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hawkeye from the inside looking out
I had a recurring role as a British Soldier (non speaking part) in Hawkeye and it was a great show to be on. It was filmed ENTIRELY on location in a purpose built fort in the Seymour watershed of Vancouver B.C. Linda C. was GREAT to work with and an elegant lady! All of the soldiers in the series were ex military or young militia guys and there was also a set historian to keep things in proper historical context. I am a bit older and had a "look" about me so I got to do lots of mean things like shooting a native woman in the back, hanging a young innocent guy and stuff like that! We were kept under "military discipline" from the moment we got on set in the morning till end of day. i.e. we had ranks as per military and we marched onto the set each morning to fife and drum, ran up the flag and gave it the old "God Save the King" business. Then we would march out and over to the holding area and await our scenes. Some of the guest directors were stunned and most pleased to see us marching up in the morning to the fort. As a result of this when it came to doing battle scenes we had a very good discipline on the set amid all the chaos that ensues in filming battles. It was a great relief for them to work with troops who had previous experience operating under fire! It was a blast but I have never bothered to do it again (act) as I am a writer (search amazon for a book by me) but it was an experience I will never forget. I bought a vhs copy of the episode THE SEIGE on amazon today.

Hawkeye (pilot)
This was a wonderful, family oriented series and it is a shame that it was taken off the air . Lee Horsley is a very versitile,
and talented actor and gave the Hawkeye character warmth, moral integrity and strong, manly attributes.I highly recommend
this video.I hope that a syndicated network will bring this series back

HAWKEYE - PILOT
As a big fan of Lynda Carter, Lee Horsley, Rodney Grant, and American History - this was the perfect video for me. It is beautifully acted and scripted with breathtaking scenary and a hauntingly beautiful opening theme. For those who appreciate period pieces, of which there are far too few, I highly recommend this entire series. It's a real shame that this quality show was taken off the air far too prematurely.

HAWKEYE: WITH LYNDA CARTER
I enjoyed Hawkeye especially because of the beautiful Lynda Carter. Her acting abilities get better with each film and television show that she makes. This is one of my favourites because it is a real departure and has action, tragedy and drama. There are 2 or 3 videos to this series and I recommend them. I also enjoyed 'Hawkeye:Siege' which is the next installment. I highly recommend it for action fans, for Lynda Carter fans and for fans of period shows like "Dr Quinn". Quite a treat! ... Read more

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Each episode very engaging.
Each episode keeps you watching and always ends with an unexpected twist. I wish they would produce videos of the whole series; very good material.

SHANON TWEED IS THE STAR!
I saw the episode VIDEO DATE when it first came out on HBO and was SO-O-O turned on by Shannon Tweed in that! She looks incredibly beautiful and provides the makings for an all-time-favorite fantasy of mine: being tied up and seduced by a beautiful woman. If I was that guy (who is a real slimball, by the way) I would give in to her suggestions and be held captive without hesitation, particularly when she is wearing a sexy black thing like she does in this episode. I ordered the tape strictly with the longing to see the "climatic" parts of VIDEO DATE. Who cares about the other two episodes!

SYBIL DANNING'S INCREDIBLE BODY DESERVES 5 STARS
Video consists of three shows of the old Hitchhiker Series. The one titled "Face to Face" with the fully tanned B-Movie Queen SYBIL DANNING is the best. Each episode deals with the moral lesson that when someone does something wrong, it comes back to haunt them. ... Read more

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"Nothing Ugly About Him; He's Just...Different"
So says a female member of a youth gang that has kidnapped Vincent. Vincent has been badly-injured in an explosion and, now chained, is being cruelly taunted and tortured by the gang. Vincent manages to make his escape, killing one of the gang members in the process. Suffering from badly-blurred vision and other injuries, he must try to find his way to safety Below, all the while being sought by the youth gang who are now seeking revenge against him. As bad as his plight is, one can envy him one thing: there is a woman desperately seeking him, seeking to help him, ready to lay her life down for him. Her name...is Catherine.

In 1998 I conducted a poll among Beauty and the Beast fans asking them to rate the 44 episodes of the first two seasons on a 1-to-10 scale. 31 fans participated. "No Way Down" finished 34th out of the 44 episodes.

I placed "No Way Down" 26th in my own personal 1-through-44 rank-ordering of the episodes.

