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Jackass - The Box Set
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Average rating: 3.5 of 5
RIP OFF!! 1 out of 5 stars.
1 of 3 people found this review helpful.
At least 50 % of the original material is gone. On one of the audio commentaries they point out that you should be mad because material is missing I had no idea just how much material was missing until I went and watched my VHS tape of the original broadcasts. I should have never bought this DVD boxset my one VHS tape has way more material than on all 4 of these stupid DVDs. What rubbish.
"Box Set" i.e "A Bit of the Show in a Box" 4 out of 5 stars.
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This is the only product or show I would ever buy from Murray Rothstein's (Sumner Redstone's real name) extremely subversive MTV. Even though a large part of the show is very vulgar and not suitable for anyone, really, parts of it are also highly original and amusing. The show is famous enough to leave out any long description of what it is. It is basically a bunch of Euro-Americans and various other peoples playing pranks on unsuspecting people throughout the world, dressing up as old people, doing extreme sports, messing around with each other and so on.
I was quite annoyed to learn that this is only about 50 % of the original show; the rest is missing for some reason. It might be censorship, copyrights, brand infringements or just lousy editing, I don't know, but the fact remains that this is FAR from comprehensive. That being said, I sometimes laugh myself silly, and my favourite scene that made me almost drop on the floor from laughter is where a slightly drunk Dave England dresses up like the Hunchback of Notre Dame, with a huge lump and a hideous face. He then goes around in the area around Notre Dame in his medieval outfit, asking various people to take his picture and whatnot. The poor Frenchmen are running away from him for their dear lives, and as he chases one of them, he calls out "Stay with me forever!" Now thats my type of humour!
So all in all, I'd buy this for that scene alone, but like most of the products from these guys, there's always large parts missing and it feels quite a lot like a moneymaking scam. I love the show, though, so I'm giving it 4 stars.
Editorial Review:
For better or worse, MTV funded a bumbling case of idiots to play with poo and dress in a variety of men's undergarments. Never before has arrested development looked so much fun as the cast of Jackass make it. From stapling Jackass on their rear-end to mounting magazine stands in gorilla costumes, Johnny Knoxville, Bam Margera, and the rest of the gang show us what it takes be a Jackass!
The Jeffersons - The Complete Third Season
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Average rating: 5.0 of 5
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Get ready to "move on up" with the nonstop comedic fun of the third season of THE JEFFERSONS, one of the most critically-acclaimed and groundbreaking sitcoms in TV history. With an irresistible combination of biting social satire and pure hilarity, America's funniest cast of characters are all on hand to deliver even more laughs: Geroge Jefferson (Sherman Hemsley) takes up flying, wife Weezy (Isabel Sanford) struggles to keep her cool around Mother Jefferson (Zara Culley), maid Florence (Marla Gibbs) moved on in and starts trouble, son Lionel (Mike Evans) married the daughter of the next-door-neighbors, interracial couple Helen and Tom Willis (Roxie Roker and Franklin Cover), and neighbor Harry Bentley (Paul Benedict) lands himself in jail after punching out a police officer not to mention all the other wacky characters who shake things up in the "dee-luxe apartment in the sky." Created by legendary television producer Norman Lear, THE JEFFERSONS brilliantly used humor to smash stereotypes and attract huge audiences, making it one of the most popular and longest-running (1975-1985) TV comedy series ever. Remastered and made available on DVD for the very first time, this collector's three-disc set features all 24 episodes from Season Three. Sit back and let THE JEFFERSONS lift you, because now you "finally got a piece of the pie."
Jeeves & Wooster - The Complete Second Season
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Average rating: 4.5 of 5
Excellent Stuff 5 out of 5 stars.
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These six episodes are best described as great, great, great, great, great, and so-so. The humor is excellent. Hugh Laurie is very much fun to watch. And they hold up well under repeated viewing.
I read that Hugh Laurie and Stephen Fry ... close friends since their college days at Cambridge (where they were introduced to each other by none other than Emma Thompson) ... were reluctant to accept the "Jeeves and Wooster" roles ... but the high quality of the writing made them take a second look and ... sign on.
