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Thread #122002 Message #2670552
Posted By: Ron Davies
03-Jul-09 - 08:10 AM
Thread Name: BS: Some of the best TV ever
Subject: RE: BS: Some of the best TV ever
Singing Detective
Secret Agent Man--for my money Patrick McGoohan was the best spy ever--and the show reflected real espionage--especially when he spent several shows chasing a villain, several people were killed--and he was chasing the wrong person. Music was great too.
I agree with Robo about James Garner. His dry wit (obviously partly due to the script) was priceless-especially in Maverick.
77 Sunset Strip
Fawlty Towers
Car 54
And Beverly Hillbillies.
As I said on the other TV thread:
great escapism
ridiculing the rich, far more than the hillbillies--as a continuing theme
wonderful music--Flatt and Scruggs. Obviously if you hate all bluegrass, this is not a selling point--but for many, it was their introduction to bluegrass.
one of the best theme songs ever
And great scenery--(Ellie Mae)