What a lovely takeoff on the Noir motif with a lot of longtime character actors among the suspects. LG-an objective view at each respective issue. Gone are the days(R.I.P.)-Mishka Allport-Fortaleza, Brasil
Patrick Williams' music throughouut the series was marvelous! Beautiiful bridges and cues as well as the theme with that sax player. (Sounds like David Sanborn...anyone know who it was?)
Had to do a little digging, but found the sax player-- Tom Scott. Figures. Brilliant. Saw him in Berkeley in about 1986. Fantastic player. David Sanborn, another brilliant player (who I've also seen in concert!) made his signature sound on an alto. This solo I'm pretty sure is on tenor. Gratitude to wonderful artists like this!
Story based on a real place in LA, suddenly closed one day, dishes still on the tables & the lady retreated to her upstairs apt as a recluse.. mysterious circumstances (but no murder)
Back then, photographers such as Dennis "Animal" Price had to have an eye for shots. Taking a shot of what might be a good pictures would result in wasted film unlike today, you can take a shot not deciding if it is a good shot or not cause you can decide later. This episode is runs like a 1950s Crime Drama. I keep thinking of Jack Webb being as one of the characters. However has the atmosphere of a "Cold Case" episode. Animals makes a helluva good investigative reporter.
But the same photographers are still around now that we’re around back then. I shoot digital now I shot black-and-white film back in the day. It still takes an eye.
Not quite. Her last role was in 1982, in a short film based on "The Scarlet Letter" only updated to the present day. It was called "Pardon Me for Living", and the 79-year-old Hamilton played a stern, no-nonsense schoolteacher. This movie is not listed in the IMDB, so I'm guessing it was shown in schools. It seems geared towards the junior-high-school demographic. You can see it on RUclips, and Hamilton was great in it. The 13-year-old actor who played the lead role of one of her troublesome students was a young Christian Slater.
Saw her in the episode where Billie was working on the Women With Clout (needs a better name) book. Was watching the scene where Billie goes to see Thea, I hear her talking and think "Wicked Witch of the West" . Did not even know her name, but you can't hide that nose OR that voice.
Playing the clone game, veteran actress Nina Foch who plays Mrs. Polk in this episode reminds me so much of the younger Helene Joy from Murdoch Mysteries.
No, we're still making shows like these. It's up to the networks to sign them, though, and that takes eyeballs and active audiences. Movieopolis is one of these shows. Look us up on Facebook and Vimeo.
I grew up on MTM, and that's my studio's wheelhouse. We're right here in Hollywood; so don't give up hope. I'm not alone and other good shows are coming.
What it is, is this. Todays society has changed with each generation and it's the parents that have changed it. My parents were both born before 1920, they were very strict. We weren't allowed to make fools of ourselves or them. My generation didn't want that for Our children, so We allowed them to make complete and utter fools of themselves, which in turn has totally changed society and sadly, not for the better, We were wrong.
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In my opinion this is the best Lou Grant episode, so beautifully , and tactfully done. R.I.P., Ed Asner.
And Mason Adams, too!
Fantastic episode. So well written and acted. No wonder it won an Emmy.
Maggie Hamilton! = what a joy.
So great to see these once again. This one was a knock-out. ;)
I love Margaret Hamilton! She's such a great "old broad". First time I saw her outside of Wizard of Oz was on Mr. Rogers. ❤
What a lovely takeoff on the Noir motif with a lot of longtime character actors among the suspects. LG-an objective view at each respective issue. Gone are the days(R.I.P.)-Mishka Allport-Fortaleza, Brasil
I love this show
Patrick Williams' music throughouut the series was marvelous! Beautiiful bridges and cues as well as the theme with that sax player. (Sounds like David Sanborn...anyone know who it was?)
After watching a few of these episodes, I was thinking exactly that. The sax in the intro is indeed fantastic!
Had to do a little digging, but found the sax player-- Tom Scott. Figures. Brilliant. Saw him in Berkeley in about 1986. Fantastic player. David Sanborn, another brilliant player (who I've also seen in concert!) made his signature sound on an alto. This solo I'm pretty sure is on tenor. Gratitude to wonderful artists like this!
King Bee, wonderful thoughtful and informative comments. Thank you.
