I Spy - Box Set 1

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Summary: Just the show
Review: "I Spy" BOX SET #1 (Image Entertainment):
- This appears to be a direct copy from master tapes of good condition.
- Video not redone. Some minor specs/lines, usually towards the beginning of each episode, otherwise crystal clear.
- No languages (English only).
- No subtitles.
- No Close Captioned.
- Audio not redone. Some words are a little muddled and you'll just have to figure out what was said. Rare.
- Container box for discs has classic picture, box set number, and episode titles.
- 7 discs each in its own slim transparent case. Each case is about 4-1/2 discs thick.
- Simple menu. 4 episodes per disc. 6 chapters per episode. All in color.
- Each case has a covering insert. Front cover has a classic picture, series title, and episode titles. Back cover has episode titles, each with a list of its guests and a short synopsis of the episode. 'Spine' has series title, disk number, and one episode title.
- No extras, neither on disc nor included written documentation.
- Each episode is 50 minutes long.
- No laugh track. The series was not recorded with a laugh track.

It's amazing that 1 hour TV shows were that long back then. Today's 1 hour shows rarely go over 45 minutes. I would have liked subtitles, close captions, and extras. Either more episodes per disc and extras together on other discs, or mixed together, would also have been nice. Obviously each disc contains lots of blank space. The series lives on DVD and can still deliver the incredible enjoyment of the show, commercial free.

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Summary: I SPY, 60's TV Series - November 19, 2002
Review: Anybody loved "I SPY" can't miss this opportunity to get the whole series on dvd!

A great series whose characters were perfomed by two great actors. Spy histories are well mixed up with friendship and loyalty feelings linking the two agents.

No regrets for the obvious absence of special effects: this is a wonderful series anyway.

Regrettably DVDs don't contain any extras (only on box set 3 there is an audio commentary by Robert Culp on "So Long Patrick Henry" and "The War Lord"); in any case the box sets and the dvds look very nice.

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Summary: I Spy, the Classic series
Review: I love this show. I can't tell you how much. I remember seeing this when I was little and my mom watched it all the time, and I remember sort of liking it, but after having gotten the first box set and watching the shows myself I'm floored by how good this show was. Robert Culp and Bill Cosby are a pleasure to watch.

The DVD's themselves are not all that amazing. Just the shows, no real extras, and the menus aren't the best in the world. The DVD cases are very thin and don't contain anything other than the DVD itself. I would recommend this if you enjoy the show, or you just like spy movies with dry humor, cause that's what this is.

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Summary: Review by FreaK
Review: Ok..so my mom ordered this set of DVDs. I was bored to DEATH one night because all my friends weren't home, so I decided to watch it with her. I admit it was actually pretty good. I mean, I barely ever watch shows from the 60's, but I liked this one. The real fake looking fight scenes and stuff weren't that bad, actually. The plot is good, but you almost never see Kelly playing tennis..why is that?? That drove me crazy the whole time! lol!

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Summary: A Wish For All I Spy Fans!
Review: This is called box set 1. Box set 1 is a random collection of episodes from any given season. What I would like to see is 'I Spy-The Complete First Season'. I would like THAT box set to have a lot of bells & whistles--outtakes, commercials for the show, interviews (recent and from the era), tv guide covers and articles from everywhere!

Rating:
Summary: A Wish For All I Spy Fans!
Review: This is called box set 1. Box set 1 is a random collection of episodes from any given season. What I would like to see is 'I Spy-The Complete First Season'. I would like THAT box set to have a lot of bells & whistles--outtakes, commercials for the show, interviews (recent and from the era), tv guide covers and articles from everywhere!

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Summary: A classic series available again-- TV acting at its best
Review: While the DVD is pretty basic (although Robert Culp's commentary is interesting), it is just wonderful to have this classic TV series available again. THIS is what collaborative television acting is all about. There is a poise and a maturity to this series that many of today's efforts lack (despite the slicker special effects and more complex soundtracks of today's TV dramas). Some of the Cold War issues may seem dated, but in fact this series had almost every international issue possible, and some things are back in fashion again. At the time "I Spy" was celebrated for its groundbreaking casting and for its lush locations. Today, while those remain interesting, the incredibly effective pairing of Culp and Cosby (and the creative contributioins of both these talented artists) make this series something very special.