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Summary: How Sweet It Is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Review: Let me just say that the quality of this set really captures the essence of the original. It isn't packed with special features but who cares. You can do the Hucklebuck, address the ball, and pick a fight with the Bensonhurst Bomber. I've been having a Honeymooners Marathon on my DVD player since I got this set. They're all here for you to enjoy so buy this set now. At this price it's sooooooo worth the money.
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Summary: How Sweet It Is!!!!!
Review: OK, OK so the shows aren't in the order they originally appeared in and some of the prints aren't in the best of shape--think of preservation techniques in the past when and if they were used--forget all of that. Here is a chance for the past, current, and future generations to see an actual genius at work doing what would and could ultimately be the best work of his career and the loyal cast that felt that brillance. Like Orwell, Gleason was a man of many coats, but his best one was that of a lowly bus driver and his continual realization that his sweet wife was "the greatest." Enjoy!
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Summary: ....AND AWAY WE GO!!!!!!
Review: This is a truly brilliant package with crisp, clear images and sound and the only reason I cannot award it 5-stars is because of the way the discs are set up. One can only play an episode manually, one at a time. There is no option for continuous play from one show to another. Each episode ends and the disc returns to the main-menu screen. No biggie, just a small annoyance. Buy it regardless!
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Summary: Great to see the classics!
Review: I wish I grew up with the classics, but I'm only 21.
However, it's nice to see them on TV or even on video.
Honeymooners is very funny, and I enjoy watching the shows.
The picture to me is fine. It's not digitally remastered, but it doesn't look horrible.
It looks kind of like what you would normally see on TV.
Sound is a little on the low side, but that just means you have to crank up the volume some.
Don't turn away from this because it's not digitally remastered, or superior sound.It's better to own it, and enjoy all the laughs, than to be too picky.
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Summary: Pins and Needles, Needles and Pins...
Review: The best TV show DVD boxset of all time for the best sitcom of all time...it sits ever so proudly in my collection alongside Petey Wheatstraw and Meet the Feebles.
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Summary: Baby, it's the greatest!!!
Review: When I read the first reviews for this box on Amazon, I was ambivalent about the quality of these DVDs based on the range of the reviews--initially they ranged from great to mediocre reviews. However, I just received the Honeymooners box set as an early Christmas gift and I love it.
Some bad reviews complained about the series not being remastered, but I think they look great. In response to the first episode having bad quality, it really isn't that bad--and believe me, I am a tough critic. The series looks the best it ever has and they sounds great; you never saw the Honeymooners like this!
I love the slim casings for each DVD and inside the cover sleeves is the name of each episode on the the disc, the original airdate, and a brief description of the episodes. And yes...the episodes are in chronilogical order based on the airdate.
There are so many TV series box sets that don't put special features that you auctually want to see; instead, most of them include garbage such as photos and script material. This box set includes the Honeymooners Anniversary special hosted by Audrey Meadows (Alice) and it warm, funny, and entertaining--just like the series was and still is.
My only complaint is that there is no "Play All" feature, but this is not a major issue for me. Most box sets don't have this feature (except for the I Love Lucy DVDs) anyway.
I am glad that I have the Honeymooners 39 Classic episodes on DVD and I can laugh over and over again (as I did when I watched them on TV) any time I want.
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Summary: "How'd you like some fingers in your nose?"
Review: This collection of a classic comedy series is a must have for anyone interested in the origins of chatacter driven sketch comedy. Gleason & Carney rank with any comedy teams that you can think of. These shows are timeless...funny is funny. Watch closely for Carney breaking character and cracking up at Gleasons's frantic bedroom entrance towards the end of the episode "TV or Not TV."
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Summary: Art Carney is the true genius here
Review: Gleason's characterization of Ralph Kramden is too over the top to me. I don't find anything lovable about Ralph and Gleason's bellowing is over-the-top. Art Carney is the true genius here. Norton's repertoire of body movements is like a ballet. Carney's timing is flawless. His Norton is sympathetic, lovable, hilarious, and great physical comedy.
What about this set?
The transfers are excellent. I have never seen this show as clearly as it is in this set.
There are no extras. That's a pity because there are plenty of celebrity admirers of this show who would love to have contributed their two cents. Phil Hendrie is one of them.
The episodes are out of order and grouped by themes. This something that should NEVER be done in a box set. Purists buy box sets. And they don't want any tampering with holy writ.
The comedy still holds up. This is a great series.
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Summary: Do yourself the favor, ORDER this DVD set
Review: I was a bit cautious about ordering this DVD set. So many different reviews and so many "different" opinions. Well, Hardy Har Harrr!
Now I will add my name to the long list of opinions.
First, most of the reviews differed on quality. Many claimed to be disappointed with the sound and picture quality of the various episodes. My thought here is that the DVD's are consistent with the quality of the TV version. Granted, no remastered or enhanced version here, but still every bit as funny to watch and more so to own.
Secondly, I felt compelled to write this review as I almost passed on purchasing them for my fathers Birthday due to the amount of negative quality reviews. I'm so glad I didn't allow these reveiws to influence me. I am also thankful for the few who brought out the obvious and that being "these episodes were shot in the 50's. End result, I've purchased two more sets for family members for X-mas. My father and I laughed so hard that my side began to hurt and he can't stop watching them.
Bottom line: The content is what you're purchasing. You are getting a moment in time that was captured with the best that technology had to offer in the 50's. As for quality, it's the same as what you've watch on cable, TV, etc. No more and certainly, no less. You can still hear people coughing and laughing in the audience as the episodes were all shot live - like a play. This made them even more fun to watch. At times, the audience members couldn't stop laughing which made me laugh even more. Perhaps there are too many spoiled reviewers who rely on surround sound and high def to tell the story.
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Summary: Excellent Value!
Review: Here are a number of points that the potential buyer should consider: The value is absolutely outstanding for this DVD set compared, ironically, to the VHS tape version which is still over triple in cost! Check it out! So too, I found the visuals and the audio to be equally excellent and this, as I peck this out, the result of watching almost 16 episodes of the classic 39 thus far and not yet including that first episode which some folks say is not so good but of those 16 I've seen so far, I must rate it outstanding! And crystal clear! Hey, I just had to go to my favorites first! Need I even mention "The Golfer" or the immortal "Chef of the Future" ....to wit, "Can it core 'a' apple?" and of course, "THAT was Swanee River...? " Anyway, you just can't beat the exceptional price for 39 episodes of the so-termed classics and classics are what they are! Nostalgia a la mode since I can recall seeing the originals, so to speak, when they first appeared on TV back in the 50's! But then, I also recall that marvelous effect of the first 'color' television sets! Ouch! On the other hand, I have no bones about the classic [read: old] B&W shows and surely "The Honeymooners" speaks for itself as to great humor and just the right mix of pathos when old Ralph had his down moments and typically followed by the old hand gesture(s) and attempted explanations to Alice while Alice sat in the chair and waited for yet another 'explanation' of Ralph's misadventures. What, you don't recall when Ralph finally decided to pay the 15% rent increase and says to Alice, "You know .. that I know .. that you know...how easily you get virus!" What's that? Right! Pins and needles...needles and pins... ." Grab it! A truly exceptional value for a DVD set and 39 episodes of great TV nostalgia. And now, in closing, for the final proof that the reader is truly addicted to the 'Classic 39' episodes...quick...what was the name of the dog from Norton's youth that would allegedly 'cure' [if he had a canine replacement for same] his sleepwalking? C'mon now... think it out! Right! Lulu! And the breed? And then there was .... well, you know! ;-) Doc Tony
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