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Columbo - The Complete Second Season

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Total reviews: 148 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Gotta have mystery material! 5 out of 5 stars.
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Falk is nothing but a fantastic character for this series. It is a gotta have mystery DVD material for your personal library.

Columbo rocks! 5 out of 5 stars.
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I love the series so how could I not love the DVD's. My boyfriend might have something else to say since he's forced to watch them almost every night! LOL Enjoy!

Columbo Season 2 5 out of 5 stars.
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If You've watched Columbo before, get it, because no review is required. For those who have not seen Columbo, This is a must for any lover of homicide mysteries or detective series.

Columbo-Third Season 5 out of 5 stars.
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For all you mystery fans and fanatics, I don't have to tell you nobody does it better than Lt. Columbo. All the seasons in the series are good but the third season, in my opinion, is one of the best. With players such as: Martin Sheen, Jack Cassidy, Vera Miles, Jackie Cooper, Johnny Cash, and Robert Culp, how could anyone not sit back with a glass of wine and enjoy every one of these episodes.
If you never watched the series or only saw 1 or 2 episodes and were thinking about getting one I suggest starting with the complete third season. You won't be disappointed.

Editorial Review:

Peter Falk stars as a wry and ruffled Lieutenant Columbo who solves L.A.'s most puzzling crimes with his trademark wit and style.
Genre: Television
Rating: NR
Release Date: 8-MAR-2005
Media Type: DVD

C.S.I. New York - The Complete First Season

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Total reviews: 35 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Editorial Review:

CSI: New York, the third incarnation of the CSI: Crime Scene Investigation franchise and the spin-off of CSI: Miami, is a crime drama about forensic investigators who use high-tech science to follow the evidence and solve crimes in The Big Apple. Detective Mack "Mac" Taylor is a dedicated and driven crime scene investigator who believes that everything is connected and for everyone there is a story. He and his partner, Detective Stella Bonasera, a workaholic and a jack-of-all-trades, share a passion for the job. They lead a team of experts amid the gritty and kinetic city that never sleeps. Their team includes Danny Messer, a Brooklyn-born investigator with rugged good looks, an unflappable spirit and a colorful family history, and Dr. Sheldon Hawkes, a reclusive coroner who walked away from a promising surgical career after the traumatic loss of two patients. Joining them is homicide Detective Don Flack, an edgy, hardcore investigator with a quick wit, impressive forensic insight and limited patience with potential suspects. Rounding out the team is Aiden Burn, a smart and sexy investigator whose chameleon-like behavior allows her to adapt to any situation at any time. These skilled investigators, who see New York City in a whole different light, follow the evidence as they piece together clues and eliminate doubt to ultimately crack their cases.

Columbo - Mystery Movie Collection, 1989

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Total reviews: 51 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Ah, just one more thing 5 out of 5 stars.
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I just love Columbo. I wanted to be a detective when I was growing up because of this show. I love how he always knew who the murderer was but just for fun toyed with the killer. These are just great episodes to watch again and again. Especially if you like to see all the actors that made guest appearances.

A Little Older, But Still Vintage Columbo 5 out of 5 stars.
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After wrapping up the "Columbo" television show in 1978, it would be eleven long years until the man in the rumpled raincoat would return to the airwaves. When he finally did come back, he was a little older and a little grayer, but still the Columbo that we remember and love!

For those of you that have gotten this far in the Columbo series by now, you know the formula: A murder is committed before your eyes, and the "bumbling" lieutenant is called in to investigate. Columbo's eccentric nature and strange physical appearance throw the villains for a loop, and he eventually seizes on one shred (sometimes quite literally!) of evidence that leads to their downfall. Yet, despite the formulaic nature of the show, the celebrity guest stars and great writing (for both the plots and Columbo's character) make this a show that never gets old!

Overall, "Columbo" makes a triumphant return in this collection! I would not recommend starting your Columbo viewing experience with this set, as you won't quite understand all the quirks that seasoned viewers will pick up on, but even if you must start here you will not be too disappointed.

Despite having seen all the remaining Columbo episodes from television, I really hope that they will be released on DVD soon, so everyone can enjoy the great Columbo character.

