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Summary: Where's "Royal Flush"...?
Review: Rhino really screwed up when they tried to figure out which episode Davy liked the best. They included "Hitting the High Seas" on the disk, but Davy was actually refering to the first televised episode, "Royal Flush".Davy said he liked the one with him fencing. He also mentioned that the episode won an Emmy award. Well, "Royal Flush" has Davy fencing, *and* it won an Emmy. "Hitting the High Seas" has some sword-play, but it didn't win any awards. (Davy also spoke of "fencing on a table" which is unique to "Royal Flush".) If Rhino included "Royal Flush", then this disk would have featured the first (televised) episode, the last episode, and it would have been a much better presentation.
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Summary: Where's "Royal Flush"...?
Review: Rhino really screwed up when they tried to figure out which episode Davy liked the best. They included "Hitting the High Seas" on the disk, but Davy was actually refering to the first televised episode, "Royal Flush". Davy said he liked the one with him fencing. He also mentioned that the episode won an Emmy award. Well, "Royal Flush" has Davy fencing, *and* it won an Emmy. "Hitting the High Seas" has some sword-play, but it didn't win any awards. (Davy also spoke of "fencing on a table" which is unique to "Royal Flush".) If Rhino included "Royal Flush", then this disk would have featured the first (televised) episode, the last episode, and it would have been a much better presentation.
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Summary: The Monkees and their favorite episodes...
Review: The metal lunchbox is probably the best thing about this set for "serious" Monkees fans, but the video is a pleasant diversion for anyone. Davy's chosen episode is extremely weak. However, Peter's episode is a classic 'traditional' Monkees episode (the story of how they foil the plans of a greedy toy company owner). Micky's entry is the one that he directed, and Mike's is the Monkees' spoof of fairy tales, featuring Mike playing Princess Gwen. The interviews between the episodes are not very long, so don't expect too much more than the episodes themselves. A good bet for casual fans of the series, or those wanting a video to brighten a rainy afternoon.
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Summary: The Monkees and their favorite episodes...
Review: The metal lunchbox is probably the best thing about this set for "serious" Monkees fans, but the video is a pleasant diversion for anyone. Davy's chosen episode is extremely weak. However, Peter's episode is a classic 'traditional' Monkees episode (the story of how they foil the plans of a greedy toy company owner). Micky's entry is the one that he directed, and Mike's is the Monkees' spoof of fairy tales, featuring Mike playing Princess Gwen. The interviews between the episodes are not very long, so don't expect too much more than the episodes themselves. A good bet for casual fans of the series, or those wanting a video to brighten a rainy afternoon.
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Summary: The Monkees and their favorite episodes...
Review: The metal lunchbox is probably the best thing about this set for "serious" Monkees fans, but the video is a pleasant diversion for anyone. Davy's chosen episode is extremely weak. However, Peter's episode is a classic 'traditional' Monkees episode (the story of how they foil the plans of a greedy toy company owner). Micky's entry is the one that he directed, and Mike's is the Monkees' spoof of fairy tales, featuring Mike playing Princess Gwen. The interviews between the episodes are not very long, so don't expect too much more than the episodes themselves. A good bet for casual fans of the series, or those wanting a video to brighten a rainy afternoon.
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Summary: A Good DVD "Stand In"
Review: This disc was Rhino's first attempt to package Monkee episodes in the then-new DVD format. Clips of each of the Monkees from their 1997 documentary are used to introduce their favorite episodes. It has already been noted that the episode that Davy mentions is really "Royal Flush" ("Hitting the High Seas" is shown instead as his favorite). "Royal Flush" would have been a better choice because it would've balanced the DVD better to have 2 episodes from the first season and 2 from the second, instead of having 3 from the second and only 1 from the first. The film quality was a bit of a disappointment, especially during parts of "Fairy Tale". The quality is much better on Rhino's second Monkee DVD (Monkees Volume 1 & 2) although there are some good moments on this disc. Some of the episodes have the original end credits with Kellogg's products. It's fun on both discs to pause the picture and use the "step" button on your DVD remote to discover things that have never been noticed before on VHS copies. The chapter breaks are much better than on Rhino's second Monkee DVD and there are actually breaks for all of the songs in each episode; even the Kellogg's commercial shown during Mijacogeo has a chapter break. Since the DVD format was still young when Rhino released this, it has no extras, not even closed-captioning. It's too bad that the Monkees couldn't have recorded audio commentary in addition to introducing the episodes. A photo gallery and some more Kellogg's commercials wouldn't been a nice extra also. Fans desparate for any Monkee episodes on DVD will want to pick this up but keep in mind that the VHS edition is packaged better in a retro-style metal Monkee lunchbox with a mini-ceral box and puzzle. This DVD will have to do as a "stand in" until Rhino gets around to issuing the entire series on DVD.
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Summary: A Good DVD "Stand In"
Review: This disc was Rhino's first attempt to package Monkee episodes in the then-new DVD format. Clips of each of the Monkees from their 1997 documentary are used to introduce their favorite episodes. It has already been noted that the episode that Davy mentions is really "Royal Flush" ("Hitting the High Seas" is shown instead as his favorite). "Royal Flush" would have been a better choice because it would've balanced the DVD better to have 2 episodes from the first season and 2 from the second, instead of having 3 from the second and only 1 from the first. The film quality was a bit of a disappointment, especially during parts of "Fairy Tale". The quality is much better on Rhino's second Monkee DVD (Monkees Volume 1 & 2) although there are some good moments on this disc. Some of the episodes have the original end credits with Kellogg's products. It's fun on both discs to pause the picture and use the "step" button on your DVD remote to discover things that have never been noticed before on VHS copies. The chapter breaks are much better than on Rhino's second Monkee DVD and there are actually breaks for all of the songs in each episode; even the Kellogg's commercial shown during Mijacogeo has a chapter break. Since the DVD format was still young when Rhino released this, it has no extras, not even closed-captioning. It's too bad that the Monkees couldn't have recorded audio commentary in addition to introducing the episodes. A photo gallery and some more Kellogg's commercials wouldn't been a nice extra also. Fans desparate for any Monkee episodes on DVD will want to pick this up but keep in mind that the VHS edition is packaged better in a retro-style metal Monkee lunchbox with a mini-ceral box and puzzle. This DVD will have to do as a "stand in" until Rhino gets around to issuing the entire series on DVD.
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Summary: Great stories and cool collectors item!
Review: This is one of my favorites! You get the coolest lunchbox and a great video with all their favorite shows! Its so funny because you get to hear the stories of why that paticular show is their favorite! It is a MUST HAVE!
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Summary: Wow! What a Lunchbox!!
Review: This is the first item I have bought through Amazon.com. They are very professional in their ordering and shipping process.My Monkees lunchbox/VCR tape/puzzle are a treasured possession in my home now. Even my children love to watch the MY FAVORITE EPISODES tape. The package was prompt in getting here and in good shape when it arrived. I love it!! The tape and all are wonderful. I've already put the Monkee puzzle together. I've always wanted their lunchbox and NOW I have it. YAY! I've watched the tape at least 3 times already. Maybe more. I just can't get enough MONKEES so I plan to order more Monkee items thru Amazon.Your prices are great also. Thanks!
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Summary: Their Favorite Episodes
Review: You can't really disagree with someone else's favorite episodes, they are THEIR favorites. For the most part, I found myself agreeing with the Monkees. While I think Mike's and Micky's pick are the standouts, I also enjoyed Peter's MONKEES vs. MACHINES. I do wish Rhino would release a Monkees Holiday DVD with the two Halloween episodes and the Christmas installment featuring Butuch Patrck.
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