Moving, emotionally charged
Vincint is captured by a ruthless gang after following Catherine to an explosive witness meeting. The episode tells of Vincint painful search for a way back to his home after escaping the gang. It is slightly violent, but has some touching moments. If you like emotionally charged shows then this is for you. ... Read more

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Romantic!
Probably the most romantic series - or movie - I've ever seen! The spin it puts on the "Beauty and the Beast" scenerio points out what is truly important in a relationship. A second aspect of the series is that I find it also fuels the imagination for what might really be going on in the great cities' underground subway systems. You never know.....

"I'm Not One of the Bad Guys, Cathy"
So says Elliot Burch to Catherine Chandler, a woman who has made it clear that she wants nothing to do with him. Before long Vincent and Father become trapped when a section of the tunnels caves in, and Catherne finds herself in the awkward position of begging for help from a man she has previously judged unfit for her company. She needs equipment from Elliot (no questions asked) in order to have hope of excavating Vincent and Father from the cave-in. The episode has some sharply-written dialogue between Vincent and Father as they endure their difficult circumstances in the best humor possible. The interaction between Catherine and Elliot is also well-done, and there is a memorable ending between Vincent and Catherine.

In 1998 I conducted a poll among Beauty and the Beast fans asking them to rate the 44 episodes of the first two seasons on a 1-to-10 scale. 31 fans participated. "Shades of Grey" finished 6th out of the 44 episodes.

I placed "Shades of Grey" 17th in my own personal 1-through-44 rank-ordering of the episodes. ... Read more

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not bad but spanish gold in New York?
the show wasn't bad, but they made a serious mistake spanish gold in new york? I thought that was in florida?

are they trying to tell us something?

I have a group on this show if your interested mail me!

Episode is Less Than a Treasure
The Tunnel Dwellers find a priceless buried treasure and begin to bicker over what to do with the contents. One Tunnel Dweller becomes consumed with greed and resorts to violence to get what he wants. You've seen this type of thing before, and this episode breathes no new life into the story. It never really rises above the level of cliche.

In 1998 I conducted a poll among Beauty and the Beast fans asking them to rate the 44 episodes of the first two seasons on a 1-to-10 scale. 31 fans participated. "Fever" finished 41st out of the 44 episodes.

I placed "Fever" 43rd in my own personal 1-through-44 rank-ordering of the 44 episodes. ... Read more

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Paracelsus sends Vincent on an Unexpected "Trip"
The tunnel dwellers find themselves in a dilemna as the producer of a dangerous recreational drug responsible for many deaths Above turns out be a man (called Paracelsus) whom they exiled many years ago. How can they stop Paracelsus without taking the risk that he will expose the existence of the tunnel society to the authorities Above? Vincent takes this task upon himself, but he finds Paracelsus to be a formidable foe. There is some good drama here, and this is the episode that introduces us to the enigmatic Paracelsus.

In 1998 I conducted a poll among Beauty and the Beast fans asking them to rate the 44 episodes of the first two seasons on a 1-to-10 scale. 31 fans participated. "The Alchemist" finished 24th out of the 44 episodes.

I placed "The Alchemist" 27th in my own personal 1-through-44 rank-ordering of the episodes. ... Read more

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"We Can't Let Them Hurt the Helpless Ones"
So says Vincent to Catherine as he enlists her aid in rescuing children from an abusive foster home. Vincent and Catherine work as a team in this one and triumph over the bad guys (as you might expect). I think it works pretty well (contrary to the producers of the series, who reportedly thought this episode among the weakest). There are some nice moments between Vincent and Catherine here, and a little more comic relief than is usual for this series.

In 1998 I conducted a poll among Beauty and the Beast fans asking them to rate the 44 episodes of the first two seasons on a 1-to-10 scale. 31 fans participated. "A Children's Story" finished 31st out of the 44 episodes.

