Nonureva Really Surprised!

NekoHomey Purely Joyful Movie!

Myron Clemons A film of deceptively outspoken contemporary relevance, this is cinema at its most alert, alarming and alive.

Brennan Camacho Mostly, the movie is committed to the value of a good time.

JLRMovieReviews The spoof of all spoofs, the parody of all parodies – is "Fresno." Inspired by the characters and outrageousness of "Dynasty,' "Falcon Crest," and "Dallas," "Fresno" is a tale of murder, deception, lust infused with comedy. Carol Burnett, Dabney Coleman, Teri Garr, Gregory Harrison and Charles Grodin are the main cast of this hilarious showcase. There's so much involved in this story, I don't know where to begin. Carol Burnett is Charlotte Kensington and is rich, and is in the raisin business. They have a novel idea, a secret weapon, but her enemy Dabney Coleman wants to destroy her. Part of the back story is the mysterious death of Carol's husband, Yancey which happened years ago. Charles Grodin's character, her son, Kane, is obviously a takeoff of J.R. Ewing and Charles is absolutely great in his role. He almost steals the show from everyone else, but everyone is given equal time to shine. Unfortunately they don't really do much with Tallon, played by Teri Garr and is Charles's wife. There's a gay son and also an adopted daughter, played especially well by Valerie Mahaffey. Bill Paxton and Teresa Ganzel are simple country folk and married, she a maid in the family's household but who has dreams of being a country singer. As you can see, it's practically a virtual who's who of 1980s TV. And, Gregory owns a shirt, which he carries over his shoulder. But he's shirtless throughout most of the time, even in places you wouldn't expect. He shows up with an agenda of his own. I am barely scratching the surface with all this, but I can't really describe the experience of seeing all the bizarre goofiness of "Fresno." You can see this on Youtube, so find "Fresno" and enjoy the twisted characters in all their wonderful glory.

policy134 I had almost forgotten that this spectacular mini-series was shown on Danish TV and what luck when I found it on some obscure web-channel that starts with a You.It's a must that you have a minimum of knowledge of soap operas before you can enjoy this hilarious send-up of them. And also, if you have the chance, check out Barry Kemp's interview on Archive of American Television's web page. Then you will appreciate just how good this is.It follows the story lines of standard soap opera bibles and twist them ever so slightly to make it just a notch more broad. But, you have to pay attention or you will miss the joke. It reminds me a little bit of the short-lived series Police Squad!, although the comedy is a lot more subtle for the most part.Here is a few examples of the comedy of ridiculous on this show: Some of the characters talk in these overblown southern accents and others don't even though they are sometimes siblings. The plot revolves around a raisin empire. A handyman who on the surface is just an annoying subplot character, but as the story continues becomes more and more comic. Absolutely side-splittingly funny country music numbers sung by the Teresa Ganzel character. Also check out the name of her and her boyfriend. That's just a few examples.So if you can stomach it, check all five hours at once. I guarantee you will either love it or say: What the hell was that?

brian-olsen1 My brother and I watched this and I still recall some of the choicer scenes: the family at the table where an empty seat is placed for the long departed Patriarch Mr. Kensington, hat and vest in place. Carol Burnett as Mrs. Kensington telling hired hand Jaun that he didn't need a raise, "I've seen what your family wears and what they eat, you don't need a raise." Dabney Colman as Mr. Tyler Cain taking his niece to school in the limo. (She hates to "attrack attention"). The lady with the water rights, her clock collection and her beer drinking, hick husband in his dirty T shirt with a wedge of belly exposed. Charles Grodin as Cain Kensington pouring mama's bloody mary "breakfast". Jerry Van Dyke hosting a fund raiser for WHIP (Woman with Husbands in Prison)was a hoot. Mrs. Kensington visiting her son in prison...well it was just one belly laff after another. Non stop hilarity with an absolutely wonderful cast of characters. This NEEDS to be released on DVD!

timbermanscott I am looking for a copy of this Show. This by far the funniest show I have ever seen. My favorite about this show is they take "class" and "refinement" and make a mockery of it. My favorite part of the show is the "Martini in the Face" I have always thought that was so funny. It makes my stomach hurt. If you have not seen this show I strongly recommend it if you like to laugh. I have been looking for it for 3 years and finally found this site. If anyone has this show on tape or DVD I would be ecstatic. Thanks Scott