This, the second season, is the best of the four "Jeeves and Wooster" seasons. Hugh Laurie has grown to completely fill out the Berite Wooster character ... and the material is never better. A recap of each episode is below:
PEARLS MEAN TEARS (also called "The Con")
An excellent one.
Bertie is summoned to Westcomb on the Sea by his domineering aunt Agatha ... where she plays matchmaker (against Bertie's wishes) ... for Bertie and the "demure" Aileen Hemmingway. This story leads nicely into a second tale (in this same episode) where Bertie must help his chum Biffie escape from an unwanted engagement to the dreaded Honoria Glossup.
The dramatization here is of a very high quality. No expense was spared and no detail was overlooked. It is really quite amazing when you consider the preparation, the assembling, and the cost that went into the making of a scene that is a mere two minutes long (such as the railway station scene or the horse race track scene).
This is highbrow comedy at its best. My only reservation (every time I watch this episode) is caused by the bad guys here ... the confidence tricksters ... who are a bit too scary, and the trouble they cause (for Bertie) a bit too serious ... but it is all over with soon enough ... and the romp continues ... unabated.
JEEVES IN THE COUNTRY (also known as "Chuffy")
Another excellent one ... and the first of two parts.
Here Bertie takes up the trombone ... and is oblivious to the disturbance it causes (and is surprised when told of it). Offended by the "lack of neighborly spirit" he retaliates by moving to the country (Devonshire) ... where he is near his old college pal Chuffy ... but must deal with a ticklish situation when a former fiancee appears on the scene.
The comedy flows at a good clip in this episode ... and there are nice touches throughout (background details that add to the fun and authenticity of a scene). Bertie and Jeeves have quite a bit of one-to-one talking, and this is ... the very heart of the "Jeeves and Wooster" humor and appeal.
(A couple of fun scenes here: Bertie (while arguing with his landlord) tries to quote Shakespeare ... only to stumble ... and then (with Jeeves help) recover his confidence ... with a triumphant gesture. Also, Jeeves is forced to make his master's morning tea ... al fresco.)
KIDNAPPED (also called "The Mysterious Stranger")
This is a follow-up to "Jeeves in the Country" ... and it is just as good ... except maybe that it lacks the slam-bang finish.
Here Bertie has once again travelled out to the country ... where he finds himself trapped in a shotgun wedding situation. And, by coincidence, his chums from the Drones Club are also in Devonshire ... to give a ukulele concert ... in blackface.
P.G. Wodehouse (the creator of "Jeeves and Wooster") often used what might be called "coincidence" comedy ... where two or three different story elements come together accidentally ... to create a riotously funny situation.
Here in "Kidnapped" the coincidence is sort-of hard to buy into, but the pay-off ... the riotous scene ... is pretty satisfying ... so we let it go.
(Three fun Hugh Laurie bits here: When confronted by the parents of TWO former fiancees ... at the same moment ... "Oh, you know ... an engagement here ... an engagement there." Also, his impromptu singing of "Lady of Spain". And lastly his warming up to Roderick Glossup after learning that he (Glossup) had struck young Seabury (a real brat).)
JEEVES SAVES THE COW CREAMER (also called "The Silver Jug")
This is arguably the best "Jeeves and Wooster" episode ... mainly because the story is so excellent.
Bertie receives a visit from his aunt Dahlia ... who wants him to visit an antique shop and ... "sneer at a cow creamer". The cow creamer is a silver creamer that is, well, in the shape of a cow ... a much valued objet d'art ... that Dahlia means to obtain ... and when a rival silver collector snatches it from under her nose ... she is ... incensed ... and orders Bertie to go and steal it.
This story is a veritable gold mine of comedy ... and the gold is indeed mined ... and delivered. Vivian Pickles is excellent as Bertie's aunt Dahlia ... and Richard Garnett is perfect for the part of Gussie.
