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Riptide: The Complete Third And Final Season

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VEI proves once again that they care about the fans! All three seasons of Riptide, released QUICKLY! For comparison, Sony released only the first season of Riptide, and I'd be willing to bet that's the only release you'll see from them! Anyone purchasing Riptide on DVD should NOT PURCHASE the Sony release of season one. If a DVD releasing company does not support the fans, we should not support THEM!

Riptide season three;

The final season, featuring 22 episodes and such notable guest stars as; Richard Hatch (Battlestar Galactica), Jane Badler (V), Cesar Romero (Batman), Barbi Benton (Playboy), Steve Allen (The Steve Allen Show), and many more!

Now, I can't wait for "Stingray" to be released! Another great Stephen J, Cannell creation!

I would love to see VEI re-release all of the Stephen J. Cannell TV series that Anchor Bay ruined. Even if they could not restore all of the original music, I'm sure almost ANYONE could do a better job releasing "Hunter", "21 Jump Street", and "the Greatest American Hero". Anchor Bay basically RUINED each one of those series with HORRIBLE edits and pathetic music replacements! I realize that VEI has also changed SOME music on Riptide, but they have done a far better job than Anchor Bay ever did! VEI also QUICKLY released all three seasons of Hardcastle and McCormick, unedited!

Three cheers for VEI, I hope they're listening!

JM

I loved when this show was on. I use to wait each week for a new one. Now I just pop in the dvds and watch. Whats going to be sad is when I get to the last show in season 3.

This is one of those male-bonding type shows, where everything hinges on the chemistry among the characters. For example, if you like things like 'Bonanza' or 'Magnum P.I.', you might enjoy this. The show centers around 3 friends who run a detective agency. The episodes vary in quality, but it doesn't matter all that much, because the guys are so likeable. It's one of those shows that works on the strength of the characters and the actors playing them. Personally, I enjoyed the interaction among the guys on this show as much as anything else. They kind of offset each other-one sort of surly and short-tempered, one a bit more charming and outgoing, and one who is a cerebral, geeky type. It makes for a great combination. I wish the show had lasted longer than 3 seasons.

I ordered this set because I enjoyed the show when it aired in the 80's and I already had the first season. It was alot of fun watching again. I watched the entire set in one weekend. I had remembered the Christmas show when it first aired and was a little disappointed that they changed the final song on the DVD from what aired on TV. It was John Lennon's "War is over" on TV which made the ending so memorable. Every time I hear that song since I think of that episode but the DVD had some terrible song but the episode was still good. Glad I got it.

I grew up watching this show in the mid-1980's and when I saw it on Amazon, I knew I had to purchase it. I mean who could honestly tell me they wouldn't sit and watch Joe Penny. He was always my favorite, I loved all the characters but there was just something about Joe's sexy grin, and how emotional he was in the episode about his high school reunion. I personally wish there were shows on today like they had back in the 1980's and 1990's. And more of them should be brought to DVD.

I loved this series when it was on TV - and I was not disappointed watching it again - these guys have great chemistry. So, whether or not you ever watched this show, I would highly recommend getting all three seasons. The episodes are both suspensful and good, clean fun.

I really enjoyed all three seasons! But for some reason, they killed off Lt. Quinlan, who survived first two seasons, then replaced him with sexy blonde cop who is a lot more cooperative with the 3 RipTide Detectives. You always wonder what went on behind the scenes when series replaces a main character.. did actor hold out for too much money? Sagging ratings? Who knows.. but it seemed kind of stilted, since he was hit by a DE-celerating car, and in many similar stunts in show, other characters were hit a lot harder, and always seemed to get up and walk away! It's regretable this was the last season, as I really enjoyed this show!

Thanks so much for having this series I so enjoyed in the '80s, and can now revisit, thanks to you.

Again Memories are best left in the past. I ordered this 1 thru 3 and I was just perplexed at how I could have ever thought this series was entertaining?? It is so dated with all the Gizmo's by the nerdy guy. Perry King and Joe Penney are pretty good actors, but their good looks want get you thru this disaster of a TV series. Just a bunch of noise, noise, like the Grinch at the Who's Christmas.