I saved reviewing this show until ION ran the whole series through from this past fall to last week. Mainly because in the '91'-'92 season, I missed that moment where they finally get together at the carnival. I did see a handful of shows that season and thankfully did see the rather simple finale's ending of Tony returning to Angela and they kiss. Of course,that was over 15 years ago.
Now that I've seen pretty much the whole series again,I can say honestly that I still like this show greatly. Time has made some of the things I liked as a teen & 20 something,not as likable though. Like Tony's "Oh hey,hey oh" in almost every show makes me roll my eyes now. Mona's insults to her daughter,Jonathan who was funny when he was little is not as funny in his teens.
The only other thing is,although the growing love relationship between Tony & Angela was written well,it seems in some shows they make a point that was made sometime ago and you just want them to say I love you already.
The greater things stand out though,which is how these two very different families blend in over time with each other. Starting right with the very first show (and the memorable second where Tony sees Angela as she gets out of the tub!) Also,the comedy with it's innuendos (far less than Three's Company thankfully),well written situations and certainly the story lines that really mean something. Whether about love or parenting or about embracing one's roots or that a family is a group of people who love each other.
Danza's very funny,which we knew from "Taxi' but here he's not playing the Italian stereo-type (aside from that "Oh hey). He's the epitome of a tough male type but isn't fearful of that "feminine" side. (Despite being laughed at by his Brooklyn peers.
The comedy at first comes from just what the title implies,it seems that while Tony is the employee,he seems to and wants to be in charge and control of almost everything.
Including his daughter who while she loves her dad,wants him to let her grow up and think for herself. Milano's more of an actress than a comedian and she plays the emotions of an evolving young woman just right.
Danny Pintuaro (who turned 32 01/2008)was a very cute kid and performed really well. later in his teens his scenes are still good but his acting is a bit bland. Proof not every kid actor can be a Ron Howard.
I love Judith Light's comedic talent too,especially for someone who once did daytime TV soaps. It's not as apparent as in Lucille Ball but she can be a pretty good physical comedian as well as a good comic actress.
Katharine Helmond who played trusting & naive' Jessica Tate on the ground-breaking "SOAP",came back to ABC in a character that was a complete 360 degree turn. She's the prefect foil for her seemingly straight laced daughter.
Who's The Boss may not get the applause that other long running Emmy winning shows get,but fans of the show know it's all good clean fun. (END)
08/16/2020 - Who's The Boss will be seen on " Antenna TV : starting October 2020.
Now that I've seen pretty much the whole series again,I can say honestly that I still like this show greatly. Time has made some of the things I liked as a teen & 20 something,not as likable though. Like Tony's "Oh hey,hey oh" in almost every show makes me roll my eyes now. Mona's insults to her daughter,Jonathan who was funny when he was little is not as funny in his teens.
The only other thing is,although the growing love relationship between Tony & Angela was written well,it seems in some shows they make a point that was made sometime ago and you just want them to say I love you already.
The greater things stand out though,which is how these two very different families blend in over time with each other. Starting right with the very first show (and the memorable second where Tony sees Angela as she gets out of the tub!) Also,the comedy with it's innuendos (far less than Three's Company thankfully),well written situations and certainly the story lines that really mean something. Whether about love or parenting or about embracing one's roots or that a family is a group of people who love each other.
Danza's very funny,which we knew from "Taxi' but here he's not playing the Italian stereo-type (aside from that "Oh hey). He's the epitome of a tough male type but isn't fearful of that "feminine" side. (Despite being laughed at by his Brooklyn peers.
The comedy at first comes from just what the title implies,it seems that while Tony is the employee,he seems to and wants to be in charge and control of almost everything.
Including his daughter who while she loves her dad,wants him to let her grow up and think for herself. Milano's more of an actress than a comedian and she plays the emotions of an evolving young woman just right.
Danny Pintuaro (who turned 32 01/2008)was a very cute kid and performed really well. later in his teens his scenes are still good but his acting is a bit bland. Proof not every kid actor can be a Ron Howard.
I love Judith Light's comedic talent too,especially for someone who once did daytime TV soaps. It's not as apparent as in Lucille Ball but she can be a pretty good physical comedian as well as a good comic actress.
Katharine Helmond who played trusting & naive' Jessica Tate on the ground-breaking "SOAP",came back to ABC in a character that was a complete 360 degree turn. She's the prefect foil for her seemingly straight laced daughter.
Who's The Boss may not get the applause that other long running Emmy winning shows get,but fans of the show know it's all good clean fun. (END)
08/16/2020 - Who's The Boss will be seen on " Antenna TV : starting October 2020.