Tour of Duty - The Complete First Season

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Summary: Never fret...it's coming to DVD in June '04
Review: Never fret fans, TVShowsOnDVD.com reported in January that "Tour of Duty - the Complete First Season" is coming to DVD in June of 2004.

I, like many here remember this series from the late '80s, when it seemed like Hollywood was pumping out a new Vietnam movie every other month between Platoon, Platoon Leader, The Iron Triangle, Full Metal Jacket, Casualties of War, Missing in Action, Rambo, Siege of Firebase Gloria, etc. Tour of Duty was a true masterpiece, much the same as was 2001's "Band of Brothers". I was fortunate enough to catch an episode here and there, never knowing where and what time this show aired. But what I did see was brilliant.

Doing what M*A*S*H should have done, "Tour of Duty" showed us what it was like to live in the "bush" and confront the little Commie bast*rds that were threatening freedom in the South. Oh yeah, it had to do with relying on your fellow soldier to watch your back while you watch his as well.

Tour of Duty ran for three complete seasons for a total of 58 episodes between the years 1987 and 1990. Not a bad run considering that it was a CBS series. And like I said, the first season is coming on DVD in June, so if you want to see the entire series released, be sure to do your part and purchase the first season!

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Summary: Tour of Duty on DVD
Review: I used to watch the series when I was 16 years old, it was great and I'm a big fan of Tour of Duty. I can still remember notable characters like Sgt. Anderson and Lt. Goldman. Some big name stars were also guesting in the series, as I remember, Carl Whethers of the Rocky fame guested as a Special Forces colonel and commander of a Special Operations Unit where Anderson and Goldman were attached. Lt. Goldman's father is a major general but appeared only once in the series i think.

I miss this series as it has been 15 years since I last watched an episode. Great to hear that it's finally on DVD and would definitely get it.

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Summary: Great Viet Nam Epic
Review: I am so glad that Tour Of Duty is now available on DVD as it was one of my all time favorite shows. I watched every episode with my little son Jason who probably enjoyed the show more than I did and that is why I am ordering it for him as he is presently serving in the United States Marine Corps. He will no doubt treasure this great DVD and relive those fantastic times we had together on the couch shouting at Sarg and LT to look out. I would highly recomend this super series to all of you fathers out there to share with your sons and maybe they will become great men like my son, Lcpl. Weber, Jason USMC. This one's for you sir.

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Summary: Most Amazing series ever
Review: This is the one series that I have always wanted on DVD,the story lines and acting ability of those involved is fantastic. It's the one series in your life that you should see. I watched it when it was first shown in the UK at 11.30pm on a Friday night and I would get tingles up my spine as Paint it Black would float out of the speakers. I have the ones that were released on vhs,recorded the rest but it's not enough.This must be released on DVD, it is the best series ever made and if it's half as popular in the states as it is here then the DVD companies are losing out on alot of money by not releasing it. PLEASE release it, Pretty please, Cherries on top?

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Summary: FINALLY!!! THOUGHT IT WOULD NEVER HAPPEN!!!
Review: Can't wait untill June! I am going to miss the original soundtrack...maybe if we all complain enough and buy enough they will reconsider paying the royalities for the second season! I have all the episodes on VHS recorded as they ran. I even managd to "edit" the commercials on most of them. I recently pulled out the tapes to transfer to DVD only to find out that the picture quality (and sound)had faded badley! What a great series! Too bad CBS did not choose to wrap it up correctly! Look at what a great job the producers did with "China Beach"!

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Summary: Finally!
Review: There's nothing I can say that hasn't already been said - counting down to the release date, and many more. The tv network here stopped short of the final episode so its a journey I'm looking forward to again. I agree about the soundtrack - TOD is the reason I heard the song 'Paint It Black' as a kid....I can only hope Col Tristar get a clue and fork out the royalties for forthcoming seasons, its NOT THE SAME without those opening credits.
What if we all put this forward to the mastering dept. of the company??

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Summary: Wonderful Show
Review: I initially caught the 3rd season of this show. I loved it then and still love it today. I hope that all the episodes are included in the set. I know that TNT did not air a few select episodes ever once they picked up the series. I am sad that the original soundtrack is not included.

I am so glad that this show is coming to DVD. I hope the other 2 seasons follow shortly!

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Summary: It's not the same without the music....
Review: As I feard, there's good news and bad news. The good news is that at long last Tour of Duty is being released on DVD. The bad news is that it's being released with that sappy intrumental soundtrack instead of the rollicking rock'n'roll soundtrack it originally had. *sigh* That's why I can't give this release more than three stars. The show is definately worth 5 stars, but this dvd set loses points for the soundtrack.

I'll probably still buy it, since Zeke Anderson as portrayed by Terry Knox is one of my favorite tv characters. And even without the classic soundtrack, the show is still very good. But for those of us who lived through that time, the songs used in the original soundtrack really brought it home.

I've heard they changed the soundtrack because of the royalty cost of using all those songs, but I'd gladly pay more to have them included. I just spent $100 on the second season of Voyager, and I wouldn't hesitate to spend that much for Tour of Duty with the original soundtrack.

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Summary: FINALLY FINALLY FINALLY FINALLY FINALLY!!!
Review: YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES!!!

I'm giddy with delight. Funnily enough, I was only 7 when the show premiered and 10 when it was cancelled. Yet now as a 24 year-old this is ONE of TWO shows that I would give my left ermm...leg to get on DVD. This and QUANTUM LEAP (which to my pleasant surprise will be available the same day). This is a glorious day in heaven! I can honestly hear angels singing, "HAAAAAAAALLELUJAH! HAAAAAAAAAAAALLELUJAH!"

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Summary: Tour of Duty & China Beach!!!! Vote at "tvshowsondvd.com"
Review: I am glad to see Tour of Duty is coming out on DVD. Due to the numerous number of registered voters on "tvshowsondvd.com" voting for Tour of Duty. It is easy to register to vote for your favorite TV series. I just submitted a vote for CHINA BEACH!!! So similar (war & drama) to Tour of duty. At tvshowsondvd.com site, on May 19th, CHINA BEACH RANKED 280 more votes than Tour of Duty. I hope this one comes out on DVD. Both "amazon.com & tvshowsondvd.com" is taking votes & sending them to Warner Brothers Studio.