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Space Ghost Coast to Coast - Volume One
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Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 45
Average rating: 4.0 of 5
This isn't a talk show, it's a freak show! 4 out of 5 stars.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
What if the Tonight Show were hosted by a washed-up superhero?
That's the quirky idea behind "Space Ghost: Coast to Coast," which unforgivingly lampoons talk shows and empty celeb worship, with the pompous superhero Space Ghost and his ex-nemeses in the spotlight. It takes a few episodes for the idea to really start working, but then it's absolutely hilarious.
Middle-aged Space Ghost lives on the Ghost Planet, where he guards lava-man Moltar and sadistic mantis (or locust) Zorak. And he has a talk show, which he tries to keep relatively calm, but which is frequently disrupted by Zorak's evil ramblings, Brak's demands for attention, and Moltar getting bored and flipping channels.
All his guests are non-animated real-people: Michael Stipe, Terry Jones, Fran Drescher, Lassie, three stars from "Batman," the Ramones, Weird Al Yankovic, David Byrne, Matthew Sweet, Slash, Alice Cooper, Donny Osmond, and a ten-second cameo by Ashley Judd at the end of the first episode (which is arguably the best thing about it).
Along the way, chaos is spread on the set as Space Ghost deals with a giant sea-monkey running amuck, tries to keep Zorak from conquering Rome, tries to convince Adam West to turn into Batman, must rescue Moltar from the evil YOUR MOTHER, falls in love with Fran Drescher, tries to do a monologue, and tries to order a pizza. All while interviewing his celebrity guests: "How many clouds does Earth have?"
"Space Ghost: Coast to Coast" starts rather weakly; the first few episodes are straightforward parodies with no surreal twists. Then the makers got into their niche, and began sprinkling the short program with surreal subplots like Zorak using a spell to make Space Ghost ask stupid questions on the air ("Would you like to see me eat a live mollusk?"). Not to mention utterly random stuff ("The Tingler is loose in the theater!").
At that point, the short episodes become thoroughly entertaining, with the flat Hanna Barbera animation in stark contrast to the live guests, who are a mixed bag. Some (Michael Stipe, David Byrne and especially Slash) seem very uncomfortable, but since the interviews are meant to be awkward, it's not a big deal.
Others (Weird Al, Eartha Kitt, Matthew Sweet, Carol Channing) seem to be enjoying themselves, and even join in on the insanity ("Citizen Joe, we're thrilled to have you on!" "Pleasure!" "Planet." "Gooey." "Deer Tick." "Who knows?").
Space Ghost himself is pretty funny -- pompous, vain about his GI-Joe body, a bit of a snob (he spends half an episode abusing Palmer Mills), and somewhat insane("I am a talk show host. I can say lots of things: Tuna fish, parentheses, coochie-coochie girl Charo. Zingnut ranch!"). Zorak is... well, Zorak. He's evil, malicious, and quite funny.
"Space Ghost: Coast to Coast" may never win a LuLu, but it was a hysterically funny show that only lagged toward the beginning. Definitely worth watching.
Editorial Review:
Superhero-turned-talk show host Space Ghost presents all-new celebrity interviews with strange interactions from his bandleader Zorak and his cameraman Moltar. Live action guest stars include Weird Al Yankovich Bobcat Goldthwait The Ramones Judy Tenuta Hulk Hogan and more!Running Time: 203 min.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: CHILDREN/FAMILY UPC: 053939670929
Space Ghost Coast to Coast - Volume Two
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Total reviews: 13
Average rating: 4.5 of 5
Are You Getting Enough Oxygen? 5 out of 5 stars.
9 of 10 people found this review helpful.
I have liked "Space Ghost Coast To Coast" since it first aired. This compilation is strong (although perhaps not as strong as volume one) with outstanding episodes; my favorite of which features Carrot Top, who by himself I can barely look at, but here he gets mocked by a cartoon ghost, which for some reason synergistically yields comedy gold. The interplay with Zorak, Moltar, and Brak is excellent on this set as well. Guest shots by Brak are always welcome, and Zorak never looked crispier than after a few blows from the Ghost's powerbands.
This set has several entertaining extras, and offers a lot of comedy for the money. Without question, the critics who pan the show for being cheaply made are correct, but the wry wit and innuendo that can be found in many of the interviews makes for great late night entertainment. I highly recommend this DVD set and the show, as well.
Editorial Review:
Watch Space Ghost's definitive interviews with real celebrities whose expressions reveal everything from awkward puzzlement to an obvious hangover. Brak Zorak and Moltar are also there to help ease your suffering--and deliciously add to Space Ghost's.Running Time: 216 min.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: CHILDREN/FAMILY UPC: 053939675627
Space Ghost Coast to Coast - Volume Three
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Total reviews: 15
Average rating: 4.5 of 5
You're bringing me down, man!!! 5 out of 5 stars.
