Question: I am absolutely addicted to Bosch on Prime Video. The work of Titus Welliver is nothing short of perfection, and I would tune in to watch Lance Reddick read the phone book. What are your thoughts? —Rob
Matt Roush: I’ve been a fan of Michael Connelly’s book series for years and was surprised it didn’t come to TV sooner. I agree that Titus Welliver is just about perfect as Harry Bosch, and Lance Reddick makes any show better (Fringe, Lost, The Wire) with his formidable presence. It’s a solid adaptation of a terrific franchise and I look forward to each season. That said, I’m not surprised it flies under the Emmy radar. Crime dramas and procedurals, even smartly serialized ones like Bosch, tend to be ignored and/or underestimated in the current drama series boom.
In a simpler and less cluttered time, this would be a standout.
Question: How come the Mary Tyler Moore Show episodes are not in rerun? —Eleanor
Matt Roush: In today’s digital age, many shows live on through streaming rather than syndication. You can still find many episodes of this beloved series. SundanceTV appears to be the only outlet replaying the episodes on a national basis (and then in the wee hours), and the first three seasons are currently available for streaming on Hulu along with other TV classics.
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