Classic TV - DVD

The Adventures of Ma & Pa Kettle, Vol. 2 (At the Fair / On Vacation / At Home / At Waikiki)

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Total reviews: 61 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

MA AND PA KETTLE 5 out of 5 stars.
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I LOVE THE OLD TIME MOVIES LIKE MA AND PA AND SHIRLEY TEMPLE. THEY ARE SOME OLD TIME MOVIES THAT I REALLY ENJOY WATCHING ON A RAINY AND OR SNOWING DAY. I LOVE THEM.

MARY H

Ma & Pa at their best ! 5 out of 5 stars.
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If you like Ma and Pa Kettle this dvd is a must have. It has very good sound and is very clear.

old times 5 out of 5 stars.
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oh how wonderful to see yheold movies that i grew up with plesant and truely ralaxing

Editorial Review:

America's favorite country couple are back together again in a brand new collection featuring four of their all-time favorite films. Ma & Pa Kettle (Marjorie Main and Percy Kilbride) continue to charm audiences with their down-home humor and hilarious antics, inspiring in The Adventures of Ma & Pa Kettle: Volume 2, featuring Ma and Pa Kettle at the Fair, Ma and Pa Kettle on Vacation, Ma and Pa Kettle at Home, Ma and Pa Kettle at Waikiki. Join the Kettles this time as they travel the globe, getting involved in everything from international spies and pineapple plantations to harness racing and hurricanes in this delightful special collector's set.

The Ultimate Johnny Carson Collection - His Favorite Moments from The Tonight Show (Vols. 1-3) (1962-1992)

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Total reviews: 88 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Laughs and Memories 5 out of 5 stars.
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There will never be television like this again. Johnny Carson was the "Tonight Show". The stars, skits, and animals, brought back great memories and laughter for hours and hours.Priceless and Classic Entertainmen!

The Ultimate Johnny Carson Collection - His Favorite Moments from The Tonight Show (Vols. 1-3) (1962-1992) (1962) 5 out of 5 stars.
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I bought these as a gift for my grandmother. These are a piece of American Culture, it documents so much of what was happening in life those years. After the news, this was on. No cable TV to watch. I always remember my grandparents cracking up watching this show. Very nostalgic and a great gift.

Here's Johnny!!! on this great 3 DVD set!!! 5 out of 5 stars.
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This is a must for Johnny Carson fans,choice highlights of the show,and a few episodes + some nice extras abound this great 3 DVD set!!! Classic stuff indeed!!! Very recommnded for Johnny Carson fans!!! A+

Editorial Review:

A compilation of Tonight show sketches and excerpts from the 1960s through the 1990's.
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Media Type: DVD
Artist: CARSON,JOHNNY
Title: ULTIMATE COLLECTION
Street Release Date: 10/14/2003
Domestic
Genre: TELEVISION

Perry Mason - Season 3, Vol. 1

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Total reviews: 76 Average rating: 3.0 of 5

This Is Not A Review About Despicable Marketing Practices 5 out of 5 stars.
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I agree with most of you who abhor the decreased content and increased prices of these Paramount releases. I suppose I was "lucky" to purchase this half-season for $29.99, but I also wonder what I will have to spend in order to purchase all of the episodes of this iconic television series.

In turning to Season 3, Volume 1, let me state that the DVDs did not disappoint. As compared to the prior seasons, the screenplays seemed tighter, less contrived and more engaging. The acting, especially by the core group of characters, continued to be first-rate and flawless. I sensed that Raymond Burr, Barbara Hale and William Hopper had eased more fully into their characters and they had forged a bond that was seamless and dynamic. It was truly a joy watching each episode.

Watching Perry Mason makes me realize how far removed it is from the television that is ubiquitous today. There was a strong conviction then that television was not simply for entertainment, but that it could uplift and inspire. This, of course, was the era of Perry Mason, The Twilight Zone and Alfred Hitchcock Presents. Today, television has abandoned that conviction for the mindless drivel that predominates. While there are pockets of good programming, most of television is reality shows, soft porn and gratuitous violence.

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Studio: Paramount Home Video Release Date: 08/19/2008 Run time: 624 minutes Rating: Nr

Star Trek The Original Series - The Complete Second Season (Remastered)

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Total reviews: 42 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Not on HD-DVD 2 out of 5 stars.
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It is indeed poor business practice for Paramount to abandon the HD-DVD version of this series, as, for some of us, it was the only reason we bought the HD-DVD players in the first place. I'm sure it would look much better in HD.

Agree with others that the package is not so good either. The hinge and latch are hard to close, especially if the discs aren't perfectly placed in the case.

I'm glad they went to the trouble to remaster them. It's just too bad you can't really enjoy the better master quality in HD.

