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Happy Days - The Complete First Season

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Total reviews: 91 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Please Come Forth, Fourth Season! 5 out of 5 stars.
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Being a naive 8-year old in a late-30s body, I tend to forget the business aspect of releasing Happy Days seasons. I know it's about money. That said (if I'm not mistaken), Season Three ranked much, much higher in terms of sales on Amazon's ranking system than Seasons 1 and 2. I thought for sure Season Four would come along in quick fashion. It hasn't... and no explanation, anywhere.

I had the thrill of meeting Henry Winkler at a Hank Zipzer book signing in May (2008). He was as electric, and gracious, as everyone has said he is (although I think he was somewhat cautious around a delirious fan who was neither female or a kid). Whatever the case, one of his handlers (for lack of the right word) said he would not be signing Happy Days merchandise (so much for bringing my Season 1 along), and it got me wondering just what is going on behind the scenes (granted it might simply be for the reason Mr. Winkler was there for the purpose of his book). I also wonder if all of us who are die-hard fans who criticized the DVD releases for lack of obtaining music rights from original episodes, lack of any "extras", and occasional poor print quality have done a disservice to the whole thing. We can't have everything the way we'd like it, but if CBS/Paramount pulls the plug on this, we might never see Happy Days in a home-playable form again in our lifetimes (so, yes, I would take what I can get in this case!).

After watching Season Three, I had forgotten how funny the show was at that point (and wildly electric and live). There is a palpable energy that is unmistakable. Yes, the "film" effect of one-camera/no-audience Seasons 1 and 2 are admirable, but Season 3 is like watching Elvis on Ed Sullivan. Pandemonium. And, Season 4 is probably the last "laugh-out-loud-funny" season of all eleven. Don't get me wrong: HD had many layers, but some of the later seasons are heavy on sentiment (like a video Valium pill for the mind) and high 70s TV drama (who can forget a blind Fonzie shaking his fists at God while crying in a Brando-esque way, "How could you do this to ME? I thought I was your favorite person."). But, even as a little kid I remember thinking, "HD that opens with Ron Howard's Richie in his blue high school letter jacket meant "funny"; HD that opens with Ron Howard's red college jacket meant, well, cleaner and often more schlocky fun." Season 4 is that classic "high school senior" season. No Fonzie black t-shirts here. Just edgy, often risque humor.

This was the height of Fonzie Mania before they felt the weight of little kids. Before episodes were built around Fonzie saying smoking wasn't cool, and eyeglasses were. Before the great Garry Marshall went all P.T. Barnum ("see the Amazing Fonzie Battle with the Woman of Catmandu!). ... Hey, it was the 70s. Everyone gets a free pass there.

I'm just pleading with Paramount (hell, anyone): tell us why the hold up? I'll buy five Season Tens (arguably the only really questionable season, whereas the final Season Eleven was brilliant, I think) if we can just get to the classic Season Four! Let's put it this way: Happy Days Season Four was the #1 show of ALL of American television in that 1976-1977 season (yes, above everything; MASH, All in the Family, you name it). And for great reason!

An answer, please. Somebody. Anybody! I'll be the guy trying to burn his 1984 Happy Days finale ("Passages") to DVD in the hope the tape doesn't unravel after 24 years if you're looking for me.

Please keep it going CBS/Paramount and TV gods that be...

Todd

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Editorial Review:

Set in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in the 1950’s, HAPPY DAYS revolves around Richie Cunningham and his family and friends. A "wholesome" young man, Richie is a Jefferson High School student who would do anything to get a date and he spends plenty of time with his friends at Arnold’s, the local burger joint. Contrasting with his wholesome nature is Arthur Fonzarelli, best known as Fonzie, a rough-around-the-edges motorcycle riding high school dropout famous for his slicked hair, leather jacket, and the catchphrase "aaayyyy!" Fonzie is a regular around the Cunningham house, with Mrs. Cunningham doting on him and Richie turning to him for advice on how to attract girls.

House, M.D. - Season Four

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Total reviews: 125 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

House season 4 5 out of 5 stars.
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It is the series 4 of House M.D. if you need more IMDd ( http://www.imdb.com/ )is a great source.

A little short...but good 4 out of 5 stars.
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Like the seasons before it, this is definatly a great show. However because of the writers strike it was sadly cut short a little bit. But its still great.

Just what I asked for. 5 out of 5 stars.
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It was exactly what the description says, one of the most interesting seasons in my opinion. Love amazon!

Editorial Review:

Prepare for even more baffling, complex and shocking medical mysteries than ever before as every season four episode of House arrives on DVD! Reunite with the perplexing and prickly Dr. Gregory House (Hugh Laurie in his two-time Golden Globe®-winning role) as he tackles impossible cases while putting a new staff of potential team members – including Kal Penn (Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle), Peter Jacobson (The Starter Wife), and Olivia Wilde (The Black Donnellys) – through the medical wringer with his trademark sarcasm and irreverent bedside manner. Get ready for another dose of one of TV’s most original dramas and what Entertainment Weekly calls “One of the most compelling characters in TV history.”

