The Best

Cheddar

This was a very special show, one of television's finest moments.  It saddens me that in an era of reality TV, we no longer have shows of integrity like this one.  As with "Homicide: Life on the Streets," this show had more in common with film than it did with television.  That may have been both shows' undoings, because plots require attention, etc.  I'm puzzled that with "China Beach's" fan base that we haven't seen this show released on DVD.  Emmy-winning performances, beautiful writing, and cinematography to match -- PLEASE GIVE US "CHINA BEACH" ON DVD!!!  It would be an honor to add this one to my collection, and would give those who didn't have the pleasure of seeing it when it was new the chance to enjoy it.

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Cheddar 1 March 2004

Reprint: https://www.imdb.com/review/rw0252690/