The MOONLIGHTING Discussion Thread (now available on streaming)
10-05-22, 06:38 PM
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Judging by Caron’s tweet, this is a big undertaking.
I’m curious if they try to make these episodes 16:9 or keep it at 4:3. I know purists of 80s TV probably prefer the original aspect ratio.
I’m curious if they try to make these episodes 16:9 or keep it at 4:3. I know purists of 80s TV probably prefer the original aspect ratio.
10-05-22, 06:40 PM
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10-05-22, 06:52 PM
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10-05-22, 07:04 PM
#31
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I remember the show being really big but only for a short time - mainly until the two characters finally hooked up, as mentioned. It burned very bright but then burned out. I was pretty young during its run, too, but I remember watching it with my family. My friends watched it. I remember it being really big. The friction between Willis and Shepherd was tabloid fodder. This all coincided with Die Hard and Willis making the leap to movie star.
10-05-22, 08:14 PM
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I saw some episodes in syndication around 2000, and thought it didn't age well. Even the beloved "Atomic Shakespeare" ep wasn't as witty as I remembered. The 4th wall stuff was corny. I don't think David and Maddie even did much together the last couple seasons.
10-05-22, 11:41 PM
#34
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Moonlighting was the typical "Wil they or won't they" romantic comedy with a little weekly procedural. I grew up in that era, but don't recall it being some kind of TV phenomenon.
It aired in the late 80s when I was way too young to have any serious interest in TV. I wouldn't mind trying to visit this at some point. But it might be really dated now.
It aired in the late 80s when I was way too young to have any serious interest in TV. I wouldn't mind trying to visit this at some point. But it might be really dated now.
You don't recall it being a phenomenon because you were too young. For two seasons 1985 to 1987, this was a must-see, must talk-about, TV sensation for adults "in the demo."
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10-06-22, 03:28 AM
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Never watched it but good for those that loved it. Something to look forward to since it looks like it'll be a while.
10-06-22, 11:33 AM
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10-06-22, 12:02 PM
#37
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Every article about Bruce mentions Moonlighting, so yes I am sure there is renewed interest.
10-06-22, 02:54 PM
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Yeah, from what I remembered there were LOADS of 60s songs on this show ("Devil in a Blue Dress","Just my imagination", for example) I'm guessing the ones that Bruce covers (i.e., "Good Lovin'" on the Shakespeare episode) will be safe to keep. Plus the song is played in it's entirety. It would be impossible to replace that.
10-06-22, 08:54 PM
#40
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Yeah Moonlighting was kind of like Miami Vice. Not quite as big, but a similar trajectory. The first 2 seasons were huge and then it kind of fizzled out quickly, limping along agreeably but hardly inventively towards their eventual cancellation.
I loved Miami Vice every step of the way but there was nothing like Moonlighting at the time. Corny, perhaps, and assuredly dated by now, but for the mid 80s to late 80s, it was fairly groundbreaking for network TV. Very silly, very fourth wall breaking, very zany madcap fun.
Their problem was leaning far too much on the will-they won't-they dynamic between Shepherd and Willis. Few shows pull that off well. Cheers certainly succeeded beyond measure.
I think one season, maybe midway through the series, it was the season finale and the two leads were trapped by The Bad Guy and about to be shot. The Bad Guy says something along the lines of "Say your prayers, this is it!" and just as they were about to pull the trigger, an off-scene voice says, "Nope, sorry, season's over." The production assistant grabs the gun, someone yells cut, and you see the crew beginning to dismantle the set, while the actors (still in character) all look confused.
Very silly indeed. For 1986 or whatever.
I loved Miami Vice every step of the way but there was nothing like Moonlighting at the time. Corny, perhaps, and assuredly dated by now, but for the mid 80s to late 80s, it was fairly groundbreaking for network TV. Very silly, very fourth wall breaking, very zany madcap fun.
Their problem was leaning far too much on the will-they won't-they dynamic between Shepherd and Willis. Few shows pull that off well. Cheers certainly succeeded beyond measure.
I think one season, maybe midway through the series, it was the season finale and the two leads were trapped by The Bad Guy and about to be shot. The Bad Guy says something along the lines of "Say your prayers, this is it!" and just as they were about to pull the trigger, an off-scene voice says, "Nope, sorry, season's over." The production assistant grabs the gun, someone yells cut, and you see the crew beginning to dismantle the set, while the actors (still in character) all look confused.
Very silly indeed. For 1986 or whatever.
10-06-22, 10:40 PM
#41
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Their problem was leaning far too much on the will-they won't-they dynamic between Shepherd and Willis. Few shows pull that off well. Cheers certainly succeeded beyond measure.
I think one season, maybe midway through the series, it was the season finale and the two leads were trapped by The Bad Guy and about to be shot. The Bad Guy says something along the lines of "Say your prayers, this is it!" and just as they were about to pull the trigger, an off-scene voice says, "Nope, sorry, season's over." The production assistant grabs the gun, someone yells cut, and you see the crew beginning to dismantle the set, while the actors (still in character) all look confused.
Very silly indeed. For 1986 or whatever.
Very silly indeed. For 1986 or whatever.
09-26-23, 12:40 PM
#42
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October 10th on Hulu. Remastered in HD. Al Jarreau’s theme song will be intact
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09-26-23, 12:50 PM
#43
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I don't know whether revisiting some of this series' fondly remembered episodes will be great or disappointing.
09-26-23, 02:11 PM
#44
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Ready to binge the entire run, lets go!
09-26-23, 02:14 PM
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09-26-23, 03:22 PM
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https://tvline.com/news/moonlighting...es-1235049635/
Apparently there will be some minor music changes.
Apparently there will be some minor music changes.
09-26-23, 03:35 PM
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October 10th on Hulu. Remastered in HD. Al Jarreau’s theme song will be intact
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09-27-23, 08:57 AM
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I rewatched my DVD's last year, and thought it still held up very well.
Looking forward to seeing it in HD.
Looking forward to seeing it in HD.
10-11-23, 12:38 AM
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Now up on Hulu. This will be a 1st time watch for me as I never really paid attention to this show when I was 12.
The Pilot is 94 minutes. It's in 4:3.
Holy shit. I had forgotten how smoking hot Cybil Shepherd was back then.
Her in that negligee
The Pilot is 94 minutes. It's in 4:3.
Holy shit. I had forgotten how smoking hot Cybil Shepherd was back then.
Her in that negligee
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