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The *Worst* TV Show Ever? It's Better Than You Remember!, October 18, 2001
This review is from: Pink Lady ...And Jeff (DVD)
I know, I know, I know...This series is regularly regarded as one of the worst (if not THE worst) television series in US history (yada, yada, yada). If you are looking at this page, then you know that's *not* true!
Sure, this is one of the most bizarre TV shows ever made, but it's highly watchable! The comedy skits aren't very funny, but you will find yourself laughing at the disco-era outfits and the Ed Wood-like atmosphere that permeates the entire production. You'll be wondering *why* NBC and the Krofft brothers made this show, but glad that they did!
The bonus materials are pretty sparse. While the recent interview with Jeff Altman is insightful, it would have been a treat to catch up with Mie and Kei themselves. (Maybe they're finally learned some English over the years since the show was made!)
The picture quality is good for a 20+ year old videotaped show. The DVD transfers aren't that bad, and it's almost like being tuned in to NBC for those magical few weeks back in 1980! (Now, all we need are DVDs of "Supertrain" and "The Big Show" to truly re-live the "glory" days of NBC! And while we're at it, how about DVDs of David Letterman's morning show, which premiered a few months after Pink Lady!)
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Oh Mie oh my!, October 22, 2001
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This review is from: Pink Lady ...And Jeff (DVD)
There's not much to be said about this set except that it is truly awful and worth every penny. The skits can be ignored, but the musical numbers are sheer brilliance. The disco version of '42nd Street' done by Donny Osmond and the girls is captivating. The best part of it all is the canned applause: shouts of approval and deafening clapping are heard, but, mysteriously, the audience in view is sitting quite still. It doesn't get better than that. Maybe it does when Bert Parks forgets to start lip-synching with a number from 'Mack and Mabel.' This is too good for words. Buy it and make everyone you know watch it. Learn from it. Embrace it.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pink Ladt At Their Best!, October 12, 2001
This review is from: Pink Lady ...And Jeff (DVD)
A wonderful, 3 DVD boxed set containing the complete 6 Pink Lady variety shows from 1980. Easily the most exciting DVD release of the year.The image quality and sound quality are average for an early 80s television show. However, be warned: Oddly, the discs' chapter stops are spaced mainly to give the viewer easy access to the terrible comedy skits. To find the brilliant musical numbers, you'll have to scan past the skits to locate the musical numbers. The included index card doesn't even list the song titles. But rest assured- the discs do contain the complete shows, with all musical numbers intact.One of the most exciting moments of the entire series was guest star Greg Evigan's solo number, "People I Know", in which he not only sings but plays saxaphone. He later duets with Mie and Kei in the same episode.The bonus interview with Jeff Altman is entertaining. However, as was the case in 1980, he's easier on the eyes than on the ears. It's wonderful to see him shirtless in the hot-tub sequences at the end of several shows. If only he'd have done the skits that way...Other bonus features fail to show Pink Lady to their best advantage. There are seveal websites devoted to Pink Lady which offer more interesting information.However, this set remains an incredible value. No fan will be dissapointed. Place your order at once!Craig
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