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Summary: SWAT DVD review
Review: I received the SWAT DVD for Christmas and I was thrilled. I remember watching SWAT when I was younger, and the thing that stands out the most was the five guys, and the theme song. As I watched the DVDs, I honestly don't remember any of the episodes, but it really amazes me how much "ahead" the show really was - the storylines about the terrorists, snipers, etc...I really enjoyed watching the DVDs, and am really hoping that a SWAT, Second Season will be out soon! Love all the characters, and really would like to know what James Coleman is doing nowadays. We already know what the other four are/were doing, but we don't really hear about James Coleman anymore.
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Summary: THE BLACK VAN IS STILL ROLLING
Review: I RECENTLY PICKED THIS SET UP AND WOW,WHAT A TREAT!.DIGITALLY REMASTERED AUDIO AND VIDEO.THE PICTURE AND SOUND ARE AMAZING.I GET TO RELIVE SOME OF MY CHILDHOOD ALL OVER AGAIN.THIS SHOW MADE QUITE AN IMPRESSION ON ME AS A 10 YEAR OLD.INFACT SOME OF THE OTHER NEIGHBORHOOD KID'S AND MYSELF FORMED OUR OWN SWAT CLUB.WE WORE BLACK T-SHIRTS AND PANTS,CARRIED WALKIE TALKIES AND PLASTIC GUNS AND DAISY AIR RIFLES.I WAS T.J AND MANY TIMES I COULD BE FOUND ON THE ROOF OF OUR HOUSE WAITING TO TAKE DOWN THE BAD GUY'S, UNLESS MY DAD WAS COMING UP TO TAKE ME DOWN!.ANYWAY ENOUGH OF THAT,IF YOUR A FAN OF SWAT YOU CAN'T GO WRONG BUYING THIS SET FROM AMAZON.ALSO THERE IS A WEBSITE CALLED tvshowsondvd.com,FOR THE PEOPLE WHO DON'T KNOW THEY ARE AN INCREDIBLE SOURCE OF INFORMATION.CHECK THEM OUT TO SEE IF YOUR FAVORITE TV SHOW IS COMING OUT ON DVD.
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Summary: They should have kept the series
Review: I tought that S.W.A.T. was a great series in 1975, for sure if
we compare with what we have today, well...... we can't compare
but I believe that a lot of kids will rememeber this series and look forward in seing it again
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Summary: A must have
Review: I truely believe that this show is what started "Police shows" for television. This was my favorite show as a kid and I have been waiting for decades for this to come out on DVD. It was a great show then, (and if you can get passed the 70 genre) it is still a great show today. It is somewhat amazing at how much the world has changed over the years, but crime and the way the police deal with it has not. I testament to this show it the motion picute that is coming out soon..."SWAT".
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Summary: THE BEST COP SHOW ON T.V.
Review: I WAS TOTALLY BLOWN AWAY WHEN I SAW S.W.A.T. WAS RELEASED ON DVD FOR THE FIRST TIME. I WATCHED THIS SHOW WHEN I WAS EIGHT YEARS OLD AND I WAS AWAYS A FAN. WATCHING IT NOW BRINGS BACK ALOT OF MEMMORIES FOR ME. EVEN THOUGH THE SHOW IS FROM THE 70'S ( A MUCH BETTER TIME AND PLACE TO BE) AND IT'S A BIT OUTDATED IT'S STILL A GREAT SHOW TO WATCH AND ENJOY. CANT WAIT FOR SEASON TWO ON DVD!
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Summary: One of the Best 70's Cop shows
Review: I wasn't born when the show first came on tv, but thanks to Tvland airing it back in September of 2002 I got to see it and it got me hooked. As soon I heard there was a DVD set coming out, I bought it the day it came out to stores. All the episodes are action packed and are great.Can't wait for season 2 to come out!
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Summary: Mark Shera Where are You?
Review: If you were a teenage girl when SWAT was on the air then you need to buy this set! I remember spending my allowance and babysitting money on teen magazines and long distance calls to the studio! My autographed picture of Mark Shera is still one of my precious keepsakes packed away in my cedar chest. This set is a great blast from the past--BUY IT! You'll love it. And Mark please visit your fangroup at Yahoo!! I promise, now that I'm all grown up, I won't call you anymore ;0)
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Summary: There¿s a guy on the roof with a gun...
