Though not as charming as the first feature-length Diagnosis Murder flick, The House on Sycamore Street wasn't really meant to be charming. Aired in May, I would have thought it was a Halloween special. With spooky meetings, jump-scares, and a creepy plastic surgery racket, there are far less jokes and cute moments in this one. Dick Van Dyke still roller-skates and sings, but prepare to be a little creeped out when you watch this one.
What else should you expect with David Warner as the guest star? It's Jack the Ripper! But don't jump to immediate conclusions. Is Warner really the villain, or is George Hamilton or Ron White? That's the fun part about seeing famous guest stars: you can always be reassured that the regular cast members aren't the bad guys. This isn't the best introduction to the series, but if you've already seen some episodes or tv movies, you'll really enjoy it.
What else should you expect with David Warner as the guest star? It's Jack the Ripper! But don't jump to immediate conclusions. Is Warner really the villain, or is George Hamilton or Ron White? That's the fun part about seeing famous guest stars: you can always be reassured that the regular cast members aren't the bad guys. This isn't the best introduction to the series, but if you've already seen some episodes or tv movies, you'll really enjoy it.