(A fun moment here is when Bertie sends off a telegram to his aunt. Also, there's an excellent little scene when Jeeves attends a meeting of The Junior Gamamede Club ... a club for gentlemen's gentlemen (valets).)
A PLAN FOR GUSSIE (also called "The Bassett's Fancy Dress Ball")
This is a follow-up to "Jeeves Saves the Cow Creamer" ... with the same setting, same actors and actresses, and the ... same fun.
Bertie is back at Totleigh Towers ... the estate home of the dreaded Sir Watkin Bassett ... where he (Bertie) must save the marriage plans of his chum Gussie.
We get a lot of Bertie/Jeeves conversation here ... and that is good. The give-and-take is excellent ... with Jeeves at one point using "prandial jocundity" ... which means cheerfulness at dinner.
Simon Treves as Harold "Stinker" Pinker is excellent ... very entertaining ... once you zero in on him. Bertie has a funny diatribe at the tennis court and he also has a classic moment of triumph over Watkin Bassett.
JEEVES THE MATCHMAKER (also called "Wooster With a Wife")
Of the six episodes in season number two, this one is by far the worst.
Three different stories are woven together here: Bertie must break up a romance between his chum Tuppie and "the interloper" Daisy ... also, Bertie tries to propose marriage to Bobbie Wickham ... and lastly, his (Bertie's) help is employed by pal Bingo to convince Bingo's rich uncle (and benefactor) that marriage to a middle class girl is both acceptable and honorable.
The Bingo story drags along ... and the Bobbie Wickham character is just a mean lady. There are dead ends (in this episode) here and there, and Jeeves is not given any brilliant solutions to come up with (always added fun for us viewers). The Tuppie story works OK, and we do get some vintage Hugh Laurie moments ... but the craft and the art ... of so high a quality in the other five episodes ... is definately missing here.
Editorial Review:
Pelham Grenville Wodehouse's immortal characters are brought to glorious life in this hilarious series starring Hugh Laurie as the chinless but charming Bertie Wooster and Stephen Fry as his valet and frequent savior, Jeeves. Superb period detail, performers who seem to have been born for these roles, and a hearty helping of Wodehouse wit make these shows essential viewing for anyone in search of a sophisticated chuckle.This collection comprises the second season of this delightful show, including the following six episodes: "Jeeves Saves the Cow-Creamer," "A Plan for Gussie," "Pearls Mean Tears," "Jeeves in the Country," "Kidnapped!," and "Jeeves the Matchmaker." --Simon Leake
The Jeffersons - The Complete Sixth Season
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Average rating: 5.0 of 5
One of my favorite shows ever!!!!!!!!!!! 5 out of 5 stars.
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Season 6
112. 6- 1 601 23 Sep 79 The Announcement
113. 6- 2 603 30 Sep 79 A Short Story
114. 6- 3 602 7 Oct 79 Louise's Old Boyfriend
115. 6- 4 606 21 Oct 79 Now You See It, Now You Don't (1)
116. 6- 5 607 28 Oct 79 Now You See It, Now You Don't (2)
117. 6- 6 605 4 Nov 79 Where's Papa?
118. 6- 7 604 11 Nov 79 The Expectant Father
119. 6- 8 608 18 Nov 79 Joltin' George
120. 6- 9 610 2 Dec 79 Baby Love
121. 6-10 611 9 Dec 79 Louise vs. Florence
122. 6-11 609 30 Dec 79 Me and Mr. G.