Editorial Review:

Studio: Uni Dist Corp. (mca) Release Date: 04/24/2007 Rating: Nr

Christy - The Complete Series

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Total reviews: 84 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Great Series!!! 5 out of 5 stars.
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Great series for the family to watch!!! I watched them when i was a kid...but they are always fun to watch...

Extraordinary 5 out of 5 stars.
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The pilot and first half of this series is exceptional. It captures that magic of the book way beyond my expectations. My husband even liked it. The second half of the season took on a life of it's own and they must have been running out of material as the episodes became obviously preachy with good messages about racism, logging and other weighty issues. They are good messages but a little too obvious and less magical. Still, it's a fine series and I would recommend it to anyone who is tired of sex, violence and crudeness dominating the TV air ways.

Editorial Review:

Based on the bestseller by Catherine Marshall "Christy" tells the story of an idealistic nineteen year old who leaves the comforts of her city home to teach school in the impoverished Appalachian community of Cutter Gap Tennessee in 1912. Strength determination and faith guide young Christy Huddleston through unforeseen difficulties help her to gain understanding of the proud mountain people and win her mentorship friendship and the love of two men.System Requirements:Run Time: 907 minsFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: TELEVISION/SERIES & SEQUELS Rating: NR UPC: 024543424376 Manufacturer No: 2242437

Chappelle's Show - The Series Collection

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Total reviews: 10 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Clayton Bigsby, Tyrone, Silky Johnson, Rick James, Wayne Brady...They're All Here! 4 out of 5 stars.
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One thing nobody can deny is that in the short time the show has been around, Chappelle's Show made it's mark in pop culture.

In a nutshell, the first two seasons were absolutely hystical with a few sketches that weren't as funny as the others (your not going to hit a homerun every single time) that just left classic moments in TV & pop culture history to the point where it revived the music career of a legend in Rick James with one catchphrase (I'M RICK JAMES B....) & helped another actor in Wayne Brady break out of the sterotypical roles he's been typecasted in throughout his career ("Is Wayne Brady gonna have to choke a b....?"). Dave along with his cast like the always overlooked Charlie Murphy, legend Paul Mooney, and Donnell Rawlings just brought forth a bunch of situations that people don't normally find funny but just made you almost pee on yourself laughing. It's been years since the show started & so many memorable moments are still in my head like it was yesterday. It's the funniest show of this nature since "In Living Color" that pushed the boundries with it's spoofs of issues in recent news stories (R. Kelly....need I say more?), pop culture (Mad Real World) & issues we deal with daily like racism (Clayton Bigsby) & sterotypes (Trading Places)...and just having skits around to give us a good laugh (The Player Haters Ball & Tryone). The first two seasons were just comedic gold to me. The DVD extras with the deleted scenes/outtakes on both sets with alternative commentary along with the bonus standup, extra Charlie Murphy stories, and extended interviews from both Rick James & Charlie Murphy on disc two are an added & welcomed bonus.

I can't say the same for the third or "lost season" & I just couldn't believe that this is the same show that had me laughing, caught the attention of america, and everything else I mentioned earlier. These were "lost" episodes & honestly should have stayed lost because this season was awful. The only skits that had me laughing was the one about 2pac not being alive but having a song talking about everyone currently in that club & the one where everyone started charging Dave more money for things since they found out how much money he makes. They did show the controversal "pixie" sketch which I wasn't offended by because I couldn't get past how unfunny it was. The only thing that somewhat kept the shows watchable more than once is the audio commentary from Charlie, Donnell, and Niel (can't remember his last name right now).

In the end, season one & two are worth this set but season three will be seen as a huge disappointment so if you can get seasons one & two cheaper than this box set, I would do that. Otherwise, everything about the first two seasons heavily overshadow the "lost episodes" so I would recommend overall under those conditions.

Editorial Review:

You know him, you love him, you can’t live without him. Now you can own every uncensored episode of Chappelle’s Show in this exclusive DVD collection! Enjoy all your favorite sketches from Season One, Season Two and The Lost Episodes. From Tyrone Biggums to Lil’ Jon to Rick James, every memorable Chappelle moment is here!

