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Silk Stalkings: Lady Luck (1992)
Directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith
Lady Luck was directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith, who was famous for directing the 1970s cult movie The Man from Hong Kong. Anyway, this episode sees the final appearance of Annie Overstreet (Kristen Cloke) who is the live-in girlfriend of Chris Lorenzo. It was very sad at the end when Annie revealed to Chris that she was moving to Italy.
John Vargas guest stars as Raphael Santana. I heard a little bit about Silk Stalkings back in the 1990s but it's only now, with episodes pretty much freely available on the internet, that I'm finally catching up on some of the episodes. Sure, it's unrealistic but so what.
Living Dolls (1989)
Who's the Boss spin-off
I actually remembering watching some episodes of Living Dolls upon its release, especially as Michael "The Waltons' Learned was one of the lead performers, along with Halle "Monster's Ball" Berry and Leah Remini. The series wasn't half bad, and I think it could have been a contender if the network had given it more time to grow.
On reflection, I sometimes wonder if Living Dolls was the inspiration for Models Inc., which debuted in 1994 and was itself a spin-off of Melrose Place, which itself was a spin-off of Beverly Hills 90210. Anyway, it's hard to believe Living Dolls debuted 35 years ago.
Silk Stalkings: Powder Burn (1992)
Guest starring Vanity, Christopher Mayer and Trevor Goddard
I heard a little about Silk Stalkings back in the 1990s, but for some reason I've now started watching the series thanks to the episodes being available on social media (otherwise I would have got it on DVD). Anyway, Powder Burn is the season one finale, and we see the final regular appearance of Ben Vereen (who suffered a serious off-screen accident in 1992). Also Powder Burn guest stars three talented actors who sadly passed before their time: Vanity (who passed away in 2016), Christopher Mayer (who passed away in 2011), and Trevor Goddard (who passed away in 2003). This episode was also the final appearance of Mayer as Rita's on-again off-again boyfriend, although Mayer made two more guest appearances as difference characters.
The Graham Norton Show: Diddy/Ashley Jensen/George MacKay/Chris & Rosie Ramsey/Jessie Ware (2023)
Guest starring Ashley Jensen
I used to watch The Graham Norton Show a lot but anyway I've finally managed to catch up and I wanted to watch this episode because it features Ashley Jensen, who is the lead in Agatha Raisin, one of my favorite cozy mystery series from England. I was hoping she would also talk about whether Agatha Raisin will return for season five, but understandably she was promoting season eight of Shetland, where she is now the lead. Her story about dressing up as a pirate for a cast and crew party on Shetland was hilarious, with footage of her dancing that would put Elaine Benes from Seinfeld to shame init.
Also a rapper was a guest star.
Quantum Leap: The Outsider (2024)
Herbgate
I cannot believe that Quantum Leap wasn't renewed for season three, because really in season two the series was really finding its feet, especially with the casting of Australian actress Eliza Taylor as Ben's love interest Hannah Carson, and also two English actors Peter Gadiot and James Frain. All three put on pretty convincing American accents. I only wish the series had cast another acclaimed English actor, Danny Dyer.
Anyway, here Ben helps out Connie Davis (Nadine Ellis) who is a recovering TV reporter reduced to reporting about overgrown pumpkins, and Ben helps her land the scoop of corporate malfeasance. Also, the bombshell is that Magic (Ernie "Ghostbusters" Hudson) falls on his sword and fires himself to save the team.
This episode was dedicated to Matt Dale, a dedicated Quantum Leap podcaster who wrote Beyond the Mirror Image. Tragically, he passed away on 25 December 2023.
Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Home Again (2017)
Guest starring Barry Bostwick and Colleen Camp
Zak Santiago makes a welcome return as Ramon Rodriguez, and he is kind of like the fifth Beatle of Signed, Sealed, Delivered, as he adds so much enthusiasm to an already enthusiastic cast who deliver the goods for us Postable fans. Gregory Harrison, famous for his role in the 1970s sci-fi TV series Logan's Run, reprises his role as Joseph O'Toole. Barry "Spin City" Bostwick and Colleen Camp make their debut as Rita Haywith's parents, but unfortunately Colleen Camp's tenure in the movie series didn't last long. Anyway, the vase is the center of Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Home Again, definitely a fine movie.
Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Higher Ground (2017)
Inspirational and moving
Kevin Fair directs Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Higher Ground, and this was a very moving instalment of Signed, Sealed, Delivered. Gregory Harrison returns as Joe O'Toole, and the incredibly irrepressible Zak Santiago returns as Ramon Rodriguez. If there's ever a spin-off to be made, please I nominate Zac Santiago to star as Ramon in his own series please. Anyway, this movie weaves in the Hurricane Katrina tragedy which brought untold tragedy upon the residents of Louisiana. Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Higher Ground was produced when there were two Signed, Sealed, Delivered movies released per year.
Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Lost Without You (2016)
Inspirational
I became a big fan of Signed, Sealed, Delivered when it debuted as a TV series (and yes I am the proud owner of the DVD of the series!) and amidst all the gloom and doom in the world, I really like the series and the movies. My only complaint is that the movies are now becoming too infrequent. Emilie Ullerup returns as Dale Travers in Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Lost Without You and believe it or not, Ullerup speaks Vietnamese, Danish and English, so that's very impressive.
Kristin Booth plays Shane, and sometimes I get her mixed up with Kristen Bell because of their names, perkiness and resemblance.
Signed, Sealed, Delivered: One in a Million (2016)
A million to one
Kevin Fair returns to direct Signed, Sealed, Delivered: One in a Million, and the reliable writing team of Martha Williamson (who also created Signed, Sealed, Delivered) and Brandi Harkonen are on board for this movie. I've been a huge fan of Signed, Sealed, Delivered when it debuted as a TV series (yes, I even had the DVD!) and I liked it very much when there were two Signed, Sealed, Delivered movies twice a year, but now that's unfortunately not the case, and will there be another one, and hopefully there will be.
Emilie Ullerup (who speaks speaks Danish, Vietnamese and English) guests stars as Dale, and Gregory Harrison (who I remember from the 1970s TV sci-fi series Logan's Run) returns as Joe. The legendary Zak Santiago continues his role as Ramon Rodriguez. Quite seriously, Zak should get his own spin-off series.
Signed, Sealed, Delivered: From the Heart (2016)
Valentines for all
Lynne Stopkewich directed Signed, Sealed, Delivered: From the Heart, and it was written by Martha Williamson (who also created Signed, Sealed, Delivered) and Brandi Harkonen. I've been a fan of Signed, Sealed, Delivered since it started as a short-run TV series, and it's a shame that there's a longer gap between the movies, because this one, Signed, Sealed, Delivered: From the Heart was produced at a time when there were two Signed, Sealed, Delivered movies per year. Here it's Valentines for all, and I love how the Scooby Gang gel and get the job done despite the pressure that Newman faced in Seinfeld.
Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Impossible Dream (2015)
Miss Special Delivery
Rita Haywith (played by Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe) takes centre stage when she competes in the national Miss Special Delivery Pageant and it's a big deal for sure. Anyway, I became a fan of Signed, Sealed, Delivered when it started as a short-run TV series, and on reflection it's a shame the gap between the Signed, Sealed, Delivered is widening, because I love the movies, especially when there used to be two released per year. Anyway, here the Postables head off to a closed congressional committee and it's so exciting when the Postables and politics mix, and you know the Postables will win out for sure.
Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Truth Be Told (2015)
Moving and inspirational
Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Truth Be Told is the third movie following the one season series, and the Scooby Gang (aka as The Postables) have to deliver a long lost letter to a girl who is being bullied at school. I became a fan of Signed, Sealed, Delivered from the time of the TV series, and Martha Williamson manages to weave in themes of spirituality with keeping one's commitment to the job. Anyway, if you're into fast and furious, human centipedes, hostels, saws, scream and chucky, then really, I'm not sure Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Truth Be Told is up your alley, but still it's never too late.
Diagnosis Murder: Murder on the Run: Part 2 (1996)
The fugitive
I like Diagnosis Murder, and I'm enjoying reflecting on this series since I first watched it about a decade or so ago. Anyway, here Murder on the Run: Part 2 is directed by Christian I. Nyby II, who directed 52 episodes of Diagnosis Murder. Here Dr Mark Sloan uses his awesome and subtle detective skills to fine the real culprit, and we know he'll do justice well init.
