KEITH-LANCASTER

The very fact that this excellent series did`nt last long is a testimony to the FACT that the North Americans (the T.V. addicts) are somewhat lacking in mental stability. I`ve always been of the opinion that it is possible to estimate a persons intellect by their choice of entertainment. Some of the trash prefered strongly underlines this conclusion. Mr. Ruplenas made a more than apt comment when he mentioned the popularity of The Beverly Hillbillies ( an execrable series to say the least). The line up of stars and the diversity of the plots in The Rogues should have ensured longevity for this series, unfortunately for the viewers who like class , it did`nt.

Just recently started to watch the reruns of this show and I am wondering how I could have missed the initial airing of it. This is an excellent comedy series which doesn't rely on sexually connotated trash. Sick of the current comedic filth?, then you`ll enjoy this laugh a minute offering, the characters are superbly portrayed and the plots always hilarious.

Archie Bunker a bigot motivated by his own "ideals", is perfectly portrayed by Carroll O`Connor. The rest of the cast also display acting skills that help to elevate what could have been a mundane series. One could expect that a theme such as bigotry would prove most distasteful but the carefully written script and the excellent acting does the opposite. Archie`s out of place and grammatically incorrect remarks add to the humor. All in all a superb comedy series.