Seinfeld finale and the law won arrested development
An essay on Seinfeld’s end and its broader message about maturity. The column notes viewers lost lightness as the show’s characters face accountability in a New England courtroom. It contrasts past favorites like Ozzie and Harriet and Donna Reed with current comedies that celebrate staying childish.
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Almost Heroes misses the mark with meandering humor
Christopher Guest directs a tired improvisational road comedy starring Matthew Perry and the late Chris Farley. The film follows two explorers racing to the Pacific while a listless script and weak direction produce scattered gags and little payoff.
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Rosie O'Donnell Targets Jerry Springer Network Feud
Rosie O'Donnell criticizes Jerry Springer calling his daytime show dangerous for kids and accuses him of facilitating violence while ABC NBC network ads fight for supremacy. CBS offers Dr Quinn star a two hour movie to wrap up loose ends after show cancellation.
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