123. 6-12 613 6 Jan 80 One Flew Into the Cuckoo's Nest
124. 6-13 612 13 Jan 80 Louise's Setback
125. 6-14 614 27 Jan 80 Brother Tom
126. 6-15 615 3 Feb 80 The Arrival (1)
127. 6-16 616 10 Feb 80 The Arrival (2)
128. 6-17 617 17 Feb 80 The Shower
129. 6-18 618 24 Feb 80 The Longest Day
130. 6-19 619 2 Mar 80 George's Birthday
131. 6-20 622 9 Mar 80 A Night to Remember
132. 6-21 620 23 Mar 80 The Loan
133. 6-22 623 30 Mar 80 Louise Takes a Stand
134. 6-23 621 6 Apr 80 The First Store
135. 6-24 624 13 Apr 80 Once Upon a Time
Editorial Review:
The Jeffersons was a breakthrough series – the first television show to feature a well-to-do African American family living in luxury. In its sixth season, the show remained fresh thanks to the unconventional wit of series developer Norman Lear (TV’s "All in the Family" and "Good Times") and its very popular characters including loud-mouthed George Jefferson (Sherman Hemsley), his long-suffering wife Louise (Isabel Sanford), and their wise-cracking maid Florence (Marla Gibbs). Highlights this season include the two-part "The Arrival," where Lionel (Mike Evans), returning to the role he originated) and wife Jenny (Berlinda Tolbert) welcome baby Jessica (leave it to George to worry about the color of the baby) and the "Brother Tom," where George teaches Tom Willis (Franklin Cover) how to act black in order to impress his wife Helen (Roxie Roker). A landmark of classic TV, the sixth season of The Jeffersons tackled taboos while delivering the biggest laughs ever.
The Jeffersons - The Complete Fifth Season
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The Jeffersons - Fifth Season 5 out of 5 stars.
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I am 11 Years Old, and I Have to Say That The Jeffersons are Very Funny, they Make Me Laugh, and I Still always Never Forget, George (Sherman Hemsley) calling Tom (Franklin Cover) "Honky", and his wife (who is black), Helen Willis (Roxie Roker), "Zebra", another thing i will never forget the moments is when Florence (Marla Gibbs) gets a brand new Job as The Executive Housekeeper, Weezy (Isabel Sanford) sketches Nude Models, Jenny (Berlinda Tolbert), and Lionel (Mike Evans) not getting a Loan from the bank, and Harry Bentley (Paul Benedict) return from Russia in The Fall of 1983, and Mother Jefferson (Zara Cully) giving wise Cracks to her Daughter in-law, Louise, it was Always very Funny, a Remarkable Afro-American Sitcom that ran on CBS on Sunday Nights (1979-1984), and Tuesday Nights during the last couple of episodes of the final season, The Jeffersons was a Very Popular sitcom, and George and Weezy kept 'Movin On Up' (1975-1985).
Here Are The Episodes for the Fifth Season:
Episode #501 - Louise's Painting
George tries to Get Louise out of her Art Class, when he finds out Weezy is Sketching Nude Models.
Episode #502 - Homecoming (1)
Allan Willis (Jay Hammer) returns from Syracuse, and inherits a Warehouse by his Grandfather, also the relationship between him and Tom. Jay Hammer joins the cast as Allan Willis. This is Berlinda Tolbert's Final Apperance until the 1979-1980 season.
Episode #503 - Homecoming (2)
George continues his unwavering Attempt to obtain Allan's Warehouse, Meanwhile Helen and Louise run into Trouble with a Stubborn Landlord at the Help Center.
Episode #504 - How Slowly They Forget
"The Wiz" star, Ted Ross stars as Cornelius X. Mayflower, an old Friend of George's who still holds a grudge.
Episode #505 - George's Dream
After falling asleep at work, George dreams it's Year, 1996, In The Dream, Everyone is Celebrating the store 22nd Anniversary, Except for Him.
Episode #506 - George's New Stockbroker
George is Reluctant to trust his new Stockbroker, after learning that he was in a Mental institution.
Episode #507 - Me and Billy Dee
Billy Dee Williams guest stars in this episode, about George's Fundraiser is stuck without a Celebrity Speaker.
Episode #508 - Half a Brother
Alan Becomes Friendly with the Banker's Daughter.
Episode #509 - What Are Friends For?
George gets a Surprise visit from his Cousin Dusty, but the visit takes a turn for the worse when Dusty askes George, for one of his kidneys.
Episode #510 - Harry's Houseguest
Bentley tries to Kick Out his Irritating Houseguest, Felicia, she misinterprests his Request as a Marriage Proposal.
