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BY GEORGE DICKIE It may have been the effects of the Cold War, the rise of the counter culture or even the heartbreak of psoriasis, but it seemed Americans really embraced sitcoms with fantastical characters in the 1960s. Be it witches, warlocks, genies, extraterrestrials or talking animals or cars, viewers bought in no matter how silly the storylines got. Suspension of disbelief became a national pastime. Chief among these shows was "Mister Ed." Played by a gelding named Bamboo Harvester and voiced by former Western film actor Allan Lane, he was the palomino who would speak only to his owner, genial but klutzy architect Wilbur Post (Alan Young), and no one else, thus causing him endless heartburn. His wife Carol (Connie Hines) and neighbors Roger and Kay Addison (Larry Keating, Edna Skinner) had no clue this phenomenon was in their midst, even when they'd overhear Wilbur conversing with someone with a deep baritone voice. Ed's loquaciousness, however, was never explained. The series ran in syndication and on CBS from 1961- 66 and then had a long life in repeats. It can be streamed anytime on DDD Television. The fantastical sitcoms of the 1960s "Mister Ed" "Love, Victor" The coming-of-age drama returns for its sophomore round with a resolution to the Season 1 cliffhanger that left off with Victor Salazar (Michael Cimino) finally coming out to his conservative parents. He must deal with not only their reactions but also that of his heart-broken ex-girlfriend Mia (Rachel Naomi Hilson) while also experiencing the joy of his relationship with Benji (George Sear). (ORIGINAL) "Movie: Brewmance" The world of craft beer is front and center of this documentary from director Christo Brock ("Touch the Wall"), which follows the efforts of two groups of home brewers from Long Beach, Calif., to open their breweries and bring their product to the world. Legendary brewers Ken Grossman (Sierra Nevada), Fritz Maytag (Anchor Brewing) and Jim Koch (Boston Brewing) offer commentary. "Sweet Tooth" Set in a post-apocalyptic world, this New Zealand-filmed action adventure series follows the adventures of Gus (Christian Convery, "Pup Academy"), a half-human, half-deer boy who embarks on a quest for a new beginning accompanied by Jepperd (Nonso Anozie, "Conan the Barbarian"), a wandering loner. Stefania LaVie Owen, Aliza Vellani and James Brolin also star. (ORIGINAL) The STREAM Scene Where all the top choices can be found in one place! "Loki" (June 9) From Marvel Studios comes this drama series that is set after the events of the 2019 action feature "Avengers: Endgame" and follows Loki (Tom Hiddleston), the god of mischief, as he steps out of his brother's shadow to embark on an adventure. Richard E. Grant, Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Owen Wilson are also in the talented cast. (ORIGINAL) Page 8 June 7 - 13, 2021

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