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Moonlighting
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Although Moonlighting was a hit in the Nielsen ratings in its early seasons, the show's ratings began to decline after the season three finale, which infamously had Maddie and David consummate their relationship after three years of romantic tension. Moonlighting is popularly cited as an example of a television show jumping the shark due to its two leads sleeping together, which many felt destroyed the sexual tension that drove the show. The X-Files producer Chris Carter repeatedly cited the show as a cautionary tale, influencing his desire to keep his lead characters' relationship platonic.
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"Moonlighting was one of the most popular shows on television during its run and there is an extensive fan base who have been anxiously awaiting its arrival on DVD," said Beeks. "That time has finally arrived and Lions Gate is extremely excited to add this innovative and groundbreaking show to our ever-growing library of TV on DVD product. It is shows like Moonlighting that will continue to keep the category booming for years to come."
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"Moonlighting" premiered on ABC on Sunday, March 3, 1985 with the pilot, a full-length movie. It then began airing that week on Tuesday nights at 10/9 EST/CST. The initial season featured 6 episodes, counting the pilot. Then picked up for a regular series in the fall of 1985, "Moonlighting" entered its second season airing on Tuesday evenings at 9/8 EST/CST which was actually its first full season. The show ran for five seasons, with the final show airing May 14, 1989, and counting the short first season, there are a total of 66 episodes of the series. After its intial run on ABC, the show was replayed on several cable channels such as Lifetime and more recently from Jan 2000 - Sept 2002 on Bravo.
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Moonlighting positions will pay on an hourly or shift-work basis and can range from $40 to $100 per hour, with holidays paid at time and a half. The amount will vary based on supply and demand. For instance, a hospital in need of intensive care unit coverage may be willing to pay higher hourly wages or a flat shift bonus if the supply of covering physicians is limited. In these situations, negotiations can take place hours before, the day of, or several days before a shift that needs covering. If you are not satisfied with an offer from an employer, consult with your colleagues or hospital staff who can direct you to positions in higher demand.
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The casting of Moonlighting was very good, but the drama that went on behind the camera certainly tainted the show. Cybill Shepherd was pretty and hard headed as Maddie Hayes. Then unknown Bruce Willis was very cocky and smart-mouthed as David Addison Jr.. When the two were put together, the sparks really did fly. Unfortunately it's easy to tell that the actors hated each other in real life and it kind of taints all the snappy banter between the two. Allyce Beasley was ... well cast as Agnes DiPesto, the rhyming secretary for the detective agency.
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Moonlighting is a romantic way to light a garden. It needs to be hidden high up, again perhaps in a tree and arranged, so that the light gently brushes over the main areas of the garden, forming dappled shadows. It is lighting down from low power lights fixed in a tree to shadow the lower branches and foliage onto the ground below. This provides a subtle, dappled lighting effect over a tree seat, lawn, patio, path or border. Moonlighting can be achieved by placing the fixture high above the ground producing a broad, moonlight effect.
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