Paul Drake
Stunt Coordinator
- Joined
- Jan 5, 2003
- Messages
- 240
I have watched all of the first two discs of Season One as well as the "Stump The Stars" segment of Season Two.
All I can say is, "these sets are worth every penny". The picture quality, while not reference quality, is generally very good. I am especially impressed that striped patterns (such as on Dick's pajamas) don't shimmer. The sound is clear and solid.
My only criticism (and it's a sore point with me) is that there are no english subtitles (captions) on any of the discs. It's very disappointing that a major release such as this doesn't have these. I realize not everybody needs them, but I sure appreciate them. Fortunately the dialogue is very intelligible and recorded at a decent volume as to partially mitigate the lack of subtitles.
Regarding "hidden" features, the ones mentioned above are in plan view on my set. On the chapter stops menus there is actually an "Extras" icon that leads to these. I don't have to highlight Mr. Van Dyke's head.
The producers of this DVD should be very proud of the work they did. I will definitely be buying the remaining 3 seasons when they come out in 2004.
All I can say is, "these sets are worth every penny". The picture quality, while not reference quality, is generally very good. I am especially impressed that striped patterns (such as on Dick's pajamas) don't shimmer. The sound is clear and solid.
My only criticism (and it's a sore point with me) is that there are no english subtitles (captions) on any of the discs. It's very disappointing that a major release such as this doesn't have these. I realize not everybody needs them, but I sure appreciate them. Fortunately the dialogue is very intelligible and recorded at a decent volume as to partially mitigate the lack of subtitles.
Regarding "hidden" features, the ones mentioned above are in plan view on my set. On the chapter stops menus there is actually an "Extras" icon that leads to these. I don't have to highlight Mr. Van Dyke's head.
The producers of this DVD should be very proud of the work they did. I will definitely be buying the remaining 3 seasons when they come out in 2004.