It's a shame Norman didn't continue into season 5. Also a shame there was no real explanation for his departure. Norman was ably played by Michael Tucci (not relation to Stanley). Anyway, do yourself a favor and watch Diagnosis Murder.
Diagnosis Murder: Murder on the Run: Part 1 (1996)
Running
Christian I. Nyby II directs Murder on the Run: Part 1, and being a fan of Diagnosis Murder for over a decade, I'm a bit of a fil nerd and like to see which directors pop up, and Nyby has directed over 50 episodes (52 to be exact) episodes of Diagnosis Murder, so well done to him. Here an accused murderer is on the run big time, and Mark is involved as always. Mark Tymchyshyn guest stars, and I'm not sure how to pronounce Tymchyshyn. Anyway, for me Jesse was far better in the cast than the previous who was in Happy Days, as Jesse has more of an aw shucks persona which is likeable for all init.
Diagnosis Murder: Murder in the Courthouse (1995)
Everything everwhere all at once
Dixie Carter, famous for her role in Designing Women, guest stars as District Attorney Patricia Purcell who wants to secure a conviction no matter what init. Also, James Hong, who made a famous appearance in Seinfeld and also starred in Everything Everywhere All at Once, guest stars as Qwan Lok. Also Dick O'Neill, who starred in a favorite 90s series of mine, Dark Justice, also guest stars as Wade Phelps. Anyway, I'm enjoying reflecting on Diagnosis Murder, having first watched it around a decade ago. Diagnosis Murder is comfort television and a respite from a world running amok with so much on init.
Diagnosis Murder: All American Murder (1995)
Many guest stars
I've been a big fan of Diagnosis Murder since I don't exactly know when, but around a decade ago, and it's comfort TV in these times when the world is running amok init. I'm enjoying reflecting on the episodes and here we have several distinguished guest stars such as Kristen Dalton, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs and Leo Penn. Hilton-Jacobs exploded onto the scene in the 1970s in the sitcom Welcome Back Kotter, and Leo Penn was scion of the Penn dynasty, with Sean being one of his sons.
Anyway, do yourself a favor and catch up on Diagnosis Murder episodes. For me, I could not understand why Michael Tucci was forced out of the series.
The Critic: L.A. Jay (1994)
Judd Apatow and Rod Steiger
Judd Apatow, who is one of the producers of The Critic, voiced Jay Leno in this hilarious episode, L. A. Jay, released two years after Robert Altman's The Player. Anyway, the legendary Rod Steiger
voiced himself in a hilarious cameo. With Jay Sherman moving to Hollywood to script the sequel of a film he really despised, we get some sharp barbs about Hollywood (the sitcom Wings wasn't spared) and the satire that comes with it. I watched a few episodes of The Critic back in the 1990s when a friend introduced me to it, knowing I was a big Simpsons fan (well, the first 10 seasons really) and it's a shame it didn't last more seasons.
Silk Stalkings: Working Girl (1992)
Beneath the robes
Joseph Sirola plays Judge Bill Cafferty in this episode Working Girl. His Honor enjoys a few discrete indiscretions with escorts, and I only found out recently that Sirola passed away at the age of 89 in 2019. Anyway, William Anton gets more screen time as Assistant D. A. George Donovan, and he learns to stand up to Judge Cafferty, who was his former boss and mentor. Anyway, I heard about Silk Stalkings in the 1990s but only recently have I been able to finally catch some episodes that are available on social media. Anyway, Donovan manages to stand tall and his character is more mature hopefully.
Diagnosis Murder: Witness to Murder (1995)
Directed by Paris Barclay
I became a big fan of Diagnosis Murder around a decade ago, and it's comfort television for sure, and what's wrong that she wrote, because in this crazy world where things are amok, we have Dr Mark Sloan solving crimes on top of his busy medical responsibilities. Anyway, here Mark helps out a witness to murder, and it's a tender episode directed by award winning director, Paris Barclay. Anyway, Dr. Jesse Travis (Charlie Schlatter) is settling in, and I prefer him to the previous one who is the cousin of one of the stars from Soap. Anyway, maybe one day Diagnosis Murder can be rebooted for a new generation of fans.