I placed "A Children's Story" 25th in my own personal 1-through-44 rank-ordering of the episodes. ... Read more

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Will Catherine Ever See "That Heavenly Face" Again?
Catherine gets a job offer in Providence, Rhode Island that would make for a spectacular career advancement. She is reluctant to take it because it would mean leaving New York and moving away from Vincent. She consults him on the matter. Though Vincent can scarcely bear the thought of her moving away, he knows that he is all that is standing between Catherine and the job opportunity. He is too noble and self-sacrificing to allow himself to stand between Catherine and ANYTHING that might be good for her, so he lies through his fangs and tells her that the best thing for BOTH OF THEM is for her to go to Providence and fulfill her potential (though, of course, it will only make both of them miserable). But he talks her into it. Afterwards, deeply distressed, he walks out of the tunnels without, perhaps, taking his usual care in concealing his identity. He is captured by a scientist. The scientist studies him as one might a lab animal and plans to unveil him to the world as a great discovery (I will note here that parts of the episode don't hold up to strict standards of plausibility). Catherine eventually manages to track him down and assist Vincent to freedom. The final scene is one of the most powerfully-moving in the entire series. In it Catherine leaves no doubt as to who her "heart's best treasure" is, or whose "heavenly face" she feared she would never see again. There will be no more talk of moving away from New York for a job offer.

In 1998 I conducted a poll among Beauty and the Beast fans asking them to rate the 44 episodes of the first two seasons on a 1-to-10 scale. 31 fans participated. "Nor Iron Bars a Cage" finished 18th out of the 44 episodes.

I placed "Nor Iron Bars a Cage" 11th in my own personal 1-through-44 rank-ordering of the episodes.

Heartbreaking and warm ending.
A once in a lifetime opportunity brings Catherine's life to a heartbreaking decision. Faced with the possibility of loosing Catherine, Vincent falls victim of despair. I liked the episode because it shows the depth of Vincent's love and the dangers he faces upon venturing Above. It also brings Father to face the truth about the love Vincent and Catherine share and his opposition to it. Great shot of Vincent's eyes! Heartwrenching begining but heartwarming ending.

Captured and caged like an animal, Vincent prepares to die.
When Catherine accepts a transfer to Providence, RI, Vincent tries to be happy for her sake, yet he's emotionally ravaged. In a moment when he's less than cautious, he's trapped above, caged, and experimented on like an animal. With Catherine's help, he's freed, and she finally admits to herself she cannot leave him - ever, because she loves him more than her own life. ... Read more

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Elliot and Catherine, Together Forever?
Elliot Burch, eligible young real estate tycoon and Catherine's once and would-be boyfriend, is erecting what would be the world's tallest building. The laying of the foundation for the building threatens the very existence of the tunnel community. An anguished Catherine thinks she has a plan for stopping Burch's tower, but only at the cost of heartbreak for both Vincent and her. This intense drama builds to a harrowing emotional climax. The conclusion, making great use of the Shelley poem from which the episode derives its title, ENLARGES the story and elevates Elliot from an interesting character to a tragic figure.

In 1998 I conducted a poll among Beauty and the Beast fans asking them to rate the 44 episodes of the first two seasons on a 1-to-10 scale. 31 fans participated. "Ozymandias" finished 8th out of the 44 episodes.

I placed "Ozymandias" 8th in my own personal 1-through-44 rank-ordering of the episodes.

One of the series' best
When Vincent's world is threatened by the building of a gigantic skyscraper, Catherine must intervene to save it. This is one of the finest episodes this wonderful series ever produced, combining all the elements that fans of the show love: heart-wrenching drama, suspense, a tried-and-true nemesis, gripping romance, and the beautiful poetry-reading of Ron Perlman. His rendition of the title poem is the icing on the cake. Simply stunning. If you like this show, this is a must-see! ... Read more

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A Murder Witness is in Danger of Becoming a Murder Victim
A young woman of the tunnels named Laura (who happens to be deaf) witnesses a murder when she ventures above ground. Vincent enlists Catherine's aid in helping Laura report to the authorities Above. But the murderer has other ideas for Laura. This is fairly routine television for the most part, but there are some nice moments between Vincent and Laura.

In 1998 I conducted a poll among Beauty and the Beast fans asking them to rate the 44 episodes of the first two seasons on a 1-to-10 scale. 31 fans participated. "An Impossible Silence" finished 28th out of the 44 episodes.

