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Just Say NO...
With the current trend of issuing television series in complete seasons, and maximizing the content included on a DVD, there is absolutely no reason for consumers to accept product that gives them less than their full value for their money. There is easily enough space on a DVD for over three hours of material. Minus the commercials, it is common to have four "hour" long episodes on a single DVD.
Why is it that "The Best of Laugh-In", a three DVD set, contains just a total of six episodes? This is VHS type packaging, and is comparable to how the original Star Trek TV program was offered on DVD years ago. We've come far beyond that. The price for this set is exorbitant as well. You could get the complete season of a series like MASH or All in the Family for less. The title of this set is also misleading. Rather than being a "best of" compilation, it is actually a collection of six complete episodes.
Laugh-In is a great program, one that broke new ground, and was highly innovative and influential. It is certainly worthy of much better treatment. Rhino usually provides value, in whatever they issue, however this time they have clearly "socked it" to the customer. Rhino needs to understand that this type of packing is not acceptable, and is really an insult to the consumer. Just say "no" to this set, any maybe they will get the message.
July 2003 · Movies and TV