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Green Hornet - Vol. 1

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Unbelievable. You people know nothing about Bruce Lee's history! 3 out of 5 stars.
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Okay, here is the deal for all you other reviewers. Bruce Lee shot to fame in this country AFTER HIS DEATH. He had a huge hit with the movie "Enter the Dragon" which was released here after he had died. In the months that followed he picked up a huge cult following as other dead celebrities like Marilyn Monroe and James Dean had before him. Many studios were looking to cash in on his fame. An American biopic was discussed but did not materialize until "Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story" was released two decades later. Columbia Pictures was busy making deals with Lee's Hong Kong movie studio to release Lee's incomplete masterpiece "Game of Death" which would later be butchered in order to splice in new scenes with Hollywood stars. Another cheap film distributor managed to grab up the rights to three of Lee's HK martial arts films, and retitled one of them "Return of the Dragon" in hopes that it would be mistaken as a sequel to "Enter the Dragon". This would be followed by "Fists of Fury" and "Chinese Connection", and I wont go into how the distributor bungled the film titles in the English language release.

It was about this time that 20th Century Fox realized that Bruce Lee had starred for them in a failed television series back in the 60's called "The Green Hornet". Made after the success of the Adam West "Batman" television series. It was well made but unlike "Batman" was not a comic book parody, and therefore did not catch on with their audience. After about half a season it was cancelled, and did not have enough episodes to be offered into syndication.

Now nearly a decade later the studio was thinking about re-releasing the episodes as television movies. It was common practice by the mid 70's to reedit popular but short lived series into movies. Fox had done so with their "Planet of the Apes" series editing two episodes back to back as one film. But somewhere along the line they realized that Bruce had been given little to do as the Hornet's Asian sidekick and decided not to bother. Instead they sold the footage to another company who decided it was good enough for a theatrical release.

The episodes picked were based on how much screen time Bruce Lee was given. About three episodes were shown back to back. But the problem was that unlike the Batman series, the fight scenes in Green Hornet were usually brief. So footage from other episodes was edited in to lengthen the fight scenes in the movie. Some of you who have seen the movie may have noticed the continuity error of the Green Hornet & Kato fighting men at a marina with small boats inter-cut with them fighting on a dock with large ships.

The movie was released and failed miserably at the box office. Still looking to make a fast buck the same company edited more Green Hornet footage together and released it as "Fury of the Dragon". The movie poster showed a shirtless Bruce Lee in a fighting stance looking like he was giving off one of his famous screams. Even the opening credits did not give away that this movie was actually Green Hornet episodes. It was animated in the same style as the title credits in Bruce Lee's Asian movies. It was only after the opening credits ended that you saw Bruce Lee as Kato chauffeuring Green Hornet that you realized you were suckered.

As for the Green Hornet not available on video, the main thing holding everything up is the Trendle estate. George W. Trendle had created and owned the character, and has sold the television rights to Fox under the agreement that it would not be campy like "Batman" was. After the series aired Trendle accused them of camping up his character, possibly he had seen the Green Hornet's guest appearance on Batman. He tried taking steps to revoke Fox's rights to the character, but once the series was cancelled for bad ratings he decided there was no reason to bother. Years later Fox's rights to the character expired and reverted to his estate. Allegedly they are the ones who kept Fox from releasing Green Hornet on video. [ 20th Century Fox's video company CBS/FOX had much success releasing the Bruce Lee films and wanted to continue the trend ] I know that Good Times home video released this movie and eventually had to pull it after the Trendle estate threatened a lawsuit. I am not surprised that they stopped Brentwood from releasing the sequel. But then again as the rights to this character pass from one Trendle family member to another, it won't be long before one of them prefers money over family honor.

Gilligan's Island - The Complete First Three Seasons

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Gilligan's Island: The Complete First Season: After a three-hour pleasure tour the SS Minnow is washed ashore on an uncharted South Pacific island leaving behind what would become TV's most famous castaways.Gilligan's Island: The Complete Second Season: All 32 episodes are in color as the castaways continue to struggle to survive disasters--both natural and man-made--but never stop trying to find a way to escape in this wonderfully wacky comedy series. Special guest stars include Zsa Zsa Gabor as Erika Tiffany Janos Prohaska as The Lion and Vito Scotti as Dr. Balinkoff.Gilligan's Island: The Complete Third Season: A family classic returns with the final season set offering! Gilligan's Island: The Complete Third Season features all episodes in color and the continued adventures of the castaways as they struggle to survive disasters--both natural and man-made--but never stop trying to find a way to escape in this wonderfully wacky comedy series.System Requirements:Running Time: 2507 MinFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: TELEVISION/SERIES & SEQUELS Rating: NR UPC: 053939735826

GEORGE BURNS AND GRACIE ALLEN SHOW-VOLUME ONE-8 DISC BOXED SET

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• BOXED SET
• 8 DISCS
• 40 EPISODES

