The Rifleman, Boxed Set 2 (Vols. 5-8)

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Summary: We need a complete "Rifleman" DVD collection
Review: I am happy to have a selection of "Rifleman" television episodes available for purchase, make no mistake about it. It is my personal favorite classic television western, and I am a very devoted to the series. I grew up watching it during my pre-school years, and have remained a fan ever since. But the current DVD offerings simply do not do justice to the legacy of that show.

What is needed is a COMPLETE, unedited season-by-season collection of "The Rifleman" series. And by complete, I mean the episodes MUST include the origial introductions (there were four variations that were used during the course of the series), original TV trailers, and perhaps commentary by Johnny Crawford, Patricia Blair, etc. The current DVD offerings simply are not true to the originality and flavor of the series in this regard.

Moreover, the current selections seem to be based upon guest star quality. Some of the very best "Rifleman" episodes did not necessarily feature big-name guest stars, but were superb simply because of good writing and strong characterizations from some rather obscure guest stars, as well as the regular cast.

So many fine, classic television series are now being released in their entirety on DVD today. Is it not time that "The Rifleman" was afforded this same level of respect and importance? Countless fans would love for this to become a reality.