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Dark Shadows 35th Anniversary Reunion (DVD) — $24.98
For over three decades, Dark Shadows has been captivating audiences with its ominous blend of Gothic romance and the supernatural. Originally aired as a daytime drama on ABC-TV from 1966-71, the series has become a television classic, best known for the character of sympathetic vampire Barnabas Collins, portrayed by Jonathan Frid.
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The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll &Mr. Hyde (DVD) — $14.98
This gem of a production was nominated for six Emmy Awards and is acclaimed as the finest of all the interpretations. Called “ornately atmospheric horror,” by The Hollywood Reporter, it is a powerful adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s unforgettable tale, featuring Jack Palance as the mild Dr. Jekyll and the brutally evil Mr. Hyde.
George Carlin: It‘s Bad for Ya‘ (Blu-ray) — $24.98
It’s Bad For Ya, Carlin¹s Emmy-nominated 14th and final HBO special from March of 2008 features Carlin¹s noted irreverent and unapologetic observations on topics ranging from death, religion, bureaucracy, patriotism, overprotected children and big business to the pungent examinations of modern language and the decrepit state of the American culture.
Il Divo — $34.98
For more than 50 years, he has been Italy’s most powerful, feared and enigmatic politician. And as Giulio Andreotti begins his seventh term as Prime Minister, he and his hardliner faction take control of a country reeling from the brazen murders of several high-level bankers, judges and journalists, as well as the kidnapping and assassination of former Prime Minister Aldo Moro. But as the Christian Democrat party crumbles in a nationwide bribery scandal, suspicion begins to fall on Andreotti himself...
Martin Luther King: I Have a Dream (DVD) — $19.98
Two months earlier, President John Kennedy had sent a civil rights bill to Congress, but it was struck down. Although Kennedy was concerned about the possibility of widespread violence during this protest, he realized he was powerless to stop it and embraced the movement instead.
George Carlin: Life is Worth Losing (DVD) — $19.98
A Modern Man, Three Little Words, The Suicide Guy, Extreme Human Behavior, The All-Suicide Channel, Dumb Americans, Pyramid of the Hopeless, Autoerotic Asphyxia, Posthumous Female Transplants, Yeast Infection, Excess: Fires and Floods, and Coast-to-Coast Emergency.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (DVD) — $19.98
Moriarty wastes no time in plotting his next crime, but in order to be successful he must divert the attention of the Great Detective. Enter Miss Ann Brandon (Ida Lupino), who calls on Holmes and his companion Dr. Watson (Nigel Bruce) after she and her brother receive anonymous letters containing a drawing of a man with an albatross hung around his neck, and a date written above the picture. Their father received the same baffling letter years before and was found murdered on the date inscribed in...
Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon (DVD) — $19.98
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle‘s "The Adventure of the Dancing Men" inspired THE SECRET WEAPON. The wartime plot pits Sherlock Holmes once more against his nemesis, the villainously brilliant Professor Moriarty, who was believed dead but is now working for the Nazis. The Nazis have Moriarty to kidnap Dr. Franz Tobel, the inventor of a new super bombsight. Sherlock Holmes outwits the enemy agents and escapes with Tobel and his precious invention. But despite elaborate precautions, the inventor later disappears...
George Carlin: What Am I Doing in New Jersey (DVD) — $19.98
Growing up in New York City, George Carlin was always the class clown. He went on to become one of the greatest comedians of all time, with appeal that spans generations. His brand of provocative sociopolitical commentary and scathing comic style brought him four Grammy awards, most recently in 2002. Carlin was the first-ever host of NBC’s Saturday Night Live, and has starred in twelve HBO specials. He continues to perform to sold-out audiences at venues across the country.
A Touch of Frost Season 13 (DVD) — $24.98
Award winning actor David Jason(Only Fools And Horses; The Darling Buds Of May) is back as maverick detective Jack Frost in this brand new story in the ratings winning crime series. Frost is called to investigate when a couple return from holiday to find the body of a complete stranger in their bed.
George Carlin: Doin‘ it Again (DVD) — $19.98
In Doin’ It Again, the minutiae of everyday life is up for Carlin’s hilarious interpretation as he takes on the best of the worst in all of us. From embarrassing underwear situations to people who announce their bathroom activities, nothing escapes this comedic veteran’s watchful eye. Cancer, rape, stupid people, dogs, organ donor programs, when toilet paper became bathroom tissue, “pulling the plug,” and offensive language all receives Carlin’s special treatment in this uproarious performance.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes Collection (DVD) — $59.98
The celebrated duo of Jeremy Brett and Edward Hardwicke are back as the masterful Sherlock Holmes and his faithful cohort Dr. Watson. Based on the original stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the spellbinding adventures of THE RETURN OF SHERLOCK HOLMES are packed with mystery and suspense. Don’t miss a single clue in these deadly games of cat and mouse!
