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From Simon and Simon to Moonlighting: Exploring 80's trash detective drama

From Simon and Simon to Moonlighting: Exploring 80's trash detective drama

Update: 2024-08-14

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A short episode talking about all the garbage buddy/detective/drama shows that sprang up in the 1980's. A veritable cacophany of extremely catchy theme songs, garbage dialog, ridiculous premises and ropey acting. I love them all. From Simon and Simon to Moonlighting ... here's the worst/best of the 1980's factory made dramas that tried to rip off Rockford Files.

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From Simon and Simon to Moonlighting: Exploring 80's trash detective drama

From Simon and Simon to Moonlighting: Exploring 80's trash detective drama

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