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Route 66: Fifty Miles from Home (1963)
Gritty Reality of Effects of War
This shows exactly what's wrong with the Vietnam War. This war messed up a generation of veterans. This shows PTSD, alludes to fathers and society praising war and needless killing and hatred. It shows how returning solders have trouble adjusting back to civilian life. They want to find love but are beyond its reach. I love how it mentions Linc loved a Vietnamese woman and her family. Linc is played by Glenn Corbitt who gives a great performance. Ted too is great as he shows how not understanding returning soliders harms them and even you. It's amazing Linc would have gotten a welcome home since later vets were despised. If only people remember it isn't the veterans' fault as ill advised government. If only people had listened to this episode countless lives could have been saved.
The Facts of Life Reunion (2001)
Missing Jo but still great
Sure is sad "Jo" isn't here but the other girls, Mrs G and Raymond are back and are great as ever. The writers stay true to the characters and realistically build up their life to "present". This combines romance and fluffy humor. Unlike the early years there isn't topical humor unless you count Blair and Tad different desires for kids and not go car napping to have some fun. I think the only sad thing is Jo's lookalike daughter is here so it reminds you she is gone. Disney should have waited and brought her back for the ending scene. Thankfully, all got together at TV Land Awards and at interviews later on.
Route 66: Where Is Chick Lorimer, Where Has She Gone? (1962)
Only highlight is Vera Mills
Vera is a great actress and portrayed a down to earth character you can sympathize with. Everything else is wrong about this episode. First this is probably the first episode without Buzz. Buzz and Todd play great of each other without one it makes you feel the puzzle is missing the best piece. Instead of rewriting you have 2 playing both parts as Todd so he seems to be bipolar. Second the supporting cast is dull and 1D. Lastly the rude bonds broker didn't get what he deserves and you wonder why a guy who professed his love for Vera's character would turn on her. Why would a town believe such a rude bondsman is odd and how did he get there in time to disrupt the wedding? Skip this disaster. The first 2 1/2 seasons before are the best.
Route 66: Even Stones Have Eyes (1962)
Buzz's Best. Early Look into Living Blindly
This showcases the beat dramatic side of Buzz (George Maharis) This portrays perfectly the struggles that blind people have to adjust and live with. It contrasts what happens when you give up verses living. The way Todd and Buzz depart is emotional and in hindsight this could have the ending rewritten to write off Buzz's character better than what happened.
Dumbo (2019)
Great breathtaking story
This story is historically accurate. It keeps you in the edge of your seat and the story moves along. What a heartfelt story of a child being separated from its mother
Perfect Strangers: Tooth or Consequences (1989)
I can't stop laughing
This is definitely one of the most hilarious episodes. The scene in the doctor's office is nonstop laughter.
Perfect Strangers: College Bound (1988)
Perfect showcase of this series
This features all the best scenes of the past seasons. You have outrageous funny physical comedy by a duo who play perfectly off each other.
Route 66: The Thin White Line (1961)
Milner's best
Milner gives a realistic gritty look of drug addition after he takes a drug hidden in beer. With date rape this topic is still relevant today. He looks at all the emotions paranoia, manic depression, euphoria, and suicidal thoughts.
With Philadelphia as the perfect setting and great characters he meets this is a great place for an intense thriller. This is a warning against science and , drugs like LSD. This came out in 1961 as drugs were just coming out and becoming more popular and for its time this show was shocking. People today should think of how science and drugs have badly affected the world and made many people like this today. This shows how the 60s were a dividing era in American culture. Maharis at the end makes a good speech how we should enbrace God and living each day. However, Milner steals the show and should have an award for this episode