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Christian Nyby (The Thing) directed this thoughtful, eloquent, and superbly acted Rawhide episode. Michael Ansara guest stars as Joseph, a Comanche who a short-handed Rowdy Yates (Clint Eastwood) hires for the cattle drive. Racial tensions within the camp ("Once a Comanche, always a Comanche") are heightened with the arrival of Colonel Macklin (James Whitmore), who led a massacre of the Comanche and is in defiance of a recently signed treaty. The paranoid and increasingly unstable Macklin is gunning for Chief Iron Bull, who he has never seen but is convinced that he "is out to get me." Trail boss Gil Favor (Eric Fleming) warns Macklin that "our business is driving cattle, not fighting Indians." But Macklin's taunts("Maybe Chief Iron Bull is hiding with the women," he challenges tribal elders) and the tragic shooting of an Indian boy sets the stage for a showdown, unless Gil turns over to the Comanche "a gift": Macklin. Whitmore gives an Emmy-worthy performance. His climactic recounting of the massacre he led is chilling. Another standout is veteran character Richard X. Slattery as the camp's most venal racist. --Donald Liebenson ... Read more

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DVD please! All the Rawhide episodes deserve to be on DVD!
Not putting Rawhide on DVD is such a loss of great entertainment. Rawhide was one of the longest runnnig and loved western series ever made! When Rawhide was originally shown on Friday nights in the 50s and the 60s it had a good number of devoted fans. (It even made it into the top ten list of most popular television shows). Abroad, however it enjoyed a fanatical level of viewership, especially in Japan! Now why don't they put this on DVD! DVD please!
Ok, as for this episode, Iron Bull, it's a good episode. The 'Iron Bull' in the title refers to the legend of an Indian named 'Iron Bull'.In this episode a military man of the time has it out for 'Iron Bull', and Iron Bull's warriors have it out for the miliatary man, with Mr. Favor in the middle! It's hard to say too much about the episode because it's better to watch the episode and let it unfold itself.

Pretty Cool
I think these people how made the movie were kinda good I really enjoyed this movie! :) :) ... Read more

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Walking Small
The original "Walking Tall", despite its low budget, was highly entertaining and commercially successful. The cast was very strong (particularly Baker and Hartman), the script was sound, and the direction was good. However, this sequel was shot by a different studio, with acting, direction, and script which were glaringly inferior to the original. Joe Don Baker wisely declined to reprise his role as Buford, so the part went to Bo Svenson, who doesn't possess the acting skill required for a deodorant commercial, and proves it by delivering a typically rotten performance. He is so bad in his role as the sheriff that one almost cheers for the villains, in the hope that someone will get this clown off the screen, and rescue viewers from further boredom. In fact, Svenson should have been arrested for attempting to impersonate an actor.

After the initial film, there was really very little story left to tell, so it isn't long before this film bogs down quite badly, sorely testing the endurance of the viewer. As entertainment, it is a complete waste of time for all but the most entertainment-starved viewer; however, as a shining example of cinematic incompetence on all levels, it is a masterpiece. Unfortunately, though, this is not as bad as it gets - there is an even worse sequel ("Final Chapter"), which almost makes this one look good by comparison.

Part 2 Walking Tall
"Walking Tall" was a big sleeper hit in 1973,making around 40 million dollars at the box office.Adjusted for inflation that translates to around 100 million in today's dollars.That is considered a legitimate blockbuster by Hollywood's standards.Not bad for a low budget movie with no big stars from a small independent studio. Buford Pusser said in an interview that his "only criticism of "Walking Tall" was that it wasn't violent enough".That's saying something.Pusser served three two year terms as sheriff from 1964 to 1970,"Part 2 Walking Tall" (as it was originally called,now it's Walking Tall 2,big difference)takes up where the first one left off.Part 2 covers perhaps a year in the Sheriff's life.I first saw Part 2 in the theatre when it first came out in the summer of 1975(the summer when "Jaws" first came out) and I'm sorry to say I was disappointed in this followup.Bo Svenson took over the role of Sheriff Pusser,after Joe Don Baker decided it would be better not to play the part for a second time.At 6ft.5in.Svenson physically looked more like the actual Buford Pusser but I didn't think he was nearly as good in the role.Joe Don Baker who is a mere 6ft.2in.(however he still walks tall),and hails from Texas and went to the prestigious Actor's Studio,is a fine actor and he gave a powerful,emotionally charged performance in the first film that is sadly lacking in Part 2.Also,Part 2 had a different writer,a different director,even a different studio(the studio which released the first film called Cinerama Releasing,unfortunately went out business the year before),American International Pictures released Part 2.American International went under back in the early '80's,after 25 years in the movie business.The first film had a more adult R rating.Part 2 was considerably toned down compared to the first film,it was only PG.Part 2 plays more like a luke warm '70's style TV movie.Bo Svenson played Sheriff Pusser again in 1977 in "The Final Chapter:Walking Tall"(which I never saw),and again in a TV series that ran on NBC in 1979,(which I also never saw),the series was short lived,it ran only for a few months.

