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Classic TV: The Lucy Show

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I love the original episodes included here, but unfortunately, the prints from which these DVD's were made are of very bad quality. Some of the episodes are not even complete. Picture and sound quality are poor. Do not be fooled by the slick packaging.

My husband bought this set for me as a Christmas gift. I absolutely love Lucy regardless of the show, but I was sorely disappointed in the picture and sound quality of these DVDs. Neither of us expected cutting-edge sound or ultra-crisp video, but we did figure the video quality would be a little better than a third-generation copy dubbed off a VCR with dirty heads. Lucy's funny as usual, but we can't help but think that the biggest laugh on this DVD set was on us! Lucy's performance: 3 stars. DVD quality: -2 stars.

This features the classic episodes from the later years of the Lucy Show, which if anyone has seen the entire series, the best of the series was during the first two season with Vivian Vance nad the original "I Love Lucy" writers. But, the DVD set is absolutely horrendous when it comes to playback quality. The picture quality is worse than a good VHS copy! The color is faded on a lot, and there seems to be some problems with syncing voice and picture on some episodes. Unfortunately, no one has a great Lucy Show set, so there aren't that many better options. Get it if you're curious, but be prepared for terrible video picture.

This double-DVD set includes 10 uncut episodes of THE LUCY SHOW starring Lucille Ball, Gale Gordon and Mary Jane Croft.

"Lucy Gets Jack Benny's Account" - Lucy devises a foolproof safe in order to land Jack Benny's account at the bank.

"Little Oldy Lady" - Lucy disguises herself as a filthy-rich old matron in order to ensure the continued patronage of an eccentric millionaire at the bank.

"Lucy and George Burns" - Lucy teams up with George Burns for a comedy act.

"Lucy Meets the Berles" - Lucy is employed as a secretary to Milton Berle, but a misunderstanding leads her to believe that he is having an affair with actress Ruta Lee.

"Lucy Gets Trapped" - Lucy has to think fast when Mr Mooney is about to find out that she skipped work in order to attend a department-store sale.

"Lucy the Babysitter" - Lucy decides that a babysitting job might help her in earning a little more money, but her first clients might also be her last!

"Lucy and Paul Winchell" - Lucy scores the talented ventriloquist Paul Winchell for the bank's annual benefit night.

"Lucy Flies to London" - Lucy wins a dog-food contest; an all-expenses-paid trip to London, but chaos follows.

"Lucy the Bean Queen" - Lucy decides to roart a 'double-your-money-back' policy on a brand of baked beans in order to raise cash for her new furniture.

"Lucy Meets the Law" - Lucy is mistaken for a shoplifter and is arrested. During her time 'inside', she meets many colorful characters including her cellmate, Hard-Head Hogan (played by Iris Adrian).

This budget-priced DVD is a great purchase for all 'Lucy' fans!

Don't bother with the public domain episodes of "The Lucy Show." You're throwing away your money. The audio and video quality isn't very good. Buy the official season releases of "The Lucy Show." We already have seasons one through three out. Season four should be out sometime in March 2011. You won't believe the difference between the shabby quality of the public domain episodes and the unbelievable quality of the official releases. It's like they were filmed a month ago. In addition you get great bonus features. So stop buying the same 30 episodes. I was fooled twice and decided to wait for the real thing.

Don't bother with the public domain episodes of "The Lucy Show." You're throwing away your money. The audio and video quality isn't very good. Buy the official season releases of "The Lucy Show." We already have seasons one through three out. Season four should be out sometime in March 2011. You won't believe the difference between the shabby quality of the public domain episodes and the unbelievable quality of the official releases. It's like they were filmed a month ago. In addition you get great bonus features. So stop buying the same 30 episodes. I was fooled twice and decided to wait for the real thing.

this section of her carreer was the best....and the them song also was iceing on the cake just like i dream of jeannie....

While it is true that DVD makers have adopted the communist way and are trying to prevent information to freely circulate around the world through regional coding, the good news is that any free person can buy a DVD player that plays all region coding in a few High Street reputable electronics stores in France (FNAC and Virgin).

I wish I could rate this DVD! But again the companies let the European Lucy Ball Fans down. First we could not buy VHS video-tapes released in USA, due to the different TV-systems..... So we hoped for the releases on DVD. But guess what: Region Codings.... Thus again: No Lucy Ball for her European Fans..... A pity and a missed chance!