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The Dick Van Dyke Show is Best classic TV Show Of All Time!
Two great episodes from the best classic TV show of all time! Both episodes are hilarious, I can't decide which one I like best, I guess I like them both equally! Hustling The Hustler which has Buddy's pool shark brother tricking Rob into playing against him is very funny and Phil Leeds is great as Buddy's brother, also in this episode Buddy learns that not every thing is what it seems and not to assume too much! The other episode about Rob finding Laura's secret bank book is very funny and is another episode filled with misunderstandings and what happens when someone makes assumptions and jumps to the wrong conclusion!

Buddy's pool hustling brother and Laura's secret bank book
Two episodes from the second season of "The Dick Van Dyke Show" are offered up on this videotape. "Hustling the Hustler" (Episode #35, October 24, 1962), written by the show's creator Carl Reiner and directed by John Rich, finds Buddy worries that his incorrigible brother (Phil Leeds) is going to take Rob for everything he has in a friendly little game of pool. Then in "Bank Book 6565696" (Episode #34, October 17, 1962), Rob's imagination goes absolutely wild when he discovers a healthy balance is in Laura's secret bank account. Of course, he never gets close to the truth in this episode written by Ray Allen Saffian and Harvey Bullock, also directed by Rich. These are not exactly classic episodes from this great sitcom, but they are still pretty good. The television commercials are a nice touch, although I can provide no additional insights into whether they were actually aired for these episodes or not.

A Surprise In The Waiting!
I will admit that at first I was expecting another cheaply made public domain video. But instead what I found was actually an enjoyable little tape! The commercials are cut into the show (and are not the originals as the DVD Show was sponsored by Kent Cigarettes, not Camels) but the true value is the show itself. The two episodes, "Hustling a Hustler" and "Bank Book 6565696," are some-what classics of the series. (Especially "Bank Book," though it isn't as popular as an episode like "Coast To Coast Big Mouth" or the ever-popular "That's My Boy?!?") The prints of the two shows are not the standard "public domain" versions that you fine, and are actually very nice clean prints. Overall, if you're looking for just a nice, comfortable laugh at a reasonable price, this is a good tape for you to check out.

A classic to own
This is a super buy on this video. Two great episodes PLUS vintage commercials. This is a must for anybody who loves classic television. The first episode is entitled "Hustling the hustler" aired 10/24/62. Buddy's brother, (a pool shark) is in town and gets Rob into a game of pool and Rob doesn't know he's a shark until they bet real money, the results are a true classic. Next is called "Bank Book 6565696", aired 10/17/62 Rob finds Laura's bank book (by accident of course), showing she has money he knows nothing about and with the help of Jerry, Sally, and Buddy poor Rob doesn't know what to think of Laura's hidden loot. Everything he does think turns out to be wrong. Don't let this video go by. Get it and enjoy. ... Read more

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My children love the Rifleman.
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Rod Serling was definitely in the Zone when he penned these two Twilight Zone classics. Attention shoppers! Available for the first time on video, The After Hours stars Anne Francis as a department store shopper who is shocked to be informed that the floor on which she bought a defective item that she wishes to return does not exist. And why does that mannequin bear an eerie resemblance to her missing saleswoman? This video also contains another must-own first-season episode, Time Enough at Last, starring Burgess Meredith in a signature series role as a bespectacled, henpecked bookworm who survives a nuclear blast and finds himself alone at last with his precious books. The ending seems unduly cruel, but it's one that all Zone aficionados rave about when they compare notes (see Dan Aykroyd and Albert Brooks in Twilight Zone: The Movie). This is the first of three Twilight Zone collectibles: tape 2 contains Living Doll, one of the series' scariest episodes, and the thoughtful Serling-penned gem The Eye of the Beholder. Tape 3 features the alien-in-a-diner puzzler Will the Real Martian Please Stand Up and To Serve Man, which TV Guide rightfully ranked as one of TV's top 100 episodes of all time. --Donald Liebenson ... Read more

