In defense of BECKER

This is a funny show. Just as important, its main character is cynical, nasty, always bitching, middle aged, NOT married and childless...don't see that all the time. And you know what else? It's well-acted and often very genuine and real, without overdosing on sentimentality. About a month ago, I caught an episode about a mother who lost a son on September 11th. It just blew me away how underplayed it all was. It wasn't The Big 9/11 Episode -- that day wasn't even mentioned until the final 5 minutes -- but it handled the topic in such an extraordinarily moving way. Overall, though, it's how much I LAUGH that warrants this blog. This show never got the credit it deserved. Ted Danson actually makes you forget Sam Malone. Bravo, BECKER! An underrated gem.