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46 of 47 people found the following review helpful
By John C
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I would give this a five-star review, but upon watching it and seeing my favorite skits and most especially the music videos edited out, I feel ripped-off to the point I think my money is better spent on watching what's missing on youtube or finding old tapes.
IF you can get over the fact that there have been edits to the DVDs with the missing music videos cut completely and other skits edited (especially the super bowl special), then you can enjoy this. For someone whose enjoyment nostalgia is ruined by the cheapskates who refuse to pay copyrights for the parodies and to let us enjoy the raw humor that defined this magnificent series, I can't enjoy it as much as I wish I did.
Otherwise, this is okay for now.
IF you can get over the fact that there have been edits to the DVDs with the missing music videos cut completely and other skits edited (especially the super bowl special), then you can enjoy this. For someone whose enjoyment nostalgia is ruined by the cheapskates who refuse to pay copyrights for the parodies and to let us enjoy the raw humor that defined this magnificent series, I can't enjoy it as much as I wish I did.
Otherwise, this is okay for now.
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By Ummm no
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
The series is from the early 1990's so i wonder if many younger people will appreciate the jokes. Comical quips about reagan, bush sr., exxon valdez, etcetera.
the comedy is rather raw, meaning the show was fundamentally built around making something funny, not politically correct.
sadly that and copyrights butchered the series.
the musical performances at the end of the show are on the disc, but i can't remember enough of the show to tell what else is missing.
a quick wiki look and online search can answer far better than i, but i will say that one of the funniest sketches was demolished. there is a sketch called men on film.
that skit is about two homosexual men reviewing various things, and in this case, they are commenting on a super bowl game during half time. the performance was done live and was extremely funny, but offensive to some celebrities. it also grabbed a HUGE, in the double digits of millions huge amount of viewers from the super bowls own half time show.
now what's left is still funny, but lacking the omg, he didn't just say that moments.
basically for anyone with a good memory and old enough to remember 1980-1990ish pop culture should be able to appreciate the jokes. best way to discern if this series is for you is to look on youtube or some other online video site and view some of the clips of this shows work.
i believe without this television series, shows like madtv could not have come around. this show even has the prototype vancome lady.
i'll also warn people that this show isn't overly friendly to the caucasian populace. as someone who was raised in the similar areas and double standards as the waynes brothers i can understand and laugh at some of the jokes about whitey/the man and what not, but i have met some people who are out right insulted by the jokes and considered them racially prejudiced. the show does ridicule many races but even kenan (the producer) even admits they focused on whites. therefore if whoever is reading this is white and can't take a joke, don't bother buying this series. luckily my caramel butt can laugh at all the stupidity from every race.
finally, this complaint isn't serious as it is just a minor peeve of mine, but the theme song becomes quite annoying after a few episodes (or sooner), so if you don't like it, keep the remote close. sadly too, the skip chapter buttons don't automatically go from one skit to the next, sometimes the skip buttons will cross over 2 or more sketches at a time.
**************EDIT************************
The few sketches I remember that are missing include:
-Billy Dee Williams date rape sketch.
-Snow Imposter parody.
-Michael Jacksons am I black or white.
-Don't remember seeing marlon waynes impersonation of shabba ranks "mr. ugly man".
only place i've seen that has any of these is youtube.
the comedy is rather raw, meaning the show was fundamentally built around making something funny, not politically correct.
sadly that and copyrights butchered the series.
the musical performances at the end of the show are on the disc, but i can't remember enough of the show to tell what else is missing.
a quick wiki look and online search can answer far better than i, but i will say that one of the funniest sketches was demolished. there is a sketch called men on film.
that skit is about two homosexual men reviewing various things, and in this case, they are commenting on a super bowl game during half time. the performance was done live and was extremely funny, but offensive to some celebrities. it also grabbed a HUGE, in the double digits of millions huge amount of viewers from the super bowls own half time show.
now what's left is still funny, but lacking the omg, he didn't just say that moments.
basically for anyone with a good memory and old enough to remember 1980-1990ish pop culture should be able to appreciate the jokes. best way to discern if this series is for you is to look on youtube or some other online video site and view some of the clips of this shows work.
i believe without this television series, shows like madtv could not have come around. this show even has the prototype vancome lady.
i'll also warn people that this show isn't overly friendly to the caucasian populace. as someone who was raised in the similar areas and double standards as the waynes brothers i can understand and laugh at some of the jokes about whitey/the man and what not, but i have met some people who are out right insulted by the jokes and considered them racially prejudiced. the show does ridicule many races but even kenan (the producer) even admits they focused on whites. therefore if whoever is reading this is white and can't take a joke, don't bother buying this series. luckily my caramel butt can laugh at all the stupidity from every race.
finally, this complaint isn't serious as it is just a minor peeve of mine, but the theme song becomes quite annoying after a few episodes (or sooner), so if you don't like it, keep the remote close. sadly too, the skip chapter buttons don't automatically go from one skit to the next, sometimes the skip buttons will cross over 2 or more sketches at a time.
**************EDIT************************
The few sketches I remember that are missing include:
-Billy Dee Williams date rape sketch.
-Snow Imposter parody.
-Michael Jacksons am I black or white.
-Don't remember seeing marlon waynes impersonation of shabba ranks "mr. ugly man".
only place i've seen that has any of these is youtube.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Msecu
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Over the years I had forgotten just how extremely talented these actors were. The "Fly Girls" are very attractive as well as very talented. I can't remember when I laughed so hard!! Great comedy!!!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
Kind of a waste
I love the set and all, but I am highly dissatisfied and upset that there are many skits not in this set. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Jasmine
5.0 out of 5 stars
classic
its the classic but one of my disc dont work but it didnt bother me i recall watching all this whn i was younger
Published 3 months ago by Mario Bankston
5.0 out of 5 stars
Christmas present that went over well!
We needed to get a present for your 14 year old nephew and his dad suggested this... the nephew wasn't sure at first when he unwrapped it but LOVES the series! Read more
Published 4 months ago by Robin White
5.0 out of 5 stars
LOVE!
So glad i received this on time because this show is the best! Packaging was handled with care. overall I'm happy.
Published 4 months ago by DopeGurlFresh
5.0 out of 5 stars
Just what I wanted
Classic comedy I'm still laughing at. I didn't get to catch all episodes when it was on television, but now I can.
Published 4 months ago by Jeffrey Shappee
5.0 out of 5 stars
Plenty of laughing
I purchased this for my boyfriend for Christmas. He loves it. It brings back a lot of childhood memories of how t.v use to be.
Published 4 months ago by April L. Simpson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hilarious.
I love that they put this collection on DVD. I always loved these skits and the cast and crew never dissappoint. Read more
Published 5 months ago by D. Casey
5.0 out of 5 stars
Took me back to being 17
I love the genius cast of In living color. Thanks to my daughter for finding a skit on you tube and laughing so hard and wishing it played on Tv still. Read more
Published 5 months ago by kerri cochran
5.0 out of 5 stars
IN LIVING COLOR!!!! Always loved the show!
I personally love watching this old t.v. series, however, I have found that not all feel the same! Just be careful who you show them to as you might offend some people. Read more
Published 6 months ago by U_2
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not so funny
I bought this item, thinking it would be as funny, as when it was originally on the air! It was not, and on some of the C. Read more
Published 8 months ago by rGat
