A smart, sophisticated and often hysterically funny adult cartoon. [17 Mar 1994]

The show is doomed, knowing the Nielsen families' love of vapid, meaningless, unsocial comedy. But that shouldn't bother anybody interested in seeing how good and funny a rich, socially meaningful and useful comedy can be. [2 Sep 1993]

It is so good, so unbelievable, I can't believe anything was that good on TV last year. And it's going to be even better this year, as it continues doing these shows about nothing. [16 Sep 1993]

It's OK, but not great. [20 Sep 1993]

A brilliantly written, funny triumph for Butler, who could become the new Roseanne. [30 Sep 1993]

It's a warm, powerful, 90 minutes, slow and moving and wonderful as the 37 previous episodes - and a satisfying conclusion. [11 Oct 1993]

Another masterpiece of a thriller. [11 Feb 1993]

Fabulous, a truly stunning grab-you-by-the-throat TV experience. [11 Feb 1993]

With the mix of bizarre cases and believably goofy characters, I found already I never wanted the show to end. It's great stuff working on three levels at once. [17 Sep 1992]

Watching one espiode was an experience less enjoyable than hangin' by the thumbs. [27 Aug 1992]

It has a strange, surreal quality. I usually like strange. But this is strange strange ... Actually come to think of it, "On the Air" may be the most stupid thing I've ever seen. [18 Jun 1992]

I liked it. But not enough to watch it again. [9 Jul 1992]

When it was first on, I could see how good and admirable an effort they were making in blending the onstage and private lives of a comic, but basically I didn't care that much about it. But it's gotten better and better. By this year it's the one network comedy show that consistently impresses me and that I keep watching just for enjoyment. [19 Mar 1992]

"I'll Fly Away" is a drama of substance, a big subject, a show about real people with great acting, great writing and strong emotion. [7 Oct 1991]

It's hard to believe that anybody could make such a ludicrous police drama after "Hill Street Blues." [30 Sep 1991]

The show is sweet, gentle, sad around the edges. I really love it. [19 Sep 1991]

What comes out of Herman's head is the most imaginative, innovative comedy on TV since "Dream On". [5 Sep 1991]

The show is textured like a play. The characters, as they say in the theater, are fully realized. It's incredibly well-acted. [5 Sep 1991]

"Doctor, Doctor" can be hysterically, outrageously funny. [13 Jun 1991]

It's just as good as I remembered. Even better, if that's possible. [8 Apr 1991]

There are minor flaws in the comedy. But by the second episode on Monday if you don't love Blossom Russo you're a confirmed teenagerophobe. Mayim Bialik is adorable and a winner. Even a curmudgeon like myself likes "Blossom." [3 Jan 1991]

The writing and the story look and sound different. Even when nothing happens, it's different TV. [6 Nov 1990]

I don't like safe TV. I admire anyone who tries to experiment. But "Cop Rock" doesn't work. [25 Sep 1990]

What bothers me about "Evening Shade" is the lack of humor. [20 Sep 1990]

A patchwork quilt of a documentary that becomes totally mesmerizing and hypnotic. [24 Sep 1990]

It's the old school of ridiculous sitcoms at its worst. [10 Sep 1990]

Lacks the sharper edge of Hughes' movie. [23 Aug 1990]

A real loser. [23 Aug 1990]