The Greatest 70's Cop Shows
Product ID: 20367665
Details
- GenreTV
- FormatColor Full
- ContributorAlvin Ganzer
- LanguageEnglish
- Number Of Discs1
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Product Description The definitive collection of your favorite '70s cop shows is finally here! See how all the action started with this collection of the first episodes of Charlie's Angels, Starsky and Hutch, S.W.A.T., The Rookies and Police Woman! .com It may sound like a gimmick--The Greatest '70s Cop Shows is a compilation of first episodes from Starsky and Hutch, Police Woman, S.W.A.T., The Rookies, and Charlie's Angels--but this DVD anthology really opens one's eyes to the look and feel of dramatic television during the so-called Me Decade. Except for Angels, which never wavered from its self-mocking, glossy action/stiff exposition playbook, these cop-program debuts (four of them from Aaron Spelling) import much of their fluid camera movement, multiple points-of-view, and dynamic, often wordless storytelling from the era's rough-and-tumble action movies (e.g., The French Connection). Which is to say these shows may be dumb but not necessarily cheesy (except Angels' post-modern cheese). There is a lot to admire about the opening ambush in S.W.A.T.'s "The Killing Ground," the hard-boiled camaraderie of Police Woman's "The End Game," and especially the reckless physicality and ironic jokes of Starsky and Hutch's "Savage Sunday." --Tom Keogh
M**U
Classic
Classic 70s
D**E
The Greatest 70's Cop Shows DVD
I am John Losh-Denise's Husband.She gave me this DVD as well as Season 1 of Blue Thunder and Season 1 of The Rookies and Season 1 Of TJ Hooker on DVD as 2010 Christmas gifts.I am a huge fan of Classic Cop/Emergency Services shows, and am a Civilian Law Enforcecement Employee myself. I also own Season 1 of Adam-12 and Season 1 of Swat,and Season 1 of "CHIPS".I also have several Starsky And Hutch Episodes that I recorded myself during a TV Marathon of them a few years ago.I also own Seasons 1 and 2 of EMERGENCY! I also have a few DVD episodes of DRAGNET! I am very pleased with not only the quality of the product, but also just to have it as part of my collection. These truly were some of the greatest shows of the 70's era that I grew up in and I am thrilled that they have been preserved and can be viewed by all of us who are fans today.It's like going back home and watching them when I was a child! I used to do part-time Radio Shows on a local AM station from Fall 2004 until Fall 2008 and most of my shows were variety,and I did some shows about these great classic Emergency Services shows.I even had the privilege of interviewing (by phone) Randolph Mantooth that played "Johnny Gage" on "EMERGENCY!" I wish they would come out with DVD's of "240 Robert".I highly recommend this to anyone who loves Classic TV Shows/Movies-especially of the Law Enforcement genre!
M**S
Back when TV was great
Let me tell you, I LOVE this dvd. I have been waiting for these shows to be released on dvd format for a long time. You get the first episodes of 5 classic 70's cop shows.1. Charlies Angels2. The Rookies3. Starsky and Hutch4. Swat5. Police WomanI love all these shows, but I espacially love Police Woman and Starsky and Hutch. I grew up watching these shows, and there is not a cop show today that can hold a candle to these shows. I have some Charlie's Angels on dvd, and Starsky and Hutch on VHS from Columbia House, but I have missed watching Police Woman in over 25 years. I had a serious crush on Angie Dickinson back in the day. This is a great dvd of classic tv, when tv was entertaining, not all this reality crap that is on now. I just hope they realease more Police Woman and Starsky and Hutch on dvd. Its well worth the price and then some. Get it....
C**R
Prime example of 70's police dramas
I was excited when this offering arrived in the mail. I couldn't wait to watch it. I was surprised however to find I have grown up since I last watched these shows (when they were on the very first time). Shows I loved as a youngster didn't do it for me as an adult, and shows I had to sit through as a kid because my parents liked them were the ones I enjoyed most. All that aside, this was a very well produced product. I thought the quality was very good,both picture and sound. It may not have all the bells and whistles some people want in a DVD these days,but fills the bill if you want to see some of your favorite crime drama from back in the day.
S**Y
Maybe!
I captioned this as maybe , because I Love everyone of these shows , and the individual programs chosen for this Collection , but having purchased this , and having watched it . It is great for those last two reason , but let me tell you were the problem lies . Copying these from whatever , or however , from the very first show on the collection you run into the problem that the sound does not match the picure . The words are heard bfore the Lips even move . Now this is regular on the Charlie's Angels show , and sparadically on the others , but I still enjoyed the Collection Purchase very much .
R**Y
This Is The One I Been Waiting For!!!
I am so glad they are bring out those old cop shows out on DVD. I remember watching those shows like Charlie's Angels, Starsky & Hutch,S.W.A.T, The Rookies and Police Woman back then when I was a child in the 70's. I also watched those shows when they were on TVLand til they took all the cop shows off on TVLand. I brought the DVD and I have too tell you this is the best DVD ever!!! My favorite ones on there are S.W.A.T and Charlie's Angels. You Must Buy this DVD to enjoy!!
G**O
this made the perfect gift. When we call her Pepper after Angie ...
Since my granddaughter is involved in Law Enforcement.......this made the perfect gift. When we call her Pepper after Angie Dickinson, she now knows who we are talking about!
J**I
Four Stars
I did not Know some of the classics on the other 70's Cop show were repeated on this DVD.
M**Y
Five Stars
enjoyed them all some i havent seen in years
L**A
Entertaining
Most interesting to have these grouped together. A 70's flashback of the shows I liked to watch on TV. Very entertaining to see the intro of actors and story lines to each series. A good way to decide if you want to purchase the series collection.
B**2
Fantastic Fantasy Of Cop Shows
Great Tv From The Past...Where They Did It Right.
L**D
Might not meet the requirements of serious viewers but I had a great time watching these old shows from my childhood
This was a hoot! Might not meet the requirements of serious viewers but I had a great time watching these old shows from my childhood.
A**R
Four Stars
its a classic
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