Addicted2dvd's Random TV Series Watched

[Jimmy]

Makes me feel old.

Actually we are, remember that we first play it putting quarters at an arcade
To make us feel even older, 25¢ was what I earned to mow the lawn those days

I didn't really care too much for that one when it aired

I didn't either, but maybe Brittany would. But I really doubt it.

[addicted2dvd]

Makes me feel old.

Actually we are, remember that we first play it putting quarters at an arcade
To make us feel even older, 25¢ was what I earned to mow the lawn those days

Shhhhhh... we don't discuss those things! 

I didn't really care too much for that one when it aired

I didn't either, but maybe Brittany would. But I really doubt it.

I'll mention it to her... but I also really doubt it.

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The Love Boat: Season One: Volume One (1977/United States) For the first time on DVD, its time to set sail on the high larious seas with Captain Stubing (Gavin MacLeod), Doc (Bernie Kopell), Gopher (Fred Grandy), Isaac the bartender (Ted Lange), Julie your Cruise Director (Lauren Tewes) and a boatload of memorable guest stars that will keep you laughing from port to port on their search for romance. Enjoy this 3 disc set with the first 12 classic episodes that kept you home on Saturday nights...The Love Boat™ promises something for everyone.

Stars:
Gavin MacLeod as Your Captain
Bernie Kopell as Your Ship's Doctor
Fred Grandy as Your Ship's Purser
Ted Lange as Your Bartender
Lauren Tewes as Julie, Your Cruise Director

Extras:

• None

My Thoughts:

I have had this set for just over a year now... and I finally got around to finishing it. This set contains the first twelve episodes of season one. It is a series I grew up watching. It is one of the first hour long comedies I remember seeing... something that still don't happen that often. It seems that usually comedies run in the half hour format. One of my favorite things about this series has always been seeing all the well-known guest stars... I especially liked the ones I knew from other TV series. The guest stars that I am familiar with in this set include...

Meredith Baxter Birney    Bonnie Franklin Suzanne Somers Jimmie Walker Sherman Hemsley Jaclyn Smith Scott Baio Kristy McNichol Robert Reed Loretta Swit Milton Berle

Bill Bixby Audra Lindley Jim Nabors Patty Duke Robert Hegyes Maureen McCormick    Steve Allen Sandy Duncan Gary Burghoff Jane Curtin Phil Silvers

Eva Gabor Al Molinaro Leslie Nielsen Rob Urich Florence Henderson Donna Mills Dick Sargent Pat Morita Tom Poston Anson Williams

I enjoyed watching this set... it has been so many years since I seen this series. It is a fun show with a lot of great characters. I also have the season 1 vol. 2 set as well to look forward to in the near future.

My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5

[Dragonfire]

Makes me feel old.

Actually we are, remember that we first play it putting quarters at an arcade
To make us feel even older, 25¢ was what I earned to mow the lawn those days

I didn't really care too much for that one when it aired

I didn't either, but maybe Brittany would. But I really doubt it.

Now I feel old too.  I remember watching that cartoon.
Must be why my back is so achy after working...well..I lost track of how many hours since Monday.  Too many.

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8 Simple Rules: The Complete Second Season (2003/United States) An all-star cast including David Spade and James Garner drops in to help Cate (Katey Sagal) cope with the loss of family patriarch Paul (the late John Ritter). Now she finds herself laying down the 8 rules to keep up with three teenagers on her own. Laughter is the healer this season, as the Hennessys discover life's ups and downs and the strength of their family. Episodes: 1. Premiere 2. Sex Ed 3. Donny Goes AWOL 4. Goodbye 5. No Right Way 6. What Dad Would Want 7. My First Thanksgiving 8. Merry Christmas: The Story of Anne Frank and Skeevy 9. YMCA 10. Get Real 11. Consequences 12. Opposites Attract: Part 1 13. Opposites Attract: Part 2 14. Opposites Attract: Part 3 15. Daddy's Girl 16. Mall in the Family 17. Let's Keep Going: Part 1 18. Let's Keep Going: Part 2 19. C.J.'s Party 20. Mother's Day 21. The Principal 22. Finale: Part Un 23. Finale: Part Deux

Stars:
John Ritter as Paul Hennessy
Katey Sagal as Cate Hennessy
Kaley Cuoco as Bridget Hennessy
Amy Davidson as Kerry Hennessy
Martin Spanjers as Rory Hennessy
James Garner as Jim
David Spade as C.J.

Extras:

• Closed Captioned

My Thoughts:

After watching and enjoying the first season so much I just couldn't wait to watch the second season. Though I did go into this season with much lower expectations... as this is the season that they were producing when John Ritter passed away. And quite frankly, I couldn't really imagine the series without him. But I must say... I still enjoyed the series a lot. It really wasn't the same without him. I would even go as far as not as good... but I still enjoyed it. John Ritter was in the first 3 episodes of this season. When he passed they also killed off his character. That episode, as well as the next couple, was some of the saddest moments I remember seeing in a sitcom before. Though that could be because I knew that is when John Ritter actually passed away as well. But I am sure that a lot of the sadness in these episodes was real for the entire cast and fans alike. After his death they added James Garner as  Kate's father—the kid's grandfather—to the cast. Shortly after that they added David Spade as C.J., Kate's nephew—the kid's cousin—to the cast. At first I didn't care for the character of C.J. but it didn't take it long for him to grow on me.

As I said... while I liked the first season better... this season is still good. Looking online at the episode guides I see there is still one more season of the series. So now I really want to see it. But unfortunately it seems it was never released on DVD! I so hate when they release an entire series except the last season! But maybe I will still get lucky and it will be released sooner or later.

My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5