tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965782603800207970.post8309651720367927753..comments2024-03-06T02:22:24.811-08:00Comments on The Culbin Trail: Dear John - John Sullivan's finest sitcomI.J. Parnhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08933834936324859175noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965782603800207970.post-70580348524592095982017-09-21T02:35:44.361-07:002017-09-21T02:35:44.361-07:00This is one of Johns greatest, if not the best. No...This is one of Johns greatest, if not the best. Not just for the comedy aspect, there are so many underlying psychological themes running through this, its incredibly clever. I agree Dear John could of ran on for at least another 2 series and I do believe Kirk could of taken over the leading role in a way, there was so much potential with his character. I find it upsetting really, that this if anything feels unfinished., though a fitting legacy for Ralph Bates.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965782603800207970.post-67325016313512512112011-05-14T05:32:57.798-07:002011-05-14T05:32:57.798-07:00With writing as good as his, a case could be made ...With writing as good as his, a case could be made for any of his sitcoms being his finest, but I guess my opinion is based on DJ ending early. Horses went on past its sell-by date and my recollection of JGF is that it ended well, but then had a spin-off episode and an another unneeded series. And Citizen Smith went downhill after his girlfriend and other cast members left leading to a terrible final year. DJ never got the chance to outstay its welcome.I.J. Parnhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08933834936324859175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965782603800207970.post-25352729653161199802011-05-14T03:27:46.352-07:002011-05-14T03:27:46.352-07:00I don't think I'd agree that this was his ...I don't think I'd agree that this was his finest, but it was a damn good show. The Kirk character being revealed as a train spotter was excellent. Ah I remember this well. For what it's worth - I think Just Good Friends is the best thing John Sullivan ever did in terms of being a complete story.Gary Dobbs/Jack Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935686140719743351noreply@blogger.com