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CREEMEDIA

Between this past Sept. 13th and Oct. 3rd, the three major networks premiered 22 new series as part of that annual ritual known as the new fall season. We at CREEM have our own yearly ritual, wherein we take a long hard look at these new shows and then write short, silly capsule put-downs of them.

February 1, 1988
Richard C. Walls

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CREEMEDIA

Richard C. Walls

Between this past Sept. 13th and Oct. 3rd, the three major networks premiered 22 new series as part of that annual ritual known as the new fall season. We at CREEM have our own yearly ritual, wherein we take a long hard look at these new shows and then write short, silly capsule put-downs of them. Tradition must be maintained, if only because there’s nothing better to do. And yes, I watched all 22 shows as they hit the water, as “premieres,” “previews,” “special previews,” “debuts,” “special sneak debut premieres,” etc. I watched, I pondered, I thought deep thoughts—and I took many baths. And this is how it all breaks down.

DEAD MOTHER JOKERS

Trendspotters have'already nailed this manifestation of a painful yearning in the national psyche. Myself, I think it’s just a mindless coincidence. In any case, as Reagan said to Bork, you be the judge (ha, ha).

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