I placed "An Impossible Silence" 32nd in my own personal 1-through-44 rank-ordering of the episodes. ... Read more

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You'd never guess it from the title, but Courage Mountain is a sequel to children's classic, Heidi. In this handsome production, filmed in Europe and set during World War I, a teenaged Heidi (Juliette Caton) leaves Switzerland to attend school in Italy. Things go wrong from the start. The other girls make fun of her country ways, then the school is seized by the army. Due to a misunderstanding, Heidi and several classmates are separated from their beloved headmistress (Leslie Caron) and sent to an Oliver Twist-like orphanage. Fortunately, they're able to escape. Using her mountaineering skills, Heidi leads them on an expedition across the Alps to her grandfather's house. Charlie Sheen, who plays her sweetheart Peter, acquits himself nicely as a soldier who assists the girls, but his American accent sounds out of place. Odd casting aside, this family adventure is faithful to the spirit of the original story. --Kathleen C. Fennessy ... Read more

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A LOVELY FILM-WITH LESLIE CARON!
This film-a continuation of Johanna Spyri's Heidi- is a wonderful film which tells of Heidi going to an Italian boarding school on the eve of WW1.The school is disbanded when the Italian army claims the school as Military Headquarters.Heidi is sent to an orphanage because she cannot get word to her Grandfather,and she escapes over the border and across the Alps with the sadistic orphanage master on her trail. A breathtaking adventure with Leslie Caron as the School Headmistress and Juliette Caton as the teenaged Heidi. Also with Nicola Stapleton and Laura Betti.

Courage Mountain
This is a great movie. I can't wait for it to be available on DVD. 10 STARS!!!

Courage Mountain
Courage Mountain is a truly wonderful movie. The viewer falls in love with Heidi all over again. Heidi is no longer the little girl we all know. She is now a teenager. As Heidi goes off to bording school in Italy, she is sad to leave her Grandfather and love intrest Peter behind. As World War I erupts around them, Heidi and her schoolmates are place in an Orphanage where the crule overseers force them to do hard manual labor. One day, they escape and decide to cross the Alps to Heidi's Grandfathers house. The Orphanage overseer is determined not to let them reach their destination. Courage Mountian is filled with excitment, adventure and love. A five star movie that you must see!!

ITS GREAT!
i watched this movie starting from the middle and i wished i started it! the movie was cool and made a good story out of heidi's life.

A LOVELY FILM-WITH LESLIE CARON!
This film-a continuation of Johanna Spyri's Heidi- is a wonderful film which tells of Heidi going to an Italian boarding school on the eve of WW1.The school is disbanded when the Italian army claims the school as Military Headquarters.Heidi is sent to an orphanage because she cannot get word to her Grandfather,and she escapes over the border and across the Alps with the sadistic orphanage master on her trail. A breathtaking adventure with Leslie Caron as the School Headmistress and Juliette Caton as the teenaged Heidi. Also with Nicola Stapleton and Laura Betti. ... Read more

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The "Beast" emerges!
When Vincent's old friend returns with a vengence he gets caught up in an investigation pursued by Catherine. Despite Vincent's warning, Catherine continues the risky case only to be shot by Vincent's enemy. This results in a harsh Vincent, but a sweet ending. Best Quote: "If you die, so do I."

"A Life Without You Would be Unbearable"
So says Vincent to Catherine as he frets over her safety after she takes on a case that involves organized crime. The episode has some virtues. There are some nice moments between Vincent and Catherine, and the villain is a little more interesting than most, owing to the fact that he has boyhood ties to Vincent. But it is not one of the more plausible episodes. In one particularly ludicrous moment, Vincent abandons a bleeding and unconscious Catherine (who has been shot!) on the steps outside a hospital so he can pursue vengeance on those who shot her. Wouldn't the top priority be getting medical care for Catherine? I would think that getting her medical attention would be more important than concealing his identity, even, if it came to that. How long might she lie out there unattended? Of course (as luck would have it!) a medical person saunters out of the hospital right after Vincent leaves and immediately takes responsibility for the situation.

In 1998 I conducted a poll among Beauty and the Beast fans asking them to rate the 44 episodes of the first two seasons on a 1-to-10 scale. 31 fans participated. "The Beast Within" finished 38th out of the 44 episodes.

I placed "The Beast Within" 38th in my own personal 1-through-44 rank-ordering of the episodes.

Great! Catherine investigates a most dangerous case!!!
Catherine investigates a dangerous case, and Vincent is apprehensive of her doing this task because he knows what dangers might lie ahead for Catherine. This video will definitely keep you on your toes for one action packed hour of suspense. Enjoy! I loved the movie/episode, a must for any LH fan or B&B fan! ... Read more

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This is for Jill Teed fans
This is the first episode of this series that I had ever seen. The opening scene is a contest of skill in horsemanship, marksmanship and something else that leads to the underlying theme of this episode. I kept wondering as I watched the openning action montage, who played the lead, Hawkeye, AKA Nathaniel Bumpo of the "Leatherstockings" series of books dating back to the days of Melville and Moby Dick (or some time after). I suddenly realized that it was Lee Horsley, who I enjoyed watching in his role as Ethan Allen Cord in the western series, "Paradise." I was hooked. This episode has some of the most dynamic action scenes that this series produced and some of the most memorable. I had not seen Lee Horsley in a role like this since "The Sword and the Sorcerer."

