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exshellente · 10-13-08, 08:22 AM

Ah, the memories. I recall making a serious effort to watch every episode of A.S. and J. when it was (first) broadcast in the '70s. Like most other 12-year-olds, I especially looked forward to THAT scene where the Kid gets the drop on the local bad guy / landowner / dodgy colonel / corrupt sheriff etc. (kinda like David Carradine's character in 'Kung Fu' - watch out for THAT 'slow-motion' bit). Of course, any gals who recall A.S. and J. liked the Kid because Ben Murphy was 'cute'.
It's only when I watched the (pilot) film and S1 recently that I realised just how good Pete (Hannibal) Duel actually was, as the 'brainy, charasmatic' one.
Further, the great script / plot / acting / theme and music score helps.
Most of the S1 episodes are superb, some are ok and alas, some episodes are just pants (too much girly singing and stuff !).
I agree with the other points made - the conversion to DVD works a treat.
Series 1 is well worth getting - full marks allround. Indeed, who knows - just maybe there'll be a remake ? I vote Alan Rickman as Sheriff Lom Trevers.
Enjoy !

10-13-08, 08:22 AM	#4
exshellente New Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1	Alias Smith and Jones - GREAT movie ! Ah, the memories. I recall making a serious effort to watch every episode of A.S. and J. when it was (first) broadcast in the '70s. Like most other 12-year-olds, I especially looked forward to THAT scene where the Kid gets the drop on the local bad guy / landowner / dodgy colonel / corrupt sheriff etc. (kinda like David Carradine's character in 'Kung Fu' - watch out for THAT 'slow-motion' bit). Of course, any gals who recall A.S. and J. liked the Kid because Ben Murphy was 'cute'. It's only when I watched the (pilot) film and S1 recently that I realised just how good Pete (Hannibal) Duel actually was, as the 'brainy, charasmatic' one. Further, the great script / plot / acting / theme and music score helps. Most of the S1 episodes are superb, some are ok and alas, some episodes are just pants (too much girly singing and stuff !). I agree with the other points made - the conversion to DVD works a treat. Series 1 is well worth getting - full marks allround. Indeed, who knows - just maybe there'll be a remake ? I vote Alan Rickman as Sheriff Lom Trevers. Enjoy !