Episode #511 - Louise's Sister
Maxine Mills (Josephine Premice) returns after 30 Years, George is Confused by The Reaction Maxine is gived by Louise.
Episode #512 - George, Who?
After Being Mugged, Louise loses her Memory, and George uses the incident as to reconnected with his wife.
Episode #513 - George Finds a Father
George his Horrified to learn that his Father-Figure Friend, Buddy, once had an affair with His Mother.
Episode #514 - Louise's Reunion
Louise attends her Class Reunion alone, after a Fight with George over a Thoughtless Contingency in his Will.
Episode #515 - Florence Meets Mr. Right
Florence says "YES" to a Marriage Proposal, from her New Boyfriend, Buzz Thatcher, but Louise fears there not quite a Match Made in heaven.
Episode #516 - A Bedtime Story
George tries to Hide his Embarrasing Impotence.
Episode #517 - Louise's Award
in This Very Special Episode, Louise is Nominated for the Prestigious "Volunteer of the Year" Award.
Episode #518 - Every Night Fever
George is Bitten By The Dance Bug, and comes down with a Schorching case of disco Fever, Meanwhile Weezy is asked to perform in a Play at the Help Center.
Episode #519 - The Other Woman
Helen Willis (Roxie Roker) gets supicious she discovers that a Beautiful woman is joining Tom (Franklin Cover) on his' business trip.
Episode #520 - The Hold Out
George (Sherman Hemsley) holds out on selling his Store when a development company begins buying all the property on the Block.
Episode #521 - Three Faces of Florence
Florence (Marla Gibbs) pretends to be other People while meeting a handsome man, after reading a book about a woman who pretends to be other people, but things does not go as they seem.
Episode #522 - The Ones You Love
George and Weezy get into an heated argument on the night of their Big magazine interview on "Happily Married Couples".
Episode #523 - Louise's Convention
George's Overly understanding attitude sparks supicion, when Louise tells him she's been invited to a convention in California on their Wedding Anniversary.
Episode #524 - The Freeze-In
The Jeffersons (Sherman Hemsley and Isabel Sanford) get some unexpected company when Harry (Paul Benedict), Helen (Roxie Roker) and Tom (Franklin Cover) huddle up for warmth in their Apartment after the Neighbors of the Building's Heater malfunction.
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Ken Burns - American Lives (Thomas Jefferson / Lewis & Clark / Frank Lloyd Wright / Elizabeth Cady Stanton & Susan B Anthony / Mark Twain / Horatio's Drive / Unforgivable Blackness)
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Average rating: 5.0 of 5
A Great Collection of PBS Documentaries 5 out of 5 stars.
16 of 16 people found this review helpful.
I bought all of these individually. As he did with The Civil War and Baseball (as well as his earlier works which are now also in a box set, not to mention The West, New York and Jazz). Ken Burns continues to present his "American Stories" with pictures and narration that bring the past alive. 1 tiny nitpick note however. This is an 8 not a 7 disc set (for some reason the Jack Johnson story was released on 2 discs rather than a double sided disc like Mark Twain and Lewis and Clark which are of equal length to it). Other than that, you're getting a good deal on this and it will fit nicely along side the "America" box set (or your copies of those individually) and Ken's award winning "mini series" (plural). Get em all, and all other documentaries will just fade away. Ken Burns is the KING of the modern documentary film. Keep em coming, Ken, we'll keep buying em (on DVD) :-)
Editorial Review:
Ken Burns American Lives (7 Disc Gift Set) - Ken Burns American Lives Collection is a compilation of seven outstanding biographies and stories of some of America's most celebrated pioneers and historical events. Programming in this series began with Thomas Jefferson in 1997 and concludes with Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson in 2005. The 7-disc Gift Set collection includes:
- Thomas Jefferson (1997)
- Lewis and Clark (1997)
- Frank Lloyd Wright (1998)
- Not For Ourselves Alone: The Story of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony (1999)
- Mark Twain (2002)
- Horatio's Drive (2003)
- Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson (2005)
The Jeffersons - The Complete Fourth Season
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Average rating: 5.0 of 5
I just love the Jeffersons 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
I couldn't wait to get my Season 4 shipment of the Jeffersons. I am just loving this series. I watch the Jeffersons early in the morning to start my day off laughing, and sometimes at night before I go to bed. They are so refreshing and relaxing to watch; I've even got my 14-year old son watching George's crazy antics. I'm so looking forward to Season 5 with hopes that my favorite episode with George and Helen going disco dancing is in there. I just love the Jeffersons and I watch the episodes over and over never getting tired of the repeats.
