Thanks to all who have replied! I think the general consensus is to greatly reduce, but possibly not eliminate entirely, the number of cryptic clues. So I think my next puzzle (whenever that may be written) will have perhaps one or two cryptic clues and the rest will be straightforward.

I think the next puzzle will center around a single episode. That way, anyone who wishes to do independent research to determine the answer (instead of clicking on the "solve" button) would be able to do so easily.

cheers,
Lynn