (#4), (#3), (#2) and (#1).

#macgruderandloud #riptide #cheers #TheATeam #familyties #thecosbyshow #80stv #ActionAdventure #tvdetectives #privateeye

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RikerDonegal · @RikerDonegal
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3️⃣ The script by is full of clever clues. Columbo is a pretty great detective in this one. And the gotcha at the end in very smart and very satisfying.

#petersfischer #90stv #tvdetectives #classictv

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RikerDonegal · @RikerDonegal
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3️⃣ The plot is clever. And Magnum comes across as a very smart detective as he puts it all together. The twist at the end, concerning the helicopter, was one I did not see coming. At all.

4️⃣ The themes of loyalty and friendship resonate strongly. More than just telling intelligent detective stories, you get the feeling that this is a show about something.

#80stv #privateeye #tvdetectives

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The 2 part season 1 finale was very well done

plenty of drama, a red herring & a great story unflding the backstory of the main characters

#willtrent #tv #tvdetectives

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RikerDonegal · @RikerDonegal
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Started my rewatch on March 11th, 2009.

Projected end date, at my current pace, is June 30th, 2044.

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#foreverknight #tvreviews #vampire #vampires #90stv #tvdetectives

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RikerDonegal · @RikerDonegal
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Started my rewatch on June 2nd, 2010.

Projected end date, at my current pace, is Dec 17th, 2088! (Wish me luck!🤣)

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#vegas #tvreviews #70stv #tvdetectives #privateeye

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RikerDonegal · @RikerDonegal
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5️⃣ Once again, it’s clear that Dan Tanna is nothing like Jim Rockford or Tom Magnum. He is basically the king of Las Vegas. When he clicks his fingers, everyone jumps. Tanna spends a lot of time in this episode driving in his car and issuing orders to the people he knows.

#70stv #tvdetectives

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RikerDonegal · @RikerDonegal
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Each one of them in danger, should they open the device and touch the pellets inside…

#classictv #50stv #tvdetectives

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RikerDonegal · @RikerDonegal
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3️⃣ The four leads are together a lot in this one, and you really get a sense of how much time Rick and Higgins spend working together at the King Kamehameha Club.

4️⃣ Final episode for as bartender Moki.

5️⃣ Final episode to use the original (bland) opening theme music.

📺 My 400th TV episode of 2023.

#remiabellira #classictv #tvreview #80stv #tvdetectives #privateeye

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RikerDonegal · @RikerDonegal
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5️⃣ , last seen in the pilot movie, returns to the series as Lt. Nelson but he’s not in the opening credits yet. His scenes with Tanna involve a lot of shouting.

#gregmorris #tvdetectives #privateeye #classictv #70stv

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RikerDonegal · @RikerDonegal
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3️⃣ Great guest cast in this one: , , , , . And they all get something fun to do. Clark is particularly adorable.

4️⃣ The mystery is really compelling. The investigation is full of interesting developments. The explanation at the end is very satisfying. What more could you want?

📺 My 320th of 2023.

#candyclark #scottbrady #donstroud #garylockwood #lindenchiles #tvreview #tvdetectives #classictv #70stv

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