Friday, April 29, 2005
MASON ADAMS, R.I.P.
I could have done without the Smuckers ads, frankly, but "Lou Grant," was a major force in my life. I feel more and more like an old fart every time I tell a young journalist that I was surprised to learn about copy editors because I don't remember seeing copy editors on "Lou Grant," but that show -- in which Adams played Managing Editor Charlie Hume -- was huge when I headed to college.
It's also the first entry on my "shows I wish were on DVD" list.
The first "Dragnet" episodes arrive soon, but still on the list:
"The Paper Chase."
"It's Garry Shandling's Show."
"The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd."
"Parker Lewis Can't Lose."
"The Rookies."
"Toma."
"Ed."
"Cupid."
"Relativity."
And, hugely:
"The David Letterman Show" (the original, the morning one).
If I'm wrong about any of these shows not being on DVD (aside from maybe one "Rookies" episode), I'll be thrilled.
I could have done without the Smuckers ads, frankly, but "Lou Grant," was a major force in my life. I feel more and more like an old fart every time I tell a young journalist that I was surprised to learn about copy editors because I don't remember seeing copy editors on "Lou Grant," but that show -- in which Adams played Managing Editor Charlie Hume -- was huge when I headed to college.
It's also the first entry on my "shows I wish were on DVD" list.
The first "Dragnet" episodes arrive soon, but still on the list:
And, hugely:
If I'm wrong about any of these shows not being on DVD (aside from maybe one "Rookies" episode), I'll be thrilled.
