Subj : Trouble For All Ages
To   : alt.tv.er
From : darrenthornton
Date : Fri Sep 30 2005 00:45:06

From Newsgroup: alt.tv.er

     Did this episode age us more than one hour?  We saw that life can
start out rough,  and stay that way.  Who else expects more from this
show?  In some ways,  it was an improvement over last week.  But they
still have a ways to go.  
      Laura Innes directed.  She could have made a cameo.   Sherry was
gone too.   How many episodes didn't include any of the original cast
members?  Was this the first?   Either way,  that's sad.      
      TPTB missed a great opportunity.   There's a song called "Nobody's
Baby."  I've heard Dean Martin's version.  However,  it's a love song.
Maybe it would have worked for our soap opera.  
     Once again we get tension between Luka and Sam at home and work.
Will that vacation get Luka off for 2 weeks?  Go during the hiatus! 
     Who paid the repair bills?   Yea to Sam and Alex moving out!
Couldn't that put Alex in another school district?  (After Katrina,
many kids got moved to different schools, often in other states.)   
      We got another scene at the basketball court.  Did Fake Alex walk
there,  or use the bus?  He has zero chemistry with anyone.  Either
bring back Real Alex,  or write him out entirely.   Remember Corday's
recommendation for Rachel.  Or try a third Alex.  Sam can mention him
occasionally.   
      The young doctors are still a mess.  Too bad TPTB didn't work out
part-time deals years earlier.  Maybe a few of the old gang would still
be around.   Note that George appeared on a competing program.   
      One thing's certain.   Maura is best at comedy.   We got a funny
scene at the el.  Always treat people nicely.   Also wear flats.  We
also got a funny scene with Luka.
       The super doc thing's getting old already.  But she was right.
It's possible that the boy didn't know the reason for the diet.  Maybe
Abby should go into pediatrics.  When would they choose specialties?
We don't see that many specialists anymore. 
       Like school teachers,  all residents have their own style.
Shouldn't there be some consistency?  Decide on the rule number one.
No wonder those students are so confused.  Where's Morganstern when you
need him?  
      Ray was once again the restless maverick.   Does he get a
commission on C sections?  Would a judge issue a court order in such a
case?  Sam was right about telling of the risks.  To be blunt,
breathing can be risky too.   
     Would he even be allowed to help with the birth?  It's a wonder the
OB/GYN was that patient.  I'd thrown him out a lot sooner.  Doc Sharon
should address the risks of forcep births.   (My dad once had to
forcibly remove a dead baby from a goat.  Sadly,  the goat was paralyzed
in her hind legs.  She died a few months later.)  I would love to see
Dr. Hicks deal with these whipper snappers.  
        Shouldn't some other doctor have spoken with the surrogate
family?  They would probably still have some legal responsibility.  If
the baby thrives,  look for a custody war.  At least Ray redeemed
himself at the end.   Which cast member should adopt the baby and leave?  
       Morris remains a jerk.   I'm part Cherokee myself.  This guy
probably got banished from the tribe.  Spare the flames!  When will we
see his fall?  At least it keeps him away from patients.  
     Neela remained the picture of professionalism.   She's probably the
most likely to punch out Morris.  Are we going to get new students every
week?   
      Pratt finally spent time with his dad.  Did we need that parallel
story with the mom and estranged daughter?  Who else finds this
storyline offensive?  I'm white.  It seems like the absentee father is
more common among African Americans, at least on TV.   
      Apparently the dad got things right the second time around.  Tony
Orlando wrote in his book that he tried to avoid tensions between his
son and his second family.  Many celebrities seem to forget that first
family.  At least these folks were open to Pratt being part of their
lives.  I hope that we see some development here.  
      This show could use a dose of some old blood.   Get at least two
former cast members back on a recurring basis.  Hopefully we've seen the
last of creepy Jake.  Did TPTB ever plan to take that storyline any
farther?   Where were the desk clerks?  Chuny did good.  
      Danny Glover should have been in the season opener.   Hopefully
next week will get better.   Or hire whoever complies the trailers to
write the full episode.

  Sincerely,
   Darren  Thornton

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