Neal, that Ed Sullivan Show Elvis Presley collection is really wonderful, and I'm so glad to have it. I got the Tales of Wells Fargo Best of the Final Season in Color set finally, that release's existence having slipped my mind as an oversight these many years. All of the episodes I believe are on YT too. But I need to have them in hand for the obvious reasons. I think I have just about everything that Timeless released during it's existence, and the great majority of Shout's releases too.
Because it's an Australian import (Via Vision). Gotta be careful with those as some of their releases are R4 locked but most work in the US with no issue. I don't know about this one.
Good show, Alan! And I think there are quite a few very good color episodes in the final season 6. There's a lot of cowboy authentic about Dale Robertson. Also great on Iron Horse and much later in 1987's J.J. Starbuck. And I often find myself laughing out loud at some of the witticisms he says while sorting out the various parasites that plague the Wells Fargo business, including a sweaty John Dehner and Edgar Buchanan as seen in this hilarious 30 second promo that Starz put together for the series' airings in 2019...love it! BTW, did Starz and MeTV+ have access to all 201 episodes?
Neal, I took a look at some of the color episodes on YT which just as you say look like they're older edited recordings from somewhere, running 2 to 3 minutes shorter than the just-shy of 50:00 transfers that are on the TMG set, which indeed do look very good with vibrant color. But as you also say, not as good as the much newer transfers done for MeTV+ and Starz (not easily had in Canada until recently), similar to the brilliant color episodes more recently transferred by Universal from 35mm film vault elements of Laramie for cable, regrettably long after Timeless released what they could cobble together for their DVD releases.
Jeff, I hope you can get a copy of this OOP 6 DVD set, as it's very much worth having! I Mean, you have your classic TV girlfriend Lisa Gaye in a glorious color episode (Kelly's Clover Girls) along with Dawn Wells too! And then you have Lisa's sister Debra Paget in another episode (Man of Another Breed)!
I envy you here Jeff! Great that you supported front-ending the costs of the restoration and new transfers for The Abbott and Costello Show for Blu-ray by Furmanek, ClassicsFlix and associates! The price is surprisingly reasonable for the season one release, and I'll definitely be one of the freeloaders picking it up!
Yes, this is a brand new release, streeted in July, but these ViaVision sets are pricey. Considering the usual excellent quality and them coming all the way from Australia, understandable. I hope ViaVision (the old Madman) continues to be active with more unexpected and new-to-disc TV releases in store! They continue to release more Blu-ray movies under their successful 'Imprint' label too.Regarding The Key To Rebecca, please don't tempt me to buy anything else.
Btw in regards to the Mike Hammer collection. Why so pricey. Is it OOP or about to be so?
Mickey Spillane's Mike... $56.82
Wow, Neal! Now you're tempting me with spending my beans n' franks budget on more discs! I plan on getting the ClassicFlix volume one of O Henry Playhouse, hopefully receiving it before Christmas. And I've long wanted to get that brilliantly presented Sky King complete series too! Way back when, their original deluxe edition was even more pricey, so it's great that you jumped on that bargain! "From out of the clear blue of the western sky..."
I'm *really* torn over this one... I *love* Abbott and Costello but just can't stand Joe Besser (who plays the same whiny bratty "kid" character on this show that he does almost everywhere - it's *always* grated me)... I own a copy of the "Complete Series" on DVD and kind of feel that's good enough considering it'll not be watched that often all because of Besser.
Jeff we'll make you a Besser fan yet. I'm positive, I'm positive, I'm positive positive positive!
Don't get me railing against Shout Randall. When I think of all the $$$ I spent on those lousy Laramie season sets that I might as throw in the dumpster now after watching the Encore Westerns remasters!
LOL Randall beans n' franks budget, hahahah! Thanks my friend. I just hope the picture quality doesn't put me off. John has told me much about this set, but there's a few Amazon reviewers that mention some negative things about the later seasons.
We know Howie, we know. This one's for you pal!
Good show, Alan! And I think there are quite a few very good color episodes in the final season 6. There's a lot of cowboy authentic about Dale Robertson. Also great on Iron Horse and much later in 1987's J.J. Starbuck. And I often find myself laughing out loud at some of the witticisms he says while sorting out the various parasites that plague the Wells Fargo business, including a sweaty John Dehner and Edgar Buchanan as seen in this hilarious 30 second promo that Starz put together for the series' airings in 2019...love it! BTW, did Starz and MeTV+ have access to all 201 episodes?
Neal, I took a look at some of the color episodes on YT which just as you say look like they're older edited recordings from somewhere, running 2 to 3 minutes shorter than the just-shy of 50:00 transfers that are on the TMG set, which indeed do look very good with vibrant color. But as you also say, not as good as the much newer transfers done for MeTV+ and Starz (not easily had in Canada until recently), similar to the brilliant color episodes more recently transferred by Universal from 35mm film vault elements of Laramie for cable, regrettably long after Timeless released what they could cobble together for their DVD releases.
Jeff, I hope you can get a copy of this OOP 6 DVD set, as it's very much worth having! I Mean, you have your classic TV girlfriend Lisa Gaye in a glorious color episode (Kelly's Clover Girls) along with Dawn Wells too! And then you have Lisa's sister Debra Paget in another episode (Man of Another Breed)!
I also have the 52 episode Timeless DVD set of the seasons one and two B+W episodes from 1957-58, another great set with near-pristine transfers from Universal. Too bad that this appears to be all we'll ever get on DVD.
I envy you here Jeff! Great that you supported front-ending the costs of the restoration and new transfers for The Abbott and Costello Show for Blu-ray by Furmanek, ClassicsFlix and associates! The price is surprisingly reasonable for the season one release, and I'll definitely be one of the freeloaders picking it up!
Jeff, your comments about how much you enjoy Crown Court are intriguing! I've thought about trying The Human Jungle also, specifically because of the high regard I have for the wonderful Herbert Lom, a stalwart of great British cinema for so many years.
Yes, this is a brand new release, streeted in July, but these ViaVision sets are pricey. Considering the usual excellent quality and them coming all the way from Australia, understandable. I hope ViaVision (the old Madman) continues to be active with more unexpected and new-to-disc TV releases in store! They continue to release more Blu-ray movies under their successful 'Imprint' label too.
Wow, Neal! Now you're tempting me with spending my beans n' franks budget on more discs! I plan on getting the ClassicFlix volume one of O Henry Playhouse, hopefully receiving it before Christmas. And I've long wanted to get that brilliantly presented Sky King complete series too! Way back when, their original deluxe edition was even more pricey, so it's great that you jumped on that bargain! "From out of the clear blue of the western sky..."
Lots of good episodes in that season, James - enjoy your Maverick Christmas!
