S.W.A.T. - The Complete First Season

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Summary: First season was awesome, now we need the rest!!
Review: The first season of S.W.A.T. that was released on dvd was fantastic. The quality was really superior, it was hard to believe that the show from 1975.

Now we need to get Columbia Tri-star to release the second season on dvd. So e-mail them and let them know you want the second season. Their e-mail address is:

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Summary: Ah yes.....
Review: There's nothing like a series such as S.W.A.T. that brings back great childhood memories. When this show first came out it was my absolute favorite. I didn't really enjoy sit-coms so this show was right up my alley. We used to pretend to be S.W.A.T. playing around in the yard, and I'd always turn my hat around like T.J.

This dvd set is really great....but wait until the second longer season comes out! There is an awsome second season episode in which Hondo takes a bullet and is in critical condition (I think it was a two part episode). If my memory is correct there is another great episode that involves Street and/or Luca being held hostage by a crazy person in some kind of warehouse room/cell. Really great serious stuff! Tell 'em Hondo!

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Summary: GREAT DVDs OF AN OLD CLASSIC!
Review: These DVDs are awesome! The picture and sound is great! I'm glad that this old fav is now on DVD -- hopefully season 2 will be released soon as well!!

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Summary: S.W.A.T in Action
Review: This is one of the 1970s action dramas about S.W.A.T team in action. Many of us who enjoyed this show were saddened that this show did not reappear in re-runs and thanks to the producers and the studio for 13 glorious episodes (three CDs). Now we have the opportunity to view, entertain and enjoy this show. This is one of the few shows about a team of cops in action. There were several single cop shows such as Beretta; two-cop shows such as Starsky and Hutch, but S.W.A.T is the only one about a team. The show stars well known actor Steve Forrest and this show also paved way for the success of Robert Urich (Vegas) and Mark Shera (Barnaby Jones). I hope the success of this DVD set will convince Columbia TriStar to produce second set of DVD covering the second season.

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Summary: Cops 'n robbers replaced by S.W.A.T 'n robbers
Review: This show didn't last very long - only 1 1/2 seasons. However, S.W.A.T. is familiar to many who weren't around to experience it. It made parents shudder and critics queasy, but we loved it all the same.

S.W.A.T. was violent, derivative, and not particularly well-written, but there was a kinetic energy to it that makes it memorable.

As a six-year-old, I watched it faithfully, every time the parents weren't watching me. You were NOBODY on the first-grade playground unless you could recount the latest plot and recite the lines.

This isn't the kind of show I would think would get the full-season DVD treatment, but I'm delighted to see it again after almost 30 years.

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Summary: Great show, great quality dvds
Review: This was my favorite 70's show and it was the first time I ever had to deal with a show I loved being cancelled way too soon.
I already owned all of the first season on VHS but that didn't stop from pre-ordering the DVD's as soon as I heard they were coming out.

I was totally surprised at how great the quality is on the dvds.
I have watched these same episodes over and overon vhs but it was like watching them for the first time on the dvds since the both the picture and sound were so clear.

I am really hoping that the second season will also be released as there are episodes in that season that I haven't seen since they first aired back in the 70's.

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Summary: "The Theme from S.W.A.T." still rocks!
Review: To be honest, I didn't expect much from this release as it was hardly a major chapter in television programming, but I ended up surprised. For such an old show, the picture quality is really quite outstanding. The episodes were all digitally remastered and I dare say they look better now than when they were first broadcast. The sound is not exceptional, but not bad either. In fact, it's still better than what I had expected from 70's era television--quite satisfactory. For me, this one was for the nostalgia. I was a child of the 70's and this show was a pure time warp for me. I can still remember how much "S.W.A.T." influenced neighborhood games of "cops & robbers" and how much I wanted one of those toy S.W.A.T. vans! So, grab your toy M-16, put your blue cap on backwards, and dive to the floor!! Now you're ready to watch--Enjoy!

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Summary: THANKS FROM A T.J. FAN!!!
Review: Well, I just read James Coleman feedback entry and have to say that it's pretty cool that good ole T.J. would "write" something for us fans out here!! T.J. (James Coleman) was always my favorite on the show, and still is! I check [amazon.com] occassionally to see if the second season is being released and was delighted to find a response there from James. The First Season DVDs are great --just like I remembered them from years ago!! They really did a great job re-releasing them as far as picture quality and sound quality. I did also go see the movie S.W.A.T. which I really enjoyed until the last 30 minutes. I couldn't believe they made sweet-hearted T.J. the bad guy!!! And of course Lucca (Shera's character) wasn't even mentioned. Other than those two things it was a GREAT movie! Can't wait to own it on DVD as well. Anyway, the original first season DVDs are great!! If you are thinking about buying them, go for it! You won't be disappointed!! And, thanks James Coleman (T.J.) for your "note". It was great for a fan like me to hear from you!! :)

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Summary: T.J. (James Coleman's) memory...
Review: Well, I played Dominic Luca in the original series, and what Jim has told you (above) about the devolution of the writing and focus of the show is true. Aaron Spelling was embarrassed about the series' violence--mild compared to today's fare. And with more than a little public pressure, the networks conceived and implemented what came to be known as the "Family Hour." No guns, no death, no violence. And soon after, no SWAT. But I'm afraid his recollection of a rumor about Rod Perry's demise is a little fuzzy. Not only is Jim's mention of Rod's heart attack news to me, but no such story of Rod's death was relayed to Jim by your's truly. And yes sadly, Bob Urich's passing was a terrible shock and sadness to us all. He left a great legacy, though. And he lives on in this wonderful compilation of shows. Great fun to view episodes that I've not seen in decades!

BTW: I didn't get a chance to be in the film because...well... no one asked. LOL!!!

Best,
MS in LA

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Summary: MUST BE PART OF YOUR DVD COLLETION
Review: When I finally got this dvd and started to play the 1st episode, it brought back so many memories of my childhood. The picture & sound quality is excellent.The tv show was the best cop show of the 70's and still looks good now in 2003.I hope they release the 2nd season on dvd.