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Route 66 - Season 1, Vol. 1
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List Price: $29.98
Our Price: $24.99
Your Save: $ 4.99 ( 17% )
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Manufacturer: Infinity Entertainment Group
Starring: George Maharis
Directed By: Arthur Hiller;George Sherman
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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
Brand: INFINITY RESOURCES
EAN: 0617742201796
Format: Anamorphic
Label: Infinity Entertainment Group
Manufacturer: Infinity Entertainment Group
Number Of Items: 4
Publisher: Infinity Entertainment Group
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2007-10-23
Running Time: 780
Studio: Infinity Entertainment Group
Theatrical Release Date: 1960-10-07
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Now available on DVD for the first time, Route 66 has been digitally transferred from the original masters. The television series, which aired 1960-64, is one of the most brilliant dramas to emerge from the '60s, famous for its catchy Nelson Riddle theme song, intriguing characters, top-drawer writing and stellar guest appearances. The original "road trip" drama, this classic television series was one of the most highly rated of the era, establishing the Corvette as an American icon.
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Summary: "route 66" episodes help rekindle a boyhood interest
Comment: If you haven't taken a trip out on the "Mother Road" doing so will definitely enhance the experience when watching these 'route 66 episodes. I jump on old US ROUTE 66 where ever I can still find a stretch of it when vacationing in AZ. Not much left open to traffic but Seligman and Williams AZ are great distinations to cruise US Route 66. Perhaps like other "baby boomers", who watched this popular TV series back in the 60s, a couple of my best friends and I too had our visions of packing up and hitting the road in a 'vette' or whatever. Should you have an interest in stepping back in time then I believe you will enjoy the 'route 66' TV episodes on this DVD set of 4. I find these episodes very interesting now that I am much older and understand the stories more being able to see more of what the writer's perspective might have been on the issues of the time, e.g. 60s. It would be great if the entertainment world would do a remake. Despite comments by some who have said to me that there's too much violence lots of good life lessons are tucked into these episodes. I have no significant complaints about the quality of the DVD set (4) Season 1. Vol 1 even though as some reviews have indicated it would have been nice if available technologies could have been used more to enhanced the crispness of the images and sound a bit. Hey I have wanted to view 'route 66' episodes for a while but had been reluctant to buy until I saw it advertised on Amazon.com . "I consider this DVD A-OK ." I was satisfied so much I just purchased another DVD set of 'route 66' the entire second season episodes, which is a bit better media wise than the Season 1. Vol 1. By the way I would have given this 4 and one-half stars but I made an honest mistake and was unable to edit rating.
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Summary: take me back
Comment: Just to start off,let me say,that this first addition was so good,and entertaining,that i'm buying the 2nd. edition vol. 2.
To see Todd,and Buzz again brought back so many memories of my youth,I thought I was really back in the 60's,or at least I wanted to be.
The acting, presentation,and story material are so good,that nothing in todays media even comes close.
A definate must see. I just hope ,that we can get all the years of this series?
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Summary: Very Poor Video Transfer of a Landmark Series
Comment: I am old enough to have totally watched and LOVED the original broadcasts of this wonderful series. I have this product one star based on the excrable quality of the transfer. The original was in beautiful b&w and rather well photographed, which you would never know from watching this DVD set.
I've noticed some young reviewers panning the series, indicating a lack of interest in the stories. I have to say that in it's day, "Route 66" was indeed cutting edge drama. Also, it embraced and exemplified the zeitgeist of the early 60s in very many ways. It was a time of "busting out" of the old ways of the 50s and 40s; it was the New Frontier. It was a time of the "Beats" and following your dharma. Tod and Buz were looking for life's meaning, for connectedness to others. The were knights of the road; passionate, sensitive men who, ironically, were always referred to as "boys", which was a convention of the time.
Another aspect is that all the stories were shot on location with local extras and the show serves as a series snapshots of specific times and places.
The various "guest stars" were either actors who had been famous or were to become famous, and, happily, their performances are archived here. Others, such as Lois Nettleton, were wonderful tv actors of the time who did memorable things with these interesting roles and characters.
I loved the series because it attempted to reveal people's feelings and, often, their anguish in dealing with life situations. Every week "the boys" encountered, in some Zen sort of way, someone with a major life (or death) problem, some crisis and as a young adolescent each show gave me something to ponder all week until the next episode. Can anyone really say that about anything (besides "The Sopranos") on tv these days?
When I was a child I watched "Route 66" with the eyes and mind of a child of those relatively innocent times. Now, in later middle age, I see more of the sometime acting excesses and over-the-top speeches but I also see a series made with integrity and honesty that attempted to portray a time, a place and a philosophy that still resonates with me today. I can relate even more with these (fictional) people at a crossroad in their lives; these people speak to me through and beyond the sometimes melodramatic trappings of the show.
I'm sorry whoever did the tape to digital transfer didn't value the artistry of the show more and do it the justice of a careful transfer.
(P.S. Many, many years after "Route 66" ceased production I drove across the country (although on I-80) in a Miata (alas, not a vintage Corvette) with the top down every inch of 3K miles and, yes, listened to Nelson Riddle. It was my homage. It made me very happy.)
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Summary: Forget HD and Digital TV - Go With the Oldies!
Comment: As a kid this series took me all over the United States to places I had never seen. It was amazing -- and what a car!
As the deadline approaches for digital TV we have been rethinking how much we want our television to be a part (more likely an intrusion) of our lives. Growing up in the 50's and 60's the television had doors on it so it looked like a piece of furniture until your favorite weekly show like Route 66 was on, then everyone gathered around the TV as a family to watch some serious entertainment. In those days TV was not the idiot box that it is today. This DVD and series is an example of the quality that was delivered into your home once a week by excellent writers, producers and actors. Perhaps it is time that all of us purchase classics and forget about the digital garbage that is recycled daily on the networks and cable systems.
When you purchase this DVD set, consider watching it as it was intended: One show per week over a several week period. Consider the message in each show. This series was completed during a time when television really did have a message and could be considered a quality art form.
I don't want to provide any spoilers, but this DVD is a bargain and I hope all seasons are eventually released by the production company.
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Summary: Route 66, Season 1
Comment: It was great and just what I asked for. Keep in mind that some of the episodes are not on Route 66...but the story lines are still great. You must be appreciative of black & white TV to really enjoy this.
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