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The Best of Trading Spaces (2002)

Paige Davis (Actor), Frank Bielec (Actor) | Rated: NR | Format: DVD
2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews) |

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Product Details

  • Actors: Paige Davis, Frank Bielec, Faber Dewar, Hildi Santo Tomas, Alex McLeod
  • Producers: Aimee Kramer, Alyssa Kaufman, Amy Van Vessem, Denise Cramsey, Jan Dickler
  • Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC
  • Language: English (Unknown)
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: NR (Not Rated)
  • Studio: Live / Artisan
  • DVD Release Date: March 18, 2003
  • Run Time: 60 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000089763
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #136,531 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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Special Features

  • Features "best moments" from seasons 2 and 3
  • Never-before-seen footage
  • Exclusive interviews
  • Fun bloopers
  • "How to" design tips

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

This phenomenally popular reality TV series that put the Learning Channel on the map obviously hopes to further build its fan base with this nearly two-hour collection of memorable moments, behind-the-scenes segments, and crew profiles. The premise: Two sets of neighbors have 48 hours to redo a room in each other's home. At their disposal are a designer, a carpenter, and a $1,000 budget. Most entertaining are the "reveals," presented in too-brief "Love it" and "Hate it" segments. These are all subjective, of course. One couple loved their new safari-inspired bedroom. I thought it made Graceland look like Monticello. Those new to the series might want to get a few episodes under their (tool) belt to really appreciate this. Fans of the series will make it a valuable addition to their DVD library. --Donald Liebenson

Product Description

THE BEST OF THE BEST. Take the coolest show on daytime TV, select the best moments plus never-before-seen outrageous footage, and you have The Best of Trading Spaces. This unique DVD captures the fun, creative side of the crew and homeowners and places them in an interactive format. Meet each crew member in specially edited vignettes. Witness extreme reveals (when the homeowners see their redesigned rooms for the first time) complete with awkward moments of truth. And go behind the scenes for never-before-seen bloopers and outtakes. It's the best of the best! DO UNTO YOUR NEIGHBORS... In this one-of-a-kind decorating show, two sets of neighbors swap keys to transform one room in each other's home. They have two days, a set budget, and they're not allowed back into their own homes until the moment of truth. This is the "how-to" with a neighborly twist.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews
30 of 31 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:DVD
Okay, I've seen just about every episode, so I guess it goes without saying that I like this series. But I was ready to be disappointed with the dvd, I mean, just "best of" clips? ...

But it is really well done! I laughed so much, they did an excellent job. The editing is great, the individual 'bios' of the cast are great, I admit I love the 'hated it' reactions ;) , well, it's all just great...

I recommend this dvd, even for those only luke-warm on the series (gets right to the good parts and no commercials!).

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Where's the feature? May 6, 2003
Format:DVD
It's a menu of extras, fine in and of itself, but lacking in the meat of the show. I paid twenty bucks to see something different and I feel let down. I would like to see actual interviews with the designers and carpenters. I would like to know more about the departure of Alex (and Des). I want to know how to put together some of the more beautiful armoirs and shelves that Ty and Amy Wynn built. I want to see shopping lists so when I try to recreate some of the rooms in my own home, I know what to get at the store and which store to look through.
I don't get any of that on this DVD. Even the reveal montages are available on the other Trading Spaces DVDs. Save your bucks unless you're a completist.
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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Format:DVD
What a let down! This DVD is a major disappointment if you are a Trading Spaces fan. They showcased the worst of the room re-dos, and barely highlighted some of the best work, especially that of Laurie and Vern. Very few of their rooms were showcased. Anyone watching this DVD would most likely never want to participate in the show, much less spend their time watching an hour of it on television. Short segments with little entertainment value. Even the bloopers were horribly boring. I wish I could get my money back. For a better investment, buy the book. Unlike the DVD, it's worth every penny.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Not Full Length Episodes!
For some reason, I was under the impression that this DVD had full length episodes of Trading Spaces, but it is really only snippets of different episodes. Read more
Published on September 10, 2007 by J. Benbow
A must see for anyone considering trading their space
I watched this DVD because I thought I'd learn something about decorating (can you tell I've seldom seen this TV series?). Read more
Published on March 21, 2007 by R. Laurent
Bad Designers
This DVD is almost as bad as the show has become. 99% of the designers should all be castigated for being selfish, self-centered emotional "artists" who DO NOT take into... Read more
Published on February 3, 2007 by F.Faulkner
Super short footage!
This footage was sooo short and only showed highlights. The biggest disappointment was Ty Pennington was not shirtless in this DVD!
Published on July 6, 2005 by Jeannie P. Hernandez
Awesome
I don't have this DVD but I want it because I love remodeling shows such as Trading Spaces, Monster House, Extreme Makeover Home Edition, and a lot more. Read more
Published on June 27, 2005
The Best Show Ever
I don't have this DVD, yet. I want it for my birthday. I think since Trading Spaces is such a great show, I think it will be a useful DVD. Read more
Published on June 27, 2005
Would have been a nice "bonus disc"
This disc has all the things you'd expect from a "special features" disc, but its missing the actual episodes. Read more
Published on January 7, 2004 by Steven W. Roark
Not Worth It
I'll admit I didn't read closely enough. We live overseas on a military base and I thought I could have a few hours with one of my favorite shows, but it wasn't to be with this... Read more
Published on December 31, 2003
TrAdInG PLaCeS RuLeZ!!!
I love trading places and all those other decorating shows ( debbie travis, candice olsen, designer guys, decorating challenge, changing rooms, while you were out, etccc) I havent... Read more
Published on October 26, 2003
THE BEST (OF WHAT)?
First of all, I have to agree with previous viewers that this DVD (in addition to the accompanying book) lacks in any effort to show the home improvement projects which their show... Read more
Published on June 23, 2003 by S. Calhoun
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