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Pirate’s Key, parts 1 and 2 
Directed by Corey Allen
Written by Philip DeGuere
Synopsis: One case leads to another set of trouble when a car the
Simons commandeer is owned by a senator from Florida they’ve run into before. The senator takes the opportunity for revenge on the brothers and calls for their P.I. license to be revoked and
possible criminal charges.
The Simons are brought before a judge in a closed hearing. Through flashbacks, the Simons tell the story of what really happened a few years
before (clips taken from pilot movie, Pirate’s Key).
 A few years ago, they had been in
Florida, where A.J. worked for Myron at Peerless Detectives and been engaged to Janet. While A.J. was on a case, they had discovered a poker game and a case of insurance fraud that
included the most powerful folks in town.
Between their story and Janet’s supporting testimony, the Simons are cleared of all wrongdoing.
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Review:
This was great, if for no other reason, than because it gave us a chance to see scenes from the original made-for-tv movie. It was startling for me to see A.J. and Janet
actually together, but they made a great couple. As anyone who’s seen American Justice knows, Jameson Parker and Jeannie Wilson have a wonderful on-screen chemistry.
It cracked me up when Janet, not quite coming up to his shoulder, told Rick he’d better
keep A.J. safe and that he wasn’t going to steal his brother from her. Rick is offended by the idea, but that seems to be exactly what ended up happening. Personally, I really like Janet, but I think she’s a little too picky. Rick may drag A.J. into a twelve-year-old mindset, probably almost gotten them both killed several times, and most likely brings out A.J.’s non-sensitive side most of the time, but…okay, maybe she had a point. Would’ve been worth it, though.
The shots from Pirate’s Key show how quickly J.P. and Mac had their chemistry down. I have no trouble seeing these two as brothers from the very beginning. That is just as cool as can be.
I’d say these episodes are a definite must-see! If for nothing else, then just to see flashbacks to how it all began.
Pictorial for part one: pages 1, 2, 3, 4
Thumbnail version
4 out of 5 Camaros
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