Schoolhouse Rock! (Special 30th Anniversary Edition)

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Total reviews: 517 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Great Video 5 out of 5 stars.
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Brings back a lot of memories. Has all of the old favorites. I bought this to help me teach kids about the constitution becuase I remembered those videos from when I was a kid. Kids still love these videos.

School House Rocks 5 out of 5 stars.
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Great video! My kids have loved watching it and learning the songs. They have even begged to take it to school to share with teachers and friends. This would be a great gift for teachers.

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Conjunction Junction, what's your function? In the 70's and 80's, the catchy Schoolhouse Rock tunes taught millions of children the fundamentals of math, grammar, science, history and money. Relive the pop culture sensation with the SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK SPECIAL 30th ANNIVERSARY EDITION DVD, which includes every song from the landmark series in a collectible 2-disc DVD. Among the over 50 tunes are such classics as "Conjunction Junction," "Three is a Magic Number," "I'm Just A Bill" and "Electricity, Electricity." The DVD features an all-new song about the Electoral College, "I'm Gonna Send Your Vote To College" written by the show's original creators.

Sex and the City - The Complete Series (Collector's Giftset)

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Total reviews: 90 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

sex and the city complete set 4 out of 5 stars.
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Just received the Complete Set SATC. Some disks showed fine scratches but so far, random checking results in good playing quality.

Question: I received two Season Six, Disc 3's. Disk numbers are both 93042. They contain the same content. Dis this happen to anybody else? Is there any list of what each disk is labeled or its content? I notice those numbers aren't sequential for the set. I wonder which one I'm missing? Will notify Amazon. Thanks.

Disappointed in Katie's Bargains 1 out of 5 stars.
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I'm dissapointed because I haven't received what I ordered yet!!! Will someone please help me out here??? I ordered this a month ago.....

I highly recommend!! 5 out of 5 stars.
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I received my order quickly. The DVD set was in the original packaging, never opened. Pleasure to work with!

Sex and the City - The Complete Series (Collector's Giftset)

Loving it so far.... 5 out of 5 stars.
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I've only gotten through a few dvds but if you're a fan, you'll need all of the episodes. The packing is cute and functional. I like the way it sits in it's on book. I'll never get tired of watching them! I can't wait to see the extras!

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Studio: Hbo Home Video Release Date: 12/31/2007

Heroes: Season 2

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Total reviews: 152 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

Must Watch To Get From Season 1 To Season 3 3 out of 5 stars.
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Heroes Season 2 is not as good as Season 1 due to the writer's strike. It would have likely been the end of the show if they didn't move a head with Season 2, but the show did suffer some. There are a lot reviews for Heroes Season 2 that point out the many flaws and give spoilers, so I don't need to do that here. My only observation is that the some of characters acted completely... well out of character, and a lot of plot devices were used to move the weaker plot lines along. If Season 1 wasn't as good as it was, this Season would not have been so disapointing.

Still all of that said, you need to watch Season 2 to get to Season 3, so recommended for the Heroes fan.

Editorial Review:

Rejoin the epic and suspenseful phenomenon as Heroes: Season 2 arrives on DVD! Experience all the new and exciting twists of the astonishing series in this 4-disc set that includes every gripping Season 2 episode. Plus, see what could have been with exclusive bonus features that reveal the untold stories that never aired and an alternate ending to the season finale, where the fate of humanity takes an ominous turn when Peter fails to catch the vial containing the deadly virus.

Get Smart (+ Digital Copy) [Blu-ray]

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Total reviews: 42 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Get Smart 4 out of 5 stars.
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I have heard some complain this isn't as good as the original. Sounds like sour grapes to me. I watched the original some forty years ago. It was way overdo time for a movie. This movie is great in my humble opinion. The casting, directing, sets, F/X, and music all make a funny type Bond movie. Steve Carell, Terence Stamp, and Alan Arkan stand out, but everyone did a great job. Carell as Agent 86 and Anne Hathaway as Agent 99 team up to stop K.A.O.S. from unleashing a nuclear bomb. Maxwell Smart has been a reliable office agent for some time and even when he passes his field agent test the Chief, played by Alan Arkan, does not want him to go to the field because of his expertise with tracking people while at C.O.N.T.R.O.L. headquarters. All-in-all a fun movie for the whole family. Fans of Saturday Night Live should definitely catch it. I give it three and a half stars. Good DVD quality and plenty of replayability. Extras are based on the single or double disc versions. If you enjoyed this catch "Galaxy Quest".

