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Night Court: The Trouble Is Not in Your Set (1989)
Quite liked this episode
It was interesting seeing Marion Ross (Mrs Cunningham from Happy Days) doing a role.
Here she is a woman who is confusing fantasy with reality - as a lot of characters through their court has done in the past of course.
I'm very surprised this episode does not have any reviews. That's basically why I am doing this. Firstly the courtroom is being filmed for a broadcast. And then Mrs Daly - Ross - appears in the courtroom with a grenade, wanting to get her husband out off jail, except it's really a soap opera character!
The funniest part is Bull doing a rendition of Al Jolson's Mammy, it made me lol.
Night Court: Let It Snow (1987)
Tis the season to be funny
It's always hilarious when Art is in the building cause usually something isn't working and boy is it so in this episode.
In this one the whole courtroom is trapped in a snowstorm with a broken radiator freezing everyone which includes the defendants like the pimps and prostitutes and others. And Quon Le with her and Mac's baby. Oh and it's Christmas Eve!
To add to more problems Bull gets frozen solid after running out to meet his mother (yes first mention of Bull's mother) and they have to put him in a hot makeshift bath, to thaw him out.
It turns out a to be a real bonding moment for everyone! A fine, funny episode.
Midsomer Murders: A Climate of Death (2023)
People are nuts this is a great whodunnit
I don't understand other reviewers and viewers having to put down a classic good episode, so much and so often.
This episode is a great whodunnit with great guest stars. Nathaniel Parker - Inspector Lynley himself. And Julie Graham who's in every thing. She's the Michael Caine of British Crime mysteries!
A great variety of characters who all look not suspicious and innocent - which exactly how it should be. A lot of the classic roads in many directions. All something to do with a combination of a green village and climate change and good old history and historic papers of ownership. Missing persons all why? And foot fetiches mixed in for good measure. It reminds me of some of my other favourite episodes that had similar themes. But that doesn't make it tired it makes it a thrilling return to form.
Night Court: The Constitution: Part 2 (1987)
This has a bit of everything
This part 2 is better to me than the first part.
It's not perfect but has much more funny gags. And has so many situations. There is a lunatic who wants to burn the constitution, which ordinarily would take precedence. But they have to find Roz and there is a major special tv show production that needs to on air - as it goes on - in mere seconds.
The hilariousness is the crazy guy having to wait ages before he can even mention his demands for burning the institution!
It has tinges of seriousness with Roz, along with the usual absurditness that's a specialty of the show. Including a bunch of gung ho FBI agents! Dan is equally himself after the female doctor but turns out heroic too. As I said this has a bit of everything!
Night Court: Safe (1987)
Silliest of all episodes
This was just silly, ridiculous and so cringeworthy. But unfortunately not at all funny.
Between Harry ridiculously getting trapped in a safe and talking to himself to that old trope of Dan getting the "devil" buying his soul. It's all too much.
Worst of all when the gang finally realise Harry us in the safe and have it blown up, they don't believe he was unit cause apparently he was blown to another floor? Yet there is no hole in the roof. And the all think it was a prank and they hate him. And he doesn't try to explain them he was. God I hate that cringiness!
Only slight funny bit is a guy doing an Ed Sullivan impersonation. And thank goodness Mac was the one behind Dan's Satan knowing all about him.
Happy Days: Burlesque (1979)
Burlesque is Fun!
I like the episodes, usually when the gang all get to perform together. Although a lot of them they appear quite cheesy these days. However, this one is not, it's actually quite good. Helped by a real veteran comic performer and in fact the talent of all the cast playing to their strengths.
The real burlesque troop gets snowed in, and Howard thinks it's all over for putting on a great show so he can become grand poobar at his leopard lodge. But they have the costumes so they are all recruited to all take part, including Fonzie, who also supplies all the girls needed. Some really good old jokes and routines are done well. Good fun.
Happy Days: Fonzie vs. the She-Devils (1979)
Finally a better episode
This episode and to some extent the previous one where Richie's drink is spiked, is a return to form after some ridiculous plots but worst inanely unfunny.
This one at last has Fonzie back to being a hero but in the typical Fonzie way if not using fighting. In fact it also has Henry Winkler doing some great character acting playing a nerdy guy. It's all to rescue Chachi from a girl gang called the She Devils. They also have Richie, Potsue and Ralph being procured to the devils nerd party.
