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Reviews (8)
Jun 28, 2017
The Watsons go to Birmingham
I don't usually care for movies that are very serious in nature. This one is different. It is about a black family living in the early 1960's forced to face some very heated racist attitudes. Viewers are instantly drawn to the Watsons--and, as a white person, I am ashamed to admit that the white people here are not nearly as amiable. I don't want to ruin the ending here, but I will say that it is bittersweet but hopeful. I think this should be used in kids' history classes at school if that is allowed. The film is rated PG, but I don't think there is anything here that would be objectionable to most parents or grandparents who know what it was like to live in that era. Sadly, racism is still very much a part of our heritage. Maybe if we had more movies like this one, prejudice could finally be abolished.
May 18, 2017
Room to Grow
This is a fascinating book. I consider it a must-read for anyone who has an eating disorder or a loved one who has. The author writes with a falir that keeps her reader compelled to keep reading. She never comes across as someone who is just whining or wants her reader to feel sorry for her. She is completely honest and to-the-point. Eating disorders are very real and this book was written by a first-hander.
May 22, 2009
Much too short-lived series
1 of 1 found this helpful This spinoff series from the classic "Bewitched" is not only fun in its own right, but it shows true respect for the original series. Even some of the actors from "Bewitched" recreated their characters in guest appearances in "Tabitha." Lisa Hartman is an excellent choice for the lead role: she is cute and perky, and sometimes one can close one's eyes and almost hear Elizabeth Montgomery (particularly the way she says, "Well....") The writing is always crisp and hilarious, and the storylines fit into the originals almost as if there had been no break between the two series. And the music...the opening theme is one that has haunted me since the first time I heard it all those years ago (I had forgotten that the theme was not used in the first couple of episodes, and I am so glad they added it in time for the Halloween special). According to the credits, that song was sung by none other than Lisa Hartman herself! She is gifted. Quite gifted :)
This series is a charming bit of nostalgia for fans of "Bewitched," and will also appeal to modern audiences who never even knew Samantha and Darrin. These are the shows that paved the way for such popular hits as "Sabrina the Teenage Witch" and even "Charmed." I give it my top rating, and I only wish I could rate it higher. If you haven't seen "Tabitha," do your whole family a huge favor and get this DVD set today.
Also included on disc #2 is the original pilot episode that they list as "unaired." Well, I remember seeing it on TV way back before I knew it was to be an ongoing series, but that isn't important. It has some funny moments, but it really doesn't capture the "Bewitched" feeling the way the other episodes do. It did not star Lisa Hartman and, though I harbor no ill will toward the other actress, she just isn't a very likeable or believable "Tabatha" (note that even the spelling looks wrong).
Still, get this DVD for the majority of the episodes. You can skip that pilot episode, and lament with the rest of us that the series didn't last longer than it did. This one deserved a much, much longer run. I am ever thankful that at least we can have the existing programs on DVD at last. Something to treasure forever :) Thumbs WAY UP.