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Summary: You just don't get it
Review: I bought the 40th anniversary set when it was a preorder back in sept 1999,... Being a fan of TZ from my baby boomer youth and watching it with all the family in the den on the old black and white TV has permanent memories. I didn't know that they were starting to produce TZ on DVD until I saw the anniversary edition. Apparently the first five volumes 1-5 have already been produced and were on the market and they were for sale at a higher price. So when the preorder package came out of the first five in the Anniversary set it was quite a deal. Especially for someone who wants to collect them. Plus it gave an extra disc on biography of Rod. Some of these reviews think the anniversary set are not the same as the first five.... Also, As the DVD format improves over time I hope they improve the DVD menu's access to episodes. That's all that is. And now we are down to volume 42, with volume 43 as the last volume not yet released. The price has gone up. But I am anticipating finishing this collection. Even though they might offer the entire set one day at a discount rate it's been great collection as they have been produced. It would be nice to have some kind of syllabus for the entire set of each season and episode pointing to the correct DVD. I have had to do it myself the hard way. A must book for all collectors is " The Twilight Zone Companion" by Marc Scott Zicree .It covers every season and episode.
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Summary: The Twilight Zone - 40th Anniversary - Major Disappointmen
Review: I cant believe how cheaply they packaged this set. I have a twilight zone collection and each volume is packaged in a classy DVD cover. I was expecting 5 volumes that had the similar package.......WRONG......They have put these DVD's in a cheap plastic CD holder that is a totally different size and look than the rest of the collection. I would rather pay the difference and get the volumes individually. WHAT A CHEAP WAY TO PACKAGE THIS PRODUCT. ESPECIALLY WHEN MOST OF US BUY THEM TO COLLECT. TALK ABOUT DISAPPOINTMENT!
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Summary: The Twilight Zone - 40th Anniversary - Major Disappointmen
Review: I cant believe how cheaply they packaged this set. I have a twilight zone collection and each volume is packaged in a classy DVD cover. I was expecting 5 volumes that had the similar package.......WRONG......They have put these DVD's in a cheap plastic CD holder that is a totally different size and look than the rest of the collection. I would rather pay the difference and get the volumes individually. WHAT A CHEAP WAY TO PACKAGE THIS PRODUCT. ESPECIALLY WHEN MOST OF US BUY THEM TO COLLECT. TALK ABOUT DISAPPOINTMENT!
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Summary: Great compilation!
Review: I have seen this DVD and it is great. It contains 6 discs featuring 19 "Twilight Zone" episodes, plus a special feature on Rod Serling! The episodes are: Volume 1 - "The Invaders" (1961, Ep. 51); "Night of the Meek" (1960, Ep. 47); "Nothing in the Dark" (1962, Ep. 81) Volume 2 - "Time Enough at Last" (1959, Ep. 8); "The Monsters are Due on Maple Street" (1960, Ep. 22);"Nightmare at 20,000 Feet" (1963, Ep. 123); "The Odyssey of Flight 33" (1961, Ep. 54) Volume 3 - "Steel" (1963, Ep. 122); "A Game of Pool" (1961, Ep. 70); "Walking Distance" (1959, Ep. 5); "Kick the Can" (1962, Ep. 86). Volume 4 - "Mr. Dingle, the Strong" (1961, Ep. 55); "Two" (1961, Ep. 66); 'A Passage for Trumpet" (1960, Ep. 32); "The Four of Us are Dying" (1960, Ep. 13). Volume 5 - "Long Distance Call" (1961, Ep. 58); "I Sing the Body Electric" (1962, Ep. 100); "The Lonely" (1959, Ep. 7); "Probe 7, Over & Out" (1963, Ep. 129). Also included--American Masters presents: "Rod Serling, Submitted for your Approval" (1998, 90 min.).
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Summary: Great compilation!
