Clevercell Very disappointing...

Beanbioca As Good As It Gets

Bea Swanson This film is so real. It treats its characters with so much care and sensitivity.

Deanna There are moments in this movie where the great movie it could've been peek out... They're fleeting, here, but they're worth savoring, and they happen often enough to make it worth your while.

Armand a piece of my teenager period. the music. the characters. and, in special, Jack Killian. it is difficult to describe the pages of an emotion. the voice, the cases, the impressive role of Cole and the fascination of a world in which the words are more important than every gun. this show was an invitation to understand force of radio and importance of choices. out of moral lessons or predictable advises. like a game of basic values. like a quite spell in which magic is only stage. tale of former policeman and a radio station, crumbs of talks and solution for police cases. ordinary stories. and subtle charm of a fight against yourself. beautiful memories. and old Good night America...wherever you are.

haildevilman A new twist on the classic "Columbo" clones. Make said cop a DJ.Cole had the part down pat. Staying cool on the air while taking his principles seriously off. He feels guilt over accidentally shooting his partner. He finds the guy that gave his lady AIDS. And the AIDS subject being tackled VERY well I may add.There was also an episode where a Louis Farakahn clone (Cleavon Little?) was brought to fore for encouraging black victimization to further his own gain. When the kid told the truth in the end, said figure attempt to explain looked realistically pathetic. It also points out how most of these anti-media types are hypocrites.It was a bit dark, (it DID take place at night) and slow moving, but the Colester did it great. Dennis Dun (Wang in "Big Trouble in Little China") made an interesting buddy too. We also had Mykel T. (as he was known then) and Arthur Taxier as the typical, cynical cop on the side.One wonders what would have happened if it lasted.

EMTNytHawk I was a college student when this show first appeared on NBC, and quickly grew to love it. Set in San Francisco, "Midnight Caller" was a well-thought-out and well-scripted drama that wasn't afraid to tackle some of the biggest issues of our time (e.g. the episode where Jack Killian with no notice discusses AIDS live on the air). He and the rest of the characters (played by an able supporting cast) all had depth, all had various warts... just like real people. The show also did a good job of reacting to and chronicling major events, such as the episode where various characters recounted on air their reactions to the 1989 World Series earthquake. As some have previously said, it also had a great soundtrack. (The title song was later re-recorded by jazz trumpeter Rick Braun on his CD, "Intimate Secrets," with song composer Brad Fidel accompanying him on piano.) Unfortunately, "Midnight Caller" was never a ratings darling, and was dropped by NBC after three seasons. A show well worth being on DVD!

labnfn-1 Midnight Caller was an extraordinary program. Thoughtful, mature and a great showcase for Gary Cole and Mykel T. Williamson. Everyone who appreciates this kind of cynical, mature drama laced with sharp humor, should inquire as to why this is not available on DVD. I would buy it without hesitation. The other supporting players and (frequent) guest stars usually gave excellent performances. The jazzy soundtrack was a great compliment to the program. The timing was impeccable as the show's debut was the same year I moved to the SF Bay area. Bravo to Gary Cole- his performance as Jack Killian was truly outstanding. If you ever have a chance, give this show a look, or better still, buy some DVDs.