Dear John.... (1986–1987)
10/10
Bittersweet comedy with so much swagger
10 September 2018
Just watched almost the whole of this series on hearing of the passing of Peter Blake in July 2018. Kirk St Moritz lives on in this showcasing of talent and as a character of inspiration.The series really ended too early,there was certainly another run in which to fully develop and bring to a conclusion many of the characters and stories.It was a very inventive, laugh-out-loud comedy, with undertones of malady and hopelessness. Acting was brilliant, very believable.Looking into the backgrounds of the actors gave some surprising revelations, such as Mrs Lemenski's (Irene Prador) origins and work in revue. Kirk St Moritz was really the deepest character (acted by Peter Blake), a tale of touching misery hidden within a broken shield of showmanship. Lessons from yesterday still relevant for today. Above all though, it was brilliantly funny.
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