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Flipper - The Original Series, Season 1

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I have several seasons of Flipper on video, but our young daughter is wearing those out. This DVD first season is just in time and a must have for us.

Being a native of Florida, my brothers and I grew up with this show. We were the same age as Sandy and Bud when it was on originally. It has action, adventure, and it's more realistic than the tv shows kids usually watch today. This show is not dumbed down at all.

Most of the show is filmed outside, and even teaches conservation and respect for nature.

I'll echo others here, and say that this is a truly amazing transfer! This is the best looking 1960s show I've seen on dvd yet, and it's better than plenty of recent shows that have come out on dvd. The edges and colors are so crisp and vivid--must be seen to be believed!

There's no doubt that this is a show for kids, but I'm enjoying it as an adult. This show is just plain relaxing. No cellphones, no computers, no traffic jams or high-speed car chases, no demons or superpowers, no serial killers--there's just the ocean, beaches, trees, park rangers, boys, and a very cool dolphin...and some sharks and poachers, of course, but hey, you have to some kind of dramatic tension.

These are the much hated two-sided discs, there's no booklet or additional information, and no real special features--it's a bare bones set. But as I said--it's gorgeous to look at and relaxing, very relaxing. When you pop in a disc to watch an episode or two, the tensions of the day dissolve away and you start smiling. Younger kids will love it, I'm sure, and there's nothing to fear here for any parents.

The Dvds Are Great, Wonderful Picture & Sound. The Show Is Magical With Terrific Stories And Very Fine Actors. Brian Kelly Gives The Show It's Heart & Soul!!! I Can't Wait For Season Two!

It's not only my opinion..."Flipper was really the reason that people became aware of (dolphins). Before Flipper, people were out there shooting at them with rifles and bow and arrows, and really had very little knowledge about them." UPI, May 2, 1997

Besides, it's fun.

If you concerned about the supposed death of Flipper from loneliness that another reviewer posted, see the comment on that review.

This series came out in 1964 when I was ten. I remember the theme song, but as the show had not been on tv in years I'd forgotten the stories. I discovered the series on Amazon last week and immediately ordered it.

The DVD quality is excellent as is the sound. My children enjoy the series very much as I did at the time and still do. The same producer who made Seahunt made this and is of the upmost quality.

We loved Disk 1-3, however, upon attempting to watch Disk 4 - the onscreen menu said it was Disk 3 (even though labeled as Disk 4) and all episodes were Disk 3 again! So, no Disk 4 in the box. Sent it back for refund. Ordered new one....SAME PROBLEM!! Again, sent back for refund. This was VERY frustrating!! We must've been unlucky to get two bad batches? No explanation from Amazon. We did NOT order it for a third time due to the lack of quality control! Has this happened to anyone else? Loved Disk 1-3 though!!

The first thing that struck me as I watched these episodes was how clear and sharp they are. The colors are vibrant, but never oversaturated. It is amazing that they had such a pristine print to master for the DVDs. The sound is equally as impressive. It is not distorted at all.

The quality of the stories is also top notch. There are some lessons and some high moral values imparted. Also, the underwater photography was clearly done by experts. The Ivan Tors group was so expert in what they did underwater that the James Bond people used them in Thunderball for that movie's underwater scenes. The whole DVD of Flipper Season One is quite impressive.

I'm ready for season two.

When the first season of Flipper aired, I was 10. Over 40 years later, this is an exceptional set to own. The quality is superb. It could very easily air today as a brand new TV show and nobody would know the difference because the production stands up to anything today. The characters are all great role models. I remember going to the Miami Seaquarium as a teen just to walk back to the movie set where they filmed many of the outdoor sequences to this TV series.

I actually applauded after watching the first episode. This is a "must own" for anyone who is starved for a good quality television series. If you like boats and the water...you'll REALLY like this series! Do yourself a favor and the next time you think you need to buy a Disney film for a child or grandchild...buy this instead.

Ivan Tors did some great television!

In my opinion, TV shows such as Flipper were what TV was meant to be, intertainment. I have not seen this wonderful show since it first aired back in 1964. How wonderful it is to see such a beautiful, clear transfer to DVD. Flipper is great family entertainment and I highly recommend this set to anyone who loves classic television.

I bought this to watch with my three-year-old daughter. I had no idea the whole family would love it so much and no recollection as to how good this program is. I'm 37 now and I haven't watched Flipper since I was a little kid. I remember thinking it would be so cool to have my own dolphin and I thought Flipper was so smart, but I had pretty much forgotten the rest. Surprisingly, even though this appeals to children, it is really adult orientated; the themes are adult (ie., a man has been poisoned by a dangerous fish and is laying dying in his submarine; will the ranger find him in time to save him?).

This is also a refreshing video to share with children. The boys in this video are respectful to the father and obedient to adults. Adults are intelligent and in charge (unlike in modern kids' shows). Problems are ultimately solved by the grown-ups. Refreshing.