Earlier I wrote about some old things I like. The post turned out to be little more than a list of TV shows from some years back.
I would like to add to that list, and perhaps say a few more words of some of the entries.
The show that introduced me to Bruce Willis, and was just a delight to watch. I think the young me missed many of the nuances of the writing, but I still think of it fondly. If it ever comes available on any of my streaming services, I will surely anguish about not having time to watch it.
Richie Brockelman, Private Eye
I remember almost nothing about the show. One of the few things I remember is the name of the show in Finnish (Richien liikkuva etsivätoimisto), which translates back to English as Richie's mobile detective agency. Next to that, I have a memory of one scene that I associate with this show. A red open-top car, I assume driven by Richie, flies off a road and falls down into a canyon. Afterwards, Richie gets out of the car and limps towards the camera. I've tried to google this one a few times in the past, with little success, but just as I was typing this post I managed to find out the original title and saw a couple of clips on youtube. Based on this one, it would seem that my memory of the car flying through the air was somewhat exaggerated. Also, this show had only 5 episodes, so it is remarkable that it made such a lasting, if limited, impression on my young mind.
No. I don't care how groundbreaking it was at the time and how amazing the CGI was at the time. Cannot watch it. I even have the DVD box, and I've tried, but I cannot get past the ridiculous posturing and over-dramatisation. But I really want to re-watch it, and relive those magic moments from when I first saw it. That is why Babylon 5 is on this list. I want to go back in time and watch it like it was new again. Maybe the pull of nostalgia will get stronger over time, so ask me again in ten years.
Yes, please. Ok, this is not quite so old yet. But still I'd like to include it here. One of those shows I always wished would get renewed or be resurrected. The post apocalytic world, with Luke Perry from 90210 in a very different role, briefly joined by Jason Priestley for a couple of episodes. Also Malcolm Jamal-Warner (that is Theodore Huxtable from the Cosby Show) had a prominent role. I just loved this show. Should check if it's available anywhere.
To me, this is the definite portrayal of the story of Robin Hood. It had a realistic feel to it, but mixed myth, legend and supernatural into the story. Everything about the show, the story, the actors, the music by Clannad, the mythology, but also the technical execution was just perfect. It didn't hurt that I've always been fascinated by the story of Robin Hood. I should put this on top of my wish list.
I remember really enjoying this one. Leroy (played by Gene Anthony Ray) being my favourite character. And the only one I can remember by name and look. I remember impressive musical numbers with lots of dancing but beyond that I don't remember too many details. I would suppose the story lines were mostly standard for any high school -based drama, but against the backdrop of performing arts. The show was based on a film which came out a couple of years prior. There was a remake in 2009 which did not garner too much praise. There has been talk of a reboot of the tv series over the years as well, but whether it will happen, and when, remains to be seen. Would I watch a reboot? I don't know. I might check it out. Would I re-watch the original? Also a maybe. It might be one of those things that just would not live up to the memories.
There never was, and never will be, any police tv show that could live up to Hill Street Blues. It always was, is, and always will be simply the best. I have very fond memories of Captain Furillo, Mick, Renko, Buntz, and all the others. Could one re-watch the series? Might be a bit much, and could appear dated, but I would like to say I'd give it a good try. Reboot? Doesn't seem there's ever been any effort to reboot the series, and it probably would not work anyway.
Ok, I think that should be enough for now. There'll likely be more...
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