Great Quality 5 out of 5 stars.
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This item was received in great condition. Got the item exactly in the time frame it was suppose to be receive. I continue to enjoy one of my favorite TV shows.
Come on guys release all the rest of the seasons!!! 5 out of 5 stars.
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Unquestionably the best show of all time!!The Only Complaint I Have is why are they taking so long in releasing all the Jefferesons on DVD,they are sure sellers!!
Is Great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 5 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.
The Fourth Season is fun and funny but is really great hope they will release all of the season's on DVD you need to see All In The Family first
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Studio: Sony Pictures Home Ent Release Date: 10/03/2006 Run time: 676 minutes
The Job - The Complete Series
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Average rating: 5.0 of 5
Best Adult Comedy - EVER 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Writing & pacing are perfect. Still ahead of it's time. Great ensemble casting. Note - on the few selectings available w/commentary, watch the episode first with no commentary. The overdubbing commentary is informative & hilarious, but drowns out the shows dialog at times. ABC executives were idiots to not get behind this show 100%.
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The critically-acclaimed, gritty comedy starring Denis Leary now on DVD! All 19 episodes on 4 DVDs!Mike McNeil (Denis Leary) is a self-medicating, hard-drinking, decorated New York City detective with a wife, a mistress and a crush on a coworker. Surrounded by a partner and fellow squad members who are just as colorful, McNeil pursues his uniquely unconventional, yet effective, approach to crime solving while attempting to manage the chaos of his personal life.
Originally broadcast on ABC in 2001, The Job was shot entirely on location in New York City, giving the show a gritty look to match its always edgy comedy.
Special Features:
Interview/Commentary with creators Denis Leary & Peter Tolan Gag Reel
JAG (Judge Advocate General) - Seasons 1-7
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Studio: Paramount Home Video Release Date: 11/04/2008
The Joe Schmo Show - Season One Uncensored
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Average rating: 4.5 of 5
Editorial Review:
Spike TV's first season of The Joe Schmo Show is a real-life variation on the Jim Carrey comedy The Truman Show, in which Carrey played a man unaware he is the star of a television series, living on an enormous set and surrounded by actors playing family, co-workers, neighbors, etc. Joe Schmo fools a gregarious, likable 27-year-old fellow, Matt Kennedy Gould, into believing he's part of the cast of a reality-TV program called Lap of Luxury, competing for a $100,000 prize by surviving humiliating trials and those inevitable, once-per-week evictions of unlucky contestants. What Gould doesn't know is that his competitors--all living in the same house under the watchful eye of an ubiquitous production crew--are all actors playing sundry reality-TV stereotypes: the token gay guy, the good-looking sweetheart, the good-looking bitch, the clown, Mr. Macho, the borderline-pariah, etc.The eight episodes in The Joe Schmo Show: Season One Uncensored look and sound like any other reality gimmick, though part of what makes the series fun are little risk elements that threaten to blow open the whole scheme or at least create suspicion in Gould's mind. There are several occasions in which one or another actor gets confused about a character detail and Gould wonders about apparent contradictions; once or twice, actors have to leave a situation because they are close to cracking up. For the most part, however, the tall, gullible, good-natured hero bonds with his "housemates" and keeps a smile on while participating in underwear-swapping contests, gross-out meals, and tense elimination rituals. The final episode, in which Gould is told the truth, is surprisingly moving. This DVD set includes extensive supplementary material, including Gould's after-the-fact, mixed responses to many of his experiences. --Tom Keogh