Action Packed!
Action at it's best with juctice in the south, as Buford Pusser continued on with putting the bad guys in there place and setting things straight with the law. If you've seen "WALKING TALL" part 1, then this is a must for those who haven't seen part 2.

Bo Svenson-Great Actor
I have seen Walking Tall over and over, To me Bo Svenson did an outstanding job in this sequel.:)

Only if you could of meet the man
I found the movie to be very closely to the truth as the story was told to me by the real Sheriff however it would seem to some that a true story where a man lays his life on the line for his family is boring or bad acting. However i found the movie to be enjoyable and of course you would have to look at the time frame this was good acting for 1975 ... Read more

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LASSIE:Martians at the Martins
I think this show was really good. It took a monkey from
out of space working a collie and young child, Jon Provost.
Everybody loves Lassie. I don't have a collie I have a sheltie
name Katie and she is my best friend and my companion. ... Read more

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Itchr(39)s been raining for weeks and the dam above the city of Brownsville is about to run over. But the mayor has put his foot down. He will not open the floodgates to relieve the pressure - it might hurt the fish in the river. ... Read more

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Irwin should have quit while he was ahead!
Irwin Allen was a real showman...the P.T. Barnum of disaster movies! But after his TV success and subsequent big-screen hits like THE POSEIDON ADVENTURE and THE TOWERING INFERNO, he should have quit while he was ahead. In this boring, low budget TV movie, he brings together lots of his favorite players (Lynley, McDowall, Hershey, Milner) and gets them all wet. Strictly for fans.

The Master of Disaster Strikes Again!
Although not as compelling or as large scale as his 1972 blockbuster, "The Poseidon Adventure", this Irwin Allen television movie is quite entertaining and has some decent special effects. The cast is good especially martin Milner and Barbara Hershley. Roddy McDowall and Carol Lynley, both stars of "The Poseidon Adventure" prove to be water disaster pro's by turning in good solid supporting performances. Again, "Flood!" won't win any Emmy's but it will entertain you and that is what Irwin Allen does best. ... Read more

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I did not even know this was out!
I love Earnest T. I especially loved the episodes where he was in love with Helen the teacher. I loved his rocking throwing tantrums. I wish I could afford this. Are they cheaper anywhere else? ... Read more

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Great Double Episode!! The Cool Spies Rule!!
In the First Episode-Bet Me A Dollar-Alexander Scott(Bill Cosby)races against the clock to find Alexander Scott(Robert Culp) within 24 hours to give him an antidote from anthrax poisoning caused by a knife fight that could prove fatal.In the 2nd episode-Happy Birthday Everyone-Gene Hackman guest stars as Frank Hunter(an insane explosives expert)seeking revenge after escaping from a mental institution to stalk down Tom Matthews(Jim Backus)a retired State Department Agent who turned him in.It's up to Secret Agents Alexander Scott and Kelly Robinson to save Matthews as they try to diffuse Hunter's ingenious scheme of revenge.These are superb classic 1968 episodes filmed on location in Mexico.The Cool Spies Rule!!

I Spy/Robert Culp
Robert Culp & Bill Cosby took the world by storm with their wry humour and impulsive reactions that came across so chemically balanced on screen. In my book, Robert Culp is a very much under-rated actor whose abilities exploded with his acting, writing and directing capabilites in the emmy winning I Spy series. I'd love to meet the man face to face just to express my appreciation for his remarkable talents. Hats off to a great acting team of Culp&Cosby... ... Read more

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Mainly on the Plains is tops
The episode "Mainly on the Plains" is one of the best in the series and most literate. Boris Karloff steals the show by playing a made scientist who while traveling with our intrepid heroes from Seville to Madrid, plays out episodes from Don Quixote. There are some East German bad guys, but who cares. ... Read more

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Seven alone is an awesome family movie
My 11 year old son heard the story read to him in school and they watched most of the movie, when I happened to find it for rent at a local family bookstore, I brought it home, it's one i would definately add to the family collection. It doesn't get more real than this if you're interested in Oregon Trail stories.

