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Summary: Two movies: First episode of Hulk and "Married" episodes.
Review: This DVD includes the original pilot movie "The Incredible Hulk" that started the series. On the other side of the DVD is the episode "Married", which was actually the first and second episode of the Second Season. The Incredible Hulk began on CBS on November 4, 1977. Bill Bixby plays Dr. Banner. It has been almost a year since his wife died in a car accident they both were in. He continually has dreams of not being able to save his wife's life. He just wasn't strong enough to roll the car over. That is Lara Parker (Dark Shadows) that plays Dr. Banner's wife. Now he studies how people are able to become so strong when normally they are not as strong. A black woman describes how she was able to save her son in a burning car by having the "extra strength" (perhaps adrenaline) to lift the car to save her son. Eventually, Dr. Banner decides to try an experiment on himself to change his DNA with Gamma Ray exposure. Well, nothing happens. But he felt stronger. He tries to lift a people mover. Nothing. It's raining outside. He becomes more frustrated, his thoughts anger him then the car blows a tire. More anger. The lightning intensifies. He hurts his hand using the jack. He's in pain. Suddenly his DNA changes. His body grows greater, his muscles grow rapidly. His clothes rip. His skin becomes green. He becomes the HUlk (played by Lou Ferrigno). When the Hulk's surge of power finally calms down or when he does an act of kindness, he becomes tired and turns back into his Dr. Banner self. This tv-series was so good at building monentum and emotion, especially at the end of each episode, that the tv-series kept getting better with each episode. Bill Bixby was perfect for the role as Dr. Banner. It's a shame he is not around to enjoy this 25th Anniversary. He died too soon. Such a serious and mature actor. On DVD, Introduction by Lou Ferrigno. Audio Commentary with Director/Writer Ken Johnson and sneak preview of "The Hulk" (2003).
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Summary: Two movies: First episode of Hulk and "Married" episodes.
Review: This DVD includes the original pilot movie "The Incredible Hulk" that started the series. On the other side of the DVD is the episode "Married", which was actually the first and second episode of the Second Season. The Incredible Hulk began on CBS on November 4, 1977. Bill Bixby plays Dr. Banner. It has been almost a year since his wife died in a car accident they both were in. He continually has dreams of not being able to save his wife's life. He just wasn't strong enough to roll the car over. That is Lara Parker (Dark Shadows) that plays Dr. Banner's wife. Now he studies how people are able to become so strong when normally they are not as strong. A black woman describes how she was able to save her son in a burning car by having the "extra strength" (perhaps adrenaline) to lift the car to save her son. Eventually, Dr. Banner decides to try an experiment on himself to change his DNA with Gamma Ray exposure. Well, nothing happens. But he felt stronger. He tries to lift a people mover. Nothing. It's raining outside. He becomes more frustrated, his thoughts anger him then the car blows a tire. More anger. The lightning intensifies. He hurts his hand using the jack. He's in pain. Suddenly his DNA changes. His body grows greater, his muscles grow rapidly. His clothes rip. His skin becomes green. He becomes the HUlk (played by Lou Ferrigno). When the Hulk's surge of power finally calms down or when he does an act of kindness, he becomes tired and turns back into his Dr. Banner self. This tv-series was so good at building monentum and emotion, especially at the end of each episode, that the tv-series kept getting better with each episode. Bill Bixby was perfect for the role as Dr. Banner. It's a shame he is not around to enjoy this 25th Anniversary. He died too soon. Such a serious and mature actor. On DVD, Introduction by Lou Ferrigno. Audio Commentary with Director/Writer Ken Johnson and sneak preview of "The Hulk" (2003).
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Summary: Excellent made for TV Pilot on DVD!
Review: This is the pilot for the popular 70's classic show based on the Marvel comic books. It tells about Dr. David Banner ( Bill Bixby) who studys the hidden strengths that all humans have then he experiments on himself with gamma radiation but overdoses it. When he got angry after his experiment, he transforms into a raging green beast who's really gentle but misunderstood by society called " The Hulk" ( Lou Ferrigno).
This is an excellent pilot that tells the origin of everyone's favorite green giant, Bill Bixby is truly incredible as David Banner and Lou Ferrigino is great as Hulk with the make-up, wig and silver eyes. The DVD is great, it offers commentary by series writer, director and producer Kenneth Johnson, an introduction by Lou Ferrigno, a look in the making of the 2003 Hulk movie and a bonus episode " The Incredible Hulk Married" with commentary by Kenneth Johnson.
If you are a fan of the series, own this to know the origin of the Hulk.
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Summary: All Right!!!!!! At last....... The wait is over!
Review: This is what I have been waiting for. I've always wanted to see the Hulk on DVD. Especially with a commentary. I enjoyed V: the Miniseries Alot. The Commentary to that was great and that DVD is one of my favorites. I've been waiting for this DVD for years. This is one of my favorite shows. This, Sliders and Star Trek. The pilot was extremely well written and stars the perfect team. Lou and Bix. I am going to be interested in seeing what the director has to say over this. For all you Incredible Hulk fana, Go see the Movie Buy this DVD and the Hulk Collection and the animated DVD as well. The green guy is a great way to get your agressions out 'cause remember you wouldn't like Bill when he's angry.
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Summary: hulk smash!!!!!!
Review: This show is so cool I love it and now that it is on the scifi chanell I can tape them all. The only other thing I have to is that this is my favorite show and I am happy that a couple episodes are on dvd.
