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coracle
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@snowangel I was just thinking today that we haven't had cowboy movies or tv shows re-screened for a long time. Aw, the High Chapparel! And Bonanza before it (which I barely saw an episode of).
Our TV channels are desperate for a change; perhaps we could see some of the old 60s-70s historical dramas of that sort (perhaps a bit cringey now, but fun!)

There, shining in the sunrise, larger than they had seen him before, shaking his mane (for it had apparently grown again) stood Aslan himself.
"...when a willing victim who had committed no treachery was killed in a traitor's stead, the Table would crack and Death itself would start working backwards."

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Posted : June 10, 2024 6:36 pm
Narnian78
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@coracle 

It took me a while to like The Pickwick Papers.  The humor is a bit evasive, but after I watched the old TV miniseries I liked it more.  The novel is kind of lengthy, but of course reading Dickens requires patience.  The book has a lot of interesting funny characters including Pickwick and Sam Weller.

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Topic starter Posted : June 11, 2024 5:50 am
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The Heroes & Icons broadcast TV channel is running its annual "Rod, White, and Blue" marathon of The Twilight Zone for 4 days this holiday weekend. I've seen the entire original series more than once, but have peeked in on this marathon a few times the past couple days. While some episodes are rather mediocre, I'm reminded of just how  many good episodes this show had.

But all night, Aslan and the Moon gazed upon each other with joyful and unblinking eyes.

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Posted : July 6, 2024 12:28 pm
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@stargazer 

I have seen the original Twilight Zone many times and I never tire of watching the episodes. A few years ago I bought the DVD set of the complete series The Definitive Edition which contains every episode and many bonus features.  The set was expensive but well worth it.  I think it was probably the best set ever made of the series. It is now out of print, but I think there are other sets available.  I never regretted buying collections of my favorite classic TV shows— especially ones like Twilight Zone and Night Gallery.  🙂

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Topic starter Posted : July 6, 2024 2:42 pm
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I was wondering if anyone here likes the old Peanuts specials like A Charlie Brown Christmas, It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, and A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving.  These specials were made in 1965, 1966, and 1973 respectively.  Even though they appear somewhat dated now they still have an old fashioned charm.   Charles M. Schulz was a very clever cartoonist with a great sense of humor.  I loved watching these programs again after so many years. There were many other Peanuts specials made after these programs mainly during the 1970’s.  I wondered if people still watch them today, and I guess they do since all three of the holiday specials are on Blu-ray and DVD.  I don’t think many of today’s cartoons are so innovative.  🙂

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Topic starter Posted : August 25, 2024 2:51 pm
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@narnian78 Peanuts specials are awesome! In addition to the famous ones you mentioned, here are my favorite lesser-known ones. 

  • Charlie Brown's All Stars!
  • You're in Love, Charlie Brown
  • He's Your Dog, Charlie Brown
  • Play It Again, Charlie Brown
  • You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown
  • There's No Time for Love, Charlie Brown

(Those last two are the funniest!)

  • It's a Mystery, Charlie Brown
  • It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown
  • Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown
  • A Charlie Brown Valentine (They did more than one Valentine special.)
  • I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown
  • He's a Bully, Charlie Brown

And here are some specials that I know aren't as great but are guilty pleasures of mine.

  • It's Arbor Day, Charlie Brown 
  • It's Magic, Charlie Brown (Guess who finally kicks a football in this one!) 
  • Is This Goodbye, Charlie Brown? (A real tearjerker. The only reason I'm listing this one and the Arbor Day one as guilty pleasures is the voice acting isn't the greatest.) 
  • Snoopy's Getting Married, Charlie Brown
  • It's the Pied Piper, Charlie Brown

That should be enough recommendations to keep people busy. Giggle I wrote a blog post about six of them if anyone wants to read my more specific opinions. These Specials Are Underrated, Charlie Brown | The Adaptation Station.com

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Posted : August 25, 2024 5:20 pm
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Jasmine
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@narnian78, @col-klink

I've been watching the Peanuts. A Charlie Brown Christmas has a special place in my heart. There's also the moment where Linus shares about baby Jesus, quoting word for word from Luke 2 about the shepherds and the angels.

"And this is the marvel of marvels, that he called me beloved."
(Emeth, The Last Battle)
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Posted : August 25, 2024 6:24 pm
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coracle
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@jasmine_tarkheena And that's the one time he lets go of his security blanket!

 

There, shining in the sunrise, larger than they had seen him before, shaking his mane (for it had apparently grown again) stood Aslan himself.
"...when a willing victim who had committed no treachery was killed in a traitor's stead, the Table would crack and Death itself would start working backwards."

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Posted : August 25, 2024 9:38 pm
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@coracle 

Because he didn't need to hold on to his security blanket when giving his monologue.

"And this is the marvel of marvels, that he called me beloved."
(Emeth, The Last Battle)
https://escapetoreality.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/aslan-and-emeth2.jpg

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Posted : August 27, 2024 8:23 am
coracle
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@jasmine_tarkheena yes, a statement of faith. 

There, shining in the sunrise, larger than they had seen him before, shaking his mane (for it had apparently grown again) stood Aslan himself.
"...when a willing victim who had committed no treachery was killed in a traitor's stead, the Table would crack and Death itself would start working backwards."

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Posted : August 27, 2024 1:15 pm
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