I had the identical problem with 1st and 2nd gear shift, and your OD shifting issue is most likely the TV cable.
I had my trans rebuilt at a local shop and when I got it back it shifted like new, no more neck snapping 1-2 shifts. So I don't know what they did but whatever they overhauled, it worked.
Had a friend I trust adjust the TV cable and OD shifted as it should.