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Life and Death Come in Many Forms
'THE AFTER HOURS' remains just as fresh and effective as when it was first aired on June 10, 1960 and its lingering haunting imagery remains engraved into one's subconscious. Who can ever forget Anne Francis as Marsha. Her impeccable performance and exquisite face are indelible. "Marsha" that very name and the way it was repeated over and over was so eerily unsettling sending chills down one's spine. This episode when compared to 'WALKING DISTANCE' demonstrates the great versatility of Rod Serling as a writer. 'WALKING DISTANCE' is probably the best prose that Serling ever penned where every bit of dialogue was so heartfelt and moving. In 'THE AFTER HOURS' Serling gives us a more visual tale where the storytelling is more dependent on the images. Serling gives us a story of two strikingly opposite worlds that co-exist within a department store. The vivid contrast and the realistic depiction of those two worlds is at the core of this story that has a strange tinge of melancholy about it. Thanks to effective lighting, production design, photography, Douglas Heyes' Direction and impeccable acting it succeeds on all levels and is one of the definitive episodes of the series. In 'TIME ENOUGH AT LAST' a bank teller brilliantly played by Burgess Meredith is a man whose nearsighted-ness is only matched by his preoccupation with reading. Becoming the only survivor of a devastating H-bomb catastrophe he is finally able to pursue his only real passion in life: reading and then more reading. Rod Serling's story interestingly juxtaposes the ultra-introverted world that Burgess Meredith has created for himself with a New World truly void of those human interruptions that would otherwise interrupt his self-imposed solitude. Due to a twist of fate however, the viewer must ponder how will he ever survive? 'TIME ENOUGH AT LAST' first aired on November 20, 1959.

Time Enough At Last
This video is excellent Iwatch it over and over again.

One more trip to the Twilight Zone...
One more collection of episodes from creator Rod Serling. erie story in "The After Hours" where a woman (Played by Anne Francis.) makes a purchase on the ninth floor of a department store, only to later learn that the store has no ninth floor and the woman who sold her the item is really a mannagan. "Time Enough At Last" features a book worm bank worker (played by Burgess Meredith) who likes to read books and newspapers. he survives a nuclear bomb explosion while inside the bank vault and emerges to find he has all the time in the world to finally read all the books he ever wanted. However fate has other plans in store for him. The ending is heartbreaking. Both episodes written by Rod Serling.

What Does it Mean to really be Alone
Loneliness in its many forms is a recurrent theme that somehow seems very special to Rod Serling and THE TWILIGHT ZONE. "The After Hours" is one of the most haunting and unforgettable episodes. Anne Francis as Marsha gives one of the best-remembered performances from the entire series. Rod Serling examines the form of the department store mannequin in this eerie tale. This is one episode that you just never get out of your head. There seems to be a parallel or analogy with the darker regions of a department store to those dark corners of the mind. "Time Enough at Last" is good notably for Burgess Meredith's performance as a bookworm who apparently works as a bank teller just to escape his nagging wife and squeeze in time for his obsessive reading passion. I found the ending to be a bit too bitter a twist of fate. However, "Time Enough at Last" is another very memorable episode from Rod Serling because in fact the ending is a very bitter and unique pill to swallow.

"Time Enough at Last," the quintessential Zone episode
The After Hours," scripted by Rod Serling, features Anne Francis in the memorable role of Marsha White who finds herself locked in a department store at night. Marsha might be insane, but it seems the manikins are talking to her. Of course, since this IS the Twilight Zone, there is a reasonable explanation for what is going on. But while "The After Hours" is a pretty good episode, "Time Enough at Last" is THE quintessential Zone episode, adapted by Serling from Lynn Venable's short story. Burgess Meredith, in what was surely his most recognizable role, plays Henry Bemis, a mild-mannered, myopic bank teller who only wants to read, but can never get away from this shrewish wife and demanding boss. But then Henry has the fortune of being in the bank vault reading a book when the world is destroyed by a nuclear war. Directed by John Brahm, no "Twilight Zone" episode ever backed a more unforgettable ending. As far as I am concerned, as long as this tape has "Time Enough at Last," it gets five stars. ... Read more

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Gambling is not a good thing in The Twilight Zone
The dangers of gambling provides the common theme to the two episodes of "The Twilight Zone" on this videotape. First, Buddy Ebsen plays Jimbo Cobb the title characters of "The Prime Mover," written by Charles Beaumont but based on an unpublished story by George Clayton Johnson. Jimbo, who runs a cafe, has psychokinetic power and when his partner Ace Larsen (Dane Clark) discovers Jimbo's power would allow him to manipulate dice, they head for Las Vegas. The pair win big, but Ace cannot stop gambling, despite the pleas of his girlfriend Kitty (Christine White) and Jimbo, who cares more about his friend than all the money in the world. Ebsen and Larsen play well off each other and the story takes the notion of compulsive gambling seriously. "The Fever," written by Rod Serling, stars Everett Sloane as Franklin Gibbs, a tight-fisted man whose wife Flora (Vivi Janiss) wins a trip for two to Las Vegas. Franklin hates the whole idea, but when a drunk gives him a silver dollar and gets him to play a slot machine, everything changes. Not only does the machine pay off, but Franklin can hear the one-armed bandit calling his name and simply cannot stop playing. Sloane, who had starred in Serling's classic "Playhouse 90" drama "Patterns," makes this one work with his performance as his character does a 90-degree turn and ends up losing absolutely everything. Neither of these are classic Zones, but they make a nice matched-pair.

