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From: hansen@mips.UUCP (Craig Hansen)
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Subject: Re: Questions and comments for fans of The Equalizer
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Date: Fri, 31-Jan-86 17:31:31 EST
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> On the Jan. 22nd episode, we finally get to see most of McCall's sundry
> agents gathered together in one place (though Robin Curtis (who played
> Saavik in Star Trek III) was new to the show, I think).  Very interesting,
> and the humor and detail of the show were up to past standards; other than
> The Twilight Zone, this is the most consistent show in terms of quality on
> the air these days.

I would like to add that the soundtracks, performed by Stewart Copeland
(formerly of the Police) are consistently excellent.  Unlike Jan Hammer's
music for Miami Vice, Copeland music is particularly well-integrated with
the moods and settings of the show.  And unlike Tangerine Dream/Streethawk,
you don't have to wade though an awful story line to enjoy the music.

The premise of the show, that a retired CIA agent finds people
in need of protection and help by advertising in the want ads,
comes off surprisingly well, though it initially seems
incredibly far-fetched. I have to agree that the little details
in the show are what makes it all work.

Craig Hansen
MIPS Computer Systems
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