2 of 8 people found this review helpful.
Why are all the SG DVDs in mono while the adult swim episodes feature swell surround?
If you're a fan, it's a must-have 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 4 people found this review helpful.
This show is bizarre. For the most part, you either like it, or you don't. If you do like it, you have to buy this dvd set. You _have_ to. It's fantastic.
Good Entertainment 4 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
The overall quality of this DVD set is equal to or better than Volumes One and Two. Unfortunately there are less bonus features than there are in Volume Two. All the episodes do not disappoint as they are either satisfactory or excellent. My favorite is the one with Peter Fonda because, for me, the weirder the better.
Mostly good 4 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
The discs play well and have an easy to navigate menu. The packaging has an index as well which is helpful in remembering which episodes are on which disc (it's a two disc set). The image and sound qualities are good.
Most of the episodes have some very funny moments, and some episodes are great. One or two are duds that seemed to have been slapped together at the last moment.
The few bonus features they have included aren't very entertaining. The commentaries aren't funny or informative and aren't really worth a listen. The producers come off sounding conceited and taking the show's popularity for granted.
Overall, I would say the set is a good value because there are some really classic episodes, such as the musical one and the one of Zorak's life.
Editorial Review:
Watch Space Ghost's definitive interviews with real celebrities whose expressions reveal everything from awkward puzzlement to an obvious hangover. Brak Zorak and Moltar are also there to help ease your suffering--and deliciously add to Space Ghost's.Running Time: 281 min.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: CHILDREN/FAMILY UPC: 053939696226
Space Ghost Coast to Coast, Vols. 1-3
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Total reviews: 9
Average rating: 4.0 of 5
good, but dissappointing 3 out of 5 stars.
2 of 4 people found this review helpful.
it was what I expected, but some of my favorite episodes were not included
All 3 volumes just like the picture. 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
I was wondering when I bought this if it was going to be something different than what they show. Luckly, this is just volume 1-3 each in their own boxes like the pic. If you love SGC2C get these 3 on this page, it's a great deal!
where are the songs?!?! 3 out of 5 stars.
0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
I love Space Ghost Coast to Coast, but the best part about that show were the stupid crazy songs that Brak and Zorak sang. I bought Vol 1-3 and they don't have these songs on them. Not in special features either. The series is presented chronologically, it seems, which means the first set is sort of awkward and not as funny as later episodes. The second volume has a couple filler episodes and I just started Vol 3 and am sort of annoyed that there has been I think exactly 2 episodes with Brak in it. I still laugh out loud at some of the episodes, it's good to own it, but be aware you will not get some of the best stuff.
Editorial Review:
Studio: New Line Home Video Release Date: 04/12/2005 Run time: 696 minutes Rating: Nr
Space Ghost Coast to Coast 2 (2pc) (Std Sub)
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Space Ghost Coast To Coast - Volumes 1 and 2
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Total reviews: 4
Average rating: 4.5 of 5
Amazing. 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
The humor is completely off the wall, no boundries. Not for kids and not for uptight people who don't know how to laugh either. They range from the completely silly to the complete absurd, and yet still manage to be hilarious.
SP Coast to Coast is a great show. With it's great lineup of guest stars to each episodes subplot you won't be able to sit through one without dying of laughter. One second Space Ghost will be interviewing a guest and the next he'll be ranting and raving at his side kicks on the show Zorak and Moltar.
If you want a different kind of late night talk show then defintely buy this set! Great quality, some nifty special features and all the witty SP Coast to Coast you can ask for!
This stuff is hilarious 5 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.
I don't see where "sleaze" comes in with Space Ghost: Coast to Coast. It's just plain funny, if you like weird humor. Let's face it: Space Ghost was never going to come back as a serious superhero. The idea of making him onto a talk show host with his captive archnemeses working for him on the show was fantastic. The Space Ghost character they devised is arrogant, dull-witted and petulant. He's the only superhero I've ever heard say "OW!" In a high-pitched, indignant way, no less.
The offhand way he treats guests is great. He often just drifts off into some aside, completely forgetting them. One time, after ignoring Dr. Joyce Brothers for a while, he turns back to her and says, "OK, so what was it you were blathering about?"
If you like oddball humor, you'll like SP: Coast to Coast. If you're somewhat humorless, I suppose you'll find a reason to be outraged by it somehow.
Editorial Review:
Two volumes of the superhero-turned-talk show host Space Ghost in celebrity interviews and with strange interactions from his bandleader Zorak and his cameraman Moltar.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: CHILDREN/FAMILY UPC: 053939686425
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