George Carlin: Complaints and Grievances (DVD) — $19.98
From the events of 9/11, to the Ten Commandments, to why you should never stop if you run someone over with your car, nothing is sacred to this 45-year veteran of the comedy scene. Self-help books, answering machines, gun nuts, visors, motivational seminars, pictures of children, singers with one name, hot air balloons and guys named Todd; take your pick. They all come in for a special, closer Carlin look in this latest hilarious collection.
Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror (DVD) — $19.98
The master detective Sherlock Holmes (Basil Rathbone) and his faithful cohort are back, preserved and digitally restored in 35mm to original condition by the UCLA Film and Television Archive. This newly restored version of the classic film includes the period war bond tag, studio logo and credits from its original theatrical release. Filled with ominous shadows and interesting camera angles, the visual beauty of the film in 35mm is stunning.
Phyllis Diller: Not Just Another Pretty Face (DVD) — $14.98
Phyllis Diller’s brand of comedy is as timeless today as it was in the 1960s, when she became a regular on popular variety and talk shows. From her outrageous costumes to wildly teased hair, Phyllis Diller was a pioneer among female comediennes, paving the way for future stars.
See No Evil: The Story of the Moors Murders (DVD) — $24.98
* Writers‘ Guild Awards 2007 - Best Original Drama (TV) - Neil McKay. * Banff World Television Awards 2007 - Winner - Mini-Series category. * BAFTA Awards 2007 - Nomination - Drama Serial category - See No Evil: The Story Of The Moors Murders. * RTS Programme Awards 2007 - Nomination - Breakthrough Award, Behind The Screen - Lisa Gilchrist (Producer). * Broadcast Awards 2007 - Winner - Best Single Drama category. * Winner - Lighting, Photography and Camera - Photography (Drama) catagory - RTS...
Forever Loyal: A Salute to the Cubs Fans and Their Field (DVD) — $9.99
Narrated by Bob Costas, “Cub Fan” is a moving tribute to the most persevering fans in all of sports. Fueled by their never-ending faith in the impossible dream, Chicago Cubs fans talk about their traditions, their icons, and what it’s like to be true to a team that has failed them every year since 1908. You’ll sing along with legendary Cubs broadcaster Harry Caray… sit in the stands with fan legends Ronnie Woo, the Bleacher Preacher, and the original Bleacher Bums… patrol Waveland Avenue with Wrigley...
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes (DVD) — $39.98
Jeremy Brett and Edward Hardwicke return for their final bow in THE MEMOIRS OF SHERLOCK HOLMES. Closing out the long running Granada series, Holmes and Watson are back on the case with six more arduous mysteries to solve.
Coca-Cola: The History of an American Icon (DVD) — $13.99
This amazing behind-the-scenes chronicle will inspire you with the story of a product that began as a dream to find the perfect formula for a soda-fountain drink. When it was coupled with innovative and pioneering marketing techniques, it sparked a social revolution that made Coca-Cola™ the world’s favorite soft drink. The story of this American icon is told with the help of rare photographs and previously unseen footage.
And the Beat Goes On: The Sonny and Cher Story (DVD) — $14.98
When record company executives heard the song, they immediately signed the pair as Sonny and Cher. In the mid-60’s, they scored #1 hits with “I Got You Babe” (1965) and “The Beat Goes On” (1967). By the end of the decade, their popularity declined and the two began a new career as a Las Vegas lounge act. A successful TV variety show improved their public image, but ultimately couldn’t salvage their relationship.
Harry Chapin: Remember When -The Anthology (DVD) — $15.99
In Remember When, personal commentary is provided by Chapin’s children, Jennifer and Josh, as well as Chapin’s widow, Sandy. Sandy was the inspiration for the song, “I Want to Learn a Love Song,” and co-writer of “Cat’s in the Cradle.” All performances are presented in their entirety, along with commentary, photos and Chapin memorabilia.
OSS 117: Cairo - Nest of Spies (DVD) — $24.98
A box-office sensation in France, comic star Jean Dujardin stars as secret agent Hubert Bonisseur de la Bath, a.k.a. OSS 117 who in the tradition of Maxwell Smart and Inspector Clouseau somehow succeeds in spite of his ineptitude. After a fellow agent and close friend is murdered, Hubert is ordered to take his place at the head of a poultry firm in Cairo. This is to be his cover while he investigates Jack‘s death, monitors the Suez Canal, checks up on the Brits and Soviets, burnishes France‘s reputation...
Petticoat Junction Ultimate DVD Collection (DVD) — $24.98
The long-running television classic Petticoat Junction (CBS-TV, 1963-1970) was one of the most successful and beloved situation comedies of the 1960s. Created by Paul Henning, the same mastermind behind The Beverly Hillbillies, Petticoat Junction ranked as the fourth-highest rated series during its debut season.
