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Despite some outdated clothes and hairdos, Wings has a timeless
quality that makes repeat viewings of the sitcom worthwhile. A
comedy with heart, the show--which originally aired during the
1993-1994 season--is filled with humor, great acting, and a cast
that shares genuine chemistry. At its core, Wings is about the
relationship between the Hackett brothers. Joe (Timothy Daly) is the
more serious and responsible of the two. So it's surprising when he
ends up dating an immature 19 year old. And his younger brother
Brian (Steven Weber) has always been the carefree one, so when he
forges into a monogamous relationship with sexy helicopter pilot
Alex (Farrah Forke), it's a refreshing and unexpected change of
pace. The brothers aren't the only ones working on their
relationships. Lowell (Thomas Haden Church) marries and divorces the
clueless Bunny (Laura Innes, ER) on the same day. And Helen forges
into a romance with a handsome millionaire who she believes just may
be the one (Never mind that we all know she belongs with Joe). The
problem that occurs with shows such as this is normally when the
writers dangle the promise of a romance between the main characters,
the audience isn't ready. Wings takes its time, so the Joe-Helen
dalliance hasn't outgrown its welcome yet. The supporting cast is
superb, particularly Tony Shalhoub, who shines as the often put-upon
cab driver Antonio Scarpacci. Shalhoub can say more with just one
look than most actors can with multiple lines. And busybody Roy
(David Schramm) turns out to be quite the puppet master when he
spreads rumors about all the employees who work at the Sandpiper
Airplane Terminal, touching on their insecurities and flaws. The
season finale ends with heartache for one of the main characters...
and the promise of a new season with much more dramedy. --Jae-Ha Kim
Antonio chauffeur's Carlton Blanchard (William
Hickey) around the island for extra money. Carlton's nephew,
Lewis (Gilbert
Gottfried) also visits the island.