Star Trek The Original Series - Second Season (Remastered) 5 out of 5 stars.
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If your a fan of Star Trek, this is a must have for your collection!
The remastered scenes are done with a lot of care and do not change the
flow of the original story. Great way to get new fans to watch,
and give old fans a little something new to see.

Star Trek 2nd Season Remastered 5 out of 5 stars.
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This supplier sent item at breathtaking speed. Extradionary Service.
5 Stars are not enough to express my delight. Perhaps 8 stars.

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Studio: Paramount Home Video Release Date: 08/05/2008

The Andy Griffith Show - The Complete First Season

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The Andy Griffith Show - The Complete First Season 5 out of 5 stars.
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ABSOLUTE CLASSIC!!! There might not be a better show in the history of television than the Andy Griffith Show. The entire cast was phenomenal, the writing outstanding, the directing impeccable. It's simply amazing the perfection the show attained; sure, there were some glitches, there was an occasional lapse in continuity, yet the show is timeless. It captured its time perfectly & we can't help but to look back at it nostalgically wishing things were still this simple & problems so easily solved. Sheriff Andy Taylor seemed to be able to solve almost any problem & yet he was human also, making mistakes & sometimes even being taught a valuable lesson by his own young son, Opie.

The show's cast was one of the most capable ever assembled, in particular the casting of Don Knotts who would win five Emmy Awards in five seasons for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. Ron Howard & Frances Bavier were excellent also. Other famous supporting characters included Otis Campbell, the town drunk (portrayed by Hal Smith, appeared in a total of 32 episodes), the only one who appeared in the first season; Gomer Pyle (portrayed by Jim Nabors, appeared in only 23 episodes); & Ernest T. Bass (portrayed by Hal Morris, appeared in only 8 episodes). Hal Morris would also direct several episodes. There were many more characters that had semi-regular roles but these were the most famous & popular. In particular, the character Ernest T. Bass's fame goes way beyond his eight appearances.

The first season of The Andy Griffith Show has 32 episodes, MANY of them are classics of the series, in fact, the first eleven episodes are highlights of the entire series. It's not until "Stranger in Town" that the individual episodes dip below the five star level. The episode "Opie's Charity" is one of the absolute best. There are way too many outstanding episodes to mention, there's not a bad one in the bunch.

There aren't any bonus features which is a shame considering the historical importance of the series. There are four discs in the set each stored in its own slim case. Each case has an episode listing on the disc with a synopsis. Good family entertainment doesn't come any better than this.

Editorial Review:

THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW – THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON, a spin-off from "The Danny Thomas Show," is a comedy about a North Carolina widower named Andy Taylor who divides his time between raising his son, Opie (Ron Howard) and being sheriff of the small and virtually crime-free town of Mayberry. With next to no crimes to solve, Andy spends time philosophizing and trying to calm down his cousin, Deputy Barney, played by Don Knotts.

Bewitched - The Complete Sixth Season

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Total reviews: 23 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Bewitched - The Complete Sixth 5 out of 5 stars.
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The Bewitched package is great .I have all 6 of them so far . When will the next one be out ??

Elizabeth Montgomery is the best 5 out of 5 stars.
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I miss Dick York and Alice Pearce but I still love this series. The only complaint is that they repeat alot of season one story lines.

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The magic on Morning Glory Circle continues as Samantha (Elizabeth Montgomery), Darrin (Dick Sargent), and Endora (Agnes Moorehead) return in Bewitched - The Complete Sixth Season. Notable for being Dick Sargent's first season as Darrin. Samantha, a powerful member of the society of witches that has lived apart from (and disdained) humanity for many centuries, falls in love with a mortal, Darrin Stephens. Much to the disgust of most of her family, she vows to give up witchcraft and become an ordinary suburban housewife, raising a family (bearing Tabitha and Adam). Never able to give up her heritage completely, the friction between the matriarchal, moneyless society of her birth and the patriarchal, capitalist society of modern advertising drives the comedy over eight seasons and 256 episodes, from 1964 to 1971.

F Troop - The Complete First Season

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Total reviews: 67 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

great 5 out of 5 stars.
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They don't make shows like this anymore! 5 out of 5 stars.
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There were a lot of excellent television series produced in the 1960's. However, I can't think of another comedy series based in the late 1860's.

F-Troop's basic premise is keeping the aloof Capt. Parmenter out of the illicit business dealings of Sergeant O'Rourke, and Corporal Agarn, who are in business with the local Indian tribe, the Hekawis. The Hekawis are perceived to be a threat to the town, hence Fort Courage and F-Troop being there.

The real value is in the casting. The casting director for F-Troop is a genius (except for the fact that Melody Patterson was 16 years old at the time, hard to believe I know). Forrest Tucker as Sgt. O'Rourke, Larry Storch as Cpl. Agarn, Ken Berry as Capt. Parmenter, and Frank DeKova as Chief Wild Eagle all excel in their roles. The guest stars are also enjoyable, especially seeing them now after many have gone on to greater things.