Chet Atkins: A Life in Music (DVD) — $19.98
As a young man, legendary guitarist and music producer Chet Atkins found a way out of poverty when he picked up his first guitar and began to play. With exceptional talent and determination, Atkins eventually landed in Nashville where he was considered a pioneering force behind what would become known as "The Nashville Sound"
Wired for Sound: A Guitar Odyssey (DVD) — $24.98
Features vintage performance footage and original testimonials from some of the greatest players in music history, including John Lee Hooker, Chet Atkins, Les Paul, Tom Petty, B.B. King, Peter Frampton, Hank Williams Jr., Emmylou Harris, Dave Matthews, the Elvis Presley Trio‘s Scotty Moore, Grateful Dead founder Bob Weir, The Who bassist John Entwistle, The Rolling Stones‘ Ron Wood and Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan.
Dick Van Dyke: In Rare Form (DVD) — $14.98
“In Rare Form” features classic monologue, pantomime and song &dance routines from the 1958-59 season of THE PAT BOONE CHEVY SHOWROOM. In those days, singer-actor Pat Boone would present fresh new talent to the nation‘s TV viewers… and he returns to repeat the feat in brand-new introductions made exclusively for this collection.
Sherlock Holmes: The Sign of Four (DVD) — $14.98
After the mysterious disappearance of her father, the beautiful Miss Morstan starts to receive a present each year – a very large, rare and lustrous pearl. Who is her secret benefactor, and why do they want to suddenly meet with her? The spellbinding mystery unfolds as Holmes and Watson are caught up in a cat and mouse chase, pursuing a priceless hoard of Indian treasure and a murderer whose ominous trademark is “the sign of four.”
Tell No One (Blu-ray) — $34.98
Based on Harlan Coben’s international best selling thriller about pediatrician Alexandre Beck who still grieves the murder of his beloved wife Margot Beck eight years earlier. When two bodies are found near scene of the crime, the police reopen the case and Alex becomes a suspect again. The mystery deepens when Alex receives an annoymous e-mail with a link to a video clip that seems to suggest Margot is somehow still alive and a message to “Tell No One.”
Dark Shadows: The Haunting of Collinwood (DVD) — $19.98
The Gothic television classic DARK SHADOWS attracted a fiercely devoted following during its airings on ABC-TV from 1966-71. The character of Barnabas Collins, a sympathetic vampire, turned the series into a must-see event for over 20 million viewers.
The IT Crowd: Complete Third Season (DVD) — $24.98
Version 3.0 has finally arrived, and your most urgent IT Department queries can now be answered: Will Jen’s builder urinate in all her sinks? Why is Moss speaking like a manly football fan? How did Roy end up living on the street? Who is Reynholm’s new Employee Of The Month? Can anyone stop the horror of Friendface? Should a charity calendar ever feature topless nerds? Have you tried turning it off and on again? Chris O’Dowd, Richard Ayoade, Katherine Parkinson and Matt Berry star in this all-new...
Close to you: Remembering the Carpenters (DVD) — $16.99
The Carpenters earned 12 Grammy nominations between 1970-1977 and won three: Best New Artist (1970); Best Contemporary Vocal Performance by a Duo, Group or Chorus — Close To You (1970); Best Vocal Performance by a Duo, Group or Chorus —Carpenters album, (1971). Additional awards received by the Carpenters include: the Billboard 1971 Trendsetter Award; the 1971 American Guild of Variety Artists Musical Group of the Year Award; the 1973 American Music Award for Favorite Pop Group; the 1974 &1975 Radio...
A Touch of Frost Season 11 and 12 (DVD) — $39.98
Sergeant George Toolan is seriously injured as he and Jack try to prevent a young man‘s suicide attempt. A ritualistic murder echoes a previous case and when another woman is murdered, it seems as if it‘s a direct challenge to Frost. The serial killer covers his tracks, but Frost finds a mistake that leads to vital information about the murderer‘s next move...and his next victim.
True Stories: Nadia (DVD) — $9.98
The story of Olympic gymnast Nadia Comaneci is profiled in this heart warming film.
Family Affair: Season 1 (DVD) — $25.99
Not only was the series a household favorite, but Buffy’s best friend and confidante, Mrs. Beasley was a huge star in her own right. The talking Mrs. Beasley doll was first introduced in 1967. Coloring books, paper dolls, games and a Family Affair lunch box soon followed. Just like Buffy, the highly collectible Mrs. Beasley was a source of friendship and comfort to little girls everywhere.
Baraka (Blu-ray) — $34.98
BARAKA – produced by Mark Magidson and directed and photographed by Ron Fricke, award-winning cinematographer of KOYAANISQATSI and creators of the IMAX® sensation CHRONOS – has now been fully restored from its original camera negative via state-of-the-art 8K UltraDigital mastering to create the most visually stunning Blu-ray ever made.
Loretta Lynn: Songs of Inspiration (DVD) — $14.98
Country music icon Loretta Lynn lends her voice to this assortment of beloved classic and contemporary gospel songs on Loretta Lynn: Songs of Inspiration. Lynn’s amazing vocal talent is showcased in rare video clips of her performances as a regular on The Wilburn Brothers Show.
