2.0 out of 5 stars
Only one real classic here, September 20, 2005
This review is from: Comedy Classics V.2 (DVD)
This odd collection of comedy "classics" is rather hit-and-miss, as seems to be the case with many low-priced Platinum releases. It can be purchased on its own or with "Comedy Classics Vol 1," as part of the Comedy Classics bundle
Only With Married Men is a terrible `70s TV movie full of bad jokes and stereotyped characters, but for Michele Lee completists is the only title on the disc not currently available for separate purchase.
Rescue from Gilligan's Island is available in abundance on DVD and is an odd choice for inclusion on the set. Fans of the series will certainly already have purchased the 1978 TV movie in a different edition, and fans of "classic" comedy are probably looking for something different.
Peck's Bad Boy With the Circus is a typical and typically charming `30s kid picture, with Tom Sawyer's Tommy Kelly in the title role and George "Spanky" McFarland as his friend Pee-Wee. This film is available on its own from amazon ($6.98).
The English comedy of manners On Approval is the star of this set, and possibly the only film on the disc worthy of the distinction "classic." A charming and witty adaptation of Frederick Lowe's play, this film is also available on DVD from amazon, but for the rather inflated price of $22.49.
This disc is certainly worth purchasing if you're a fan of one or more of these films, or if you'd like to own On Approval for a reasonable price.
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