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First Episodes I Actually Like

First Episodes I Actually Like

It is not a controversial take to say that a lot of first episodes are rather weak. In general first episodes, and hell even sometimes entire first seasons, can feel a bit clunky. In fairness first episodes have a hell of a challenge to tackle. They have to introduce the

Remembering Loretta Swit and Margaret Houlihan: "Hot Lips Back in Town"

Remembering Loretta Swit and Margaret Houlihan: "Hot Lips Back in Town"

So, sadly we recently lost the lovely and talented Loretta Swit, and naturally it got me thinking about my slightly complicated relationship with the character Margaret Houlihan. Before we get into my feelings about the character specifically (and the episode I want to look at in regards to her) I

Introduction to The Mary Tyler Moore Show

Introduction to The Mary Tyler Moore Show

The Mary Tyler Moore Show is considered a landmark TV show, and it is one of my personal favorite comfort shows. It had a killer cast, including of course Mary Tyler Moore herself, but also Ed Asner, Cloris Leachman, Valerie Harper, and even eventually the wonderful Betty White. Despite the

M*A*S*H- The Ringbanger, Preventative Medicine, and the Infamous Tone Shift

MAS*H- The Ringbanger, Preventative Medicine, and the Infamous Tone Shift

If you have at least heard about M*A*S*H and its cultural influence you have probably heard a lot made about how the show saw a pretty drastic shift in tone.