A good teaching tool
I used this film to illustrate the dangers of the Oregon Trail to my 8th grade history students. It is an interesting dramatization of the perils of traveling the Oregon Trail. The film does an excellent job of portraying the journey on the trail. It is very entertaining and kept my students interested.

Unfortunately, the film sugarcoats the reality of the result of the Sager's journey. Two of the Sager boys were massacred with the Whitmans instead of going on to a homestead in Oregon, as the film implies. The girls were adopted out.

Seven Alone
This is a true story about seven children who lose their parents while enroute to Oregon in 1843. Their eldest son manages to to complete the trip and fulfill their parent's dream. The movie does take some liberties with the real story such as the death of Henry Saget. In reality he was killed by a buffalo stampede and not a knive wound. It is unfortunate that MickeyTo in Toronto isn't familiar with American history. More information on this true story can be found by researching information on the Oregon Trail.

The musical score to Seven Alone was first rate!
As a family film, Seven Alone provided every element required by a discriminating viewer. I would argue, as a lover of exceptional film scores and a collector of soundtracks, that this film is greatly enhanced by the truly beautiful music of Robert O. Ragland. I give the film an A+ because of the impact the music contributes to it.

A MOVIE TO SEE
I loved this movie it tills a lot about life in the old west.I wish they would of told about them after they had grown up. ... Read more

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Worth the price of purchase alone is guest star Frankie Avalon, as "punk kid" Billy Farragut, taking on series costar Clint Eastwood as Rowdy Yates. "Come on, big boy," Billy challenges. "Let's see what you can do. You're like a bug hunk of wood that needs chopping." Billy's grandmother, Elizabeth Farragut, holds court in Farragut City at the Farragut Motel, just down the street from Farragut Food and Grain ("Kinda tiresome, sheriff?" Rowdy asks, "Never sayin' anything but Farragut?"). She compels trail boss Gil Favor (Eric Fleming) to hire her "wild, selfish, irresponsible" grandson to instill in him some discipline. Billy does not ingratiate himself with the crew ("I don't shake hands with a stinking drover, now or anytime"). He does form an unexpected friendship with the simple-hearted Mushie, but don't go thinking this is going to be like that Andy Griffith episode in which bratty Bill Bixby renounces his spoiled ways. The frontier ain't Mayberry. If you purposely start a cattle stampede, you're going to get what you deserve.Outside of some priceless double takes and whooping Frankie, Eastwood doesn't have much to do in this episode, but Rawhide collectors will still want to add this vintage episode to the herd. --Donald Liebenson ... Read more

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Rawhide Rocks!
Another good episode. This episode is mostly about this young punk. The young punk kid unfairly roughs up Rowdy in a bar with two other punks, and after you see that you can't wait for Rowdy to settle the score. Everyone is great as usual. The trailboss has to go into town, and it's great to see how he reluctantly does this because he's not used to or into paperwork. There is some tension in this episode as the boy pushes his luck by antagonizing the crew.
There were 217 (one report is over 250) episodes of Rawhide! They should all be available, if not on DVD, then at least on VHS. Rawhide is first class all the way.
As another reviewer stated 'Not from a pc era ... proof of the golden days of the western and Clint Eastwood' ... Read more

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TV's favorite singing family hits the road and tops the charts onceagain with this video collection, highlighting guest appearances by the brightest stars of the 1960s, '70s, and beyond in three different episodes. "Soul Club" features Richard Pryor and an Afro-ed Louis Gossett Jr. as dashiki-clad Detroiters desperate to save their community club from a predatory loan shark. The plucky Partridges, of course, manage to save the day by filling in for absent Motown heroes the Temptations. There's dancing in the streets as Keith does his "Afro thing" and young Danny dons a beret as a member of the "Afro-American Cultural Society." In "A Man Called Snake," an alarmingly convincing Rob Reiner plays a softhearted biker who develops a crush on Laurie after Keith gives a misleading interview. Can the boys save their sister from Snake's affections...and does she really want to be saved? Finally, "I Left My Heart in Cincinnati" features brunette bombshell Mary Ann Mobley as an amusement park PR rep who unleashes an avalanche of puppy love from all the Partridge men...especially roller-coaster phobic Keith. This one features two full musical performances (eat your heart out, MTV!) and cameos by baseball legend Johnny Bench and the Banana Splits. --Grant Balfour ... Read more

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Fight da Powa!!! White bread style.
What up. Richard Pryor be 'bout to lose his club to da homies on Detroit's Sout Side. What be him to do? Get the Temptations to play da club and be happy. Right? Hells no. Temps ain't comin. Now what?

