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Commotion in the Pews

Thoughts and tirades that don't fit into any of my books. A collection of items of limited interest to anyone.

Tag Archives: adam 12

Blue Lives, And Your Help, Matter.

Commotion in the Pews Posted on March 10, 2016 by Joseph CourtemancheMarch 10, 2016

First, don’t get all crazy and nuts because I didn’t say the politically correct thing. I said the right thing. Read the story and you’ll get my point. I’m writing this in regard to a Facebook post this week. The … Continue reading →

Posted in evil, law enforcement, Uncategorized | Tagged adam 12, blue lives matter, commotion in the pews, dodge aspen, droop the dog, dusting, harry, joseph courtemanche, laconic, midnight shift, new jersey, officer needs help, pcp, phencyclidine, police academy, police station, quick draw mcgraw, struggling officer

Martin Milner R.I.P. You Changed My Life. One Adam-12, End Of Watch. Godspeed, Martin.

Commotion in the Pews Posted on September 8, 2015 by Joseph CourtemancheSeptember 7, 2015

It’s not often that I have a moment like this. Tears in my eyes and a flood of memories about a fictional television character tearing at my insides. But today is a day for mourning and sadness. Martin Milner passed … Continue reading →

Posted in acting, law enforcement, popular culture, television, Uncategorized | Tagged adam 12, commotion in the pews, Dragnet, hero worship, Jack Webb, joseph courtemanche, los angeles police, martin milner, pete malloy, television

And I Thought It Was Just Me…

Commotion in the Pews Posted on December 12, 2013 by JoeDecember 11, 2013

Among my many flaws is an obsession with Jack Webb. I will not pretend that it’s a scholarly obsession, at least it didn’t start that way. But it is morphing in that direction. Please follow me on Twitter, and “Like” … Continue reading →

Posted in television | Tagged adam 12, biff's diner, commotion in the pews, creative commons attribution, Dragnet, emergency, google, google streetview, Jack Webb, joseph courtemanche, los angeles, modmidmod.com, obsessed, obsession, pathetic individuals, sad, television, the internet

Adam 12

Commotion in the Pews Posted on October 23, 2012 by JoeOctober 22, 2012

Thirty minute morality plays in color with a “buddy” subplot would be the best way to describe Adam 12. They were done in the 1960s and 1970s but the themes carry on to today. Perhaps more schmaltzy than the current … Continue reading →

Posted in television | Tagged 1960s, adam 12, domestic abuse, drunk driving, hulu.com, joseph courtemanche, patchouli, pete malloy, television, whole foods
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