The George Carlin Collection (DVD) — $79.98
In his New York City grammar school, George Carlin was known as a "disruptive influence in the classroom." With this concert, the ultimate class clown is back at school at UCLA, making another generation of students roar with laughter. Taped on April 19, 1984, Carlin´s imaginative and irreverent performance demonstrates why he is one of America´s most popular comedians. Includes The Prayer, Consumer Hints, Cars and Driving #1, A Place for My Stuff, Newscast #4, Embarrassments and several award-winning...
The Murder of JFK: A Revisionist History (DVD) — $19.98
* The first digital rendering of the Zapruder film, mastered from the original. * The only known color footage of Lee Harvey Oswald. * Cuban source material on the Bay of Pigs and the Cuban Missile Crisis. * First-time use of audio material from Robert F. Kennedy¹s oral history. * Interviews with Arthur Schlesinger, John Frankenheimer, Jack Anderson and Sam Halpern. * A link between the film Psycho and the FBI’s report on Oswald. * Newly discovered footage from local television archives and...
George Carlin: All My Stuff (DVD) — $189.98
This 14-disc career retrospective set includes all twelve of George Carlin’s HBO concert specials, spanning nearly thirty years. One of the greatest comedians of our time performs all of his memorable routines including: Baseball and Football, A Place for My Stuff, Losing Things, Al Sleet the Hippie-Dippie Weather Man, Hitler, We Like War, It’s Not A Sport, Why We Don‘t Need Ten Commandments and Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television.
Doris Day Today (DVD) — $19.98
Comic Tim Conway (The Carol Burnett Show) pairs with Doris for a couple of comedy sketches and mimic Rich Little gives hilarious impersonations of Doris‘ famous film co-stars Cary Grant, Jimmy Stewart, Kirk Douglas, Jack Lemmon and James Cagney as Doris vocalizes songs from her classic motion pictures Love Me Or Leave Me, Teacher‘s Pet, Young Man With A Horn, Calamity Jane and The Man Who Knew Too Much.
The Voyage of La Amistad: A Quest for Freedom (DVD) — $14.98
Four-time Emmy® Award-winner Alfre Woodard narrates this chronicle of the story of the abducted Africans and their battles for freedom, first on the Amistad and then as they stood trial in a strange land, taking their case all the way to the Supreme Court with various abolitionists and former president John Quincy Adams leading the way. Court documents and transcripts, letters written by the Africans and their lawyers, newspaper articles and testimony from present-day scholars painstakingly recount...
The Color Honeymooners Collection 4 (DVD) — $39.98
Reprising their famous characters from The Honeymooners, the cast was led by Jackie Gleason (Ralph Kramden) and Art Carney (Ed Norton). Newcomers Sheila MacRae and Jane Kean played long-suffering wives Alice and Trixie. Like popular variety series of the time, the show’s format was a clever combination of new comedy sketches coupled with classic Honeymooners bits. Plenty of big name guest stars and a generous helping of singing and dancing rounded out the hour. Regulars included Gleason’s glamorous...
Family Affair: Season 3 (DVD) — $39.98
Family Affair was a popular situation comedy and a regular top 20 hit show produced by Don Fedderson Productions for CBS-TV during its five-year run from 1966-71. Brian Keith stars as bachelor Bill Davis, a highly-paid engineering consultant who lives in a posh Manhattan apartment with his proper English manservant, Mr. Giles French (Sebastian Cabot). Davis’ carefree existence is turned upside down when his brother and sister-in-law die suddenly in a tragic plane accident, leaving their three children...
The Missiles of October (DVD) — $14.98
William Devane stars as JFK and Martin Sheen as Bobby Kennedy in a recreation of the hysteria in the Oval Office and Kremlin as the two countries compete in the most serious of political chess matches. Negotiations and communications between the two leaders, the naval quarantine around Cuba and the power politics involved in the Cuban Missile Crisis are portrayed with perfection.
The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes (DVD) — $39.98
The celebrated duo of Jeremy Brett and Edward Hardwicke are back as the masterful Sherlock Holmes and his faithful cohort Dr. Watson. Based on the original stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, THE CASEBOOK OF SHERLOCK HOLMES features six tales of mystery, deduction and suspense. Join the famous sleuth and the good doctor on yet another round of adventures. Quick, the game‘s afoot!
The Doris Day Show: Season 1 (DVD) — $25.99
THE DORIS DAY SHOW features the beloved star as Doris Martin, a widowed mother who has left the city to raise her two young sons on the MIll Valley, California farm of her father Buck, played by Denver Pyle (The Dukes Of Hazzard). James Hampton (F-Troop) portrays hired hand Leroy B. Simpson.
