 | Starring: June Foray, Paul Frees, Hans Conried, Bill Scott Format: Animated Box set PAL Released: 14 Feb 2005 RRP: Average Rating:  |
Presented here are alll 26 episodes of the first season. It contains two stories for our heroes Rocky & Bullwinkle, Jet Fuel Formula & Box Top Robbery. The first, running 40 segments, seems a bit long to me at times. Almost like they were looking for ways to extend the story. But for the most part, it flows along just fine. Box Top Robbery is a short, sweet, & funny 12 "episodes." Probably one of my favorite parts of the show is the titles presented at each cliffhanger. I've always been a sucker for a bad pun.
Also in each large episode are two other segments, either "Fractured Fairy Tales," "Aesop & Son," "Dudley Do-Right," or "Peabody's Improbable History," as well as the brief "Bullwinkle's Corner" or "Mr. Know-it-All." Part of what makes this show great is the humor directed at adults, & these are some of the best examples. Frankly, I can't image trying to watch this show as a kid because so much of the humor would have gone right over my head then.
The DVDs themselves are a treat. The picture shows its age, but I found it a little charming & made it feel like I was watching the old show I am. And it's better then my video collection. The sound is clear & well presented in simple Dolby, befitting the age of the show.
The final disc includes extras. The two segments from season 2 are certainly appetite wetters. The clips of Boris & Natasha in their various outfits are ok, but certainly not worth watching more then once. However, the other three are fun. "Dear Bullwinkle" features a Bullwinkle puppet answering "letters" sent in by fans of the series. Think Mr. Know-It-All as an advice columnist. They include several promos for the show from its initial airing. And an extended promo for savings stamps features Rocky, Bullwinkle, Boris, Natasha, & Sherman & Peabody.
I don't know enough to know if the title segments have been changed or not. My only complaint is that the "Mr. Know-It-All" & "Bullwinkle's Corner" segments aren't listed in the booklet that comes with the set. They are listed on the chapter selection for each disc, however. Overalll, this is a minor complaint. Fans of the show will love having this disc to relive the classic show.
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