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I bought this item only becouse I knew that one of the episodes was part of the television directing debut of Steven Spielberg. Then, seeing it, I could remember some episode here and there, seen on italian TV from time to time. I've been surprised feeling how much my heart pounded only seeing it! I've been really scared! And there was not a single drop of blood spilled! I always admired the skill of the old horror writers, even in television, when I could get scared only for an atmosphere, or merely for the right timing. I thought sometimes that it was only dued to my young age at the time, but now I see that it's not true. This is real horror, the one that defeated time and can still be effective in this age of blood and slaughter scattered everywhere. I could maybe enjoy some production informations in the bonus material, but I give the higher score anyway to one of the best products of the television of all the times.
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I just read on the official Night Gallery website that Universal has scheduled the release of season 2 in October of 2008! I hope that they take more care with this one. Even though, it is still better than nothing!
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The product is excellent, I didn't remember much of these stories but really enjoyed watching them again in a very good quality DVD. I hope they release the other seasons.
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I knew I loved them as a kid and now I'm enjoying them as an adult, Potifore! (Or however you spell his name) Rod Serling was a guineas.
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In 1969, years after Rod Serling's "The Twilight Zone" had gone to that "other dimension" in the sky, the prolific writer returned to the airwaves with an NBC tele-movie entitled "Night Gallery." The film featured a trio of horror stories, each connected to three paintings, respectively, displayed in a creepy art gallery, and revealed by Serling himself. A stellar cast that included Oscar winner Joan Crawford, Roddy McDowall, Ossie Davis, Barry Sullivan, Sam Jaffe, George Macready, and Broadway star Richard Kiley was matched in the direction department by Boris Sagal ("The Cemetery"), Barry Shear ("Escape Route"), and an up-and-comer by the name of Stephen Spielberg ("Eyes"). Adding to the terror is a superb score by music vet Billy Goldenberg, who would go on to score Spielberg's award-winning tele-flick "Duel."
Because of the ratings success of the film, NBC gave the go-ahead for a full series based on the premise introduced here.
This DVD compilation features the pilot film along with all the installments of the first season and they, too, present some of the best stories ever shown in a horror anthology format. Outstanding entries include the spectacularly eerie "The Dead Man," the amusing "The Housekeeper," the flesh-crawling "The Little Black Bag," and the poignant "They're Tearing Down Riley's Bar." Poetic justice is served in these three exemplary tales, also: "Certain Shadows on the Wall," featuring a quartet of great character actors," "Clean Kills and Other Trophies," and "The Doll."
The "bonus" stories, taken from the second and third seasons, pale in comparison but are still worthy of watching.
Perhaps, Universal could have added some true "bonuses" (director/actor commentary, production info, and the like) but the show is not remembered for that aspect of its airing.
The show is the thing and "Night Gallery" was one that, for the most part, delivered some thought-provoking chills during the early 70's.
For that, this set comes highly recommended.
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