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The Two Ronnies (1971)
Classic 1970s comedy. Those were the days.
The 1970s were fantastic years for comedy in both Great Britain and the United States. Sadly, younger viewers simply won't understand much of it. This is mainly due to the references to people and issues of that time but also because one needs to be well-rounded to understand much of the humor. For those interested in sampling their comedy I would suggest going to YouTube and finding the skit "The Plumstead Ladies". In it the boys join a female choir, dressed as women and interspersing gossip along with the songs. It is seven minutes of superb comedy flawlessly performed by all. Ronnie Barker's wig and glasses are priceless!
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Muhammad Ali (1976)
"You're a credit to your rice!"
Well, for starters the panel included Floyd Patterson, Rocky Graziano, Gene Kelly and Orson Welles. Wow! Find a YouTube clip of Red Buttons from this roast. His "other black people who never got a dinner" is hilarious! Bill Crystal was also memorable.
What's My Line?: Tyrone Power (1955)
Cox not up for it.
This was a disappointing episode simply because the guest panelist, Wally Cox, was absolutely terrible. He simply couldn't come up with any questions to ask. Towards the end it was clear that John Daly was exasperated with him. The mystery guest, Tyrone Power, did his best to fool the panel including asking the audience not to applaud. Ultimately his identity was discovered.
Frasier: A Lilith Thanksgiving (1996)
Two Cranes and a Turkey
Hilarious episode concerning Frasier and Lilith's desperate attempt to get their son admitted to a prestigious prep school. As was often the case in this series the guest star's spot-on performance along with some very witty dialogue made for a memorable episode. English actor Paxton Whitehead is perfect as the stuffy headmaster who finally gives in to their outlandish behavior. Only the writers of this show could garner laughs from lines referencing Golda Meir and Haile Selassie!
The Munsters: Herman's Driving Test (1965)
The DMV Hasn't Changed in 55 Years
Absolutely hilarious episode in which Herman, after failing his driving test at the local DMV tries his luck, with Grandpa at his side, at a station in a small town. This episode stands out due to the marvelous character actor, Charles Ruggles who steals the show as the befuddled clerk in charge of a one-man operation. His final line is priceless.
Murder on the Orient Express (2017)
Definitely a train wreck.
Dreading the worst I watched this film for free on a trans-Atlantic flight and was still tempted to walk out. Any guesses as to the murderer? If you're going to rewrite much of the book anyway why not change the ending given anyone remotely interested in this film knows what to expect? Most of the stellar cast has precious little to say or do while Branagh's Poirot grandstands all the way to the preposterous level of pontificating from the top of the snowy rail car. The script has numerous issues not the least of which is what happened to all the other passengers? Perhaps they all fell asleep and didn't wake up until this dreary affair was over,