Posted at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22

S.I.S
9 p.m. Sunday on Spike

PETA, not to mention the L.A. Police Department, won’t be too happy with Spike TV’s latest “Spike Guy Movie,” “S.I.S.”

The made-for-TV flick presents LAPD’s covert Special Investigation Section as out-of-control cops who track dangerous criminals by using often criminal means. It also offers up diamond-heist scheme that pits attack dogs against the police.

PETA protests aside, the dog twist is about the only original idea here. Spike throws every cop drama ploy in the mix—an officer haunted by his accidental killing of an innocent bystander, lawyer crusading to shut down the secret police squad, a nearly invincible crook—and a whole lot of violence.

Boys love that stuff, right? Not this one.

DEAR PRUDENCE
8 p.m. Saturday on Hallmark

Wow, I didn’t see this coming: I liked “Dear Prudence,” the first in a series of made-for-TV films starring Jane Seymour (right) as TV personality Prudence McCoy.

In this movie’s world, Prudence is a cross between Martha Stewart and Heloise, offering up “Prudence Pointers” and solutions to homemakers everywhere.

Seems Prudence has an answer for everything, including “whodunnit?” The nosy know-it-all not only can get blood stains out of a carpet (use shaving cream!), she can solve the crime—Jessica Fletcher style—whether the police want her help or not.

The set-up is pretty silly and the crime is easy to solve, but the film still works—much like “Murder She Wrote” did back in the day. Seymour, as usual, is appealing, and she nor anyone else involved seems to take it too seriously.

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I loved the movie Dear Prudence with Jane Seymour and hope to see more of this movie. It's refreshing to see a movie that is a mystery on the light side.
Ryan Cartwright as her assistant interact very closely in solving crimes. Would love to see more of Dear Prudence on the Hallmark Mytery lineup.

Curt's reply: More Prudence movies coming, Marcia. Thanks for writing.

I loved Dear Prudence! It had me laughing out loud. I hope the make a lot more.
Curt's reply: Thanks for writing Lynn. From what I hear, they will be making more Prudence movies.

"Dear Prudence" was a BIG HIT in our home! Even my 61-year old husband enjoyed it. We both thought it was "just the right mix" of suspense and lighthearted fun, with a little romance thrown in.
Jane Seymour has a way of working magic with her co-stars, whoever they may be, and this movie was no exception. The chemistry between her and Jamey Sheridan was "right on," and her young assistant Ryan Cartright was perfectly cast!
Bring on more "Dear Prudence"!
Curt's reply: From what I understand there will be more Prudence movies. Thanks for writing Elaine.

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