America had just crawled out from under its Vietnam hangover when Stephen J. Cannell's "The A-Team" blasted its way into the country's living rooms on January 23, 1983. NBC did not have high expectations for the show, but when the second episode -- which aired after Super Bowl Xvii (the one where Washington's John Riggins rushed with shocking impunity against Miami's defense) -- scored sky-high ratings, the network realized it had a hit on its hands.
It was the right show for a weird moment in American history. The country had gone gung-ho. We were at the advent of the '80s action hero era, and everyone was flocking to bloody, high-caliber entertainments starring the likes of Charles Bronson, Chuck Norris, and Sylvester Stallone. Meanwhile, the pulpy adventures of Don Pendleton's Mack Bolan were flying off drug store bookshelves. There was an acute interest in vigilante justice, but people were...
It was the right show for a weird moment in American history. The country had gone gung-ho. We were at the advent of the '80s action hero era, and everyone was flocking to bloody, high-caliber entertainments starring the likes of Charles Bronson, Chuck Norris, and Sylvester Stallone. Meanwhile, the pulpy adventures of Don Pendleton's Mack Bolan were flying off drug store bookshelves. There was an acute interest in vigilante justice, but people were...
- 11/11/2023
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
The nights are getting colder – so it’s the perfect time to tear through the films about to be removed from Netflix.
Each month, a large number of titles are taken down from the service without fanfare.
This explains why things might suddenly disappear from your watch list.
S , to avoid surprise, here is a list of everything being removed in October (including one of the service’s very first original series).
Nb: The Independent compiled this list with help from What’s on Netflix – find everything that’s beind added to the streaming service this month here.
Movies
1 October
About Last Night (2014)
Agyaat
The Amazing Spider-Man
Anatomy
Anjaan
Arthur Christmas
Austin Powers in Goldmember
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
A Beautiful Mind
Body of Lies
Carlito’s Way
Cast Away
Company of Heroes
Contagion
Dawn of the Dead (2004)
Delhi 6
Dennis the Menace
Dev D
The Diesel
Due Date...
Each month, a large number of titles are taken down from the service without fanfare.
This explains why things might suddenly disappear from your watch list.
S , to avoid surprise, here is a list of everything being removed in October (including one of the service’s very first original series).
Nb: The Independent compiled this list with help from What’s on Netflix – find everything that’s beind added to the streaming service this month here.
Movies
1 October
About Last Night (2014)
Agyaat
The Amazing Spider-Man
Anatomy
Anjaan
Arthur Christmas
Austin Powers in Goldmember
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
A Beautiful Mind
Body of Lies
Carlito’s Way
Cast Away
Company of Heroes
Contagion
Dawn of the Dead (2004)
Delhi 6
Dennis the Menace
Dev D
The Diesel
Due Date...
- 10/4/2022
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - Film
With Robert Buckley - who TV Fanatic interviewed last month! - on board One Tree Hill as a sports agent, the potential for athletes to cross over to the small screen is never-ending.
Jerry Rice has already appeared on season seven of the show.
Now, we can report that former NFL running back and Hall of Famer John Riggins will debut on the season's 10th episode. He'll portray Clay's boss, Ken Arthur, a character that may stick around.
Riggins rushed for 11,352 yards in his career. He's previously guest-starred on Law & Order: Criminal Intent and Guiding Light.
Jerry Rice has already appeared on season seven of the show.
Now, we can report that former NFL running back and Hall of Famer John Riggins will debut on the season's 10th episode. He'll portray Clay's boss, Ken Arthur, a character that may stick around.
Riggins rushed for 11,352 yards in his career. He's previously guest-starred on Law & Order: Criminal Intent and Guiding Light.
- 10/1/2009
- by matt@iscribelimited.com (M.L. House)
- TVfanatic
Got a scoop request? An anonymous tip you're dying to share? Just want to say hi? You can send any/all of the above to ausielloscoop@ew.com Question: All I ask for is some scoop from one of my "G" shows: Glee, Greek, Gossip Girl, or Grey's Anatomy. —April Ausiello: For a second there I thought I was finally going to be able to unload the humongous Gary Unmarried scoop I've been sitting on. Maybe next week. In the meantime, here's something on Grey's: Seattle Grace's merger with Mercy West claims its first victim this week. (Hint: The pink-slipped...
- 10/1/2009
- by Michael Ausiello
- EW - Inside TV
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