The best episodes of this comedy-drama series are still excellent and memorable. Why? Because unlike today's drivel, they deal with human emotions: guilt, honor, fear, shame, etc. One of my favorites involves delivery-boy Bud and his tough-minded newspaper boss; the ending could bring tears to the eyes of Mike Tyson. Another finds the family gathered around a radio listening to the life-and-death problems of a ship at sea. A third revolves around tennis-challenged Betty being chosen "queen" merely because of her appearance. There are many more great episodes.
On the other hand, when the episodes weren't so good... well, sometimes they could be pretty sappy; hence, my 8 rating.
On the other hand, when the episodes weren't so good... well, sometimes they could be pretty sappy; hence, my 8 rating.