Review: I have seen this DVD and it is great. It contains 6 discs featuring 19 "Twilight Zone" episodes, plus a special feature on Rod Serling! The episodes are: Volume 1 - "The Invaders" (1961, Ep. 51); "Night of the Meek" (1960, Ep. 47); "Nothing in the Dark" (1962, Ep. 81) Volume 2 - "Time Enough at Last" (1959, Ep. 8); "The Monsters are Due on Maple Street" (1960, Ep. 22);"Nightmare at 20,000 Feet" (1963, Ep. 123); "The Odyssey of Flight 33" (1961, Ep. 54) Volume 3 - "Steel" (1963, Ep. 122); "A Game of Pool" (1961, Ep. 70); "Walking Distance" (1959, Ep. 5); "Kick the Can" (1962, Ep. 86). Volume 4 - "Mr. Dingle, the Strong" (1961, Ep. 55); "Two" (1961, Ep. 66); 'A Passage for Trumpet" (1960, Ep. 32); "The Four of Us are Dying" (1960, Ep. 13). Volume 5 - "Long Distance Call" (1961, Ep. 58); "I Sing the Body Electric" (1962, Ep. 100); "The Lonely" (1959, Ep. 7); "Probe 7, Over & Out" (1963, Ep. 129). Also included--American Masters presents: "Rod Serling, Submitted for your Approval" (1998, 90 min.).
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Summary: Good but could do better
Review: I have to agree with the other reviews, its great to have a collection of wonderful TLZ episodes but the packaging makes this a poor collection, stardard CD boxes, packed into a Cardboard box, hardly makes for a Good Giftpack, nor a great way to celebrate an Anniversary. Poor show Panasonic
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Summary: Not intended for the serious collector
Review: If you are a serious collector -- or if you are shopping for a gift for a big fan of this show -- then you really should investigate the "Twilight Zone Collection" box sets. The entire series is available in a total of 5 sets. This 40th Anniversary Gift Pack is not comprehensive enough for a serious collector. It contains exactly the same material as Vol 1-5 of "Collection 1," which goes beyond that, all the way to Vol 9.
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Summary: Doesn't deserve even 1 star
Review: It's not necessary to discuss the series. They are classics, they are good BUT the preparation of this set is the most awful thing I've ever seen. First the DVDs are placed in a standart CD box, and the look really terrible next to other DVDs. There are no subtitles which are very necessary for foreigners like me. After seeing such a set I cannot say "happy new 40 years" :-(((((((
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Summary: Stop messing with great art
Review: Please give us a proper CD Twilight Collection on the 40 th anniversary of this greatness. How about releasing a collection by beginning with the first episode then next the number two episode and then on. How about making use of this brilliant idea of mine and stop releasing strange collections of this nature.
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Summary: Man Does Not Live by Bread Alone
Review: Rod Serling was a man of great literary and social intellect and integrity. Ahead of his time and somewhat less respected because of the genre he worked within and made him famous, he is now recognized as one of the great pioneers into the realm of sophisticated storytelling combing intellect and emotion. His great vision and realization, "The Twilight Zone" remains a testament of his contribution to the Arts and Humanity. It has been said "Man does not live by bread alone." This 40th Anniversary Gift Set is very representative of "The Twilight Zone" television series. There are 19 episodes included. They are not all classics but they do show the diversity of the series held together by a common theme and I think that is what strengthens this set. The 90 minute feature, "ROD SERLING: Submitted For Your Approval" which I originally viewed on Public Television is also included. It is one of the best biographical documentaries I have ever seen. Of the 19 episodes included there are some truly great titles such as "Nightmare at 20,000 Feet," "Kick the Can," "Night of the Meek," "Two," "I Sing the Body Electric" and "Walking Distance" and "The Lonely," both with heartfelt and endearing Bernard Herrmann scores. This is a good way to start collecting "The Twilight Zone" on DVD. These transfers are excellent and truly have to be seen to be appreciated.
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