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| From | Greg Cagle <gregc@gregcagle.com> |
| Subject | Re: Dead Like WKRP |
| Date | Fri, 04 May 2007 09:33:05 -0700 |
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Stewart Mason wrote:
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steven McTowlie" <poatway@hotmail.com>
>> I sooooo wanted to buy a copy of this show but couldn't bring myself to
>> spend money (and therefore encourage FOX) on the butchered version of
>> this classic comedy. No Pink Floyd, Ted Nugent, Foreigner, Elton John,
>> Chuck Berry! Heresy! Not even Jennifer's doorbell chime.
>
> The writing on this show was so sharp that the music was almost always
> incidental. I've heard a lot of people say that they wouldn't buy the
> set for that reason, but all that means is that they won't release the
> later, better, seasons on DVD if this one doesn't sell, so...thanks for
> nothing.
Agree about the writing, but don't agree about the music being
incidental. IMHO it was *integral* to the storylines and I have a hard
time visualizing certain episodes without the right music (I'm thinking
of "Hot Blooded" and Les here).
That being said, you make a good point about the sales, and I'll get
the set anyway just because it's WKRP.
- Greg
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