Interestingly, this is the only episode of the series without Lynda Carter in her staring role as the heroine, Elizabeth Shields. What keeps bringing me back to viewing this episode is Jill Teeds, who plays a character so much like the Shields character, yet is different in manner and delivery. This woman plays the strong lead effectively and is quite fascinating. In one sequence she is disgusted with men and in need of help -- she rolls her eyes, tosses her head, snaps her neck to back and to the side -- leading her to see Rodney A. Grant as Hawkeye's friend and native brother, Chingachgook in a classice and memorable "noble savage" stance. Another example of the dramatic direction in this episode.

Jill Teed plays a lot of supporting roles and I hope that she will continue to act and appear in TV and movie productions (most recent is "Mission to Mar"). She is one of the many reasons to see this episode. ... Read more

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ANOTHER HEROIC ROLE FOR LYNDA!
Although the Hawkeye series only aired for one season in syndication, I felt that it brought to life a very interesting period in American history. In this episode, Elizabeth (Lynda) and Hawkeye (Lee Horsley) infiltrate a French camp in order to stop them from using a "secret weapon" against British troops. As Elizabeth, Lynda once again gets to play a heroic role (but must rely on her smarts rather than the powers of a superheroine).

I highly recommend this video, along with the other episodes of the Hawkeye series. This show was created by Stephen J. Cannell whose name is synonymous with top-notch programming. Buy it today!! ... Read more

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A BETTER LIFE IN NOT ACROSS THE BORDER!
This most unusual action/thriller shot in mexico and the U.S., focuses on the hard, dangerous lives of Mexicans attempting to cross the border into the U.S. Telly Savales stars as the tough cop dealing with the evil Mexican officials who blatantly ship them over the border to work in horrible sweatshops.

GRAPHIC FOOTAGE

I want back those 78 minutes of my life.
The first five minutes of the movie were actually pretty cool. An exciting car chase and shoot-out. After that, I found the movie to be predictable and tired. The dialogue sounds like it was written for junior high students. There was a hideous and graphic five minute scene where a steer is first shot, and then butchered with an axe and various cleavers. This film can best be described as an amateurish hispanicsploitation film, where all Americans (except Telly Savalas) are shown as brutal racists and profiteers. Leave this one in the bargain bin of history. ... Read more

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A BETTER LIFE IN NOT ACROSS THE BORDER!
This most unusual action/thriller shot in mexico and the U.S., focuses on the hard, dangerous lives of Mexicans attempting to cross the border into the U.S. Telly Savales stars as the tough cop dealing with the evil Mexican officials who blatantly ship them over the border to work in horrible sweatshops.

GRAPHIC FOOTAGE

I want back those 78 minutes of my life.
The first five minutes of the movie were actually pretty cool. An exciting car chase and shoot-out. After that, I found the movie to be predictable and tired. The dialogue sounds like it was written for junior high students. There was a hideous and graphic five minute scene where a steer is first shot, and then butchered with an axe and various cleavers. This film can best be described as an amateurish hispanicsploitation film, where all Americans (except Telly Savalas) are shown as brutal racists and profiteers. Leave this one in the bargain bin of history. ... Read more

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Horrible sequel
Because I was nuts about the original with Michael J. Fox, I felt that I had to go see this movie when it came out. Although it stared Jason Bateman in the lead role this time (Fox had other committments) I figured that I would give it a chance and so went to the theaters.

College student Todd Howard may be more intially popular than his small town cousin Scott, but the revealing of the family secret is much less amusing this time because it is basically the same synopsis with a location and some character changes. This of course did not make a successful movie, and I venture to argue, may have actually hurt the franchise's chances.

To his credit, Bateman really tries to make this film work, but lacks Fox's same comic timing and the ability to play an average person blessed with a rather unusal family curse. The problem is, the sensitivity and confusion that Fox managed to convey throughout the first film never shows up in the hastily produced sequel. ... Read more