It's interesting you mention this, Jeff, since in my case it's the first season of MANNIX that I want the most. I'll be coming to this as a virtual blind buy, as it was never syndicated in my area when I was growing up in the 70s and early 80s...but it's that first season, with Intertect, that's always caught my eye.Jeff Willis said:I hope that the S1 format (with Mannix a member of that "Intertect" company and not yet an independent PI with "Peggy" added to the cast) will not persuade any future buyers of S2-x to pass on this release.
This is very perceptive, Jeff, something I have also contended for many years, though it mostly applies to dramas and not sitcoms. There is something very exciting in the first season of a drama where they are still experimenting with form and character. For as many times as they may stumble there are innovations and inventions as a formula begins to take shape that are often wondrously original and compelling.Jeff Flugel said:Sometimes shows take more than a season to get their legs creatively; sometimes (many times, I'd argue) the best, freshest work is done in that first season, when the show is lean and hungry.
That's an interesting point, and I agree. I wonder if it's affected people's perceptions of what used to be their favorite shows. They see season 1, and are let down, then they think the show was always that bad, and don't buy subsequent seasons. It's really unfair, but I think this may be why some sitcoms fall flat in DVD sales.Professor Echo said:Sitcoms on the other hand are often just too clumsy in their first season, actors struggling to inhabit new untested characters and writers fumbling with adapting tried and true ideas with an eye on transcending them, yet not savvy enough to see where the chemistry will go. For example, the first seasons of THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW and THE DICK VAN DYKE SHOW are barely watchable compared with the rest of the series' run.
Don't know if it's public domain or not, but the "Mannix" pilot ("The Name is Mannix") earlier appeared on a collection of various TV episodes from Diamond Entertainment titled "T.V.'s Lost Shows" and, I agree, it's a great start for the series (and much of "Mannix's" opening title sequence comes from snippets of this episode). I believe that the aerial sequence on the Palms Springs, CA Tramway was among the earliest appearances of the tramway in television or film. I'm looking forward to this set and the improved visuals.exliontamer said:It's a fun show -- the pilot really moves fast and, contrary to what reviewers have said elsewhere, is tense and thoroughly engrossing; the cinematography and sound design are feature-film worthy. Looking forward to the rest of the season and, hopefully, seasons 2 and up.
Could well be. I can't remember whether the I Spy episodes shot in Palm Springs featured the tramway or not. If memory serves, Robinson and Scott just lurk around the restaurant at the foot of the mountain. Regardless, the aerial scenes in "The Name Is Mannix" are breathtaking.Bob Hug said:I believe that the aerial sequence on the Palms Springs, CA Tramway was among the earliest appearances of the tramway in television or film.
And not one frame of CGI!!!exliontamer said:Regardless, the aerial scenes in "The Name Is Mannix" are breathtaking.
The tramway sequence in the I Spy episode was pretty extensive, with Kelly Robinson riding on top of the tramway on it's way up. I remember wondering how they shot it without a double. But I don't recall the name of the episode offhand. I just saw it a few weeks ago.exliontamer said:episodes shot in Palm Springs featured the tramway or not. If memory serves, Robinson and Scott just lurk around the restaurant at the foot of the mountain. Regardless, the aerial scenes in "The Name Is Mannix" are breathtaking.
That's right! I can't believe I forgot. I'll have to rewatch that episode having seen the Mannix pilot. Sure makes me wish Image had restored I Spy for their recent season-set releases...Hollywoodaholic said:episode was pretty extensive, with Kelly Robinson riding on top of the tramway on it's way up.
he didn't quite know. But I noticed Paramount has transfered the first three seasons to HiDef. That's always a good sign to something coming out before Christmas.Steve...O said:Joe, for some reason the web page hosting your interviews won't scroll down past the paragraph that starts "A lot of actors talk about...". Weird
Anway the article until that part is very well done; thank you! Did Mr. Connors offer any insight as to if he's been clued into what the plans are for subsequent seasons?