Update. The great Patrick Williams died July 2018. His resume is incredibly vast, prolific.
WOW. SUCH A BEAUTIFUL STORY WITH A TOUCH IF CRIME NIOR
Thank You for the upload!!
Story based on a real place in LA, suddenly closed one day, dishes still on the tables & the lady retreated to her upstairs apt as a recluse.. mysterious circumstances (but no murder)
the Spanish Kitchen! on beverley blvd in the fairfax district
Was the mystery of the Spanish Kitchen ever revealed?
Grant Noir, excellent!
Lou sounds like Joe Friday, when he narrates. Lol
And little bit of Frank Drebun.
@@georgebickford1516 😂
Now that I listen again, I believe you’re right.
Back then, photographers such as Dennis "Animal" Price had to have an eye for shots. Taking a shot of what might be a good pictures would result in wasted film unlike today, you can take a shot not deciding if it is a good shot or not cause you can decide later. This episode is runs like a 1950s Crime Drama. I keep thinking of Jack Webb being as one of the characters. However has the atmosphere of a "Cold Case" episode. Animals makes a helluva good investigative reporter.
Animal was so good, he was able to take flash pictures without having a flash on the camera!
@@paulmueller2957 agreed 120%
But the same photographers are still around now that we’re around back then. I shoot digital now I shot black-and-white film back in the day. It still takes an eye.
Thea Taft is Margaret Hamilton. The witch from the Wizard of Oz.
The Wicked Witch of the West! This was her last role as an actress, I believe.
Not quite. Her last role was in 1982, in a short film based on "The Scarlet Letter" only updated to the present day. It was called "Pardon Me for Living", and the 79-year-old Hamilton played a stern, no-nonsense schoolteacher. This movie is not listed in the IMDB, so I'm guessing it was shown in schools. It seems geared towards the junior-high-school demographic. You can see it on RUclips, and Hamilton was great in it. The 13-year-old actor who played the lead role of one of her troublesome students was a young Christian Slater.
Omg! That's what I thought, she is amazing
I think I remember her doing coffee commercials around this time...maxwell house
Saw her in the episode where Billie was working on the Women With Clout (needs a better name) book. Was watching the scene where Billie goes to see Thea, I hear her talking and think "Wicked Witch of the West" .
Did not even know her name, but you can't hide that nose OR that voice.
Am I dull, or did the woman at the end basically confess that she killed him?????
Playing the clone game, veteran actress Nina Foch who plays Mrs. Polk in this episode reminds me so much of the younger Helene Joy from Murdoch Mysteries.
"Just try and stay out of my way. Just try! I'll get you, my pretty, and your little dog, too!." ;-) Margaret Hamilton
Nina Foch was Emmy nominated for her role in this episode.
Such a great show, why can't they make these anymore? Has the "intellectual" overwritten basic humanity? How sad.
Truly a quality series for its time... spun off from the Mary Tyler Moore show
The Truth Well said
No, we're still making shows like these. It's up to the networks to sign them, though, and that takes eyeballs and active audiences. Movieopolis is one of these shows. Look us up on Facebook and Vimeo.
I grew up on MTM, and that's my studio's wheelhouse. We're right here in Hollywood; so don't give up hope. I'm not alone and other good shows are coming.
What it is, is this. Todays society has changed with each generation and it's the parents that have changed it. My parents were both born before 1920, they were very strict. We weren't allowed to make fools of ourselves or them. My generation didn't want that for Our children, so We allowed them to make complete and utter fools of themselves, which in turn has totally changed society and sadly, not for the better, We were wrong.
Nancy Merchand was born in Buffalo, NY my hometown
She later played Tony Soprano's mother
color so fadded , it's almost B/W. Where is Ted Turner when you need him. Love this show.
Nobody puts baby in a corner...just 6ft under.
Quite an ending!
Is 'Laura Sinclair' based on Gene Tierney?
Great teevee.
If the old gal had married Duarte' and had children, She would have had "Bae Bae's Kids". Da-Dump-Dump. :)
The story ran never on German TV - to exotic and unknown I assume
Jack Dempsey's .....Or Thelma Todds Roadhouse
This is not in line with what made the show good ...Series 5 is a lemon
I agree
I think I would have taken a swing at the jerk played by Bannon .