I was misled,I thought I was getting a box set of thier movies and rcv'd a box set from the television series.In my excitement of recieving this I opened the package and later on learned that I could not return opened packages...So, It was a total waste for me.I did not get what I wanted at all.
Great Collection and Price...
This is a wonderful selection of the Martin and Lewis Colgate Comedy Hours. The show used revolving hosts, and Eddie Cantor and Martin and Lewis were by far the most popular. For those that are only familiar with the team through their films, this collection will be a revelation. The duo's television appearances are only a slightly toned down version of their live act-and that was legendary. The show dates are not indicated on the packaging, so here they are: 1-2/4/51, 2-1/25/53, 3-11/4/51, 4-4/29/51, 5-12/19/54 (next to last appearance), 6-11/13/55 (last appearance and the next-to-last episode of the show), 7-No date can be found, but it is the 8th Anniversary of the team on the Comedy Hour, broadcast from Atlantic City. The set also includes trailers for some of their films-great stuff, especially for the films filmed in VistaVision, where the process is promoted as much as the team. ("Bigger, Brighter, Funnier!") Grab this one!
A Great Start
This is a fantastic collection of seven episodes of the Colgate Comedy Hour featuring Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis. The telecast, with Dean and Jerry as hosts, ran from around 1951-1954. This collection is filled with several funny skits and memorable songs, as well as a stellar supporting cast of classic Hollywood film stars. We are also treated to vintage Colgate commercials, as these specials are left entirely intact.
As a bonus the duos classic "At War with the Army" is features on disc one, and disc five finds "At the Movies with Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis", where several of the comedy teams sixteen feature films are featured using the original (or re-release) trailers.
In short, this collection is a great start to what will hopefully lead to Dean and Jerry's entire cinematic catalog being released to DVD, as well as that of comedian Jerry Lewis's entire solo career.
A treasure for any fan of the duo, or a lover of good entertainment.
When Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis first played the nightclubs, they became the hottest act, bar none. When they graduated to films, they took the world by storm. They were arguably the last of the great comedy teams (following Laurel & Hardy, Abbott & Costello, etc.). But that partnership had its moments of tension & personality clashes that ultimately brought an end to their teamwork. "The Stooge" certainly mirrors that real-life partnership/friendship in its storyline.
Dean plays Bill Miller, a struggling vaudeville entertainer hungry for good material & genuine success. In desperation, he agrees to hire a "stooge"--a guy "planted" in the audience as comedy relief--in the form of goofy but well-meaning Ted Rogers (Lewis). Chemistry is established & soon after, Miller's act rockets... More Info about this DVD Actor(s): Dean Martin - Jerry Lewis Director(s): Norman Taurog DVD Release Date: Released the 12 October 2004 Usually ships in 24 hours
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I have to agree with Amanda - this set was a total disappointment to me. I've been a Martin & Lewis fan forever and a huge Dino fan even longer. To eliminate his songs from the set was almost sacreligious to me! Part of watching the shows was waiting for Dean to sing his heart out! Why this was done, I will never understand. Also, Dean & Jerry singing "We Belong Together" was cut out as well. Its nice in a way to relive the "old fashioned" commercials back then, but to take out Dean's songs - Sorry guys that hurt! The only reason I gave it 3 stars was its still worth watching the two of them in action and seeing the love and admiration they had for each other. More Info about this DVD Actor(s): Dean Martin DVD Release Date: Released the 08 February 2005 Usually ships in 24 hours
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This is required viewing since it is Martin and Lewis' first movie. As a comedy, it's not that great. It's not very funny, there's a lot of time wasted on generic dialog, and Dean's character isn't likeable since he mostly shouts, bullies, womanizes, and lies throughout. The movie is based on a play and it seems that some portions that may have played well in a live setting don't work on the screen. I can't be too sure since I don't know what is new to this movie and didn't appear in the play, or what did work in 1950 but doesn't work in 2005.
I got a good nostalgic feeling watching the movie. It gave me a feeling of sitting in a playhouse in 1940 with that era of audience and laughing at silly running gags like the half open door. Now that the bar has been raised so many... More Info about this DVD Actor(s): Dean Martin - Jerry Lewis Director(s): Hal Walker DVD Release Date: Released the 06 April 2001 Usually ships in 24 hours
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