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Aaron B. Koontz, the show’s co-creator, showrunner and executive producer, remembers the last night of the shoot, in which a tight schedule nearly toppled production.

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A fundraiser for Lawrence Blue Santa is taking the form of a murder mystery, and the public is invited to take part — and also to look the part, if they wish. The event, called “I Love the 80s ...