Silk Stalkings: Internal Affair (1992)
Internal affairs of the heart
Bibi Besch guest stars as Susan Toller in Internal Affair, and wow, Ms Toller really knew how to try to entrap Sergeant Lorenzo, and how, well she used her daughter to do the beast with two backs with Lorenzo, and things really come to a head for sure. Anyway, I heard a bit about Silk Stalkings back in the 1990s but only now, being a rainy weekend I've starting watching some of the episodes thanks to them being available on social media. Anyway, sure, Silk Stalkings isn't realistic, like the pastel decorated interiors of the police station, all the background detectives wearing color co-ordinated apparel, but so what.
Diagnosis Murder: An Innocent Murder (1995)
Guest starring Arthur Taxier
I am a big fan of Diagnosis Murder, which I discovered around a decade ago. Anyway, An Innocent Murder, which opens season three, guest stars Arthur Taxier, who also starred in one of my favorite series from the 1980s, being Midnight Caller. Anyway, Arthur Taxier plays Arthur York who is bumped off by his daughter, played by A. J. Langer, who starred in Baywatch and later became the Countess of Devon (her husband is Hugh Rupert Courtenay, 18th Earl of Devon). Anyway, one can never fool Dr Mark Sloan who is always one step ahead. Anyway, I really enjoy the comfort television of Diagnosis Murder.
Silk Stalkings: The Brotherhood (1992)
Animal House
Here The Brotherhood delves into the world of fraternity rituals gone very, very wrong. Anyway, I've only started watching Silk Stalkings recently thanks to the availability of the episodes on social media, and definitely worth watching on a rainy weekend. Anyway, here we deal with the power of fraternities, and it's kind of a a step away from Animal House init. What is with these fraternity rituals with skulls and bones and all. Anyway, the reason why Ben Vereen suddenly stopped appearing regularly after season one is because of a serious accident he suffered away from the set. Anyway, The Brotherhood is compelling viewing.
Silk Stalkings: Curtain Call (1992)
Guest starring Sean Whitsell
Curtain Call, from season one of Silk Stalkings, guest stars Sean Whitsell, who sadly passed away in 2016 from glioblastoma multiforme. Whitsell was married to Maria Quiban, a TV anchor and meteorologist. Curtain Call. In this episode, Sergeant Lorenzo (Rob Estes) struggles with his former flame from high school with her lifestyle choices by playing for the other side if you know what I mean. Curtain Call was directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith, who in the 1970s directed the cult classic movie The Man from Hong Kong. I heard about Silk Stalkings back in the 1990s but only now have I started catching some of the episodes thanks to social media.
Diagnosis Murder: My Baby Is Out of This World (1995)
Guest starring Doug Hutchison
Vincent Ventresca guest stars as Johnny Meslofski in this season two closer, My Baby is Out of This World. Anyway, also guest starring is Doug Hutchison, who has his screen debut in The Chocolate War, a movie that is worth watching and is unfortunately underrated. Anyway, here Dr Mark Sloan enters the world of rock stars, aliens and everything else except the kitchen sink.
I've been a fan of Diagnosis Murder for around a decade, and sure, it's unrealistic on many fronts, but so what she wrote right. Anyway, I enjoy Diagnosis Murder because it's comfort television in a world that's so running amok.
Silk Stalkings: Hardcopy (1991)
Guest starring Christopher Mayer
Christopher Mayer (in this episode credited as Chip Mayer), famous for his short-lived role in the 1980s as Vance Duke in The Dukes of Hazzard, plays Tyler, a jet-setting concert promoter who establishes a steamy relationship with Sergeant Rita Lee Lance (Mitzi Kapture) and there steamy scene in the back of a limo was kind of a homage to the steamy limo scene in No Way Out where the characters of Kevin Costner and Sean Young did the beast with two backs in a limo. I pity the limo driver who had to clean up afterwards. Mayer makes one more appearance as Tyler, before making another appearance in season four as a different character, and then in season eight as yet another different character.