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Summary: Incredible Hulk Original Tv Pilot
Review: This was the pilot that started the whole incredible hulk
series on television in the 70's.David Banner(Bill Bixby)
experiments on himself and accidently exposes himself to
very high gamma radiation levels.Banner than becomes the
beast as the incredible hulk when he gets angry.This is the
show when he was changing the tire and something went wrong
that he transformed into the hulk.Not only will you get this
pilot on the dvd but you will also get a making of feature
from Industrial Light and Magic,A presentation from Lou Farigno,
trailers from the Hulk movie from 2003,a making of the incredible
hulk theme ride or amusement park,commentary and a bonus episode
Married.Married will also have a opitional commentary.I can't wait to get this dvd and I highley recommend it for the two
episodes alone.Hopefully season sets can't be far behind.If you
like this one I also recommend the Hulk collection that features
The Return Of The Incredible Hulk and The Trial Of The Incredible
Hulk coming May 6.Also pick up The Death Of The Incredible Hulk
Coming the same day as the Original Tv Pilot June 3rd
The Hulk(2003)will probebley be a good movie but it won't be the same as the original with Bill Bixby and Lou Farigno.
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Summary: The first episode is the best!!!!
Review: When I saw the pilot episode I really hated it. I don't remeber why I hated it but now I love it!!!!! It's about a man named David Banner(Bill Bixby) who's wife died in a car acident. Angry that he was not able to save his wife, he finds out that the same thing has been happing to other people, only they saved the person in the person car. David finds out that it is the gamma energy that is helping the other people save the person in the car. David put gamma energy into his body, but so much that it made this creature called the Hulk( Lou Freggino). Great start to a great series. Better than the movie. This DVD has another episode called "Marride" which is very good and has lots of Hulk sceans. Well worth your money.
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Summary: Lou Ferrigno...Where Are You Now?
Review: While the debate will continue to rage regarding the choice to CGI the Hulk in Ang Lee's 2003 movie, there will be no argument about the Incredible Hulk TV series that many people grew up with. Lou Ferrigno, a 330-plus pound behemoth, was so huge in contrast to Bill Bixby's Bruce Banner that the Hulk effect was completely believable, and should still be to this day. The TV series wasn't completely ridiculous or fantastic either; the focus managed to stay on Banner/Hulk as an individual in the world, not as an experiment gone wrong. Banner's loner self is portrayed excellently--he often hitchhikes places or shows jump in mid-sequence with him by himself, just waiting to get picked on. For a 70's effort, the producers managed to pull off some decent and subtle effects as well--before Banner gets "angry" his pupils famously turn a different color, almost a whitish green; his feet expand and rip his shoes apart; and the shirt rips (bicep, back, chest) are all done well enough to make you think he's actually expanding and not just Lou Ferrigno flexing in an undersized shirt. It's not just the superhuman aspect that will draw you in, it's also the emotional side, which this series plays off incredibly well. This television premiere is certainly a must for all fans, but the new entire season DVD set should be factored in when buying this.
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Summary: No computer-generated muscles here!
Review: With the upcoming theatrical release of "The Incredible Hulk", it's obvious that Universal is trying to cash in on the popularity of the big green guy by reissuing the pilot from the Bill Bixby/Lou Ferrigno show. Taking its inspiration not only from the Marvel comic but the 60's classic "The Fugitive", the show ran from five seasons, from 1978 - 1982, with two pilot films initially in 1977 and three subsequent "reunion" films from 1988 - 1990. Bill Bixby plays Dr. David Banner, a scientist searching for understanding to the workings of the adrenaline gland and man's hidden inner strength that seems to arise in times of stress. During a "dark and stormy night", the doctor exposes himself to massive doses of gamma radiation with little effect...or so he thinks. Later that evening, while driving from the laboratory, Banner's car has a flat tire. Enraged at having to change in the torrential downpour, Banner's anger gets the best of him and he ERUPTS into our friendly "jolly green giant", played by AH-nold's one time competition, Lou Ferrigno. The remainder of the movie finds Banner trying to better understand his condition while eluding the hounding from an investigative reporter (Jack Colvin) intent on discovery the identity of the "monster" and the connection with Banner. Also appearing is Susan Sullivan, fresh from the soap opera "Another World" and before she traveled to wine country in primetime's "Falcon Crest". Joe Yarnell provides the subtle yet effective score, heavy with a very poignant piano. Kenneth Johnson, who would later score big with the miniseries "V", is the director, and makes a fanciful tale quite believable.
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Summary: Johnson & Bixby at their best!
Review: Writer, Producer & Director Kenneth Johnson delivers big time with a totally re-invented Hulk. This is not your father's "Hulk SMASH!!" that Stan Lee created for Marvel Comics back in 1962. This is a thinking man's drama created by the mind of Johnson and delivered by the touching & sensitive performance of Bill Bixby. It takes on pieces of Hugo's "L'es Miserables" & TVs "The Fugitive" as Bixby's Dr. David Banner is on the run from investigative reporter Jack McGee who believes the creature is a killer after a gamma radiation overdose creates Banner's own Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde nightmare. This Hulk is a drama carved out from comic book origins, a tale of a man losing his wife and the struggle that follows. If this were the theatre, Bixby's performance would be felt from the back row- loss, angst, wanting, enlightenment, anger, affection- it's all here. Bixby is superb as he weaves through Banner's inner demons. Susan Sullivan delivers as well as Bixby's fellow scientist trying to help him understand his transformations. The hidden treasure of this DVD is not just re-watching the pilot again a little more sharply both in picture & sound (you still have to love Joseph Harnell's chilling piano), but Johnson's commentary you can add with the push of a button. His detailed account of when scenes were shot, how they were shot, what his thoughts were going into each shot, warm memories of the late Bixby, and humorous anecdotes really give this DVD a 5-star rating. Kudos to Universal for rounding up Johnson on the eve of the big-budget Hollywood Hulk to re-market this past treasure. It's just too bad 'ole White Eyes himself couldn't have been there to share some of the banter with Johnson.
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