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On a completely vapid, note, I watched Warming Up To You while I was working. I find that even the bad HM movies are great companions for my computer activities because they don't require attention but provide company. I can't tell you much about it because all I could focus on was Cindy Busby's teeth. She used to have one tooth that was slightly askew, making her smile very natural. But I couldn't see that tooth anymore so I guess she had some dental work. Or, perhaps my eyesight is to blame.

As someone who earned four degrees, the last one culminating in a doctorate, my brain absolutely could not comprehend Kate's matriculation and advancement. I just let it slide when it was first spoken so I could focus on the following dialog. But, when I went back to try to figure out the dynamics of all that education, and required job experience to qualify for a state-level position , I couldn't stay focused. My mind quickly diverted to other endeavors not remotely Pearson-related. I know this may not seem like a big deal, but holy cow, this may be the most unrealistic utterance of the entire series. (And that's saying a lot.)

I read today that Luke Macfarlane has joined the Apple+ Seth Rogen/Rose Byrne comedy series, "Platonic." I don't enjoy James Woods so much anymore because . . . but he was great in the HoF "The Summer of Ben Tyler" in 1994. James Garner and Woods were in "My Name is Bill W." and it was mighty fine, too. But my favs: "The Magic of Ordinary Days and "Follow the Stars Home." So moving and well-acted.

I know I'm giving this thread too much credit but I saw where Hallmark is offering a day of Hall of Fame movies Sunday (actually I'm not sure it's this Sunday or a future Sunday). And, just as we've been talking about how much we miss those quality offerings. Coincidence, I tell ya'.

No, not the one last night. There was some speculation on what Olivet's first name was.

I believe the character was Elizabeth Olivet. But I'm not 100% sure. And, Emil Skoda (I thought at first that name didn't exactly suit J.K. Simmons but I grew to love it).

Next week's preview showed an actress who appeared in three L&O episodes, all which I thought were very good. She had multiple personalities in Season Five's "Switch," killed her sister/daughter and went ahead with a marriage of convenience in Season 10's "Merger," and was involved with the Shalvoys in Season Nineteen's "The Drowned and the Saved. " Her name is Francie Swift and you'll definitely recognize her. She also appeared as an ADA on SVU. ETA: Actor's name corrected to Francie Swift, as Prevailing Wind correctly pointed out.

Speaking of Kat Graham . . . I read an article today that her 2018 movie with Theo James is #1 on Netflix right now. "How is Ends" has only a 17% rating on Rotten Tomatoes so I wonder if there's a glitch in the algorithm.

Michael Rispoli (Joe, Jr.) had outstanding performances on both Law & Order (the mothership) and Law & Order: Criminal Intent. In L&O, he plays a mentally handicapped man who was given away by his family when he was an infant because that was "what was done" back then. In L&O:CI, he's in two episodes as a policeman/politician who is shady, shady. On topic: How about casting him in a Hallmark Mystery? He could be the perpetrator or the investigator. Or run the neighborhood bar that everyone visits!

I read that Travis van Winkle has been cast in Arnold Schwarzenegger's new Netflix untitled spy series. Set to be eight episodes, it is based on True Lies. Good for Travis!

I wonder if anyone has counted how many times Sarma said “I don’t know” or “I don’t remember.” Sheesh

The Hall of Fame movies were a part of my childhood and adult-hood. I can still hear the narrator's deep voice, "And, now, the conclusion of . . . ." They were appointment television and were, not only entertaining, but frequently enlightening. Three generations gathered to watch them in my home. Even though viewing choices were limited in those years of three major networks and a couple of UHF stations, I think I'd still choose a HoF movie over other offerings.

Yahoo brought the snark with the phrase above. (Bolding is mine.)

"It's always the wedding singer!" I love Beth!

Thanks for the note about the last episode being available. I was generally pleased and look forward to next season.

I've been thinking about how much better the story would have been if Lennox and Colbourne weren't locked into the Wickham/Darcy plot. Specifically, I'm referring to their past association. Lennox as a first-rate deceiver has enough story to develop and Charlotte could peel his layers back by viewing his interactions with the townsfolk. And, Colbourne has the Edward Rochester mysterious vibe going on with plenty for Charlotte to unravel. L & C could still be suitors for Charlotte and let the natural animosity develop from that. Let them have their own backstories without intersecting. I worry so for Esther. She has come a long way and hate to see her insecurity succumb to Edward's machinations.

