I think a lot has to do with age when you first watch the episodes. I mean, I was still a kid and he just struck a chord with me at that age. It's been forever since I've seen any of his episodes though so whether I'd still feel the same if I did get to re-watch them is anyone's guess. My fondness is in memory, I guess you could say.

Oh Martha, unrequited love is so hard, but she was incredibly brave throughout. I really loved Martha.