![]() IMO, viewers who critique this Show endlessly, aren't fans but constantly armchair critics who just can't get over misplaced details. ![]() Even before it went to air (meaning, there is a lot lead time between production and broadcast) there was plenty of time to fix that problem. But the craft-talent (behind the scenes) wasn't paid to make glaring mistakes. Was there another actress in mind for helping to make an episode funnier. Was there a criticism early on about the lack of chemistry between AG and ED. Did she get another offer, making it sound like she couldn't continue. From the day that Elinor Donahue "might've" been forgotten to be credited, there's no telling of the conversations happening that week. Imagine the challenge of maintaining a very consistent character, which fans remember better than the actor (except for the principles). Also not easy, since (in that day) summer hiatus allowed actors to focus on a lot of distraction (summer stock, movies, appearances, promotions). Think about that among shifting writers and directors, and story ideas, all of which needed to share and fast-forward their vision from season to season. ![]() What viewers forget, is that a long term Show requires evolution. Once recurring characters were firmly established they held true with predictability to their reactions. ![]() Imagination was treated with relevance and context within the era itself, and limited to the town of Mayberry. Just for the sake of warm humor and nostalgia. Developing characters and relationships and personalities and predicaments and resolutions. It was only meant to entertain in the moment. TAGs is a fascinating show to be going down rabbit holes! For one thing, it had no sense of self-consciousness. I wouldn't have landed here (again) if it wasn't for a "like" or "reply" to an older comment. But thank you MeTV Staff for dusting it off and bringing it out again. Read my full review.The article and the thread go back at least 3 years. Reminiscent of The Waltons in its depiction of a large mountain family sustained by faith, it features strong performances by Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles as Dolly’s devout mom, Ricky Schroder as her farmer dad, and scene-stealing discovery Alyvia Alyn Lind as adorable little Dolly. Nonnatus House is all abuzz because the BBC is underfoot preparing a televised carol concert, but then someone goes missing, causing a crisis worthy of a Christmas miracle.ĭolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors (9/8c, NBC): This inspirational family TV-movie, based on Parton’s enduring song, was a big hit when it aired two weeks ago, attracting some 13 million in its first airing, the most-watched TV-movie in six years. Imagine the complications!Ĭall the Midwife Holiday Special (9/8c, PBS, check local listings at pbs.org): As a warm-up to the tear-jerking drama’s fifth season, which begins April 3, here’s another yearly holiday diversion. The second episode, 1961’s “The Pickle Story,” involves a batch of homemade pickles cooked up by Aunt Bea ( Frances Bavier), but no one has the heart to tell her how truly sour they are.ĭoctor Who, “The Husbands of River Song” (9/8c, BBC America): Now an annual tradition, Doctor Who‘s Christmas episode rescues the Doctor (Peter Capaldi) from his post-Clara funk, as a new space adventure reunites him with wife River Song (Alex Kingston)-who hasn’t seen him since he still looked like Matt Smith. Colorized to match the “in living color” hue from later in the show’s run, the special opens with 1960’s “The Christmas Story,” in which Sheriff Andy and Deputy Barney’s (Don Knotts) holiday is imperiled by having to stand watch over a moonshiner in lock-up. The Andy Griffith Show Christmas Special (8/7c, CBS): Few classic sitcoms are as truly heartwarming as The Andy Griffith Show, so how appropriate for CBS to pull two great episodes from the archives as a holiday treat. Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night, which can even be spent fruitfully in front of the TV this year: ‘Return to Mayberry’: Revisit the Magic of the ‘Andy Griffith Show’ Follow-Up on MeTV.‘The Andy Griffith Show’ Actress Maggie Peterson Dies at 81.
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