No spoilers in this commentary but rather a reaction to the less-than favorable reviews to be found here. I suspect it's a matter of expectations, yet I just saw this for the first time as a fan and appreciator of both TZ and Howard Morris. Is it a bias against the hour long episodes that prompted the lack of love? I know not. I found I Dream of Genie to be straddling the realms of fable, allegory and satire among others and found the overall presentation more than effective. Then there's Howie: if one has any true appreciation for the scope of his talents, this is truly a must-see. Admittedly it took only a brief moment to look at that face and not see or hear Ernest T. Bass, Uncle Goopy--even Atom Ant or Mushmouse. The man shines and serves the script all too well while not betraying his Shakespearean roots. Bravo!
Review of I Dream of Genie