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Studio: Warner Home Video Release Date: 11/04/2008 Run time: 151 minutes Rating: Pg13

Planet Earth - The Complete BBC Series [Blu-ray]

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Total reviews: 1775 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

No HD/DVD player 1 out of 5 stars.
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Can not use product. I do not have HD. DVD player will not play an HD/DVD product.Did not know this when I purchased the product. My fault.

My favorite DVDs!!! 5 out of 5 stars.
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If you want to see the most AMAZING scenes of life on our planet get this! David Attenburough is incredible, the shots are unreal, and the animals are awesome! I've watched the whole series a few times, and I'm still not bored with it.

Editorial Review:

With an unprecedented production budget of $25 million, and from the makers of Blue Planet: Seas of Life, comes the epic story of life on Earth. Five years in production, over 2,000 days in the field, using 40 cameramen filming across 200 locations, shot entirely in high definition, this is the ultimate portrait of our planet. A stunning television experience that captures rare action, impossible locations and intimate moments with our planet's best-loved, wildest and most elusive creatures. From the highest mountains to the deepest rivers, this blockbuster series takes you on an unforgettable journey through the daily struggle for survival in Earth's most extreme habitats. Planet Earth takes you to places you have never seen before, to experience sights and sounds you may never experience anywhere else.

30 Rock: Season 2

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Total reviews: 26 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Editorial Review:

Relive the second season of the Primetime Emmy® Award-winning comedy 30 Rock, the show that the guy who writes stuff on DVD boxes calls “my current assignment” and that Gillian Flynn of Entertainment Weekly has named “simply the best TV.” Created by Golden Globe® and SAG Award winner Tina Fey, 30 Rock features Fey (as TV writer Liz Lemon), Golden Globe® and SAG Award winner Alec Baldwin (as corporate executive Jack Donaghy), Tracy Morgan and Jane Krakowski (as Lemon’s unpredictable stars, Tracy Jordan and Jenna Maroney) and Jack McBrayer (as the naive NBC page Kenneth Parcell). Co-workers and friends, they are all trying to balance work and life, with the inevitable result of failed relationships, disastrous parties, at-work drunkenness, hard-core coffee addiction, world-class sandwich eating and occasional attempts to chop down Christmas trees. Join in the behind-the-scenes fun with lots of exclusive content and all fifteen episodes of the acclaimed second season of 30 Rock from executive producer Lorne Michaels.

Mork & Mindy - The Complete First Season

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Total reviews: 50 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Hilarious 5 out of 5 stars.
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I had never seen Mork and Mindy before receiving this DVD set. We invited a few members of the family over and watched the complete season. I'd never heard so much laughter from them. I was nicely impressed by Robin Williams's earlier work.

what a classic 4 out of 5 stars.
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This show is it for classic comedy who doesnt like Robin Williams,got this free with my pepsi points,would love it if the other seasons were available too.

Robin Williams as Mork - funny even then.. 5 out of 5 stars.
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We have all of the DVDs - our only regret is that the Mork show was only on tv for a few seasons. Robin William in his early days - extremely funny from the beginning and Pam Dauber is wonderful as Mindy too!

Editorial Review:

A spin-off from the hit show "Happy Days," MORK & MINDY stars Robin Williams as the lovable alien from the planet Ork. Sent to Earth by his fellow Orkans who see him as a misfit, Mork is assigned to observe the customs of the crazy Earthlings. Landing in a giant eggshell in Boulder, Colorado, Mork is soon befriended by Mindy McConnell (Dawber) a music store clerk, and allowed to stay in the attic of her apartment.

Band of Brothers

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Total reviews: 1224 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

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Based on the bestseller by Stephen E. Ambrose, the epic 10-part miniseries Band of Brothers tells the story of Easy Company, 506th Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division, U.S. Army. Drawn from interviews with survivors of Easy Company, as well as soldiers' journals and letters, Band of Brothers chronicles the experiences of these men who knew extraordinary bravery and extraordinary fear. They were an elete rifle company parachuting into France early on D-Day morning, fighting in the Battle of the Bulge and capturing Hitler's Eagle's Nest at Berchtesgaden. They were also a unit that suffered 150 percent casualties, and whose lives became legend.

DVD Features:
DVD ROM Features:Weblinks to the orignal Band of Brothers website and more!
Documentary:"We Stand Alone Together: The Men of Easy Company" - 80 minute documentary featuring interviews with the real men of Easy Company
Featurette:30-minute "The Making of Band of Brothers" The Premiere On The Beaches of Normandy - includes interviews with Easy Company vetrans and heads of state for the United States, Great Britian, France and Canada.
Interviews:Ron Livingston's Video Diaries - The experience of making "Band of Brothers" through the eyes of one actor.
Other:Interactive "Field Guide": An extensive reference feature that details the people, places and events associated with Easy Company's campaigns through Europe, and World War II as a whole, including sections such as: soldiers, timelines, maps, chain-of-command and glossary of terms.
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