Product Details

• Actors: Valerie Bertinelli, Jane Leeves, Wendie Malick, Betty White, Carl Reiner
• Writers: Suzanne Martin
• Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, NTSC, Widescreen
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
• Number of discs: 2
• Rated: Unrated
• Studio: TV Land
• DVD Release Date: January 11, 2011
• Run Time: 215 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (173 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B004B93RHY
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,445 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• Learn more about "Hot in Cleveland: Season One" on IMDb

Editorial Reviews

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TV Land's Hot in Cleveland plays like a throwback to a different era. Add four sitcom veterans and a bevy of zingers, and the result was a hit. Like The Golden Girls, which featured Betty White, each of the three younger women represents a different type: Wendie Malick (Just Shoot Me) plays vain soap star Victoria, Jane Leeves (Frasier) plays cynical manicurist Joy, and Valerie Bertinelli (One Day at a Time) plays sunny self-help author Melanie. If anything, Malick and Bertinelli are essentially reviving their signature characters, but that just puts them at their best advantage. And instead of one camera (see The Office, etc.), the multi-camera sitcom takes place in front of a live studio audience.

In the pilot, the single Los Angeles trio ends up in Cleveland en route to Paris due to plane trouble (only Joy, who gave a son up for adoption, has never been married). With nothing better going on back home, they decide to stay. As it turns out, their house comes with a caretaker: White's tracksuit-sporting widow Elka. It isn't a very believable scenario, but that isn't the intention. Instead, story lines revolve around the hopes and fears of women over 40.

Throughout the 10 episodes in the first season, their paramours include such familiar faces as John Schneider, Huey Lewis, Tim Conway, and Carl Reiner (Seinfeld's Wayne Knight also tries to seduce Mel, but with less success). Other guest stars include Hal Linden as Victoria's father, Shirley Knight as Mel's mother, and Joe Jonas as her son. The extras offer three featurettes, a blooper reel, Victoria's Japanese commercial for "lady pants," the original version of the first episode, and the pilot of Retired at 35. Hot in Cleveland may be a throwback, but these funny ladies make that seem like a virtue. --Kathleen C. Fennessy

Product Description

America’s hottest sitcom is now on DVD! When three best friends from Los Angeles (Valerie Bertinelli, Jane Leeves and Wendie Malick) unexpectedly find themselves in Cleveland, they are thrilled to discover – THEY’RE HOT. Loving their new home, the women find themselves living under one roof and battling feisty, quick-witted caretaker (Betty White). Join the girls on their Cleveland escapades in this complete season one set. Free Elka!

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

37 of 39 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars This show is pretty Hot everywhere ! November 11, 2010

By C. Victor

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From the moment they all landed in Cleveland, I couldn't stop laughing !!!!! Love the entire cast of characters, and Betty White, well she's the glue that holds everyone together, sometimes, when she's not getting into trouble herself...love the quote " who knew I would have game at 80 " I'm so happy they are coming out with the DVD in January ( would have made a great Holiday gift it came out in December )But, thrilled that the show is coming back for a full season. Looking forward to see what they get up to next season.The writer's are a very talented team, and hope they keep up the momentum.

30 of 32 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Hysterical! Betty White is Brilliant! November 20, 2010

By B. Tidwell

Format:DVD

Brilliant writing, outstanding acting, all around a very funny show! Only Betty White could play Elka-the pot smoking, adult diaper wearing, caretaker who is hell bent on destroying Joy-played by Jane Leeves. Joy is a professional hair and make up artist to the stars who's quips are usually directed at Elka. Wendy Malick's character-Victoria is also very well cast as a has-been soap star who played the same character for 27 years before the soap was cancelled, and thinks she is loved by one and all. The Japanese commercial she did for diaper pants is absolutely histerical!! Valerie Bertinelli plays-Melanie, even though she seemed to have a little bit of a slow start in the first episode, she more than makes up for it when she tries to make friends with the entire neighborhood and it sort of backfires! I can't wait for season 2 to start, Mary Tyler Moore is going to make a guest appearance, bringing her and Betty White together for the first time since the Mary Tyler Moore show.

19 of 23 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing! November 10, 2010

By Jose

Format:DVD

Definitely, I love Betty White! I laugh every-time I saw her in a movie or in a TV sitcom. I also love Hot in Cleveland. Hot in Cleveland is a mix of humor with an excellent script... simply AMAZING!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars The Golden Girls of the 2010's January 28, 2011

By T. Norris

Format:DVD

I watch this show with my granny every week. She is a huge Betty White fan going back to the Golden Girls days. This show reminds me of the Golden Girls in alot of ways and has the potential to be just as good as GG was if it isn't already. Very funny show and very entertaining. Good sitcom in an era where it looks like sitcoms are dying.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Best thing on TV in years December 13, 2010

By D. Snow

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I can honestly say I absolutely HATE most of the shows that have come out in the past few years and don't even bother checking them out anymore. Hot in Cleveland was a different story though. It really was "must see TV." I have always loved Betty White in all that she has done. Valerie Bertinelli is a gifted actress that shines when she is given the right role. So when I heard TV Land was going to be airing a show with both of them in it, I had to check it out! From the very first episode it has been a hilarious and very high quality show. I love all the "old timers" they are bringing on as guest stars. It's great to see something that I am not embarrassed to watch or totally grossed out by. They don't treat the viewing public like morons, and the humor is very retro and can be slapstick at times. There is enough new "off color" humor to appeal to those who enjoy it - but the "innocence" given off by Betty White and the older guest stars is refreshing to see in the day of smut and filth. If you haven't checked it out yet, you really should. This one is sure to be a true classic in years to come!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of fun in Hot in Cleveland February 12, 2011

By Sig

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This is one fun show and having all the season one shows on one DVD is great because you have no commercial interruptions. How much better can that get? Fun story lines, great dialogue and acting. The ladies all mesh well together. As a Clevelander, it about time someone put us in a positive light and have fun with it too. I liken it to Golden Girls with a younger twist. Love the show, love the DVD.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Hot in Cleveland... February 12, 2011

By franpollock

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I love this show! Classy ladies, acceptable content. Very funny! And I think it shows the heart of the people in Cleveland, Ohio. Honest, easy to get along with, caring, hard working...what a great city. You will love it!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of Laughs February 6, 2011

By laura kimball

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If you like the "Hot in Cleveland" sitcom like I do, you will enjoy this DVD set. Without the commercials, the shows are 20 minutes long each. The interviews at the end of the shows were funny as well. I like to watch DVDs while I walk on my treadmmill, and this DVD really helped the time to fly by! Betty White is such a hoot! There's not much else you can say about a DVD, but I highly recommend this one.