The Doris Day Show: Season 5 (DVD) — $39.98
The fifth and final year of THE DORIS DAY sees Doris Martin (Day) continuing as a reporter for Today’s World magazine, working with editor Cy Bennett (John Dehner) and secretary Jackie Parker (Jackie Joseph). Doris finds her love life heating up with both Dr. Peter Lawrence (Peter Lawford) and political candidate Jonathan Rusk (Patrick O’Neal) while her home life is never dull thanks to her fussy landlord Mr. Jarvis (Billy DeWolfe). Among the guest stars who appear are Andy Griffith, Lee Meriwether...
Fighter (DVD) — $24.98
Newcomer Semra Turan delivers a star-making performance as Aicha, a Copenhagen high school senior who dreams of becoming a champion mixed martial arts fighter. But when her conservative Turkish parents demand she go to medical school, Aicha instead begins secretly training at the local academy of Sifu (Xian Gao of CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON fame). In a brutal sport where men make the rules, can a strong-willed woman battle her way to respect? And in a world where cultures clash as hard as any...
The Doris Day Show: Season 2 (DVD) — $39.98
In the second year of THE DORIS DAY SHOW, widow Doris Martin (Day) becomes a working mother, commuting to San Francisco from her family farm in the country to become executive assistant to a magazine editor, played by McLean Stevenson (M*A*S*H). Rose Marie (The Dick Van Dyke Show) portrays the office secretary, Myrna Gibbons, who becomes Doris‘ friend and confidante.
True Stories: Sins of the Mother (DVD) — $9.98
A chilling, true story of a psychopath created by a mother’s destructive love. Ruth Coe is a domineering, manipulative mother whose emotionally dependent son, Kevin, is a violent serial rapist. Their bizarre relationship is marked by overtones of incest and by harsh, dissonant chords of loathing and despair.
True Stories: Race Against Time - The Search for Sarah (DVD) — $9.98
John Porter (Richard Crenna, BODY HEAT, FIRST BLOOD ) has always tried to keep his family at a distance. Since his father died from a heart condition, and John himself has suffered a heart attack, it seems safer to avoid the strong emotional ties of his wife and daughters. But when his daughter Sarah goes missing, there is no way to deny the devastation the whole family feels. They realize that the police are not taking the case seriously, and that it’s up to the family to save her.
True Stories: The Vernon Johns Story (DVD) — $9.98
Oscar® nominee James Earl Jones stars as controversial pastor Vernon Johns, one of the earliest voices of civil rights. In 1948, Johns served as the outspoken spiritual leader of the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama. Incensed at the racial injustice that pervaded the South, he was determined to fight for equality for all African Americans.
Nights and Weekends (DVD) — $24.98
Joe Swanberg and Greta Gerwig follow their indie sensation Hannah Takes the Stairs with an intimate portrayal of coupling, longing and raw emotional vulnerability. This time Swanberg co-stars with Gerwig, and Gerwig co-directs with Swanberg, creating a startlingly honest adult drama that Salon.com hails as “…erotic and electrifying. This is a new-school independent film with old-school integrity. NIGHTS AND WEEKENDS is a knockout!”
Carlin on Campus (DVD) — $19.98
In his New York City grammar school, George Carlin was known as a "disruptive influence in the classroom." With this concert, the ultimate class clown is back at school at UCLA, making another generation of students roar with laughter.
Man Stroke Woman: The Complete Series (DVD) — $29.98
Men and Women have been living together for ten million years, mostly either getting annoyed, flirty, upset or even getting jiggy with each other. This new sketch show takes a look at what‘s good, bad and ugly in boys and girls of a certain age. It‘s about that time in all our lives when it‘s time to take stock and time to grow up. It‘s about that moment when you can‘t bring yourself to tell your girlfriend that her new hairstyle is not as nice as she thinks it is or when you try to say the right...
Sherlock Holmes Pursuit to Algiers (DVD) — $19.98
Pursuit to Algiers (1945) begins as Holmes and Watson learn that the King of a Ravenia has been assassinated and his son Nikolas is now a marked man. The great detective and his comrade are pressed into service to protect the life of the soon-to-be crowned monarch.
The Doris Day Show: Season 4 (DVD) — $39.98
In Season 4, Doris gets a new boss, Cy Bennett (John Dehner) at Today‘s World magazine and a new co-worker, administrative assistant Jackie Parker (Jackie Joseph). Peter Lawford also joins the cast as Doris‘ new boyfriend, Dr. Peter Lawrence.
Dark Shadows: The Beginning # 1 (DVD) — $59.98
With its alluring tales of Gothic mystery and supernatural intrigue, DARK SHADOWS became one of the most popular daytime series of all time. Since first airing on ABC-TV from 1966-71, DARK SHADOWS has earned the reputation as being one of the most unusual and enduring programs in broadcasting history. The character of Barnabas Collins, a guilt-ridden, 175-year-old vampire, brought the show tremendous success.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: Volume 1 (DVD) — $19.98
Packed with mystery and suspense, this tremendously popular Granada Television series remains true to the original Sir Arthur Conan Doyle stories. Jeremy Brett stars as Sherlock Holmes; David Burke as Dr. Watson.
