Review(s): DVD Mission Impossible - The Complete First Season
Finally The TV Series on DVD
I received my copy of the DVDs last week and love every moment as I watch every show. The color and sound were good. Though no special features on these DVDs for those who like that kind of thing. In this first season you see Mr Briggs (Steven Hill) as the Mission Leader. He did a great job as Mission Leader. Also, another interesting note is that the tape recorder wasn't the only method use to give the mission brief at the beginning.
This is a must see for any fan on the Mission Impossible TV Series.
I wonder if we shall see the other seasons anytime soon? Nothing on the radar screen.
Honey, turn on the TV and pass the popcorn, please
The original Mission Impossible (TV series) has a little something for everyone. Gorgeous gals for the guys, bulging muscles and a handsome face for the gals, and (usually) a plot which will keep us all entertained for the hour the show runs. And while the plots are not great inof themselves, the joy is in watching the IMF pull the operation off. It's like watch a Rube Goldberg fabrication in action. You know the outcome, but watching the machine work is fascinating.
I just received my set and look forward to acquiring the entire collection as it is made available. The transfer to DVD is crisp and clear with excellent audio. No extras to speak of, but that's okay ... I like the show.
One peculiarity I've noticed on my set is that when the DVD is first inserted, no matter which of the episodes I select, the third one plays. It does this until I select the third one and stop it. Then I can pick the one I want to see. While this is not a big detractor from the set, it is an oddity and can get in the way if you want to see a particular episode.
Oh well....
For anyone that hasn't seen the original series and judges MI by the movie remakes (I've never seen any of them, and don't appear to be missing much), read any of the reviews here and at least rent the set for an evening or two. Chances are, you'll be captivated.
*** Much anticipated and highly recommended ***
~P~
The Glorious Sixties
Unlike many of the reviewers, I DO rememember seeing MI in its original network airing. I am glad it still has appeal to the younger generations. Although primarily a sitcom fan, this was my favorite drama back then. Both Hill and Graves were great as head of the IM Force. My interest in the series declined after season 5, when Landau and Bain left. (I think Barbara Bain was my first teenage crush!) I will be buying at least the first 5 seasons if they all come out.
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