The Cosby Show: Season 4

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Total reviews: 19 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

Always A Pleasure to See Cosby 4 out of 5 stars.
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Because I'd seen so many of these episodes so many times, I started to skip through them and just watch the ones I really enjoyed. On this DVD, I was pleasantly surprised to see what I believe is the ONLY episode of the Cosby Show that I'd never seen, and how fitting of it to be about a book club. "Bookworm" was my favorite episode on the entire DVD, and I rewatched it so I could laugh at Cosby's secret at the book club meeting, especially when he rolled his eyes after giving a page number. Classic! However, I was dead tired and bored to tears with the "Shakespeare" episode. I don't know why the writers thought enacting scenes from "Shakespeare" would make a good episode. I couldn't stand reading the stuff in high school and college (and I did understand it), so I definitely didn't want to see it on a show that I did enjoy. I thought "The Locker Room" was an interesting episode because it didn't end the way I expected it to, but it was extremely true to reality. This was a pretty good season. I liked the ones when Rudy was older much better, and this season makes me wish "A Different World: Season 2" would resurface, so I can buy it. This was around the time when I would be rushing for the "Cosby Show" to be over with, so "A Different World" could come on. Man, I miss my childhood!

Editorial Review:

The Cosby Show appeared on NBC from 1984 to 1992, becoming one of the most popular programs in the history of television. The Cosby Show depicted a close-knit and prosperous African-American family (The Huxtables) that dwelled in New York City. Dr. Heathcliff (OB-GYN) and Clair (attorney) Huxtable were a happily married, dual-profession couple with aspirations of raising their 5 children in an uplifting, positive environment. The Cosby Show held TV's #1 slot for a record 5 consecutive years (1985 to 1990) and stayed in the Top 20 shows for all eight seasons it was on NBC.

The Critic - The Complete Series

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Total reviews: 89 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

I miss this show. 5 out of 5 stars.
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I bought this as a graduation gift for a sibling, and it arrived exactly when promised. Good deal.

This show was hilarious and should have run longer. It's unfortunately difficult to find in stores, so this is probably the best way to get it.

Buy my book! Buy my book!

Ask yourself something 4 out of 5 stars.
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I liked this show a lot. But I need to ask someone in marketing: what's the idea of having the cover of this DVD proclaim "It stinks!" Did you think of the sales of this item would be increased by this?

Anyway, the show was good, but it rambled a bit. Overall, it perhaps was not as grounded as the Simpsons are in reality, but it had its moments. It could have done with more parodies of movies.

And my copy did not have close captioning or subtitles.

Editorial Review:

From the producers of "The Simpsons"! Jon Lovitz is the animated Jay Sherman, a TV movie critic who is forced to review the most pathetic films which he always rates as "It stinks." In addition to the film parodies, the show also deals with his personal life: working for a tyrannical media mogul boss, his lovelife and his family. Three-disc release includes all 23 episodes from the entire first and second seasons!

Columbo - The Complete Third Season

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Total reviews: 148 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Gotta have mystery material! 5 out of 5 stars.
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Falk is nothing but a fantastic character for this series. It is a gotta have mystery DVD material for your personal library.

Columbo rocks! 5 out of 5 stars.
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I love the series so how could I not love the DVD's. My boyfriend might have something else to say since he's forced to watch them almost every night! LOL Enjoy!

Editorial Review:

In the detective series that inspired them all, acclaimed actor Peter Falk returns in his four-time Emmy-winning role as the wry and ruffled police lieutenant in Columbo Season Three, available on DVD for the first time ever! From the halls of Congress to the halls of academia, this dazzling 2-disc collection includes all 15 TV hours of the classic third season as well as an exciting bonus episode of the TV show Mrs. Columbo. A consistent favorite on the NBC Mystery Movie lineup, this thrilling season of Columbo features such illustrious guest stars as Martin Sheen, Vincent Price, Deidre Hall, Jackie Cooper and many more. You've seen the crime, now catch the murderer with everyone's favorite trenchcoat-wearing sleuth in each entertaining episode from the complete third season!

