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Gunsmoke: This Golden Land (1973)
I guess this episode needed a guide
Perhaps if I was a Russian Jew then this program might have had some interest. But this was a weak show that had little entertainment value. When they broke for a commercial thirty minutes into the show, I was hoping it was over. But of course the misery continued. From one reviewer I guess if you looked at the show from a political side of view then the story was sweet. But in this format of an entertaining western theme show, this was lacking. An episode should not also have a guide that the viewer needs to follow. Gunsmoke is there for entertainment and on this program it failed to deliver. I am sure the writer (Hal Sitowitz) had an agenda with this story but really surprised to see that the production staff was so willing to get on-board with the program. The only bright spot were the actors. The dull spot was the story. It was a sluggish ride down a painted creek.
Begotten (1989)
What's next, A full bowel movement directed by E. Elias Merhige?
Absolutely the worse use of undeveloped film in the history of the world. How anyone can say this garbage (will not use film again) is watchable must be in an drug induced fever with internal complications.
And then we read where it took many hours of filming just to get a few seconds recorded. I once had a kidney stone that was with me for five days yet that is something that would not make for a pleasurable view for the public.
This garbage may have a 'cult' following- but so does the third Reich and both are not something the sane people of the world want to be associated.
I have watched many many movies, films and shows throughout my years and I have to say that this garbage was absolutely the worse project ever witnessed. I do not think I have ever gave a rating of one to anything and it is just too bad they do not have lower ratings because this deserved less.
The Big Valley: Joshua Watson (1969)
An unusual weak show
When one reviewer said that this episode needed to be seen because of Lou Rawls, I nearly spit up. He is a great singer and perhaps a nice man but watching him was like watching someone read a script for the first time. Then again, this was Lou's first acting gig so I guess it can be overlooked. The episode looked almost promising until they find out that Lou's character may have a warrant against him and a character played by Royal Dano wants to shoot it up with the Barkleys. Then as many shows from the 60's it turns into a slavery issue when Lou wants to find the same stars that his family followed while moving north. The episode felt like two stories in one show and neither was fascinating.
Gunsmoke: Two Tall Men (1965)
Two men accused of beating Doc hope Matt shows up
It is sad when a reviewer will complain and then will not take the time to look up the episode anywhere on the computer. If renafaye had just take the time to Google the episode plot then she would know that the first reviewer was correct.
The show is about two men that is accused of seriously injuring Doc after some buffalo hunter gives a made up story to the people at the Long Branch. They town wants to kill the men instead of waiting for a trial. The episode that renafaye is referring is called The New Society. This episode was well written and well done by the actors. A special treat is that George Lindsey who is known as Goober from Andy Griffith is playing a dramatic part. And actually does a good job of making you believe that he could have been a semi-serious actor if fate had not acted.