Episode Fifty Two-Mick Garris' The Stand, Part One

In 1994, Mick Garris had the unenviable task of bringing one of King's most beloved novels to life on ABC.  People tuned in to watch it, and it certainly remained faithful to the text, but does that make for a good adaptation?  Find out this week in The Stephen Kingcast!
Please note that this is the first part of a two part review.