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In 1946 Author Betty MacDonald wrote a Best Seller "The Egg and I". In 1947 Universal Pictures made it into one of the most popular movies starring Oscar Winner Claudette Colbert & Fred MacMurray as a newly wed city folk gone country chicken farmers. And Majorie Main & Percy Kilbride as; "MA & PA KETTLE" the mad cap country neighbors with 15 kids. "The Egg and I" and the Kettles were so popular that Universal Pictures made a sequel starring the "Kettles" in "The Further Adventures of Ma Aand Pa Kettle" IN 1949. Again so successful were the Kettles 9 more hilarious films followed. Main & Kilbride were the perfect team & the first Beverly Hillbilly type comedies. All 10 films on 5 disks are Standard Format and in Black & White remastered pisture and sound (Excellent quality even on a blu-ray player). The original release of the series was released on DVD in 2004 in 2 volumes with 4 films per set. NOTE: the last 2 films; The Kettles in the Ozarks and The Kettles on Old MacDonalds Farm weren't included in the original since Percy Kilbride (due to illness he was absent from them). (Kettles vs Ma & Pa). Summary: Disk 1 "The Egg and I"* - (1947) has newly weds Bob & Betty MacDonald (Colbert & MacMurray) giving up the city life for the life of chicken farmers "EGGS" in the state of Washington. Their 40 acre run down farm becomes the a real challenge along with their scatterbrained/madcap nighbors the destitute Kettle clan (with 15 kids).This is an Outstanding story, perfect ensemble cast with hilarious results. The perfect launch title for the "Kettles". Next came; "MA & PA Kettle" (1949) - The procrastinating PA's (Kilbride) obsession to enter contests proves to be a winner. The fun really begins now, the Grand prize is a new hi-tech style house of the future. Disk 2 "Ma & Pa Kettle Go to Town"* (1950) - Pa wins another contest. A trip to New York City. Who will babysit their 15 helluns so they can go? "Ma & Pa Kettle Back on the Farm" (1951) - Ma & Pa are to become Grandparents and the rich high society in-laws are coming to stay with the Kettles to visit their Grand Son. Disk 3 "Ma & Pa Kettle At the Fair"* (1952) - Pa enters a harness race. "Ma & Pa Kettle On Vacation"* (1953) - The Kettles in Paris, France involved with espionage & Spies. Disk 4 "Ma & Pa Kettle At Home" (1954) - The House of the future is needing repairs from neglect. "Ma & Pa Kettle At Waikiki"* (1955) - Pa cons a visit to rich cousin Pineapple plantation. (Kilbrides last appearance as Pa due to illness). Disk 5 These last 2 films are finally added to complete the Kettles Series Collection. "The Kettles in the Ozarks" (1955) - Ma and the kids visit relatives in the Ozarks. "The Kettles on Old MacDonalds Farm" (1957) - This is the last film and Parker Fennelly plays PA KETTLE. This is kind of an appropiate conclusion to this series since Bob & Betty MacDonald (from "The Egg and I") was the introduction of the Kettle clan and now we say good bye. * Includes Theatrical Trailer. This Complete Collection is loaded with pure fun and laughter. Allows us to revisit the comedies of the 1940's & 50's and see how the simplest situations creates the gift of laughter.. A must have family fun time!!!! Sooooo jump on board this KETTLE DVD Series and ENJOY!!!!!!