LizardQueen77

Charles In Charge was a clean wholesome show that had some good comedy and some sound advice for living as well. A constant supply of really interesting guest stars, add in really good plots, writing, scripts and story lines. Started strong, but with the change of families became more bland. A simple, entertaining show that will usually put you in a good mood.

The writing was fantastic and the character development was extremely well done. Like all noteworthy sci-fi, it held the mirror up to humanity and made us question our current trajectory as a species. This show boldly teased us with a glimpse of the potential for the human race to band together and set aside our differences, not for galactic conquest but for exploration and unification. This show posed important questions about morality, philosophy, human nature, and they did not lecture about which was right or wrong. They did give the answers. They mostly just explored different points of view. The story lines in many respects were just epic, and kept me enthralled, entertained, and just generally glued to the TV screen. It was written intelligently and didn't depend on a lot of violence. The casting of this program is wonderful and they all were good matches for their characters. This series introduced far more relationships between the crew (Troi and Riker, Worf and his son, Crusher and Picard) which played out beautifully over the course of the series. The sets gave a sense of awe and the special effects were slick and expansive. It was stylishly and beautifully shot. The music has a lot of energy and atmosphere. Writing was great. It was entertaining, intelligent, thought-provoking and rich in humanity. The stories, when the show hit its stride, are high in imagination suspense, intrigue and fun. The characters are complex and endlessly fascinating; the missions range from hilarious to heartbreaking to just plain breathtaking. Everybody slips and falls sometimes, but they pick themselves up again and keep on going.

It was funny and so well written, and the fact that Ledger is so good just added to it's perfection. This could have been a great show, and it didn't hurt that the cast is actually quite competent. This show had a wonderfully original and well-developed concept. This show had it all, brilliant acting, wonderful cinematography and directing, great cast, exciting story lines, passion, intrigue, fighting and magic. The theme was wonderfully haunting and set the tone foe the show. The rest of the music was amazing as well. The show mixed a good amount of historical detail with myth, and plenty of swords and sorcery. It also was completely devoid of stereotypical Irish stuff. It really was a good story. I loved the explorations of Celtic myths and legends, the show included spiritual material (including Druidic and Christian beliefs that merge). I loved the action, the adventure and the fact that this was a show that made you feel something... it could make you laugh and cry (sometimes at the same time). Sadly it suffered from very little marketing support from Fox. I was very sad when the series ended so abruptly.

Punky was a great show, especially for young kids who wanted a positive role model. I loved their bright primary color schemed clothes and the non-condescending (to children), informative story lines. The series tried to empower children and give them more weight and wisdom then they would usually have in the real world. It's a good learning show for kids as well. Punky learns to say no to drugs. Gets a lesson on cheating, lying, stealing and much, much more. Punky came a long way after her mother abandoned her and it shows that children of a not so good home life can over come it all with love, friendship and laughter. The supporting cast were underrated....a lot of strong talent and great chemistry evident.

The ongoing careers and lives of a judge, his lawyers, and other court officials. This show had a phenomenal cast and great guest performances. With great stories and lots of hilarity, the show ruled, and although it was adult in nature because of Larroquette's character, it did it in a classy way. "Night Court" was one of the more bizarre shows to come along. They were not afraid to be bizarre, as the writers would give us scenes such as Wild E Coyote appearing before Judge Stone for chasing the Road Runner. The writing holds up with a lot of great jokes. You can kind of tell where most of the stories are going, but it's still a lot of fun to get there when the characters are this likable and the jokes are still funny. The cast would also face believable moral dilemmas. Totally razor sharp one liners, and the thorough comprehension of complicated character portrayals. Night Court ran for 9 years and went through many cast changes at its onset, unfortunately death played a role in some of these changes.

It's so funny and wholesome, it will guarantee a good laugh. The performances given by the main leads in Diff'rent Strokes was great. Even though it was a sitcom, the show wasn't afraid of tackling and addressing social and controversial issues such as child molestation, racism, bulimia, class division and sex for example. The writing was funny but also sharp, witty and clever. The concept was original and addressed the issue of child adoption in a straight-to-the-point manner but at the same time combine laughs with clean cut jokes, good gags and great humor.

The series is intensely entertaining. The acting was always good, it felt like it was real life. The character development was superb. Natalie Green, Jo Polnochek, Tootie Ramsey, Blair Warner, and the young girls that would come and go were all so appealing. You cared about them all. Charlotte Rae's Mrs. Garrett was the kind of women we all wish we could have known and befriended. The show covered real life problems that real teenagers would have. It was warm, funny, and showed teenage girls in a positive light. Each episode had a moral to it, without being too preachy. The show was best during the first couple of seasons.

Entertaining and unusual character portrayals. The acting was stellar. It's a reverse generational tale to the expected. Normally the parents are the conservative ones, with the teenage offspring liberal rebels and rabble rousers. However, the Keaton parents are the left wing family members, former political activists back in their college heyday. Son Alex, on the other hand, is a die-hard and very vocal card carrying Republican who eventually finds his niche on Wall Street. The sparring between Alex and his parents (as well as with Mallory) makes for some wonderful comedy in this warm hearted family sitcom. A great mixture of great characters with witty dialogue. Every cast member had their moments, but the series was not all fun and games. It consistently had "special" episodes where life crept into the family's crazed television world. There was always a moral lesson, too. I think all '80s sitcoms had those, but Family Ties pulled it off without being too cheesy about it.

The musical opening credits were catchy and hilarious. The comical banter between the two main characters Jack and Emilia is perfectly laden with innuendo. Sure this relies on bending history for plot lines and uses the most ridiculous of stereotypes for characters. This show had swashbuckling, sword fighting and action. Jack of all Trades was a silly, and irreverent show that obviously did not take itself seriously. Therefore, neither should the viewer.Had a supporting cast that played well to the far-fetched, hokey scripts. The show incorporated historical figures into each show, even if they weren't around in 1801, when the series took place. Most notably included in the series are Napoleon, Lewis and Clark, Marquis de Sade, Benjamin Franklin, Blackbeard the Pirate, and the seemingly mad King George. The series lasted only 22 episodes, but each one got funnier and funnier. Its a true shame that the series didn't nab a second season, as the characters were all truly coming into their own by the time the show was canceled.

I think the lead agent is great, the supporting cast is also good and the stories are suspenseful. A very promising start to the series. There's lots of potential for character development and back story, but it will take time to develop.