It of course isn't that original but it also makes it refreshing due to that. And of course ends with Fonzie giving Chachi a moral lesson.
Night Court: Her Honor: Part 4 (1987)
This went on too long
Not sure why they had to turn this story arc into 4 parts that spanned 2 seasons, as they just got more ridiculous. Which matches Christine (Markie Post)'s hair. It has so annoyed me seeing that ridiculous 80s mullet, another reason to really miss Ellen Foley. How the producers ever thought Markie was funnier than Ellen were nuts.
Anyway I digress so I can take up room for the required characters. (So annoying like this episode) not quite as bad as previous one of Dan pretending to be Harry.
But there was the highlight of Harry and the inventor about to commit suicide chatting away on the ledge.
Night Court: Here's to You, Mrs. Robinson (1987)
Hilarious
We know that tv shows love to do special birthing episodes, and we've seen them all. However this is a real original one. I think it's every woman's ideal situation to have a their husband in as much pain during labor as them and here it happened with Max having an appendicitis while Quon Le giving birth. Meanwhile Harry and the group have like 50 immigrants to swear in as Americans in the courtroom. With some great characters, yes slightly stereotypical and may not be completely accepted today, but there was nothing malicious, just laughs. Then you have a wacky nurse played by Conchetta Farrell, and even wackier delivery doctor who happens to be a foot doctor instead of a normal doctor- that's a bit unrealistic but still fun. Another highlight is Quon Le slowly ripping off Roz's uniform. A truly funny and fun episode.
Get Smart: Smart Fell on Alabama (1969)
Fell flat
I'm afraid I don't agree with the 2 other high scoring reviews on this episode.
Even though I love Get Smart - my favorite show of all time - I still recognize when it's not up to scratch.
To me there's not many funny lines, and too many repeat and cliche bits from previous episodes. One great repeat joke was at the end though.
It also annoys me that for the three last episodes 99 was days away from giving birth in each of them. Not sure if these episodes were played out of sequence or not, but even in the upcoming brilliant baby makes 4 episode, it starts with Max doing a pretend run to the hospital, surely that would have been earlier! Best thing about it this episode was John Denhyer.
The Holdovers (2023)
So beautifully brilliant
When films are hyped up and do the awards rounds you often wonder are they really that good? Well even though films are subjective, objectively this is an amazing film that turns out to me to be even better than the hype and any of the trailers.
It truly was like watching a film from 1970, with the feel of films like Love Story and Carnel Knowledge mixed in with The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie because of its setting. And school settings truly are always so strong. I don't think any film ever set in a school regarding teachers and their students hasn't been powerful. But that doesn't mean this isn't also full of originality. In fact I don't think many films made in the early 70's were as good as this one! It blew me away and wish it didn't take me so long to experience this wonderful film, full of nuances without being boring. I loved them also watching Big Little Man in the theatre, it felt like Dustin Hofmann was going to pop up in the movie at any time!
Monk: Mr. Monk and the Rapper (2007)
Snoop and Monk a match made in TV heaven
I can't understand the lower review scores by some for this episode!
It's got Snoop Dogg for Pete's sake! And Snoop is always hilarious in anything he plays in. And of course he's so cool.
The reaction to him from Monk is priceless and so hilarious. Monk navigates the hip hop world in a fearful stupor but of course comes out on top and with mutual respect for each other.
It's a little quirky and different but is still pure Monk with a great whodunnit to negotiate.
The character minimum can be so annoying.
Really the only thing you need to know is this is a fantastic episode that you have to watch and enjoy.
Happy Days: Shotgun Wedding: Part 1 (1979)
Udder Ridiculous!
I've got to write something about the ridiculous episode as I can't believe people's reviews have been marked up to 8.
Forget jumping the shark episodes they are Shakespeare compared to this.
When you have Fonzie dressing up in a cow suit you know how downhill this once great show has become. I seriously don't understand how it lasted about another five seasons.
Even having Laverne and Shirley in it doesn't save it. As it has them also acting in slapstick ridiculousness.
This episode is more like The Three Stooges than Happy Days! And since when does Fonzie need any help getting girls?! Those being a lame cliche of Swedish farm girls! Udderly Avoid!
