Take your pick is the concept of this long-running hit series in its approach to storytelling. The four stories presented have nothing to do with each other, but each provides instant involvement in mysteries, murders/whodunit, and topical issues. The talented and reliable cast are just the ones to deal with all this, and we can enjoy the resolution of each. Problems solved!
I didn't find them all that interesting, however, especially the "murder in the building" (pre Steve Martin/Martin Short) which was poorly scripted with such cliches as every neighbor had a motive. And the wise-guys mafioso story was pure stereotyping.
It's a testament to the screen presence of Selleck and his team that can make it seem watchable, if only for a few moments.
I didn't find them all that interesting, however, especially the "murder in the building" (pre Steve Martin/Martin Short) which was poorly scripted with such cliches as every neighbor had a motive. And the wise-guys mafioso story was pure stereotyping.
It's a testament to the screen presence of Selleck and his team that can make it seem watchable, if only for a few moments.