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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: Unrated
Binding: DVD
Brand: Paramount
EAN: 0097368535541
Format: Black & White, Closed-captioned, Full Screen, NTSC
Label: Paramount
Languages: EnglishOriginal LanguageMono
Manufacturer: Paramount
MPN: PARD853554D
Number Of Items: 3
Publisher: Paramount
Region Code: 1
Release Date: September 30, 2008
Running Time: 420 minutes
Studio: Paramount
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Studio: Paramount Home Video Release Date: 09/30/2008
Amazon.com:
When one thinks of cutting edge television, My Three Sons does not immediately leap to mind, but this beloved Boomer-era staple (it ran for 12 seasons, which, for a family sitcom, is second in longevity only to The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet) broke the nuclear family mold. Fred MacMurray's Steve Douglas was a widower, raising his titular brood--college-bound Mike (Tim Considine), middle son Robbie (Don Grady), and youngest son Chip (Stanley Livingston)--with the help of his gruff, but soft-hearted father-in-law, Bub (William Frawley). In the first episode, when a door-to-door cosmetics salesman asks to see the woman of the house, Bub laughs, "Boy, do you have the wrong house." Also not par for the sitcom course is the avant-garde use of sound effects. In one episode, sibling rivalry over a girl results in a "cold war" between Mike and Robbie. Their dinner table sniping as Steve tries to broker peace is punctuated by the sounds of guns firing and bombs exploding. Which is to say that My Three Sons has aged nicely, and has much to offer beyond nostalgia. No offense to the great William Demarest, who replaced an ailing Frawley in 1965, but the series' "Bub" years were the best. Save for the episode in which comedian George Gobel is a guest at the house, the situations are grounded in reality, and the writing often surprises with twists that subvert sitcom convention and stereotypes. "Countdown" cleverly unfolds in real time as the family's Monday morning routine plays out against a televised satellite launch. In another episode, a fraternity rejects Mike, not because they are snobs (the usual sitcom portrayal), but because they believe Mike isn't serious enough about his education. Some episodes simply bring home the laughs, as in "The Little Ragpicker," in which a realistic looking dummy causes a new neighbor to think the worst about the Douglases. But there is genuine pathos in "Bub in the Ointment," in which Bub's "Irish temper" and lack of tact embarrass the kids, until Steve reminds Mike of the sacrifices Bub made to move in with the family after his daughter died. The boys talk, act, and fight like brothers, and Steve, while a pipe-puffing fount of sage fatherly advice, is sometimes at a loss, and is allowed to be testy and impatient with his "wild bunch." The split season is unfortunate, but these inaugural 18 episodes are a healthy serving for those who want a taste of this iconic series. --Donald Liebenson
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Paramount, I want this series in its original unedited version! I was very excited with the prospect of purchasing this series, but will not now due to all of the bad reviews. Please keep the "CLASSICS" as they are. I believe that is what the majority of consumers want.
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This set is so fun to own and watch! It reminds me of when I was young while it was on television. Channels are showing the worst shows these days it's hard to find something you want to watch. Reality shows are cheap to make and then people can put more money in their pockets. It's very unfortunate this is happening because channels are being ruined by their decisions.
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Love it, can't say enough about it. To bad life is not like it used to be, especially TV today.
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interesting to note that My three sons has just been released in Australia as a 6 disc, complete season 1, surely they can do this for USA market. it is a lot cheaper to buy as the copy I bought only cost $28.00 Aud for thirty six episodes? perhaps you guys in the usa could let CBS know this? P.S and the theme music is the original and unaltered?
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Hi,
I read the reviews on The DVD's and will now not purchase the product based on what I have read. I want the original series - unaltered, with the original music. Thanks for the information about the product.
How do we contact Paramount about this?
Leslie Baird
My 3 son's fan
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