Product Details

• Actors: Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance, Gale Gordon, Bob Hope
• Producers: Gary Morton, Hal Collin, Sheldon Keller
• Format: Black & White, Color, NTSC
• Language: English
• Rated: Unrated
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Image Entertainment
• VHS Release Date: February 6, 2001
• Run Time: 120 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000056N8R
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #216,417 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally! We Have Some Lucy On DVD!, May 21, 2001

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Benjamin Okuly (Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: CBS Salutes Lucy - The First 25 Years (DVD)

Let me first say that as far as picture quality goes on this DVD, I would rate that with 4 stars. However, the content of this DVD makes up for the picture quality. Not that the picture is bad, I just feel that during remastering some of the clips could have been a lot clearer. With that aside, let me say that this is a super DVD to have in your collection. As of right now it is the only place you can find anything of "I Love Lucy" available on DVD, and this is the only place any clips of "Here's Lucy" can be found. If you want to relive many of your favorite Lucy moments from the past, this is the place to go. Here you can find some of the classics like the famous Vitameatavegamin, or the candy factory, or even the time when Lucy and Vivian (on "The Lucy Show") installed the shower and got stuck in it while it kept filling with more and more water. The great thing about this DVD is that it helps remind the viewer why Lucille Ball was/is as important as she has remained, and probably will be, to the television and entertainment world.

I hope that the people at Paul Brownstein Productions start to release more rare Lucille Ball shows, such as her 1977 special "Lucy Calls the President" that reunited her with many of her costars like Gale Gordon and Vivian Vance. I think that we as fans need to let the companies that hold the rights to these shows know that there is a demand for them, and pass on the simple message that it's "Time To Open The Vaults!"

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome, February 17, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: CBS Salutes Lucy - The First 25 Years (DVD)

This DVD is a MUST HAVE for true Lucy fans.I ordered mine as soon as it was released, and trust me, you won't be disappointed! It's truly a fairy tale story of the first 25 years,and makes you realize even more what a wonderful person and actress she truly was. My rating A++++++++++

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A LUCY CELEBRATION, February 17, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: CBS Salutes Lucy - The First 25 Years (DVD)

This program was made in the 1970's but you'd think it was just done today--the quality is tremendous! This DVD has a little bit of everything for Lucy fans. Of course, there are the expected clips from all three of her television series, but there's much more than just that. One section showcases Lucy's comedic skills. Another focuses on her dancing abilities. Dick Van Dyke hosts a section showing what a competent mime Lucy was (her Chaplin impression was genius). A lot of former guest stars and co-stars are interviewed to give their takes on the Queen Of Comedy. The best thing about this DVD were the long overdue interviews with Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance, and Gale Gordon. I don't think ANY other program has ever done this.

And the roster of commentators--Van Dyke, Carol Burnett (proving that Lucy COULD sing), Sammy Davis Jr , Dean Martin, Richard Burton, John Wayne, and Danny Kaye (showing an INCREDIBLE Lucy comedic clip from his variety show). The ultimate moment was Jimmy Stewart presenting Lucy with an achievement award.

Although there are no extras on this DVD, just scene selections and the program, they are not missed. The program has enough in it to keep you interested.

Considering the poor treatment Lucille Ball has been given on DVD (Madacy's substandard Lucy Shows), this DVD is a breath of fresh air.