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The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show, which premiered October, 1950, was one of the first comedies to make the successful transition from radio to TV. Similar to the format of the radio program in which George Burns and Gracie Allen played themselves, the domestic comedy was set in their home. The first TV series to depict the home life of a working show business couple. Gracie pulls one stunt after another, while George would step out of the scene to narrate. 40 HILARIOUS EPISODES ON 8 DISCS DISC 1 Kleebo Property Tax Assessor Harry Morton's Private Secretary Gracie's Checking Account Rhumba Lessons DISC 2 The Income Tax Preparer Emily Vanderlip Stays with The Burnes Too Much of the Mortons Gracie and Blanche Become Vegetarians Gracie Throws a Wedding DISC 3 Christmas with Mamie Kelly Gracie Loses her Engagement Ring Jack Benny Steals George's Joke George tries to write a Speech The Fortune Teller DISC 4 Wardrobe Woman's Trip to Hawaii Dinner Party for Atomic Scientist Gracie Worries about George's Sneezing Buying a Boat Gracie and Blanche Hire Gigolos DISC 5 Ballet Tickets The Skating Piersons Harry thinks the Swamp has Oil Gracie Writes about Silky Thompson Gracie thinks George is going to Commit Suicide DISC 6 Von Zell dates a Married Woman Uncle Clyde Gracie thinks Harry is in Love With Her Harry wants to Trade his House We're not Married (With Jack Benny) Disc 7 Up All Night-Burglar Buying a Ranch George in the Army Gracie Reports the Car Stolen Gracie Pretends she's a College Boy's Mother Disc 8 Buying a Mountain Cabin The Missing Fur Stole Spanish Lessons The Black Eye Fraternity Happy Hum-Hum

Rescue from Gilligan's Island

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When a decaying Russian satellite crashes on the island, the Professor uses a key component for a barometer. With that device, he learns that a massive wave is going to swamp the island. In desperation, the castaways lash their huts together into one structure in order to have any chance to ride the disaster out. The wave strikes the island and the hut is swept out to sea. Once there, Gilligan accidents starts a fire trying to cook a meal and nearly burns the floating hut down. Occupied with stopping the fire, the gang fails to notice that the smoke caught the attention of a naval helicopter who summoned a ship to rescue the castaways. In triumph, they return to Hawaii, only to learn that things have changed over the years and they will have trouble fitting in. To further complicate matters, two Russian spies are after that the key component that Gilligan now wears as necklace.

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Noddy, Vol. 6: Good Neighbor Noddy

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Noddy and the citizens of Toy Town are discovering the fun of spreading happiness! Even the pesky goblins are doing good deeds! Helping friends is the best way to have a delightful day, so share in over 60 minutes that prove just how easy it is to make someone smile – even grumpy Tessie Bear! Included are five exciting “Say It With Noddy” segments that teach children useful words and phrases in Spanish, Russian, French, and more!

The Burns & Allen Show: Collector's Edition

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Get Smart Season 3

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Would you believe...? 5 out of 5 stars.
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Complete "Get Smart" Season 3 Three ~ 5 DVD set including:
All 26 third season episodes PLUS bonus material.
Starring Don Adams and Barbara Feldon.
Each episode has been carefully remastered and restored for flawless clarity.
New, officially licensed set.



You get all 26 original Season 3 episodes of the Emmy Award-winning TV series on 4 DVDs.
PLUS you get a bonus disc with over 2 hours of bonus material including interviews andcommentaries, introductions to every episode by Barbara Feldon (Agent 99),never-before-seen bloopers, rare TV footage, a special booklet, and more.

Maxwell Smart is back.

And so is Agent 99, The Chief and the rest of the fearless Get Smart gang. Here is the legendary, Emmy® Award-winning spy-spoof series inspired by the comic genius of Mel Brooks and Buck Henry, digitally restored, remastered and brought to you for the first time on DVD. Don Adams is Maxwell Smart, the would-be super-spy whose misguided adventures quickly propel him---together with the alluring Agent 99 (Barbara Feldon)---into a side-splitting succession of tight spots. You won't want to miss a single mixed-up mission, as Max and 99 take on all the forces of KAOS, from Siegfried and The Scar, to Kubachek and Groppo the Killer Robot.

Get Smart's unforgettable third season is a must-own collection of quintessential television comedy, from its very first episode---in which Max and 99 face down the KAOS "League of Imposters"---to the hilarious hippie send-up "The Groovy Guru," voted one of the 100 best TV episodes of all time. Now you can join the agents of CONTROL in 26 classic episodes on 5 DVDs, including the Emmy® Award-winning episode "Maxwell Smart: Private Spy," and featuring guest appearances from Joey
Bishop, Carol Burnett, Johnny Carson, Don Rickles, and many others.

SPECIAL BONUS FEATURES include:

- Bonus Featurette: Spooks, Spies, Gadgets and Gizmos.
- In-depth interview with Get Smart director Bruce Bilson.
- Segments from the 2003 Get Smart Reunion Seminar---held at the Museum of Television & Radio.
- Personal, on-camera introductions to all 26 episodes in the third season by series co-star Barbara Feldon.
- Audio Commentary on selected episodes from Feldon and Don Rickles.
- Plus footage from the 1968 Emmy® Awards broadcast...rarely-seen bloopers from the show and more.
- Additional Bonus Feature: A digital keyed schematic of Max's original Sunbeam Tiger sports car.

