The Dick Van Dyke Show - 6 Classic Episodes

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Summary: Six fairly representative episodes of DVD on DVD...
Review: This DVD has six fairly representative but certainly not classic episodes from the second season of the "Dick Van Dyke Show." While "The Beverly Hillbillies" was finishing #1 in the Nielsens, this was the sitcom that was picking up the Emmys. Included on this disc are: (1) "Never Name a Duck" (Episode #31, September 26, 1962), where Richie (Larry Mathews) is grief stricken over the death of his pet duck, thus the sage advice of the title of this episode, written by series creator Carl Reiner; (2) "Bank Book 6565696" (Episode #34, October 17, 1962), in which Rob (Dick Van Dyke) becomes too suspicious for his own good when he discovers Laura (Mary Tyler Moore) has a secret bank account with a nice little balance in it; (3) "Hustling the Hustler" (Episode #35, October 24, 1962), has Buddy (Morey Amsterdam) worried that his brother (Phil Leeds), the reformed gambler, is going to take Rob for big bucks during a friendly little game of pool; (4) "The Night the Roof Fell In" (Episode #39, November 21, 1962) does an homage to "Rashomon" as Rob and Laura tell their very different accounts of the marital fight that led to him storming out of the house; (5) "A Man's Teeth Are Not His Own" (Episode #43, December 19, 1962), another Reiner gem, has Rob convinced his best friend and neighbor Jerry Halper (Jerry Paris) will never forgive him for letting another dentist perform emergency dental work on his teeth; and (6) "Give Me Your Walls!" (Episode #53, February 27, 1963) has Laura hiring a flamboyant artist (Vito Scotti) to paint the walls in the living room and becoming worried when it looks like a con man is taking over her home. I have no idea why whoever put this collection together looked only at the show's second season or picked these particular episodes. I mean, they could have done the one where Rob and Laura get married, Richie finds out his middle name is "Rosebud," Buddy and Sally disappear every weekend, Rob becomes allergic to Laura, or Rob's classic nightmare about an alien invasion headed by someone who looks a lot like Danny Thomas and has a thing for walnuts. So this collection could have been a whole lot better. Clearly it is time that this show was given the same sort of treatment when it comes to DVD/Video that are accorded all of the other classic sitcoms.

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Summary: Chasin' crumbs of carrots!!!
Review: This DVD is a mere sprinkling of what the actual series has to offer it's fans. Although the quality is far better than the typical VHS copy (from cable) that we are all used to, it's still far from the quality that is possible. It is a real novelty to be able to choose what episode you want with a click from the remote, and not have to edit out commercials etc. Don't expect any extras from this DVD. There are NONE. Then again, this show has always withstood the test of time and technology by having a brilliant story performed by brilliant actors. No glitz, just glamour.

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Summary: Quality Entertainment
Review: This show never fails to make me smile and any collection would be worth purchasing. I've heard they're going to be releasing all 100some episodes soon, but until then this is the best you can do.

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Summary: Great episodes and nice transfer!!!
Review: What a bargin!! A true reminder on how funny sitcoms USED to be. Would like to see more episodes available on DVD. Like the one where Rob gets the motorcycle. Robby Baby!!! At this price you can't go wrong. Buddy Sorrell is the BEST!!! Get your copy today!!!