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The Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis Collection: When TV Was Funny

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I purchased this set of the Martin & Lewis Colgate Comdey Hour and was thrilled when it arrived because I'm a collecter of the Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis shows, and this set claimed to contain many of the hard to find episodes. If anyone has considered buying this set DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY. I was horrified to discover that they've edited out ALL of Dean Martin's song segments. Jerry will literally introduce Dean, tell what he will be singing, and then they'll cut away, returning to applause. Editing out the commercials is one thing, but cutting out all of Dean's songs is a MAJOR portion of the show - and a major reason why I bought them. Nowhere in the advertisements for this set, or on the actual set itself, do the producers disclose the fact that they've edited these shows and you are not seeing them in their entirity. A few of the episodes on this set, I already owned from other DVD collections that contain the complete show. So I can say, with authority, that they've edited out significant portions of the show. Do not be fooled, as I was, by this nearly $30 set that is only partially complete.

I have to agree with Amanda - this set was a total disappointment to me. I've been a Martin & Lewis fan forever and a huge Dino fan even longer. To eliminate his songs from the set was almost sacreligious to me! Part of watching the shows was waiting for Dean to sing his heart out! Why this was done, I will never understand. Also, Dean & Jerry singing "We Belong Together" was cut out as well. Its nice in a way to relive the "old fashioned" commercials back then, but to take out Dean's songs - Sorry guys that hurt! The only reason I gave it 3 stars was its still worth watching the two of them in action and seeing the love and admiration they had for each other.

I love the DVD's of the show I have bought previously but it's true that they've removed Dean's songs on this set.

I know it is extremely expensive to clear the rights for music used in the shows and would not have been surprised to lose a few, but the company behind this made no effort to clear ANY as if they weren't important!

There are better collections out there. Even with the discount, I returned this one. It simply isn't as advertised and it most definitely is NOT Martin And Lewis.

Ok I can understand the disappointment's with not seeing Deans songs when you are a fan. I really watch the show for the skits. I have Vol. 2-3 of this collection (still laughing and When TV was funny) Does anyone know what the 1st volume is called? I can not find the set anywhere and the fact that I don't know the name is making it even harder. Much appricated if someone knows. Thanks.

This was a gift for my husband. It arrived in time for Christmas and is very funny according to my husband. These are not shows I've ever seen before, but that's what makes it special.

Was not as great as I thought. Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin are better in movies then this sidcom shows