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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: Legacy (2000)
A sensitive Munch
With Richard Belzer's sudden passing on February 19, 2023, USA network ran a tribute of episodes highlighting Munch. Like Belzer himself, his character Munch is a conspiracy theorist and cynical at every turn. "Legacy" was one of the best of these episodes, showing Munch in a different light as a sensitive human being while dealing with a difficult case concerning a child. The moment I liked best was when he was interviewing the victim's best friend. He introduced himelf as "Munch," and the girl laughed, "That's a funny name." Belzer responded, "If I had children, I'd have to call them 'munchkins'." That moment was priceless. R. I. P., John Munch.
Bones: The 200th in the 10th (2014)
Fun tribute to film noir of late '40s/early '50s!
I'm a new fan of Bones, having found it on BBC America. Now I watch it every time it's on, which is all day/evening Tuesdays and Wednesdays. While I have many favorite episodes, this one is in my top 5 if not the No. 1 favorite on my list.
I love TV shows that do such a creative episode and portray an earlier time period. Can you imagine the fun the cast had, stepping out of their normal characters to film this? The wardrobe! The decor! The cars! The DC-3 airplane!
I can only wonder about the age group of the low-rating reviewers. Perhaps you are too young to "get it"? I grew up in the 1950s. This is how films and TV shows were. Corny? Maybe. But this episode is certainly charming and a great tribute. My advice: Don't take entertainment TV so seriously. Sit back and enjoy the moment.
Baywatch: Baywatch Angels (1996)
Good spoof for an otherwise clueless show
No doubt, viewers younger than Baby Boomers won't appreciate the parody. This episode is a snappy spoof of "Charlie's Angels" (1976-81) courtesy of Caroline's imagination. Stephanie, C. J., and Caroline portray Sabrina, Jill, and Kelly straight out of the 1970s -- bellbottoms, feathered hair, and all. Sure, the plot was silly but you can't deny it was funny. Who wouldn't like to play-act characters from a vintage show? But I can't give it more than 4 stars because it is, afterall, Baywatch.