From: cho@ucbeh.san.uc.edu
Newsgroups: alt.tv.la-law
Subject: Re: Verdict on 7 Jan show
Date: 8 Jan 93 14:59:44 EST
Distribution: world
Organization: Univ. of Cincinnati

In article <1993Jan8.114606.19100@husc3.harvard.edu>, koumis@husc4.harvard.edu (Anthony Koumis) writes:
> 
> I kept my fingers crossed for a new year beginning . . . .  and did
> think that last night show was a bit better, probably just because
> Stuart wasn't running around doing stupid things with Benny.  But his

Yes, I think all of America is breathing a sigh of relief.  

> spaciness is still annoying but less so now because at least he
> isn't amnesiac.  Eating the chocolate syrup, yes Stuart is just a kid
> at heart and ponders the wonders of the world. ho hum.

My twin sister does that (downs choc syrup)...and she's a neuro surgeon.
It is amazing to watch.

> 
> I am very tired of this Flicker story.  Please conclude it quickly, if
> he murdered Shyulyer let's have a trial, if it is another trick on
> Arnie let us go on and end the story.

Yes, I agree...this is my least favorite scenario.

> 
> Rox and baby. Silly idea but now that it is done oh well.

Is it true that Rox and Tommy are married in real life?
I'd like for Tommy's ex to come back and raise some cain.

> 
> So who is stalking Gwen?   

Yeah, this is also getting on my nerves.  Also, how did Jonathan know
to exit when he did?

And what will happen to the happy couples
> all at Big Sur.  Perhaps they willl all have feromones and go after 
> each other.  

That has potential.  I hope it is done with taste, and is not too corny.

> 
> La LAw problem it seems to me is that it made its rep and fun on
> funny quirky plots and serious courtroom issues.  The quirky plots
> are now de rigeur and expected so they seem cliched andnot fun and
> unexpected anymnore.  

Agreed!!!
Do you think it's bad writing, or is it the actors that don't have
the same panache as the ones that left?

And the courtroom dramas and nailbiting issues
> have all but disappeared.  Last nights was similar to the teenage girl
> who was driving when she was hit by a car and her little brother was
> killed.  It was sad -- her father had pent up hostility to her.  Here,
> the mother breaks down and cried over the father's pent up hostility
> to the ex-son-in-law.  

I don't know....I thought it was a decent case.  My opinion is that they
SHOULD have released him.  You can't keep people in mental institutions
all of their lives.  He was obviously deeply remorseful for what happened,
and is suffering greatly.  Of course, the scary thing is that if he has
another break from reality, he would not get criminal charges because
of 'temporary insanity'.

But the 'odor' case....was that resolved?  I know how the plaintiff feels.
I grew up in Lubbock, Texas, and when the wind is blowing from a certain
angle, you get this reeking odor from the stockyards.  It is so gross,
it smells as if you're right in the middle of a well used cow pasture.
These stockyards are from many miles away, but it's VERY flat there,
so the wind just brings the odor along.  Anyone from Lubbock out there?
Do you know what I'm talking about?  It doesn't happen often, but enough
to etch a vivid memory.

Anyway, I didn't see a judgment on that case, did anyone else?

Also, what is Leland researching?  Melina is helping him, but I didn't
understand what she was helping him with.

After seven years, plots run out and I wonder if LA Alw
> will be joining Cheers this year.

It might.    The quirky scenes are like you say...predictable and boring.
Even the opening with all the beepers, computer gadgets....was a good
idea, but I thought they overdid it.  I just didn't think it was THAT
hilarious, although I think it was supposed to be.

I think they need to add some more exciting characters.  I
don't like all this 'pairing off' of people.  It's like a high school
party.

Regards,
Pamela Cho

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