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rara-avis-l@yahoogroups.com, John Stickney
<stickney_jj@...> wrote:
>
> Sorry, I did not note that in context the critic was
talking about
the big four Networks - ABC, NBC, CBS & Fox.
>
Interesting! I wonder if this development is about a general
trend toward larger casts. Everything seems to be "ensemble"
these days, and people working within police
departments/FBI/CTU etc lend themselves more to that dynamic.
In my recollection, the classic "PI" shows (Rockford,
Columbo, etc) had a lead and a couple supporting characters,
but most of the stories revolved around the 'case' which
consisted of guest stars.
Now I wonder if there is a trend toward largers 'casts' in PI
fiction as well. Do people expect a more complicated web of
relationships than the classic PI story provided?
-Carrie
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