Product Details

• Format: Box set, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: Unrated
• Studio: Jim Henson Company
• DVD Release Date: September 1, 2009
• Run Time: 729 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B002LII68C
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #14,725 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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FRAGGLE ROCK:SEASON 1 - DVD Movie

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Look, Ma! I found a Fraggle!!!, August 12, 2010

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David Stockett (APO, AE, US) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fraggle Rock: Complete First Season (DVD)

What else can you say?! It's the Fraggles!!!

I watched this show back in the early '80s as part of The Muppet craze. The first season was by far the best. I used to like the catchy songs -- "Dance your cares away! Worries for another day!" -- and the quirky characters such as the crazy old guy who was always building gadgets "in the outside world".

I was sitting with my son one morning watching Thomas & Friends when the promo came on for Fraggle Rock Season One. My son said, "What's that?" I said, "Fraggles!" He laughed at the cuts, and seemed more interested in the promo instead of Thomas, so I ordered the Season 1 set.

Talk about a time warp! The videography is 1980s to be sure, but the songs and episodes have an innocence that's not tied down by 21st-Century political correctness, the "Everybody is a Winner" crap, and "Let's all learn to be apologists" that is pervasive in children's videos today.

Gobo and friends still make me laugh, especially when they do something stupid or dangerous -- such as jumping into the pool, or being chased by the Gorgs. It's a fun show, and even though it's almost 30 years old, my kid loves it. Every night since the DVDs arrived, he has asked to watch "The Rock".

Let's face it: Jim Henson was a genius. Fraggle Rock definitely stands the test of time.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great show - but get the newer complete set, June 24, 2010

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Enjolras (Springfield, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fraggle Rock: Complete First Season (DVD)

Recently, I was clearing my parents house out and found a box of old toys, including a bunch of Fraggle dolls that I had as a kid. When I mentioned this to my sister, she said she heard that Fraggles were making a comeback with a new movie coming out. Sure enough, when I checked Amazon, the complete series was available. It was such a joy to see this again. This is a great show for kids (or nostalgic adults). The puppetry is great. The show is very musical, but the songs (by and large) aren't corny or annoying. Some of them are actually a bit tender. The episodes often deal with themes like prejudice and the environment.

That being said, I'd recommend getting the newer Fraggle Rock: Complete Series Collection DVD set. It has the complete series (as opposed to just one season as on this set). For the price, it's a steal. I hope you enjoy your time "down in Fraggle Rock"!

4.0 out of 5 stars Something for the older crowd, January 8, 2012

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MouseMargo "Mouse" (Wisconsin) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Fraggle Rock: Complete First Season (DVD)

Thought my 2 year old grandson would like this since he loves the moppets, music and dances all the time. There was little there to keep his interest per his mom. She thinks he might like it more when he gets a little older.