Post by David Sechrest on Mar 20, 2006 2:12:38 GMT -5
I don't know how many of you are interested in old TV shows, but I thought I'd share some info, just in case you are interested...
Yesterday, I received 2 box sets: Naked City, Volume I. Naked City originally ran from September, 30, 1958 to September 11, 1963. Naked City was shot on location around New York City.
This 3 disk set includes 12, hour long episodes. The episodes highlight such guest stars as Roddy McDowall, Mickey Rooney, Jack Warden, Jack Klugman, Orson Bean, and Martin Balsam. The shows are from the 1961 and 1962 seasons.
All episodes include the original "billboard" commercial announcements that preceded the show, as well as the commercials! Kentucky Kings cigarettes, Viceroy, Certs, Mobil Gas, and Kool are a few of the commercials included.
I'd rate this box set *** out of ****.
My Little Margie, Collector #1. This two disk set includes 12, 1/2 hour episodes of the show.
My Little Margie first aired on June 16, 1952, and ran through August 24, 1955. While I was much too young to watch this show when it was originally shown, I do remember watching it when it went into syndication.
Margie Albright was played by Gale Storm, and her father, Vernon Albright was played by Charles Farrell. Margie lived with her father on Fifth Avenue. Most episodes were about Vernon trying to keep a certain amount of control over Margie, and Margie showing her independence. Romantic attractions from both Margie and Vernon was also a topic in many of the shows.
I haven't watched any of the episodes yet, but look forward to it.
One of the most popular venues of television in the late 1950's and early 1960's were westerns. More and more of these are being released on dvd.
Gunsmoke, the 50th Anniversary, Volume I, is a great box set. It covers the 1/2 hour shows with Dennis Weaver playing Chester, and works its way up to the hour long shows, including the very first appearance of Festus.
This set covers the time period 1955-1964. Volume II picks up where Volume I leaves off.
Volume I includes 17 episodes, with some wonderful special features, including audio commentaries by James Arness, Dennis Weaver, Angie Dickinson, George Kennedy, Barbara Eden, and Adam West. Also included is a spot on the Ed Sullivan Show with James Arness playing Matt and Dennis Weaver as Chester.
If you enjoy the old TV western shows, this one is a must.
I rate it **** out of **** stars.
The Life & Legend Of Wyatt Earp, From Ellsworth to Tombstone.
The Life And Legend Of Wyatt Earp ran from 1955 to 1961. It was a very realistic account of Wyatt's life, right down to the kind of clothes he wore. Hugh O'Brian plays Wyatt. In one of the commentaries, he talks about almost losing the role because the producers wanted him to wear a white cowboy hat, and he wouldn't do it.
The set includes 26 episodes, and the 5 part conclusion of the gunfight at the OK corral.
One of the most colorful characters in the show is Doc Holliday, played by Douglas Fowley. Watching his character, you can see where Val Kilmer built his Doc Holliday character in the movie Tombstone.
I'd rate this set **** out of ****, and hope they release more episodes of this wonderful show.
To keep an eye on what tv shows are available, and which shows are scheduled for release, you may want to bookmark this sitewww.tvshowsondvd.com/. This TV Shows On Dvd is a great website for those TV show lovers out there!
More to come...
Yesterday, I received 2 box sets: Naked City, Volume I. Naked City originally ran from September, 30, 1958 to September 11, 1963. Naked City was shot on location around New York City.
This 3 disk set includes 12, hour long episodes. The episodes highlight such guest stars as Roddy McDowall, Mickey Rooney, Jack Warden, Jack Klugman, Orson Bean, and Martin Balsam. The shows are from the 1961 and 1962 seasons.
All episodes include the original "billboard" commercial announcements that preceded the show, as well as the commercials! Kentucky Kings cigarettes, Viceroy, Certs, Mobil Gas, and Kool are a few of the commercials included.
I'd rate this box set *** out of ****.
My Little Margie, Collector #1. This two disk set includes 12, 1/2 hour episodes of the show.
My Little Margie first aired on June 16, 1952, and ran through August 24, 1955. While I was much too young to watch this show when it was originally shown, I do remember watching it when it went into syndication.
Margie Albright was played by Gale Storm, and her father, Vernon Albright was played by Charles Farrell. Margie lived with her father on Fifth Avenue. Most episodes were about Vernon trying to keep a certain amount of control over Margie, and Margie showing her independence. Romantic attractions from both Margie and Vernon was also a topic in many of the shows.
I haven't watched any of the episodes yet, but look forward to it.
One of the most popular venues of television in the late 1950's and early 1960's were westerns. More and more of these are being released on dvd.
Gunsmoke, the 50th Anniversary, Volume I, is a great box set. It covers the 1/2 hour shows with Dennis Weaver playing Chester, and works its way up to the hour long shows, including the very first appearance of Festus.
This set covers the time period 1955-1964. Volume II picks up where Volume I leaves off.
Volume I includes 17 episodes, with some wonderful special features, including audio commentaries by James Arness, Dennis Weaver, Angie Dickinson, George Kennedy, Barbara Eden, and Adam West. Also included is a spot on the Ed Sullivan Show with James Arness playing Matt and Dennis Weaver as Chester.
If you enjoy the old TV western shows, this one is a must.
I rate it **** out of **** stars.
The Life & Legend Of Wyatt Earp, From Ellsworth to Tombstone.
The Life And Legend Of Wyatt Earp ran from 1955 to 1961. It was a very realistic account of Wyatt's life, right down to the kind of clothes he wore. Hugh O'Brian plays Wyatt. In one of the commentaries, he talks about almost losing the role because the producers wanted him to wear a white cowboy hat, and he wouldn't do it.
The set includes 26 episodes, and the 5 part conclusion of the gunfight at the OK corral.
One of the most colorful characters in the show is Doc Holliday, played by Douglas Fowley. Watching his character, you can see where Val Kilmer built his Doc Holliday character in the movie Tombstone.
I'd rate this set **** out of ****, and hope they release more episodes of this wonderful show.
To keep an eye on what tv shows are available, and which shows are scheduled for release, you may want to bookmark this sitewww.tvshowsondvd.com/. This TV Shows On Dvd is a great website for those TV show lovers out there!
More to come...