Leave all your worries and anxieties behind. Lil ol' Danny Partridge will solve everythang. Sheet, he coulda ended the war in 'Nam if dey let him in Wash-town.

Da Partridge family save the club in a very realistic way. Dey play their white bread music at a 70's Detroit block party to raise money. Who be wantin' the Temptations after a dose of Danny who strums a bass like a guitar?

Everything ends happy. Danny becomes an honorary member of the Black Panthers and the young militant gets on the bus sporting his new black beret to the shock of his family.

Right on brutha. Solid. Dyno-mite.

A TV Classic
The reason I love this video is because it has some of the best shows from the series. There are three episodes, and each episode made me laugh so hard that tears came to my eyes and I rolled out of bed. The next day, I was still laughing.

C'mon Get Happy
Partridge Family stars in our eyes is very funny. In the three episods there are four stars. There are some great songs in them as well. Including One step closer. ... Read more

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WHAT ARE THE EPISODES????????
HOW DO THEY EXPECT TO SELL THIS THING IF THEY DO NOT TELL YOU WHAT YOU ARE BUYING?

To the publishers: Please re-release this video!
As an avid fan of the Andy Griffith Show, please re-release this video. I'm certain you will have many many purchasers! ... Read more

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BUYER BEWARE!
Buyer beware. For some reason the company that produces these particular Andy Griffith Show video collections do not have the copyrights to the original Andy Griffith score so they have created some annoying, cheesy new score that sounds nothing like the familiar whistling tune. I was greatly disappointed with this purchase and urge anyone who is a die hard Andy Griffith fan NOT to buy these tapes. ... Read more

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This sitcom collection features a double dose of 1970s TV fun--withthree episodes featuring the Partridge family singers acting alongside the sexy stars of Charlie's Angels. In "The Sound of Money," a cagey con artist (played by M*A*S*H's Colonel Potter, Harry Morgan) tries suing the family for bumping his Studebaker. Conniving Danny and Mr. Kincaid enlist blonde goddess Farrah Fawcett to help trap him, while the rest of the family take a different tack and decide to kill the con with kindness. Voluptuous Jaclyn Smith throws a curve at the suspicious siblings in "When Mother Gets Married." Desperate for a date, single mom Shirley has to fight off the demons of middle age and the depredations of her offspring when an old friend comes to town. Even freethinking Laurie's well-meaning advice does little more than contribute to the madcap romantic chaos! Finally, cute and cuddly Keith faces "Double Trouble" when he lands two dates to the same beach party. The true object of his affections, a fickle Cheryl Ladd (credited as Cheryl Stoppelmoor), has a panicky Keith mastering his romantic moves, which of course backfire hilariously. Fans of the free-love-and-fun-music decade are sure to be delighted. --Grant Balfour ... Read more

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Family movie except for a scene of nudity.
Recommended. Send the kids to get the microwave popcorn during the nude sister scene.

A worthwhile movie
In spite of all the complaints by previous reviewers I thought there was a very profound message behind this movie. Okay, so this movie was obviously filmed in the cheesy 70s but the theme behind it is very important. Sacrificial love for family members and the family of the human race. I personally thought it was a beautiful story if you choose to see through the things that don't matter. Excellent movie for adults and kids.

such a good movie
This movie was a story of courage sacrifice and love.

It was pg for some things but the nudity was not much too it. and most of it was hidden behind a bush.

It was a good story I think. I think its something everybody should see. Most movies nowadays show nothing but blatant sex and violence. they showed more at the superbowl.

I recommend this move highly!

Against a Crooked Sky
I saw this movie when I was a child and I still remember it! Sure, it's dated, but it certainly had a message about the strength of will that had an impact. It would be a great movei for a family with young kids!