Review: In the mid 70's, cop shows flourished on network TV. From the start, SWAT (Special Weapons And Tactics) was a controversial entry into ABC's primetime lineup. The Spelling/Goldberg production was harshly criticized for being too violent. And near thirty years later, this remains a program that requires parental monitoring. This is not for kids. The testosterone rich SWAT team, is headed by Steve Forrest, as "Lt. 'Hondo' Harrelson". Confident, and capable, he inspires loyalty and molds the team to his will. Rod Perry is speedy "Deacon Kay", his second in command, and pointman. Springboarding from his role as a renegade cop in the film "Magnum Force", Robert Urich is officer "Jim Street". Small but street tough, baby-faced Mark Shera is sure to charm the ladies, as "Dominic Luca". Rounding out the team is James Coleman as "TJ McCabe", the team's sharpshooter. These guys mean business, when they turn their caps around. The adrenaline begins to flow, as the SWAT van rolls out in response to a call. The van doors swing open, and the team hits the ground running, with flak vests on and weapons in hand, scaling to the top of buildings, repelling down walls, moving into position, and taking cover. The team is called on to deal with ruthless, and often psychotic criminals, motivated primarily by greed or revenge. The violence is often taken to extreme and irrational levels, in order to justify SWAT's presence and deadly force response. Anticipation builds, as once the team is in position, something is sure to break wide open. Since there isn't much entertainment value in a peaceful surrender, a shootout invariably occurs. Harrelson's team often does not follow realistic established police procedures. Many times instead of containing a situation, and attempting to resolve things in a non-violent manner, the team actually initiates a violent confrontation. The program usually has plenty of action, and some cool stunts, but also contains many inaccuracies regarding shooting techniques and the basic safe handling of firearms. Pointing a weapon at someone, when there is no intention to shoot, is something that an officer trained in gun safety should never do. Yet one of the team does this. So don't expect too much insight into real SWAT tactics. At times the team's actions seem more appropriate to a commando unit operating in a war, rather than as a police unit. Just one standoff ends without violence. And for some reason, women seem to get slapped around a lot. The program does stress the standard law enforcement ideals of justice, teamwork, camaraderie, discipline and sacrifice, but that's certainly not anything new. When the SWAT team is not involved in an active operation, they conduct investigations similar to regular police detectives, and engage in training exercises to keep sharp. The thirteen episodes in the first season are presented on three DVD's. Image quality is very good, though the quality of story writing is spotty, as realism is too often sacrificed in favor of the dramatic. The episodes featured on Disc 2 emerge as probably being the best of the bunch. Highlights include, "Jungle War", which stars Cameron Mitchell going over the top, as a renegade SWAT member. "Time Bomb", an adventure in a movie studio, with Officer Street (the late Robert Urich) and his girlfriend (Heather Menzies, in real life the soon to be Mrs. Robert Urich), on the run from a group planting bombs. "The Steel Plated Security Blanket", centers on a robbery attempt at a beauty contest. Contestants include Loni Anderson, and future "Angel", Farrah Fawcett-Majors. How dull the SWAT could be without the action and violence, can be seen in the episode "Blind Man's Bluff", where Harrelson becomes unfit to command the team because of an injury. The episodes are formatted so that you can skip the opening credits, which features Rhythm Heritage's energetic theme song, but the remainder of the episode has no chapter stops. If you want to jump ahead, you need to hit fast forward. Not a very convenient arrangement. Fans of 70's style police and crime dramas, comfortable with a raised level of violence, should consider this set. Reasonably priced, SWAT The Complete First Season, does provide some excitement, and a pretty good "bang" for your buck.
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Summary: Great DVD
Review: Just got this today and spent almost the whole night watching it. I love it. It brings back memories from childhood. I hope they come out with the entire series. i'd snap them up in a minute.
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Summary: Finally! Good TV shows for DVD. The heck with network TV
Review: SWAT was one of the first TV shows to throw off the ADAM-12 genre. It came closer to the unpredictable world we live in. Lots of action and weapons. Bad guys gety it in the end and the good guys always come out on top. The DVD tranfer seems pretty decent. I recommend the set to anyone who enjoys reminiscing and good entertainment.
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