My only criticism of the show is the slapstick physical humor gets a bit old after a while, but that doesn't detract from the enjoyment of the series. Capt. Parmenter must have a perpetual inner ear issue to fall over so frequently!

I rented this at the library and ordered it from Amazon after seeing the first few episodes. The first episode is very funny. If you like the first episode, you are good to go with the series. I highly recommend this series!

Editorial Review:

After accidentally leading a cavalry charge into victory, Private Wilton Parmenter becomes a hero and is given command of Fort Courage. Here, his group of cavalrymen bumble through fighting their enemies and working with the local Hekawi Indians to sell items to tourists.

The Donna Reed Show: The Complete First Season

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Total reviews: 26 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

My Role Model 5 out of 5 stars.
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I have been waiting for this series to come out forever! I video taped a lot of them years ago when they were on "Nick At Night", but to be able to have complete shows with no commercial interruption is great. Donna was my favorite of all my childhood role models...June Cleaver, Margaret Anderson & Harriet Nelson. At least from my memory, these shows seem to be complete & they do contain scenes that were cut from Nick At Night episodes. If you want a pleasurable escape for some winter evenings I recommend this set of Cd's & I look forward to the next season relelase!

Editorial Review:

The show revolves around housewife, Donna Stone, and her family--husband Alex who is a pediatrician, 14 year-old Mary, and 11 year-old Jeff. The Stone family reside in the midwestern town of Hilldale. Donna was the perfect American housewife and mother. She was always neatly-groomed, lovely, good-natured, thoughtful, and capable. The episodes involved the usual family problems and adventures, with Donna usually saving the day in her quiet, capable way.

The Yogi Bear Show - The Complete Series

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Total reviews: 29 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

UNHAPPY PURCHASER 1 out of 5 stars.
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THIS ITEAM IS DEFECTIVE, WHILE VIEWWING THIS DVD, IN THE PLAYING MODE, THE DVD WOULD GET STUCK,( FREEZE MODE ) THEN, CONTINUE TO PLAY THEN GET STUCK AGAIN, ( FREEZE MODE ) THEN CONTINUE TO PLAY AGAIN, AND GET STUCK, AGAIN, AND AGAIN, THEN PLAY GOOD, AND I KNOW IT ISN'T THE DVD/VCR MACHINE, BECAUSE ITS A BRAND NEW SONY I JUST GOT LAST WEEK. THIS DVD SET IS MISSING THE OPENNING CREDITS THEME SONGS, AND THE CLOSING CREDITS THEME SONGS, OF EVERY EPISODA WHICH IS SUPPOSE TO BE PUT ON EVERY EPISODA . AND FINALLY IS MISSING THE INTERDUCTION, OF THE OTHER CARTOONS SHOWS THAT WAS LINE UP , FOR EACH EPISODA . THIS ONE IS BEING RETURN BACK TO AMAZON

Enjoyed watching 5 out of 5 stars.
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We purchased this video after camping at a Yogi Bear campground for our daughter. We all enjoyed watching the old videos.

Editorial Review:

The first break-out superstar of the Hanna-Barbera canon, a genuine show business icon, and smarter than the average bear, The Yogi Bear Show: The Complete Series 4-Disc Collector's set features all 35 remastered and restored episodes from the entire series.

F Troop - The Complete Second Season

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Total reviews: 27 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

one of my favorites 5 out of 5 stars.
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I remember watching this program when I was younger and always loved and still do

Funny Show 4 out of 5 stars.
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I waited for this shows price to be lowered before buying it. I purchased seasons one and two. It's funny and entertaining. Agon's my favorite character. Vincent Price, Don Rickles, were a few of the guest who appeared on the show. There's the clumpsy Captain, played by Ken Berry, who is helpless without his troops assisting him at times. The Sarge and Corporal Agon pretty much run the camp. The dealings with their Indian partners are funny to watch too. I don't remember the person's name who played the Chief, but he is hilarious. It's clean fun, which is almost non-existence these days.

Editorial Review:

Go west...and go loco. Yes, Captain Parmenter and his buffoons in blue are ready again to untame the wilderness in TV's wackiest Western spoof. Wrangler Jane still pines after Parmenter, the Hekawis still plot after profits and Sergeant O'Rourke and Corporal Agarn have more get-rich-quick schemes up their regimental sleeves. A plains-load of comic guest stars joins the fun, including Phil Harris as a 147-year-old Indian chief, Harvey Korman as a Prussian balloonist, Paul Lynde as a singing Mountie, Milton Berle as a flim-flam medicine man and Vincent Price as a spooky Transylvanian count. Enlist now for a second comedy tour: the out-of-its-mind and ahead-of-its-time 31-episode final season of F Troop!