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RE: Keeping Up Appearances Haven't watched it in 10 years, but I really liked it. Yes, KUA has a rarely-changing template, but the actors make every episode worthwhile. The only character I didn't care for was Hyacinth's "daddy." He was silly, even by KUA standards. My wife didn't like the...

"Rise"- Herb Alpert This song brings me back to my 1979 childhood with a Proustian rush.

(S02 E04) Some Enchanted Evening Original Airdate: March 26, 1975 Compo pursues Nora Batty after her husband, Wally, seeks to escape her. “Don’t chat to him, *terrify* him!” ~Nora Batty Cyril, Clegg, and Compo wait outside Compo’s hovel for Compo’s TV set–repossessed in Of Funerals and...

(S02 E04) Some Enchanted Evening Original Airdate: March 26, 1975 Compo pursues Nora Batty after her husband, Wally, seeks to escape her. “Don’t chat to him, *terrify* him!” ~Nora Batty Cyril, Clegg, and Compo wait outside Compo’s hovel for Compo’s TV set–repossessed in Of Funerals and...

In my area of the US, for the past 15 years or so, the Saturday evening lineup consisted of Are You Being Served, The Vicar of Dibley, Keeping Up Appearances, and As Time Goes By. It's changed since (Still Open All Hours leads off the schedule now). There used to be a rotating, short-lived...

I've watched a fistful of Alvin Smedley-era episodes and took an instant liking to the character. However, my Mrs. doesn't like how "inspired" I am by Alvin's dress sense! I won't be watching that era for a long time, though. Besides, it'd be too jarring to jump from sooty 1975 to...

This is the Summer Wine series advert that aired on onetime Public Television station WYCC. This ad probably would have aired on every PBS station throughout the United States, but with a tagged on local I.D. voiceover. I remember ads like this for my area's PBS station, which included--and...

I had a Series 30-sized hole in my heart, so I ordered this set. Thanks for the tip! Update: The Vintage 2007 (Series 28) is on Amazon (where I also got Series 30) is also reasonably priced ($20.79 after tax), so I've picked that up as well.

"In a Big Country"- Big Country For my money, the best song of the 1980s.

This forum and poster Marianna are mentioned on page 83 of the Summer Winos book. It regards the name on the cafe mailslot.

I'll continue as long as I have the time and the inclination and as long as interest among those here remains; I wouldn't enjoy writing to myself! I value the input of others, especially since I am at a cultural disadvantage, with my being a yank and all. Such a massive undertaking will no doubt...

I've added a poll question: Which is your favorite series 1 episode? A poll will be added after I complete my reviews for each series.

"Fisherman's Blues"- The Waterboys

(S02 E03) The Changing Face of Rural Blamire Original Airdate: March 19, 1975 Cyril decides the trio should seek out an occupation. "Depression could be a sort of major art form. There’s so much raw material going for it.” ~Norman Clegg The rendition of the Summer Wine theme sounds faster...

(S02 E03) The Changing Face of Rural Blamire Original Airdate: March 19, 1975 Cyril decides the trio should seek out an occupation. "Depression could be a sort of major art form. There’s so much raw material going for it.” ~Norman Clegg The rendition of the Summer Wine theme sounds faster...

I've gone through and done some editing/correcting on the reviews, since the reviews are mostly first drafts with a minimum of polishing done. I don't want to exhaust myself of the fun in writing about this great show, which has already given me much joy. I'm trying to maintain a good balance in...

The Go-Betweens- "Was There Anything I Could Do?" No one I know from my age group seems to remember this song, but I've never forgotten it.

Forked Lightning's rating bumped from an 8 to a 9.

Chalk it up to the pool of 1970s working actors, but I've already noticed a Summer Wine-Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? connection. Ronald Lacey appears in a series one episode of both programs. I also understand that our Bill appears in a few episodes of Likely Lads--still making my way...

(S02 E02) Who's That Dancing with Nora Batty Then? Original Airdate: March 12, 1975 Compo's neighbor Gloria is moving to Australia, so he decides to throw her a farewell party at Sid's Café. “Come fly with me, Nora! You and me, we could make magic together, and I’d lay me ferrets at your...