I'm with you, Xeliou66. I always look forward to Thursday nights and am glad new episodes have returned. This "ripped from the headlines" episode harkens back to the Pizzagate conspiracy that claimed the business' basement was the site of Democratic sex trafficking, headed by Hillary Clinton. A true believer from North Carolina traveled to D.C. intent on rectifying the situation, even firing a gun at a lock on a storage room to free the captives. 8Chan (remember it) was one of the promoters and QAnon took up the charge. On the face of it, some people might think this episode was far-fetched but here you have its origin. The things that bother other people don't bother me at all. I recognize that it's not as it was but I enjoy it as it is.

Hallmark has been using product placement for several years. The one I have seen most often is Folger's Coffee. It's been prominently displayed on counters and in cabinets.

In 1990ish, my daughter's Girl Scout troop visited the Cherokee Village in the mountains of North Carolina. It's in the town of Cherokee but separate from the commercialized Indian display on the town streets. Called the Oconaluftee Indian Village, it had reconstructions of housing and community; crafters demonstrated basket and blanket weaving, and there was a very interesting museum featuring original Indian artifacts. As far as I know, the village is still open. For many years, the Cherokee Historical Association put on a summer outdoor play called "Unto These Hills" that told the history of the Cherokee and their removal from the land. I did consulting work at Western Carolina University for many summers and the off-campus activity was attending "Unto These Hills." The show went on rain-or-shine and I spent many evenings covered with Dollar Tree plastic ponchos while watching the performance. The drama production lapsed for some years but I believe it is active again. The Cherokee have brought in casinos that are widely utilized, I believe. There is a K12 school operated by the Tribal Council since 1990. It was previously under the administration of the U. S. Bureau of Indian Affairs.

In 1990ish, my daughter's Girl Scout troop visited the Cherokee Village in the mountains of North Carolina. It's in the town of Cherokee but separate from the commercialized Indian display on the town streets. Called the Oconaluftee Indian Village, it had reconstructions of housing and community; crafters demonstrated basket and blanket weaving, and there was a very interesting museum featuring original Indian artifacts. As far as I know, the village is still open. For many years, the Cherokee Historical Association put on a summer outdoor play called "Unto These Hills" that told the history of the Cherokee and their removal from the land. I did consulting work at Western Carolina University for many summers and the off-campus activity was attending "Unto These Hills." The show went on rain-or-shine and I spent many evenings covered with Dollar Tree plastic ponchos while watching the performance. The drama production lapsed for some years but I believe it is active again. The Cherokee have brought in casinos that are widely utilized, I believe. There is a K12 school operated by the Tribal Council since 1990. It was previously under the administration of the U. S. Bureau of Indian Affairs.

I believe in order for us to feel the sympathy that the writers clearly intend us to feel for Kate, they would have had to do a better job of developing the character. When I reflect on past episodes throughout the series, I can only remember Kate's scenes being largely about her weight. Kevin and Randall, while each had a primary internal driver, also had divergent threads to explore. I see more facets of them than their sister. Kate has been chronically depressed her entire life. Even when times were relatively calm, she seemed waiting for the other shoe to drop. She may be written as having a happy marriage to Philip, I'm not buying it.

I just watched this episode and thought it was fine. I'm not weighing in on the Bernardo conversation because, while it doesn't seem "appropriately legal" I'm not an attorney and there may be some intricacies of which I'm unaware. Sam Waterson is in the recently released Dropout miniseries about the Theranos scam and he looks and performs much as he does on Law & Order. I think he's an aged actor but still has desired skills. I agree with the previous comment that the DAs had limited rolls throughout the series. We saw more of Jack when he became DA in Season 20 but I think his role was lessened somewhat than as Executive Assistant DA. I'm just happy to see him return to the series.

Hallmark reran The Presence of Love this afternoon and I watched while I worked. I didn't know it was set in Cornwall. Oh, my goodness! It made me yearn for Poldark and all the beautiful scenery it contained (especially Aidan Turner).

I had forgotten about Picture Pages! I couldn't even read the words above without hearing, "Picture pages, pictures, time to get your pencil pages; time to get your crayons and your pencils!" It was a sweet segment of Captain Kangaroo and my children enjoyed watching.

When I saw Tyler's new hair style, I was reminded of Julius Caesar. And, the Ides of March are on Tuesday. 😄