KICK THE GAMBLING HABIT
These two episodes are about gambling and all that implies as you enter "The Twilight Zone." THE FEVER written by Rod Serling demonstrates what can happen to just one of the most unlikely addictive people in the person of veteran actor Everett Sloane. Charles Beaumont's fable of gambling shows that you can kick the habit in a most unlikely way in THE PRIME MOVER with Dane Clark and Buddy Ebsen.

The classic "Franklin"
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Will the Real Martian Please Stand Up is a Rod Serling-penned favorite from The Twilight Zone's second season. Tracks from a frozen pond where a UFO is reported to have landed lead into a diner where stranded travelers wait out a snowstorm. There were six on the bus. Now there are seven, ranging from an oblivious honeymoon couple to an impatient businessman and a grizzled old coot. Which is the Martian? It is a testament to this series' greatness that knowing the fiendishly funny surprise ending does not mar enjoyment of repeat viewings, as witness To Serve Man, the second classic episode included on this video. TV Guide rightfully ranked this as one of TV's top 100 episodes of all time. That's Richard Kiel (Jaws in The Spy Who Loved Me) as an ambassador of the Canamites, a race of nine-foot-tall super-evolved aliens who offer to transform Earth into a peaceful Eden. But what do they really have cooked up for us? The episode's title is a macabre clue. This is one of three must-own volumes of vintage Twilight Zone episodes released to commemorate this timeless series' 40th anniversary. Tape 1 features the video premiere of The After Hours (the one with the mannequins) and Time Enough at Last starring Burgess Meredith as the post-apocalyptic bookworm. Tape 2 boasts Rod Serling's The Eye of the Beholder and Living Doll, one of the series' all-time scariest episodes. --Donald Liebenson ... Read more

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Strange visitors from other planets visit the Twilight Zone
Aliens come to Earth in a couple of episodes from the classic television series "The Twilight Zone." In "Will the Real Martian Please Stand Up," written by Serling, State Troopers following tracks from a U.F.O. to a diner. Now all they have to do is figure out which of the seven bus passengers inside is really a Martian. This is an above-average Zone with references to science fiction writers and cliches, as well as nice performances by John Hoyt, Barney Phillips and Jack Elam. Serling even throws in one of his better twists at the end. "To Serve Man," adapted by Serling from Damon Knight's short story, is one of the most famous Zone episodes with its "Soylent Green" ending. A Kanamit (Richard Kiel) has come to earth to create a golden age with the advanced technology of his race. Michael Chambers (Lloyd Bochner), a government decoding expert, learns to learn the true meaning of the title of the book left by the Kanamit. In both of this episodes we certainly learn appearances can be deceiving, especially when dealing with strange visitors from another planet.

More Classics from Rod Serling
Will the Real Martian Please Stand Up?, is an errie science fiction tale about seven people stranded at a diner and one is a being from Mars, but which one? To Serve Man, centers on alien vistors who solve all of mankind's problems, apparently with only the best of intentions, but are they really humanity's friends, or something much worse? Watch this video and find out.

Bon Appetite!
Words cannot express the culinary rewards of this succulent of Twilight Zone episodes. With a fantastic score from the great Bernard Herrmann, an effective performance from a pre-"Dynasty" Lloyd Bochner, and a truly shocking ending, this is the classic TZ one to have. Thomas Harris of "Silence of the Lambs" must have seen this one in his younger days! ... Read more

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In this collection of the seminal 1960s sitcom, viewers are introducedto That Girl Ann Marie (Marlo Thomas), a freewheeling modern girl with a knack for attracting male attention. It's a showcase for the fashions and mores of the mod years--contemporary viewers might find some of the humor hasn't endured, but most will be charmed by Ann's optimism, her independence, and her wardrobe. The first episode in this collection of tangled romances, "Among My Souvenirs," has packrat Ann discovering mementos from an old flame, Freddy, among stacked boxes of keepsakes. Ann's "That Guy" Donald, gets jealous of her past...and it only gets worse after she arranges a meeting with divorcé Freddy to give him back a valuable heirloom. The next episode, "A Tenor's Loving Care," features a surprisingly fun performance by Carroll O'Connor (All in the Family's Archie Bunker) as a temperamental Italian tenor. Opera buff Ann finds herself scooping reporter Donald's story when she's offered an exclusive interview--but soon discovers the singing stud has more than music on his mind. Finally, "The Mating Game" has Ann appearing on a familiar TV game show to help Donald write a story. When she doesn't pick Donald as her bachelor of choice, he goes to surprising lengths to prevent a Latin lover from winning her affections. Ann's got no choice but to teach him the hard way that envy will get him nowhere. Love Boat doc Bernie Koppel has a supporting role as Donald's sympathetic coworker Jerry. --Grant Balfour ... Read more

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Donald and Ann are friends we would like to have.
That Girl is fun to watch. She is beautiful and she is smart. The series is okay for children to watch too. Donald and Ann are friends we would have liked to have had. Buy the episodes now before they are gone.

