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Alan Waldman : Leonard Rossiter is Incandescent in Hilarious Britcom ‘Rising Damp’
Waldman’s film and TVtreasures you may have missed: Strong cast and remarkable writing mark this outstanding 1974-1978 British TV comedy series. By Alan Waldman | The Rag Blog | March 17, 2013 [In his weekly column, Alan Waldman reviews some … Continue reading
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Alan Waldman : The Last Three Seasons of ‘Blackadder’ Are Astonishingly Funny
Waldman’s film and TVtreasures you may have missed: England’s two best TV writers, Richard Curtis and Ben Elton, crafted a small-screen classic. By Alan Waldman | The Rag Blog | February 26, 2013 [In his weekly column, Alan Waldman reviews … Continue reading
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Alan Waldman : ‘MI-5’ is a Gripping, Timely Brit Counterspy TV Series
Waldman’s film and TVtreasures you may have missed: Enjoy 10 seasons of a great, well-made thriller ripped from the headlines. By Alan Waldman | The Rag Blog | February 13, 2013 [In his weekly column, Alan Waldman reviews some of … Continue reading
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Alan Waldman : ‘Waiting for God’ is My Favorite TV Sitcom Ever!
Waldman’s film and TVtreasures you may have missed: Graham Crowden and Stephanie Cole are priceless as feisty seniors in an English retirement home. By Alan Waldman | The Rag Blog | February 6, 2013 [In his weekly column, Alan Waldman … Continue reading
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Alan Waldman : ‘Ballykissangel’ is a Charming Irish Small-Town Drama Rich in Characters
Waldman’s film and TVtreasures you may have missed: Drama, comedy and a wealth of Irish characters make ‘Ballykissangel‘ fun. By Alan Waldman | The Rag Blog | January 28, 2013 [In his weekly column, Alan Waldman reviews some of his … Continue reading
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Alan Waldman : ‘Chef!’ is One of the Funniest Sitcoms Ever
Waldman’s film and TVtreasures you may have missed: Lenny Henry is astonishingly good as the overbearing chef on a classic BBC comedy. By Alan Waldman | The Rag Blog | January 16, 2013 [In his weekly column, Alan Waldman reviews … Continue reading
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Alan Waldman: ‘Rumpole of the Bailey’ is Superior Legal Britcom
Waldman’s film and TVtreasures you may have missed: Rumpole of the Bailey, a classic British TV legal series, delighted 95% of viewers. By Alan Waldman | The Rag Blog | December 28, 2012 [In his weekly column, Alan Waldman reviews … Continue reading
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Alan Waldman : Canada’s Two ‘Da Vinci’ Series Are Dramatic and Powerful
Waldman’s film and TVtreasures you may have missed: Canadian genius writer-producer Chris Haddock hit the bullseye with excellent procedurals Da Vinci’s Inquest and Da Vinci’s City Hall. By Alan Waldman | The Rag Blog | December 20, 2012 [In his … Continue reading
Alan Waldman: ‘Father Ted’ is Howlarious Irish Series
Waldman’s film and TVtreasures you may have missed: Anglo-Irish sitcom Father Ted brilliantly spoofs Catholic clergy in one of the funniest TV series ever. By Alan Waldman | The Rag Blog | December 12, 2012 [In his weekly column, Alan … Continue reading
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Alan Waldman : ‘Thin Blue Line’ is Uproarious Britcom
Waldman’s film and TVtreasures you may have missed: One of the cleverest, funniest-ever British sitcoms, The Thin Blue Line, available on YouTube, really should not be missed. By Alan Waldman | The Rag Blog | December 5, 2012 [In his … Continue reading
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Alan Waldman : Saskatchewan Sitcom ‘Corner Gas’ is Highly Original and Really Funny
Waldman’s film and TVtreasures you may have missed: Canadian comic, writer, and actor Brent Butt (his real name) has created a brilliant tiny-town sitcom named Corner Gas that’s justifiably a massive hit north of the border. By Alan Waldman | … Continue reading
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Alan Waldman : ‘Rebus’ is Fine Scottish Cop Series
The grizzled Ken Stott played the older Rebus. The earlier shows featured John Hannah (inset photo below). Waldman’s film and TV treasures you may have missed: Rebus is an excellent Scottish TV series based on Ian Rankin’s outstanding mystery-crime novels. … Continue reading
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