Night Court: The New Judge (1986)
Off with a bang!
This is one of the truly pure funny episodes of Night Court!
It's actually one I don't remember seeing first time round. And I was so pleasantly surprised with how many great laughs.
The problem with many Night Court episodes - especially the previous Dan's Operation 2 parter - is that it often gets too serious and wanders into sentimentality. It was the episodes like this from Night Court and other 80s sitcoms that Seinfeld was invented as a sitcom where no one learns anything!
This one though and upcoming "Prince of a Guy" are just mainly good, straight humour.
The ending especially to this episode is an absolute banger and a hoot! With great guest stars too!
The Brady Bunch: You're Never Too Old (1973)
Totally Lame
I vaguely remember this episode way back the first time round and I was confused back then, might have been one of those times you either come in late or watch it somewhere else and it seems weird. Well it's weird alright, downright ridiculous. Must have been running out of ideas.
Seems to be the only reason to do this episode was to give Robert Reed and Florence Henderson to do some extra acting. It shows that Robert Reed was indeed a brilliant actor, if I hadn't know he was playing his grandpa I wouldn't have recognized him. He changed his voice and actually sounded old. On the other hand Florence didn't change much, showed a lack of talent and contributed to the lameness. They just meet, don't hit it off, make up, all in a couple of days then decide to get married. Plus we'd never even heard of these characters before and never see them again. So ridiculous even for the Brady Bunch.
Night Court: Halloween II: The Return of Leon (1986)
The return of Halloween too!
Before the Simpsons took on their annual Halloween episodes, it seems it started with Harry T Stone and his crew in Night Court. Always trying to gross out those around who don't quite share in his gross Halloween jokes.
In this one we also have the return of Leon, Harry's former foster kid who ran away instead of going with nerdy parents. Apparently he's been missing for 6 months. But I find the whole scenario of that a little bit annoying. We've also got the return of Dan sucking up to his pint sized boss, Vince the D. A. And on top of that a third and unfortunately, final appearance of Estelle Harris as a sweet hearted, and funny older prostitute. Bit hit and miss but ultimately fun, with an especially hilarious ending with Dan.
Night Court: The Next Voice You Hear... (1986)
'But I'm feeling much better now'
As others say on here this is one of the best.
I always loved John Astin in everything I especially loved him as Harry's father. I say father rather than stepfather as I may have originally missed this intro episode and thought it was his real father (I wonder if in later episodes that changes) regardless, this was an amazing character of Astin's long and fantastic career. Buddy was a great match for Harry as they are both so goofy.
On top of that we have a courtroom full of ventriloquists running around, one of them who talks as a ventriloquist without a dummy and without moving his lips, until at the end he 'finds' a dummy to use. The whole thing is a hoot.
Mork & Mindy: Mork, the Monkey's Uncle (1980)
Exidor and a chimp what more do you need?
I don't like many Mork and Mindy episodes especially since I've just decided to re watch the show after many years. But my favorite character in Mork and Mindy was and always will be Robert Donner's Exidor. Every episode he was in elevated the episode. And especially this one, as he had a lot of scenes and the funniest lines in this episode, and was his usual craziest but in a less crazy way.
There have been so many sitcom episodes with chimpanzees, but it's always cute to have them, and this is no different. Mork in some ways - thank goodness - takes a back seat to both the chimp and Exidor in this ep. The worst thing is the old trope of someone's hair turning green, this time Mindy's. But that can easily be ignored for a sympathetic and fun tale.
Happy Days: Married Strangers (1979)
Vito Scotti (almost) saves this episode
It's Howard's and Marion's anniversary, they are fighting, though not much.
They are given, apparently by the kids, a night away at the place they spent their honeymoon. Pretty basic stuff. Now Marion Ross and especially Tom Bosley are great actors usually, but they a phoning in this performance. But don't blame them, as this story is fairly mundane. Marion for some reason is wanting to recreate their honeymoon there exactly as it happened on their honeymoon, like the song they danced too etc.
But at least it has Vito Scotti, the great character actor from so many shows like Get Smart and Columbo. He even gets applause as he enters the scene (like Fonzie). So where are Fonzie and the kids back at home turning their living room into Arnold's- another bizarre bit to this strange episode.
