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Summary: At last! The best buddy show ever!
Review: I was so excited this finally came out on DVD!! I just hope the other seasons come out as well!I watched this show religiously as a teenager in the '70's. There was nothing else like it on TV. What made the show were the actors/characters. The chemistry, the friendship, whatever you want to call it flew off of the screen. In the mid '70's when all the guys were so macho, here were two guys who weren't afraid to show how they cared for each other - and at the same time remaining macho! This was what the show was about. Never mind that the plots were a little lame and pretty predictable. My friends and I tuned in every week for 5 years to watch what went on between the two buddys. The quality of the DVDs are excellent and I love the new interviews with Paul and David and Antonio. Outakes would have been fun and I bet there were a lot of them! Maybe on the next release of Season 2???? I won't go and see the movie. I'm upset that Hollywood took a serious cop show and turned it into a farce. I would much rather see Starsky & Hutch 20 years later. What happened to them, where are they now kind of movie. Maybe that would be something to think about???
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Summary: It's all about the car!!
Review: Now that I've had a chance to watch all these again after SO many years, I've realized a few things: the show was funny (but not funny enough to warrant the theatrical version being a full-on comedy), there was a great camaraderie between the two guys, the plots were shallow, to solve a crime they always relied on "tips" from the types of people they should have been arresting as well, and the Torino was not seen as often as it should have been.
For me, it was all about the car, and during this first season I calculate that it is only seen for about 35% of the total time. I'm referring to everything from seeing it just parked to being in hot pursuit. There is one episode where it is not even present at all! I could have sworn it was used much more than that, but it's been a long time.
The storylines are not incredibly engaging, but they are fairly entertaining and the occasional bits of cornball humor keep it interesting. It is a shame that there was no real detective work going on, as the plots were easily resolved because all they needed to do was find some pimp or hooker who knew someone who knew the killer, and then it was over. A little too easy for me.
One cool point is that the shows were from back in the day when commercials weren't so damn intrusive, and episodes are 50 minutes each compared to today's 40+ minute scripts.
The extras are nice, but there aren't that many. The best being, of course, (IMHO) "The Third Star" which is a little snippet on the Torino. Judging by the first season and the Torino's lack of appearance, it seems that the "car as star" concept didn't really kick in until later on. The pilot episode bears the best use of the car out of all of them, and contains the scenes which make up the opening credits for the rest of the series.
Not as cerebral as NYPD Blue and its kin, but tons more fun, Starsky and Hutch is perhaps the definitive show of the 70s.
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Summary: Starsky and Hutch Complete First Season
Review: This set is a must have for any fan of the show! I have savored every minute of watching these episodes completely uninteruppted.This show created characters that are memorable and engaging nearly 30 years later. This was the first box set I have ever purchased and I can not wait for season 2!
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Summary: Worth Every Penny and more
Review: If you are a true Starsky and Hutch fan as I, you'll appreciate all the effort put forth in these DVD's. The quality is excellent, the restoration near perfect, there are a few clitches here and there but nothing that takes away from the episodes whatsoever.
All the episodes that I have watched so far are uncut. Savage Sunday will be the true test if the extra footage is in there or not.
The extra interviews are just the ticket given by Paul Glaser, David Soul and Antonio Fargus's insight/hindsight on the series, along with William Blinn and Aaron Spelling giving lengthy views on the development of the series and what in their opinions made the series such a success. Also to top things off, is an owner of one of the orginal show cars with a really detailed look at the car and what made it make such a lasting impression. (Makes me appreciate my 76 S&H Torino even more!)
I can only hope that the rest of the series 2, 3 and 4 are also released subsequently with the same attention to quality as these were, buy and enjoy!
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Summary: "All Time Cool Original Cop Series" & David Souls Letter
Review: Although the upcoming movie will likely be entertaining, I prefer to go for the real deal. I've already viewed several episodes from the 1st season box set, and after 29 years, still recall most of these episodes, only because it was such a stand up series. In my opinion no other two actors blended as well as David Soul and Paul Michael Glaser, and between 1975 - 1979 they managed to mould a very unique television series, containing action, romance, drama, and even comedic moments. If you were too young to recall it, my advice is to purchase it, for the price its well worth every penny. A lot of extras with the DVD release, very nicely put together. It would be great to see these two together again. I encourage everyone to read David Souls letter on the interest of doing a film that presents a closure to this original superb series. I don't understand why they have never been approached? Get with it producers, because with the new movie and DVD release of the series, now is the time! Go To: http://www.criticdoctor.com/features/sandh1.html (for David Souls letter)
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Summary: The REAL, ORIGINAL STarsky & Hutch
Review: A great collection. I can't wait for the remainder of the series to come out on DVD. I would like a more indepth interview with Paul and David, Antonio and Bernie. Skip the other people! This is more than a story of 2 good cops, look beyond and behind the badge and you will see its a story of 2 men who are compassionate, caring and share a loving brotherhood bond. Paul Michael Glaser and David Soul.... THE ONLY STARSKY & HUTCH!
Thanks for a great series guys! You'e the best!
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Summary: THE BEST COP SHOW OF THE 70'S
Review: If you loved this show. This DVD is a must have. I loved this show as a kid. The first season was the best.
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Summary: Just Placed My Order
Review: This is so great; when I was a kid, before the VCR days, my girlfriend and I used to record the shows, just for the sound, with cassette players! We were crazy for those guys! I can't wait to see the shows on DVD! The TNT re-runs were ok, but all the commercials!!!! My favorite episode and I think David Soul's best performance, was "the fix". And Paul Michael Glaser's best was in "shoot-out"! I recently bought the XBOX Video Game and got my son's interested in the new movie which we will go see. I want them to watch a couple of the original shows first! I can't wait for my order to arrive!
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Summary: No Other Cop Show Comes Close!!!
Review: This was the only cop show in T.V. history that had the chemistry Soul and Glaser had. I agree with Soul, in his letter written when the rumors started about the new movie ; "It would have been interesting to see them (Starsky & Hutch) as they are today." He adds, "I think people remember Paul and myself as those characters and not other actors playing them". Of course, he (Soul) has a financial gain if the original cast is employed, but I believe he is sincere and most of all correct in his assumption. The D.V.D's are top notch and does bring you back in time. The graphic design of the case is ultra creative. The only thing missing is outakes of the show. I would have much rather seen those than production mistakes on the show. The music might seem dated but that Torino has stood the test of time. It is still one cool looking ride!!! Amazon was a great source for my order. It arrived the day of release (today) March 2, 2004! This set is a must have!!! My son is now a fan!!!
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Summary: This DVD is bangin'
Review: Yo! this is a must have.I glad that they had it also in spanish and with the "voice over" that I remember.I havent even watched it in english yet.Tellin' you if you dont have it, get it now.
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