Love of Family
This video held my interest right to the end. It's based on the principal, there is no greater love than to give your life for a friend. The scenery is beautiful and the acting is good. The story is based on a pioneer family and the struggles they have with the Indians. This is an excellent family video. ... Read more

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When you hear the whip crack, you know you can settle down for some real cowboy fun. The Premiere Episode of Rawhide features a youthful Clint Eastwood as Rowdy Yates, a hand on the cattle drives run by trail boss Gil Favor and his crew of drovers. "Incident of the Tumbleweed Wagon" presents a classic story of miscarried justice and high tension as a load of prisoners wound their captors in an escape attempt, and make trouble for Favor and Yates as our heroes try to herd the criminals to justice--with a band of bad-guy rescuers on their trail. Including a range of characters and interactions that we don't see on television any more, the story unfolds, and we see most get what they deserve. Eastwood's star appeal is obvious even at this young age; it's clear from the beginning that he's destined for greatness. --Rob Lightner ... Read more

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Rawhide: one of the best television series ever made!
as for this episode it is a classic. The series is outstanding and Eric Fleming was the star of that show. I agree with some of the reviews from 'Curse of the Undead' (an Eric Fleming movie)that, had he lived (he died in an unfortunate accident shortly after the Rawhide years) he probably would have been as big a star as John Wayne or Clint Eastwood. Here is more taken from another source
....Rawhide, considered to be the best written and best directed Western on television....For seven seasons, Fleming portrayed an honest, independent, strong, intelligent, and heroic cowboy in the tradition of the American West. He embodied the mythic hero whose sense of justice and morality overrode all other considerations. Fleming's presence as Favor was so dominant that it centered the entire show and provided the base around which all the other characters revolved.
... capable of admitting mistakes, enduring the consequences, and realizing his limitations. In four episodes featuring Favor's interactions with children (Incident of the Fish Out of Water, The Boss's Daughters, Incident of the Hostages, and El Hombre Bravo), his warmth, sensitivity, and overt compassion are particularly evident, adding depth, realism, and a gentleness to the character. The series was mostly shot in Nogales, Arizona and the authenticity of the trail drive was staggering - enough to win The Western Heritage Award from the National Cowboy Hall of Fame four years in a row. The award named Rawhide the outstanding program of its genre for excellence in depicting the West.
...and remained in the top twenty programs through 1962 in America, was number one in Japan and popular throughout Europe

Rawhide was, and still is, a great series!
It's easy to overlook the Rawhide series when television only advertises current movies and comedy series (in color, easily accesible), however, if you do your detective work, and watch a Rawhide episode, you'll find the stories ring truer than todays nonsense because these guys are out on the trail running into all kinds of interesting stuff. Don't let the black and white dissuade you!
The Rawhide fellas come across a tumbleweed wagon - a prison on wheels. And who should be in the wagon... thieves, murderers and...a doll! (doll - a lady- come on! back then all the beautifull women were refered to as dolls!)Many of the men are smitten, even a very young Eastwood. But look out... this one's a wildcat! To tell any more would spoil the fun, so check it out..
A young Eastwood is the main attraction of the series, but everyone else has a lot of character, too, and they're all great.

proof of the golden days of t.v. westerns and clint eastwood
You must remember this is not from a P.C. era,but young viewers will get good insight into Westerns of the period and why Clint Eastwood is an icon. Good solid tale of the era of the trail drives up the Chissum and Goodnight trail and the bosses and drovers who's job it was to get them to market. Eric Fleming,a little over the top as trail boss Gil Favor and a rather underplayed,Rowdy Yates,that made clint Eastwood Famous. Two bits of Trivia,There was a Mexican drover later in the series name Jesus,but even though they were not politically correct they were certainly things you did not mess with,so in the credits it was spelled phoneticlly(Haysoos). Plus Paul Brenegar's,who played wishbone the cook,played for his last role in films,the fagile old stage driver who died from exhursion on the trip, in the movie Maverick with Mel Gibson and James Garner. Paul Died in real life shortly after the Films release. I think you will enjoy this Adverture of Rawhide. ... Read more

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From the back cover - just the facts (plotline) -
Sam Paxton (Ernest Borgnine) is devastated when he returns home to his ranch to find his only son murdered and his daughter apparently kidnapped by Army deserters. On a mission of revenge, Sam gathers a small posse and seeks the help of an old friend, a tracker, to locate his daughter. Zeke Smith (Sammy Davis Jr.) an experienced frontier scout with a will of his own, shows up instead of Sam's friend. Sam questions enlisting Zeke, fearing that they will disagree on how to find his daughter but, despite Sam's reluctance, Zeke joins the posse. Soon the posse deserts Sam after learning that the kidnappers are not Army deserters but renegade Indians. Sam is left to depend solely on Zeke to help him retrieve his daughter. Produced by Sammy Davis Jr. ... Read more