Monk: Mr. Monk Meets His Dad (2006)
A fantastic road trip with Monk and his dad
Despite what some people are saying on here this is a brilliant episode. It works on two levels. It is great that Monk gets to reconcile with his father after all these years and it's a great murder mystery- despite knowing the person did it at the start - and he DID cause the death, not just sat back and let it happen as someone here says! It's actually hard to work out what on earth is going on and why? And how is Monk going to catch on and work it out, and of course he does.
It is equal parts touching and humorous. It's the second time round I've seen this series, so this episode and I may have even thought it was a bit cheesy back then, but it definitely is not. The story comes out organically and wonderfully.
Happy Days: Richie Gets Framed (1978)
A ridiculous election campaign!
There's been so many silly and ridiculous episodes this season, and boy is this one of them.
Richie is running for some kind of collage president, all of a sudden. And for some reason he's extra agitated and nervous. And all his friends and family are telling him he's wacko and being ridiculous. I'd say that definitely goes with the writing of this episode! His opponent frame him by taking a photo of him at a massage parlor, (it certainly looks just like a real massage parlor too) but that doesn't stop Richie from acting even more nervous and stupid and trying to get the photo back from a dorm. With all the gang's help. Really a hindrance, even Fonzie isn't helpful. A generally annoying, childish episode. Probably Ron Howard was acting the fact too that he knew how ridiculous it was.
Giant (1956)
A true Giant of a movie.
One of the best and one of my favorite movies of all times. It's the kind of film when it's on I first think, not again? But then I start watching it again and can't stop. Probably at least 15 times, and there's always something you see for the first time. Definitely probably the greatest generational movie ever made.
It goes without saying the acting in this is amazing, everyone in the talented cast were at the top of their game, whether in the beginning, end or middle of their career! Every one should have won an Oscar for acting and it should have won Best Picture! So many moving scenes. I still find it hard to watch the hair salon scene. But absolutely love the end scene of the fight in the diner! With the most amazing song of The Yellow Rose of Texas playing all through it.
It's nice that at least we got a glimpse of how James Dean would have looked in his later years if he had lived. They were pretty close with Elizabeth Taylor; though to me she turned out to be even more beautiful in her real 50s and 60s!
Night Court: World War III (1985)
World piece!
Yes I did mean to write piece instead of peace, but both words work. Agh those were the days when lots of dramas punched the envelope of the bad Soviet Union, but at least one sitcom (probably a couple of others) this Night Court episode could do it a bit differently. Yes a funny episode, great seeing Yakov Smirnoff, playing his funny type. But this had a lot of interesting and sweet moments, not just between Yakov and his brother but the Soviet and American arms dealers having a personable and reasonable discussion, played brilliantly by veteran actors Gordon Jump and Leonard Stone. If only that could be the same now. It seems you can't have reasonable discussions with friends these days in an amiable way. This is one for both nostalgia, history and pure fun.
Night Court: Mac and Quon Le: Together Again (1985)
I love you Quon Le
I loved the episodes with Mac and Quan Le, they made a great couple through out the series. And here they are finally realizing they should actually be living together as husband and wife. In fact I loved the character of Mac and the way he talked with his own style. And when he got together with Quon Le it escalated Night Court even more.
The other story line was Billy and Dan competing for a special city job with Harry's help or a hindrance ? I really loved Ellen Folley's character of Billy and wish she stayed around past this one season. I never liked Markie Post as much. She was never as funny, though the show still was for a long time.
Rocketman (2019)
Taron Edgerton was robbed of an Oscar
When I first saw this when it was realessed, at the cinemas I absolutely loved it. Now seeing it for the second time I'm not as enamored of it. Probably because of their twisted time lines which I absolutely hate in bio movies! I think I didn't mind it the first time around as I just got into the spectacle of it and the joy of watching Taron Edgerton in the role. I was so annoyed by Rami Malic winning an Oscar for playing Freddy Mercury in a far more inferior film role where he didn't even sing! Taron sang and did it brilliantly! And looked like Elton. I don't think he even got a nomination, that's the craziest thing. I also liked the warts and all in Rocketman as apposed to Bohemian Rhapsody. But I'm quite surprised by how they portrayed John Reid and especially his mother as I always thought he had a great relationship with his mother. Worth a look at least once even if you're not an Elton fan.