Sherlock Holmes: Dressed to Kill (DVD) — $19.98
Watson’s old schoolmate, Julian “Stinky” Emery, purchases one of the boxes. After an evening of entertaining Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, Emery is murdered and robbed of the recently-purchased musical box. Holmes and Watson investigate and begin to realize that the musical boxes contain more than just a swaggering Australian folk tune.
Dark Shadows: The Beginning # 2 (DVD) — $59.98
With its alluring tales of Gothic mystery and supernatural intrigue, DARK SHADOWS became one of the most popular daytime series of all time. Since first airing on ABC-TV from 1966-71, DARK SHADOWS has earned the reputation as being one of the most unusual and enduring programs in broadcasting history. The character of Barnabas Collins, a guilt-ridden, 175-year-old vampire, brought the show tremendous success.
Dark Shadows: The Beginning # 4 (DVD) — $59.98
When Victoria Winters searches the Old House for David Collins, she is abducted and held captive by Matthew Morgan, the Collinses’ fugitive caretaker who is hiding following the death of family friend Bill Malloy. A massive search is held to find Victoria. An angry and jealous Joe Haskell fights with Burke Devlin after he catches Carolyn Stoddard, his girlfriend, with Burke in his room at the Collinsport Inn. A mysterious woman visits the diner and asks waitress Maggie Evans about the Collins family...
The Doris Day Special (DVD) — $14.98
Film and recording superstar Doris Day stars in her first television music special, singing a collection of her greatest hits (It¹s Magic, Sentimental Journey, Secret Love), Showtunes (Who Will Buy? from Oliver, Hurry, It¹s Lovely Up Here from On A Clear Day You Can See Forever), and other pop classics such as Both Sides Now, The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin’ Groovy) and the Beatles’ Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da.
George Carlin: Playing with Your Head (DVD) — $19.98
Growing up in New York City, George Carlin was always the class clown. He went on to become one of the greatest comedians of all time, with appeal that spans generations. His brand of provocative sociopolitical commentary and scathing comic style brought him four Grammy awards, most recently in 2002. Carlin was the first-ever host of NBC’s Saturday Night Live, and has starred in twelve HBO specials. He continues to perform to sold-out audiences at venues across the country.
Doris Day: Christmas Memories (DVD) — $14.98
Also featured are 1950s-1960s newsreels of Doris Day -- including Christmas footage -- not seen in decades; long-lost holiday broadcasts of The Doris Day Show radio series from 1952; a Doris Christmas photo gallery; original network promos for The Doris Day Show and a special Christmas greeting from Doris. You‘ll also hear Doris sing Silver Bells, Silent Night, Hark The Herald Angels Sing and other holiday favorites. So, bring the whole family together and share the warm and wonderful memories of...
The Blame Game: Are We a Country of Victims? (DVD) — $19.98
The first segment looks at victims that seek compensation for their troubles by taking advantage of government programs or by initiating improbable lawsuits. Next, Stossel examines the unintended consequences of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which provides a law so broad that it all but encourages surprising disabilities never intended by the law’s sponsors. The final segment covers African Americans’ stance on whether their problems are caused more by a willingness to succumb to the...
The Color Honeymooners Collection 3 (DVD) — $39.98
Reprising their famous characters from The Honeymooners, the cast was led by Jackie Gleason (Ralph Kramden) and Art Carney (Ed Norton). Newcomers Sheila MacRae and Jane Kean played long-suffering wives Alice and Trixie. Like popular variety series of the time, the show’s format was a clever combination of new comedy sketches coupled with classic Honeymooners bits. Plenty of big name guest stars and a generous helping of singing and dancing rounded out the hour.
The Doris Day Show: Season 3 (DVD) — $39.98
In year three of THE DORIS DAY SHOW, Doris Martin (Day) moves from the country to an apartment in San Francisco over an Italian restaurant run by Louis and Angie Pallucci, played by Bernie Kopell (The Love Boat) and Kaye Ballard (The Mothers-In-Law). Doris continues to work for editor Michael Nicholson (McLean Stevenson from M*A*S*H) at Today’s World magazine, along with friend Myrna Gibbons (Rose Marie of The Dick Van Dyke Show).
Sherlock Holmes: The Master Blackmailer (DVD) — $14.98
For years, an insidious blackmailer has preyed on the weaknesses of others throughout London. When Holmes hears of the complete misery and suffering this menacing mystery man is creating, he goes on a campaign to thwart his evil scheming. Even Dr. Watson is astonished by the strangeness of Holmes’ crusade to expose “the worst man in London,” in The Master Blackmailer, a case that also finds Holmes falling in love.
American Muscle Car: Chrysler 300, The Ramchargers (DVD) — $9.98
THE RAMCHARGERS -- From within Chrysler Corporation‘s advanced engineering department came a group of car crazies who just wanted to go drag racing. They had talent, drive, and carte blanche in the factory‘s engine labs. They built a racing team that is legendary today, and along the way influenced high performance development at Chrysler for four decades.