C.S.I. New York - The Complete Second Season

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Total reviews: 15 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Much better than Season 1, and remains the Best CSI of the complete CSI franchise 5 out of 5 stars.
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CSI:NY has been going on for the past 3 years and still ramains my favourite show ever. Season 2 is much better than season 1. more violent, better cases and much more exiting. set in the the great city, New York with crimes happening here and there. CSI: NY to me is the best CSI of all three CSI shows and the best crime show. I can't wait for season 3 on DVD.

Description:

"CSI: NY" has several good things going for it compared to the other "CSI" shows. First off, it is fast paced. From the opening moments you're thrown right into the story and it never lets up until the end. That keeps things from ever dragging out unnecessarily. Second, you're able to jump into any individual episode without having seen any other episodes. However, they still manage to give some characters more personality and running storylines through several episodes. This makes them a little less wooden than some of the characters on other "CSI" shows. Finally, the cast is one of the best of the three shows. Gary Sinise is one of my favorite actors and it's always a pleasure to see him in the show, especially supported by a strong cast. This year adds a new face to the mix with Anna Belknap as Detective Lindsay Monroe.

While standing apart from the other "CSI" shows, it still features what makes all of them appealing. You still have bizarre murder cases, flashy special effects, and dramatic cinematography. Each episode looks like a mini-movie and is very stylish. It keeps that "CSI" look and feel while giving it a New York touch. There's also an interesting crossover with "CSI: Miami" and a guest appearance by David Caruso.

If you're a "CSI" fan or if you love murder mysteries, then this is required viewing for you...unless you have a weak stomach.

The bonus features are spread between several discs which makes them a bit tedious to access. However, what's here should make fans happy. "Top of the Heap" discusses Season 2 in general and the changes made from the first season. "Rolling with Jamalot" goes into the making of the "Jamalot" episode and the roller derby action. "A New Look from the 35th Floor" gives a detailed look at the lab set from the show along with the executive producer. "Behind the Scenes - Heroes" isn't a look at the NBC series, but a look at the second to the last episode of the show. It features the return of Vanessa Ferlito as Detective Aiden Burn in a unique cameo related to the running storyline in the show. Finally, "Season 2 Ends with a Bang" covers the season finale and the big explosion featured in it.

Starring:

Gary Sinise as Detective Mac Taylor
Melina Kanakaredes as Detective Stella Bonasera
Carmine Giovinazzo as Detective Danny Messer
Hill Harper as Dr. Sheldon Hawkes
Eddie Cahill as Detective Don Flack
Vanessa Ferlito as Detective Aiden Burn
Anna Belknap as Detective Lindsay Monroe
Robert Joy as Dr. Sid Hammerback

Editorial Review:

CSI: NY, the third incarnation of the CSI: Crime Scene Investigation franchise and the spin-off of CSI: Miami, is a crime drama about forensic investigators who use high-tech science to follow the evidence and solve crimes in The Big Apple.

C.S.I. Miami - The Complete Second Season

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Total reviews: 19 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Perfect timing!! 5 out of 5 stars.
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This set was one of my daughter's birthday presents. I was sweating the arrival time of the package....much to my relief, the order arrived in no time!!

Love CSI Miami 5 out of 5 stars.
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Started out with just csi, then my daughter Linda told my husband and I about the Miami series, watched it and became hooked. Iam now a real fan of all the csi's. I am partial to the new york one. But I still love miami too.

First Season I Owned 5 out of 5 stars.
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Believe it or not, this was the first season I bought of this series, don't ask me why.

I liked CSI: Miami when it first came on, but this season really stood out. So much so that when I got the DVD I finished the season in 3 days. So, naturally I had to buy seasons 1 & 3, then 4.

This is one stand-out series.

Editorial Review:

Led by former homicide detective Horatio Caine (Caruso), CSI: MIAMI follows a Miami forensics unit as they work crimes amid the steamy, tropical surroundings and cultural crossroads of Miami. Caine leads an elite team that includes Calleigh Duquesne (Procter), a bilingual Southern beauty with a specialty in ballistics; Tim Speedle (Cochrane), a cocky yet disarming investigator who is well-connected on the street; Eric Delko (Rodriguez), an underwater recovery expert who knows all the twists and turns of the Florida waterways; and Alexx Woods (Alexander), the no-nonsense, know-it-all coroner.