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The first two seasons of Simon & Simon are definitely the weakest of the entire series. It got much grittier and tougher as the show continued.
Season 1 is still a lot of fun to watch !
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This series was a hit during the '80s. I caught a few episodes here and there, but wasn't a die hard fan. I have recently seen some repeats on satellite and I love it. The chemistry between the two brothers is great. Their adventures are fun. They thrive on intrigue and trouble. The stories are usually predictable and corny, but it beats all the violence and gore we see on TV today. I am only sorry that out of nine seasons, only season one is currently available.
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I am really enjoying rewatching this seris. I love season 1, but was afraid that we would see no other seasons. Now season 2 is coming out from Shout Factory. They tend to finish the series they start, so we should see all seasons released over the next few years.
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Shout! Factory has licensed season 2 from Universal Studios. This could lead to licensing all seasons from Universal going forward so when it comes out on DVD, BUY IT !.......Season 2 is being released Feb. 10, 2009.
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"Simon & Simon" was never the critics' darling, over it's eight-season run, as it didn't offer sexy leading men, or gritty, down-beat plots (at least until the final season). But it's many loyal fans found in it the perfect recipe of charm, humor, and light-hearted entertainment, and "Simon & Simon - Season One" is a wonderful reminder of a simpler time, and two very likable brothers.
Rick Simon (future "Major Dad" star Gerald McRaney) is a flaky, gonzo-style detective in a cowboy hat, usually broke, with an array of ex-con friends on both sides of the Mexican border (in subsequent seasons, his back-story would include being an ex-biker and 'Nam vet). Younger brother A.J. (Jameson Parker), a law school graduate, favors three-piece suits, working 'by-the-book', and is genuinely nice, with Redford-esque blond good looks. The pair are ill-matched, with an 'odd couple' chemistry, but their obvious affection and sense of humor in off-beat cases made the series a perfect pairing for "Magnum P.I." (which it followed through most of the series' run). No pastel Armani suits or hot sports cars for this pair; blue-collar all the way, they struggled to find clients in a tiny office across the street from the biggest detective firm in San Diego, run by fiercely competitive Myron Fowler (Eddie Barth), and his beautiful daughter (and Simon ally), Janet (Jeannie Wilson). The wonderful Mary Carver as Rick and A.J.'s feisty, yet loyal mother, and a big ol' lovable mutt named 'Marlowe' rounded out the cast.
While the season lacks the depth and improved writing of subsequent seasons (as well as the welcome addition of Tim Reid as Lt. 'Downtown' Brown, their often skeptical police detective pal), Season One does offer the opportunity to experience the Simon charm at the very beginning of it's long run, as well as an 80's 'look' at America, when computers were just beginning to 'catch on', travel to Tijuana didn't involve Homeland Security, and long road trips wouldn't empty your wallet...and at the VERY reasonable price Amazon is offering the collection at, I invite both fans and those unfamiliar with the series to give it a try...Rick and A.J. are GREAT company!
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