March 21, 2015 at 11:24 am
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March 23, 2015 at 1:16 am
I recall that in 1998 a colleague blurted out without being prompted that he wasn't going to watch Space 1999 the next year (see Wikipedia if this is new to you). This was a 1970s childhood staple for everyone in the room and, once we got over the obvious link that the following year was the time the series was based upon, we all were curious over why he was so dismissive about a series that everyone had fond memories of. Was he a non-Gerry Anderson loving interloper in an IT department? Did he still feel the loss of watching it too painful? No to both. He had extremely fond memories of it and felt that watching the series again, but a quarter of a century on and though adult eyes this time, would only leave him disappointed.
Bob, you were right.
Gaz
-- Stop your grinnin' and drop your linen...they're everywhere!!!
March 23, 2015 at 7:27 am
No has even attempted a reboot of B. J. and the Bear.
"Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise. Instead, seek what they sought." - Matsuo Basho
March 23, 2015 at 7:37 am
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March 23, 2015 at 7:41 am
Eric M Russell (3/23/2015)
No has even attempted a reboot of B. J. and the Bear.
I loved that show.
I ran into this same issue with a couple movies. I had fond memories of the 'Cannon Ball Run' movies, not so much as an adult. And the movie 'If you could see what I hear'. Watching these as an adult I often thought, 'What was so funny about this movie?'.
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March 23, 2015 at 7:52 am
below86 (3/23/2015)
Eric M Russell (3/23/2015)
No has even attempted a reboot of B. J. and the Bear.I loved that show.
I ran into this same issue with a couple movies. I had fond memories of the 'Cannon Ball Run' movies, not so much as an adult. And the movie 'If you could see what I hear'. Watching these as an adult I often thought, 'What was so funny about this movie?'.
As ten year old, in the late 1970's, I loved 'B. J. and the Bear' too. That and 'Dukes of Hazzard'. If you've never seen it, I believe that 'Sons of Anarchy' is a good reboot for those of us 40-ish American males who watched BJ and DOH back in the 70's and 80's.
"Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise. Instead, seek what they sought." - Matsuo Basho
March 23, 2015 at 8:00 am
Eric M Russell (3/23/2015)
below86 (3/23/2015)
Eric M Russell (3/23/2015)
No has even attempted a reboot of B. J. and the Bear.I loved that show.
I ran into this same issue with a couple movies. I had fond memories of the 'Cannon Ball Run' movies, not so much as an adult. And the movie 'If you could see what I hear'. Watching these as an adult I often thought, 'What was so funny about this movie?'.
As ten year old, in the late 1970's, I loved 'B. J. and the Bear' too. That and 'Dukes of Hazzard'. If you've never seen it, I believe that 'Sons of Anarchy' is a good reboot for those of us 40-ish American males who watched BJ and DOH back in the 70's and 80's.
I haven't seen that show, I'll have to give a look some time.
Best part of DOH was Daisy Duke, you know what I mean since it appears we are about the same age.
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March 23, 2015 at 8:13 am
below86 (3/23/2015)
Eric M Russell (3/23/2015)
below86 (3/23/2015)
Eric M Russell (3/23/2015)
No has even attempted a reboot of B. J. and the Bear.I loved that show.
I ran into this same issue with a couple movies. I had fond memories of the 'Cannon Ball Run' movies, not so much as an adult. And the movie 'If you could see what I hear'. Watching these as an adult I often thought, 'What was so funny about this movie?'.
As ten year old, in the late 1970's, I loved 'B. J. and the Bear' too. That and 'Dukes of Hazzard'. If you've never seen it, I believe that 'Sons of Anarchy' is a good reboot for those of us 40-ish American males who watched BJ and DOH back in the 70's and 80's.
I haven't seen that show, I'll have to give a look some time.
Best part of DOH was Daisy Duke, you know what I mean since it appears we are about the same age.
SOA is a very different type of show and definately not for kids. It's like comparing malt liquor beer to root beer, yet it's the same comcept some level. If you enjoyed DOH back in the 80's, you'll see what I'm talking about.
"Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise. Instead, seek what they sought." - Matsuo Basho
March 23, 2015 at 9:19 am
Gary Varga (3/23/2015)
He had extremely fond memories of it and felt that watching the series again, but a quarter of a century on and though adult eyes this time, would only leave him disappointed.Bob, you were right.
Yeah, I had the same problem. As a kid, I just LOVED Space:1999 and it kept me glued to the tube. Unfortunately, when I saw the series on DVD in the library I excitedly checked it out and started watching. Man, was I severely disappointed! Obviously my standards for Sci-Fi have increased dramatically as I got older not only for special effects but for plot, acting, and just basic good story telling.
I made the same mistake on another childhood favorite of mine: The Six Million Dollar Man. Maybe I should just quit while I'm ahead and still have fond memories of my favorite childhood TV shows.
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March 23, 2015 at 10:13 am
They don't make them like they used to. In a lot of cases...good!!!
Gaz
-- Stop your grinnin' and drop your linen...they're everywhere!!!
March 23, 2015 at 10:22 am
Gary Varga (3/23/2015)
They don't make them like they used to. In a lot of cases...good!!!
But not all, I watched the movie 'About Last Night' from the 80's with Rob Lowe and Demi Moore when it came out and thought this had to be one of they worst movies of all time. So when I saw they did a remake with Kevin Hart recently I thought it would be just as bad, but I actually liked this version. I have never went back and watched the 80's version, but maybe I should. :hehe:
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March 24, 2015 at 7:03 am
That brings back fond memories.
March 24, 2015 at 8:57 am
I'm starting to think we all have a bit too much time on our hands. Now if I could just find The Rat Patrol.
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March 25, 2015 at 8:12 am
Reboots are interesting.
Not quite a reboot - I was saving this to add to my blog post. I read the Destroyer (http://www.amazon.com/Created-Destroyer-Warren-Murphy-ebook/dp/B00AJWEYYW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1427292490&sr=8-2&keywords=remo+williams) years ago, definitely not serious reading. Recently I ran across Book "0" that was more recently written (http://www.amazon.com/Day-Remo-Died-Destroyer-Book-ebook/dp/B00EDYFZVS/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1427292490&sr=8-3&keywords=remo+williams) and it was interesting to see the author go back and add to the beginning. Not a "reimagining", maybe more of an enriching, something that could only be done after having walked the path some.
I watched the first MacGyver recently, not bad! I watched about 5 mins of the first Quantum Leap, not exciting.
Yes, we probably have too much time on our hands!
March 25, 2015 at 8:15 am
Ralph - it's hard to not like Hannibal! I showed that first episode to my daughters, they enjoyed it some but I don't think appreciated the bit where he has his hand on the lever to flood the river if Lynch tries to cross. I'm sure that's where I got a bit of that "being on the jazz".
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