EPISODE LIST:
- The Spy Who Met Himself
- Viva Smart
- Witness for the Persecution
- The Spirit is Willing
- Maxwell Smart, Private Spy
- Supersonic Boom
- One of Our Olives is Missing
- When Good Fellows Get Together
- Dr. Yes
- That Old Gang of Mine
- The Mild Ones
- Classification: Dead
- The Mysterious Dr. T
- The King Lives
- The Groovy Guru
- The Little Black Book, Part I
- The Little Black Book, Part II
- Don't Look Back
- 99 Loses Control
- The Wax Max
- Run, Robot, Run
- Operation Ridiculous
- Spy, Spy, Birdie
- The Hot Line
- Die, Spy
- The Reluctant Redhead

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26 episodes from classic third season on 5 DVDs. Over an hour of bonus footage.

The George Burns and Gracie Allen Collection

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This fabulous five-DVD collection brings you the very best of George Burns and Gracie Allen from their classic ‘50s TV sitcom, The Burns & Allen Show. Say g’night, Gracie!

You'll love the daffy antics of Gracie and the endless patience of straight man George as they get mixed up in one hilarious situation after another.

And you'll also see Hollywood Couples: George Burns and Gracie Allen - an affectionate look at this dynamic duo, featuring rare clips and photos.

It's all here in The Burns and Allen Collection. Say g'night, Gracie!

Disc One FIRST SHOW - In this rare, very first episode of the Burns and Allen Show from 1950, George explains the premise of their TV series and the dynamics of his rapport with Gracie. Veteran character actor Henry Jones guest stars as an encyclopedia salesman.

GRACIE'S TAX RETURN - The tax assessor pays the Burns household a visit and becomes confused by Gracie's loopy logic. Guest star is Bob Sweeney, who would soon co-star in Our Miss Brooks.

Disc Two SPEECH WRITER - George keeps getting interrupted while he's trying to write an important speech and Gracie tries to enroll some rambunctious children in a private school.

GRACIE'S CHECKING ACCOUNT - A frustrated bank officer drops by the house to try and straighten out Gracie's wacky bookkeeping methods and Gracie gets a traffic ticket.

Disc Three GRACIE'S WEDDING PLANS - Gracie agrees to throw a wedding for the daughter of a friend - right in the Burns home - and George has to contend with a fussy French caterer.

TEEN VISIT - The Burns' banker lets his teenage daughter stay with George and Gracie for the weekend. Burns and Allen get a chance to show off some fancy footwork at the end.

Disc Four SWAMI - Gracie decides to divorce George after misinterpreting a fortune teller's prediction. Walter Woolf King, who played the villain in the Marx Brothers classic A Night At The Opera, is Gracie's attorney.

BEVERLY HILLS SOCIETY - Gracie misuses the rent money for The Beverly Hills Uplift Society, so the ladies hold their meeting in the Burns home.

Disc Five HOLLYWOOD COUPLES: GEORGE BURNS AND GRACIE ALLEN - A fascinating documentary focusing on the lives of George and Gracie onscreen and especially off. Rare clips and photos tell their story, including a look at Burns and Allen's lives before they met, as well as Burns' phenomenally successful solo career after his beloved Gracie's untimely death.

Rescue from Gilligan's Island

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disappointing 1 out of 5 stars.
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I have been a fan of Gilligan Island all my life, and I own all three seasons, that it was on. This was clearly a poor attempt to recapature the magic that was so great in the orignal airing on the show.
When I say disappointing I mean that the video quality wasnt even as good as it was in the orignal episodes, They had to replace Ginger with another woman, As Tina Louise was fed-up with always being tied to her character in the show, so she refused to be a part of anything that would full-fill that image she created. My advise would have been, get over your self, america fell in love with orignal cast, and un-doubtly you made some money as "Ginger Grant", so get in there and come full circle.
The other disappointing factor of the movie was that, when it came to the point where they were to go their own ways, the scene was was simple "ok, see you later", and they all just walked off in different directions, but the only fitting end to the story was that they took a reunion tour on the new "MINNOW II", and wouldnt you know they got lost at sea again, and landed on the same island.
I am sure with a little more thought it would have been a better movie.

Official Burns and Allen Old Time Radio OTR Mp3 Collection on DVD - Offering 241 Different Shows and Appearances for a Total of 95 Hours of Listening Enjoyment

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Enjoy all your favorite Burns & Allen Old Time Radio episodes on this DVD packed with 241 different shows and appearances for a total of 95 hours of listening enjoyment. This product is a DVD collection of Old Time Radio mp3s. It is designed to be played on your computer DVD drive with standard mp3 software - like Windows media player or its equivalent on Macintosh computers. The image shows the front cover of the DVD.