She is That Girl!
I just loved this video! It was my first time seeing this series since I only got TV Land in 2000. First of all, these videos were in marvelous condition, uncut and all! I never once encountered shaky video or bad sound. Hands off to Anchor Bay Entertainment!

The three episodes in this volume ("Among My Souvenirs", "A Tenor's Loving Care", & "The Mating Game") were all fabolous! And Marlo Thomas has that famous flip hair style....which made the female audience flip over the style! And in the second episode on this tape, we get to see the late Carroll O'Conner in a pre-Archie Bunker role, as an Italian tenor.

It's alright!
I did like the video but not as much as the others, but it did offer some good episodes that I have not seen for a while so it was alright. ... Read more

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Fans of That Girl have grown to love kicky, quirky actress AnnMarie (Marlo Thomas) and her reporter boyfriend, Donald (Ted Bessell), two young urbanites living the freewheeling modern life of the mid-1960s. Today, the show still holds its own as a showcase for the fashions and mores of the mod years. Contemporary viewers might find some of the jokes puzzling, but are bound to fall for Ann's optimism, her independence, and her sense of style. This collection features Ann turning on the charm--and working up scheme after scheme--to get ahead in show business. In "You Have to Know Someone To Be an Unknown," Ann goes to extremes to catch the eye of a PR-crazy Broadway exec. The next episode, "The Mailman Cometh," features Ann being discovered at Sardi's by a would-be bigtime agent--who arranges a memorable 24 hours of fame with celebrity comic Dick Shawn. (This episode features an appearance by Ruth Buzzi in her recurring role as Ann's wacky friend and confidant.) Finally, in "Just Spell the Name Right," a seedy publicist (familiar face Jesse White) triggers a maelstrom of romantic confusion when he plants a press item about an affair between Ann and married soap star Buddy Hobart (Robert Alda). Hobart's overbearing wife seizes on the opportunity to get better acquainted with Donald--and Ann's father (Lew Parker) doesn't know what to believe. --Grant Balfour ... Read more

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Ann is as darling as always
The acting bug bites Ann good and hard in these three episodes.

'You Have Got To Know Something To Be An Unknown' has Ann try and be wild and 'out there' to get an audition for a bigwig Broadway producer.

'The Mailman Cometh' has Ann going on a publicity date with comedian Dick Shawn,if only he knew about it, that is.....

'Just Spell The Name Right' has Ann caught up in Buddy Hobart's divorce suit. It would be fine, exept now Ann's father thinks he has a cheating hussie on his hands!

Great Show!
I highly enjoyed seeing this show again! The 3 episodes are really great! This video is highly recomended for That Girl fans. Please buy it! The show is so great!

A must for Marlo Thomas and That Girl Fans
Anchor Bay has released an entertaining batch of classic 'That Girl' episodes. Eighteen episodes in all so far. It's great to see excellent uncut prints of this classic show. The photos on the covers are an added treat. Let's hope Anchor Bay releases more episodes soon. ... Read more

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Good episode; poor quality video
"The Avenger" episode of "Bonanza" features and a young and handsome Vic Morrow in one of his many pre-"Combat!" television appearances. This was the first of his two guest appearances on the acclaimed TV western. He portrayed different characters in both episodes. In "The Avenger" Morrow is a character named Lassiter; he rides in to town to avenge a murder just as Ben and Adam Cartwright are about to be hanged for murders they did not commit.

An interesting story line develops as young Lassiter makes a connection in Virginia City and charms a lady and a young boy. The Cartwrights are, of course, spared the hangman's noose. Morrow shines in this episode and fans of his early work will want to add this one to their collection.

The low star rating is not due to the story nor the acting, but rather the poor quality of this video. The video was produced on the "EP" mode of recording, resulting in poor picture quality as compared to tapes produced in "SP" mode. I've viewed this tape on VCRs with both automatic tracking and manual tracking and have not been able to obtain a clear picture. If this is a "must have" for your video library, the Amazon price is low enough, but watch for this episode to show up on television if you want a better quality picture. ... Read more

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Rifleman Vol 9
The chemistry between Chuck Connors and Johnny Crawford is what makes this superb series so special. Good old fashioned values that Lucas teaches Mark in each episode. ... Read more

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Rifleman Vol 12
Great television series, each episode is action packed and of a high standard. ... Read more