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Beverly Hillbillies (1962)

Buddy Ebsen (Actor), Donna Douglas (Actor) | Rated: Unrated | Format: DVD
2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews) |
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  • Actors: Buddy Ebsen, Donna Douglas, Irene Ryan, Max Baer Jr., Raymond Bailey
  • Producers: Martin Ransohoff
  • Format: Black & White, Dolby, DVD, NTSC
  • Language: English
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: Unrated
  • Studio: Leisure Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: December 2, 2002
  • Run Time: 30 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000087EZP
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #695,671 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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Studio: Unicorn Video Release Date: 07/15/2003

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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Format:DVD
This DVD contains four of the earliest episodes of "The Beverly Hillbillies," but because these are not released by the copyright holder, the actual open and close we all know is not on the DVD. Instead, there's an Elvis sounding impersonator handling the singing made famous by Jerry Scoggins. Hopefully, CBS will release "Beverly Hillbillies" on DVD soon, so better prints with the actual opens and closes are available. The episodes on this DVD do a pretty good job of showing why the first two seasons of the program are actually among the best written in the history of television. Snobs hate the program, but the writing, character definition, and evolution of the characters all get off to a good start. And the music of Perry Botkin is used in a very sophisticated way to underscore the action on the screen, compared to the music of Curt Massey whose background music is heard on the later color episodes. Instead of using the music to set up a gag or to get a reaction, Botkin's masterful use of music sets up certain motifs for each of the characters to define them. That's something rarely done in a filmed sitcom--if it was ever even done prior to this show.
The quality of the prints from which these episodes were taken is not particularly good. But until CBS releases the show on DVD, this is what you've got.
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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
What a shame! July 5, 2002
Format:DVD
This review is for the quality, NOT the shows. I grew up with, and loved, the Beverly Hillbillies. I have a few VHS tapes, but wanted better quality as you would expect with DVD. NOT!
The shows on VHS are even better than this mini frisbie.
Not only is the quality poor, but the theme song is gone.
No "Come and listen to a story about a man named Jed..."
There's this banjo music I never heard before.
All I can think is that someone wanted to make a quick buck.
A truely pathetic example of modern technology. Save your money.
Maybe some day Jed and his clan will get a respectable release.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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Format:DVD
The Beverly Hillbillies are wonderful, but this DVD stinks. First, the episodes do not include the classic Hillbillies theme song -- the producers hve substituted some other song and this borders on blasphemy. In addition, the transfer to DVD is awful! The picture and sound quality are the worst I've seen on any DVD. I have read that DVDs from Madacy Entertainment are bad, now I believe it. Still, for the hard core Beverly Hillbillies fan like myself, these black and white episodes from the second and third seasons of the show are a must. Were it not for the poor quality of the DVD, I would rate it 5 stars.
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beverly hillbillies
i loved these episodes and i thought the quality of the episodes were great everything was great. So i definenetly urge you to buy these episodes they'll be something you'll be... Read more
Published on December 16, 2006 by Visa Giftcard
The Beverly Hillbilies-do not reccomend this set!
I was VERY dissapointed with this set. The episodes are the edited versions that are shown in sydnication, and they don't even have the Jerry Scroggins (the late singer who did the... Read more
Published on March 9, 2005 by J.
Falls Flat Without Flatt & Scruggs
I vaguely remember something about VHS versions of old BEVERLY HILLBILLIES episodes being made available WITHOUT the theme song and background music provided by Earl Flatt and... Read more
Published on November 30, 2004 by Gregor von Kallahann
THE BEVERLY HILLBILLIES COLLECTION
I got this DVD one time and I was not very happy! This DVD is from Diamond entertainment but I can tell you one thing... it sure is not very shiny! Read more
Published on October 6, 2004
funey
this movie is one of the funnest tv movie adaptions ever
Published on February 19, 2004 by "jnicker839"
California is the place this movie should be
What should have been a delightful romp into nostalgia turned into a joke. Leah Thompson, who made a name for herself in "Back To The Future" should have borrowed Doc's time... Read more
Published on January 20, 2004 by New cooking fan
Educational Entertainment
I remembered the Beverly Hillbillies fondly-but-vaguely. Watching this DVD collection, I came to realize just how fundamentally good and smart that show was. Read more
Published on July 10, 2003 by Terrance M. Carroll
An Excellent DVD, with some flaws
20 episodes of the greatest show of all time, what more could you ask for? Well, the theme song would be nice, but it's not a huge deal. Read more
Published on August 9, 2002 by Justin Owades
Garbage
This is a waste of money. A poor collection of odd, forgotten episodes with no original music. The producers of this "classic collection" should be tarred, feathered,... Read more
Published on August 4, 2002
Where`s Flatt and Scruggs
It`s like meeting old friends again.When this show first ran here in the U.K it was the highlight of my weeks viewing. Read more
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