Product Details

• Actors: Bernie Kopell, Dayton Allen, Joan Gerber, Steven Hoffman
• Directors: Pat Shields
• Format: Box set, Color, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: All Regions
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 3
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Film Chest
• DVD Release Date: May 29, 2012
• Run Time: 600 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B006OT0U5Q
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #25,673 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

In the spirit of Get Smart, ABC s action-adventure/comedy spy series (1970-72) aired Saturday mornings, starring a cast of chimpanzees whose performances were dubbed with human voices, including those of Dayton Allen, Joan Gerber, Steven Hoffman and The Love Boat s Bernie Kopell, among others. All 17 episodes have been transferred from the original studio ABC masters. In a world inhabited by chimps instead of humans, Lancelot Link (Allen), along with partner Mata Hairi (Gerber), is one of the top agents of the Agency to Prevent Evil (APE), a secret organization led by Commander Darwin (Allen) that protects the world from wrongdoers. Their chief nemesis is Baron Von Butcher (Kopell), who leads the Criminal Headquarters for Underworld Master Plan (CHUMP), an evil league bent on world conquest. Assisting the Baron is a band of bad apes including Creto, Wang Fu, the Duchess, Dragon Lady, Ali Assa Seen and Dr. Strangemind. Episodes also included musical segments featuring the psychedelic music group Evolution Revolution (even spawning the release of a soundtrack album).

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

29 of 29 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars At Last! The Complete Series! May 30, 2012

By ridetheory

Format:DVD

Just in case the other reviews are unclear: reviewers who mention an incomplete, two-disk set with barely-acceptable video and audio transfer are talking about an unofficial release from 2006. The current edition was released in 2012: it contains every episode, three DVDs, a superior transfer from the original ABC archive masters, is officially sanctioned by one of the show's producers, and includes several bonus features. So don't be put off -- if you're ordering the three-disc set, you're okay.

I adored this show as a child, and my fondness for it hasn't diminished one bit. Essentially, it's "Get Smart" with chimpanzees as the cast, which makes it the most bizarre spy-spoof ever. All the sets and props were constructed at 3/4 scale, and costumes were all custom made, so you have this constant nagging sense of disbelief that any sane television producer would spend the time and money (it was the most expensive children's TV program of its time) to do all this in the service of such DUMB storylines, LAME jokes and SILLY parodies, but thank goodness for insane television producers! The overall effect is a funny, fully-realized fantasy world where apes rule instead of humans and where one well-meaning but incredibly stupid secret agent is our last, best hope against the forces of evil.

A portion of the proceeds of this edition go toward the Wildlife Waystation, a non-profit animal sanctuary in Los Angeles, where Tonga (the chimp who played Lance) is still alive and happy.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The OFFICIAL Lancelot Link Coming in May March 30, 2012

By Joe Boo

Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase

I wanted to write an early review for the NEW Lancelot Link Secret Chimp 17 episode Complete Series set coming in May 2012. There are so many bad reviews here for the unofficial release, that I had to post something. I own the unofficial release and it has gone from $20 to $200, which I think needs to come down now that the official release will be out soon. I found a product preview ad from Film Chest Inc. on Youtube and I have to say that it looks amazing. All of the complete 17 episodes have been restored from the original ABC masters and they look incredible. The set will include the documentary film "I created Lancelot Link", which came out in 1998, which I purchased, on VHS. It never found it's way to DVD and now it's going to be included in this set. The video in the preview looks so clear that it seems as if it were made yesterday. The DVD also contains a visit to see the Lancelot link, alive and well, at the Wildlife Way Station. I can't wait until it arrives in May

If you would like to see the advertisement from Film Chest, just search on Youtube for "Lancelot link film chest" It is worth watching and you will not be disappointed.

I have already purchased my copy from Amazon and I can't wait....

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic! June 2, 2012

By James A. Bartek

Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase

It's about time this classic series recieved a proper release! I was just a kid when Lancelot Link Secret Chimp origially aired, and never missed an episode! I loved it then and never forgot this show! It's as funny now as it was then.
I preordered this set as soon as i saw it announced and couldn't wait to see it again. All episodes are present along with a great bonus disc. I started watching the shows as soon as i recieved it, and just finshed watching the entire set! Hats off for a great job, and for an intesting bonus disc!
HIGHLY RECOMMEND! GREAT SHOW!!! Television will never be the same!