Dark Shadows: Special Edition (DVD) — $24.98
Three special compilations: Dark Shadows On Location; Inside The Shadows and Dark Shadows Nightmares &Dreams, plus DVD BONUS: Dark Shadows Behind the Scenes, vintage DS promotional spots, TV commercials, photo gallery, music montage, trivia, a Spanish episode and English and Spanish subtitles.
Here‘s Lucy: Season 1 (DVD) — $29.98
This complete first season of HERE‘S LUCY (1968-74, CBS-TV) features all 24 color episodes, digitally remastered for superior quality plus a wealth of new and never-before-seen bonus features. Guest stars include Vivian Vance, Carol Burnett, Cesar Romero, Eva Gabor, Wally Cox, Howard Keel, Van Johnson, Shelley Winters, Jack Benny, Tennessee Ernie Ford, Wayne Newton, Jackie Gleason, Mary Wickes and Victor Buono.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes: Volume 4 (DVD) — $14.98
The celebrated duo of Jeremy Brett and Edward Hardwicke are back as the masterful Sherlock Holmes and his faithful cohort Dr. Watson. Based on the original stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, these spellbinding adventures are packed with mystery and suspense. Don’t miss a single clue in these deadly games of cat and mouse!
True Stories: Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story (DVD) — $9.98
The tragic story of Loyola Marymount‘s star basketball player, Hank Gathers.
A Touch of Frost Season 02 (DVD) — $49.98
“Stranger in the House” - A serial rapist is on the loose in Denton. A teenaged girl is missing and Frost fears she may be the next victim. The investigation becomes jeopardized when Frost finds a possible connection with the victim’s father. Under pressure to remove himself from the case, he uses WPC Hazel Wallace to bait the rapist, placing her in grave danger.
A Touch of Frost Season 01 (DVD) — $39.98
“Not with Kindness” features Frost grieving for his recently deceased wife and playing host to her intolerable sister from the States who comes to Denton for the funeral. Frost goes on the trail of a missing teenager. A victim of threatening phone calls, wakes in the middle of the night to find her home engulfed in flames by a suspicious fire that claims the life of her husband.
Sherlock Holmes and the Scarlet Claw (DVD) — $19.98
The master detective Sherlock Holmes (Basil Rathbone) and his faithful cohort Dr. Watson (Nigel Bruce) are back, preserved and digitally restored in 35mm to original condition by the UCLA Film and Television Archive. This newly restored version of the classic film includes the period war bond tag, studio logo and credits from its original theatrical release. Filled with ominous shadows and interesting camera angles, the visual beauty of the film in 35mm is stunning.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: Volume 4 (DVD) — $14.98
Packed with mystery and suspense, this tremendously popular Granada Television series remains true to the original Sir Arthur Conan Doyle stories. Jeremy Brett stars as Sherlock Holmes; David Burke as Dr. Watson.
The Color Honeymooners Collection 2 (DVD) — $39.98
Reprising their famous characters from The Honeymooners, the cast was led by Jackie Gleason (Ralph Kramden) and Art Carney (Ed Norton). Newcomers Sheila MacRae and Jane Kean played long-suffering wives Alice and Trixie. Like popular variety series of the time, the show’s format was a clever combination of new comedy sketches coupled with classic Honeymooners bits. Plenty of big name guest stars and a generous helping of singing and dancing rounded out the hour.
The Wild Man of the Navidad (DVD) — $24.98
In 1975, the small town of Sublime, Texas had an encounter with a creature so horrifying that it remains legend today: Deep in the woods along the Navidad River, someone – or something – has left its lair to rip a trail of ferocious carnage through the local population. Is it man, monster or Lone Star myth? And in a rural community commanded by the Bible, corrupted by moonshine and ruled by rifles, can anything stop the vengeance of a beast unleashed?
The Cisco Kid: Collection 4 (DVD) — $19.98
Set in 1890’s New Mexico, Cisco and Pancho fight corruption and seek justice for the victims of bandits, con men and cattle rustlers. With a combination of humor and compassion for their fellow man, Cisco and Pancho have become legendary to television viewers everywhere.
The Fight Against Pain (DVD) — $14.98
This ABC News series reports on the causes of pain and the impact it has on our lives. The program also examines new and promising treatments. Hosted by Dr. Timothy Johnson, Peter Jennings and Charles Gibson.
The Replikator: Cloned to Kill (DVD) — $19.98
When the smoke clears, scientist Ludovic finds himself framed for murder and on the run from an exact duplicate… of himself. Joining forces with ex-lover Kat Moscow and cynical Detective Valiant, Ludovic follows the bloody path of destruction wrought by a monster with his face.
Savage Planet DVD Collection (DVD) — $39.98
Through eyewitness accounts, scientific investigations and unprecedented footage, viewers will be sent into the eye of the storm and on the trail of volcanoes, avalanches, meteors, lightning and much more.
