102 of 106 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
A GREAT Series with POOR quality transfers!, April 9, 2002
This review is from: Peter Gunn, Set 1 (DVD)
Shame on A&E for using the syndicated masters on the series. In many cases hissy, 16mm prints with scratches in them. To make matters worse, the episodes are cut 22 minute syndicated versions. Another BIG disappointment. The packaging should have been the tip off here...COLOR pictures do exist from the series BUT so-so black and white shots used for the covers. This series deserves better!
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54 of 56 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Terrible quality, and episodes are cut!, April 14, 2002
This review is from: Peter Gunn, Set 1 (DVD)
Not only is the quality of the Peter Gunn episodes recently released by A&E substandard (it is more reminiscent of Madacy Video), the episodes are CUT, despite what it says on the box.
I was checking The Chinese Hangman for quality against the Rhino/Image laserdisc and noticed that some lines in one scene were missing, as follows.
[Cult leader Ahben Unesku is talking to Gunn about finding Joanna Lund, who absconded with money from his organization. The missing lines are in square brackets.]
Unesku: The funds were in safe keeping. Joanna and I were the only persons who had access to them.
Gunn: When did she disappear?
Unesku: Last week. [I held hope that perhaps she would return to us. I sought forgiveness for her in meditation. By her act she has desecrated the sacred duty. She's shattered the very tenets of the philosophy.]
Gunn: How long have you known Joanna?
Unesku: She came to us almost five years ago.
Gunn: Any relatives?
Unesku: Not to my knowledge.
Gunn: What about friends?
Unesku: WE were her friends.
Gunn: In other words, you want me to find a girl that could be anywhere. It's a large world, Mr. Unesku
[Unesku: Would you accept a thousand dollars?
Gunn: If I find Joanna and return her to you with the stolen funds...
Unesku: I would be greatly in your debt.
Gunn: There's no need for you getting in debt, Mr. Unesku, I'm sure we could settle on a figure right now.]
Unesku: (takes money from his sleeve) Shall we say a thousand dollars now and an additional two thousand when you find Joanna and the money?
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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
5 Stars for the show, O for DVD quality, April 1, 2002
This review is from: Peter Gunn, Set 1 (DVD)
It's great to see these old shows again. Classic suave and sexy atmospheric noir. But shame on A&E for the terrible DVD transfer. Scratchy soundtrack and the grainy and flawed print detract from the enjoyment. A&E did the same with many of their other Cult TV releases. It shows a lack of respect for the customer.
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