I've been watching this over on Pluto TV as a before-bed show. It's light and there's a charm to it.
Dick Van Dyke's character, Mark, is like a big kid. He's fun. I think he's the main reason this show is watchable.
I remember watching The Young and the Restless back in the day along with this show. Victoria Rowell was on both shows at the same time. She's a good actress. Her character, Amanda, is in stark contrast to her character on Y & R. Amanda is great as the lone female in the gang.
Chachi was in this. I only saw him in a couple of episodes as Pluto TV stopped carrying the first 2 seasons as the month changed over. But his character, Jack, was fine.
Jesse played by Charlie Schlatter was clumsy and ran between being annoying and fun. I probably wouldn't have cared for him back in the day when I first watched this show, I can't remember, but I appreciate him a lot more now, 30 years later. He added to the comedic element of the show.
Steve, played by Barry Van Dyke, has the most amazing jawline. Lol. He was fine as part of the gang and as Mark's son. And as the police detective in order for there to be some sort of sense for his dad and the gang to be investigating with him involved too. Ok, plothole. Lol.
Norman, played by Michael Tucci is sort of like Jesse to me. In the middle of being funny and/or annoying. But still good as sort of a foil at times for the other characters.
I guess we can all just overlook how and why a bunch of doctors are investigating homicides. To be fair, Mark becomes a consultant with the police. Why and how, I don't know. Lol. But this is just a lighthearted, sort of campy, show. So, whatever.
The show is almost boring. I think what makes it watchable is that the main characters are likable. There's a charm to it. The mysteries are decent enough. Mark doesn't magically know right away who the murderer is, and an investigation with clues are shown. I mean, there are plotholes. But it's an extremely light show. Not meant to be taken seriously.
There are some well-known guest stars, Robert Guilliaume, Dixie Carter, Brian Cranston, Terry O'Quinn just to name a few among many more.
Anyway, I appreciate the lighthearted nature of it. I don't care to watch dark shows as much anymore. It's nice to watch as my bedtime show. No, it's not an exciting show, almost boring, yet there's a charm and the characters are likable. 6/10.
Dick Van Dyke's character, Mark, is like a big kid. He's fun. I think he's the main reason this show is watchable.
I remember watching The Young and the Restless back in the day along with this show. Victoria Rowell was on both shows at the same time. She's a good actress. Her character, Amanda, is in stark contrast to her character on Y & R. Amanda is great as the lone female in the gang.
Chachi was in this. I only saw him in a couple of episodes as Pluto TV stopped carrying the first 2 seasons as the month changed over. But his character, Jack, was fine.
Jesse played by Charlie Schlatter was clumsy and ran between being annoying and fun. I probably wouldn't have cared for him back in the day when I first watched this show, I can't remember, but I appreciate him a lot more now, 30 years later. He added to the comedic element of the show.
Steve, played by Barry Van Dyke, has the most amazing jawline. Lol. He was fine as part of the gang and as Mark's son. And as the police detective in order for there to be some sort of sense for his dad and the gang to be investigating with him involved too. Ok, plothole. Lol.
Norman, played by Michael Tucci is sort of like Jesse to me. In the middle of being funny and/or annoying. But still good as sort of a foil at times for the other characters.
I guess we can all just overlook how and why a bunch of doctors are investigating homicides. To be fair, Mark becomes a consultant with the police. Why and how, I don't know. Lol. But this is just a lighthearted, sort of campy, show. So, whatever.
The show is almost boring. I think what makes it watchable is that the main characters are likable. There's a charm to it. The mysteries are decent enough. Mark doesn't magically know right away who the murderer is, and an investigation with clues are shown. I mean, there are plotholes. But it's an extremely light show. Not meant to be taken seriously.
There are some well-known guest stars, Robert Guilliaume, Dixie Carter, Brian Cranston, Terry O'Quinn just to name a few among many more.
Anyway, I appreciate the lighthearted nature of it. I don't care to watch dark shows as much anymore. It's nice to watch as my bedtime show. No, it's not an exciting show, almost boring, yet there's a charm and the characters are likable. 6/10.