Only the Ball Was White (DVD) — $9.98
Throughout the 1900’s, before Jackie Robinson broke baseball’s color barrier in 1946, black baseball talent blossomed in the Negro Leagues. Baseball buffs still sing the praises of Josh Gibson who could be counted on to hit 70 homeruns in a season, and Satchel Paige who pitched over 100 no-hitters in his career.
The Color Honeymooners Collection 1 (DVD) — $39.98
Join The Honeymooners as they take their famous "Trip to Europe"... and this time they travel in color. Originally performed during the 1956-1957 season over eight shows, their journey now is introduced by the 1954 "Box Top Kid" sketch, revamped as the new "In 25 Words or Less" in which Ralph and Ed win their trip.
American Muscle Car: Plymouth Hemi Cuda, Dodge Hemi Challenger, Chevrolet Nova SS (DVD) — $9.98
Ponies from Mopar -- Plymouth’s little Barracuda, with new skin and without the huge rear window, became the hottest item on the street -- once the 426 Hemi engines found their way under the hood. A year later, Dodge joined the fray with the Challenger, and a new supercar was born.
Age of Flight: X-Planes (DVD) — $14.98
X-Planes chronicles experimental aircraft and the men who risked their lives to fly them. The “X” designation was taken from the phrase “experimental supersonic,” a term that applied to a family of experimental aircraft built solely for research.
The Show and Tell Series (DVD) — $14.98
News and Comics-Travel across North America to Chicago, Buffalo and Montreal to learn how the Dick Tracy comic strip is created, how news reports are gathered and written, and how newspaper is recycled and manufactured. In cooperation with the Chicago Tribune.
The Cisco Kid: Collection 3 (DVD) — $19.98
Episode highlights for The Cisco Kid Collection Three include: Cisco and Pancho go undercover to prevent a rowdy gang of thugs from taking over Buffalo Flats; Cisco discovers a treasure buried during the Civil War when a former wealthy banker regains his memory; and Pancho poses as a woman’s uncle to help Cisco prove that the man was murdered.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: Volume 5 (DVD) — $14.98
Winner of a 1988 Swedish Academy of Detection Award Packed with mystery and suspense, this tremendously popular Granada Television series remains true to the original Sir Arthur Conan Doyle stories. Jeremy Brett stars as Sherlock Holmes; David Burke as Dr. Watson.
A Touch of Frost Season 06 (DVD) — $39.98
A Touch of Frost is one of Britain’s most successful detective series and stars award-winning actor David Jason as Detective Inspector Jack Frost, a policeman with a knack for attracting trouble. Set in the dreary town of Denton, Frost approaches each case with his characteristic dry wit and a sense of moral justice.
Murder Rooms: The Dark Beginnings of Sherlock Holmes (DVD) — $39.98
Murder Rooms: The Dark Beginnings of Sherlock Holmes tells the story of the relationship between the young Arthur Conan Doyle (Charles Edwards, Batman Begins) and his real-life mentor and a noted forensics scientist, Dr. Joseph Bell (Ian Richardson, From Hell), as they unite to solve the most baffling murder cases in Edinburgh in the late 1800s.
When Every Day was the Fourth of July/ The Long Days of Summer (DVD) — $14.98
During the summer of 1938, Jewish attorney Ed Cooper and his family are faced with a growing sense of bigotry in the community, mixed with awareness of the increasing menace overseas in the form of Adolf Hitler. The talk of Bridgeport, however, centers around the pending rematch between boxing heavyweight champ Joe Lewis and his German challenger -- a controversy that fuels the smoldering conflict about to erupt in this powerful sequel to When Every Day Was the Fourth of July.
Dark Shadows Bloopers &Treasures (DVD) — $19.98
Like other daytime dramas of its period, Dark Shadows was produced live in sequence, without stopping to correct any mistakes. This was before modern videotape editing, so the "bloopers" featured here were all part of the shows as broadcast. You‘ll see actors forget lines, crew members walk on camera, sets fall apart and dozens of other hilarious mishaps -- plus outtakes.
Tsunami: Wave of Destruction (DVD) — $14.98
Charles Gibson anchors this special, which includes reports from some of the regions most devastated by the tsunami and the earthquake which caused it. Diane Sawyer visits some of the children left orphaned by the tsunami, as well as Buddhist monks trying to make sense of the natural disaster.
Famous: Best Actors (DVD) — $9.98
Kevin Spacey gives 110% to each role, from his stand-out performance as a con artist in The Usual Suspects to a suburban dad faced with a midlife crisis in American Beauty. His most recent passion was writing, producing, directing and starring in Beyond the Sea, based on the life of singer, Bobby Darin.
The 20th Century: A Moving Visual History (DVD) — $64.98
* DVD Exclusive! Rare newsreels from the 1920s through the 1970s. * Nearly 13 hours on 2 high-tech double-sided discs!. * Extensive chapter list and subject-by-subject index. * English, Spanish and French subtitles.
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