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THERE’S NO NEED TO FEAR…UNDERDOG IS HERE! Now you can enjoy the 1960’s classic cartoon superhero in a whole New way! These three volumes of THE ULTIMATE UNDERDOG include SIX COMPLETE shows each. All digitally re-mastered! Each features Underdog’s greatest adventures with added fun from Go Go Gophers, Tennessee Tuxedo and many more!
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86 of 89 people found the following review helpful
I have mixed feelings about these new Underdog DVDs (this one, The Ultimate Underdog Collection Volume 2 and The Ultimate Underdog Collection Volume 3). On one hand, I think these cartoons are great for kids. Originally airing on 1960s television, the Underdog serials have just enough sarcasm ("Look! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a frog!) to engage even the most jaded child, and the show's additional cartoons include not just Tennessee Tuxedo, but the great Tooter Turtle and World of Commander McBragg. (Others include the King and Odie, Klondike Kat, Go Go Gophers and The Hunter.)
That said, whoever put together this set apparently has no appreciation for its contents. The shows on this disk are edited! Not for anything racy or racist (this was '60s television, after all) but just because someone is apparently too greedy, or too lazy, to deliver what they promise. Despite the fact that these were 30-minute television shows, on this disk each Underdog program -- which has two 'dog episodes and two additional cartoons -- runs only 19 minutes.
Worse, the cuts are done with the subtlety of a meat clever. For example, in the Tooter Turtle shorts, after Mr. Wizard says "Drizzle, drazzle, druzzle, drome, time for this one to come home"... the cartoon ends! As another reviewer points out, that's NOT the end!
I gave this particular DVD three stars because of my fondness for Underdog, Tooter and Commander McBragg. But if you buy it, be prepared to be at least a little frustrated.
That said, whoever put together this set apparently has no appreciation for its contents. The shows on this disk are edited! Not for anything racy or racist (this was '60s television, after all) but just because someone is apparently too greedy, or too lazy, to deliver what they promise. Despite the fact that these were 30-minute television shows, on this disk each Underdog program -- which has two 'dog episodes and two additional cartoons -- runs only 19 minutes.
Worse, the cuts are done with the subtlety of a meat clever. For example, in the Tooter Turtle shorts, after Mr. Wizard says "Drizzle, drazzle, druzzle, drome, time for this one to come home"... the cartoon ends! As another reviewer points out, that's NOT the end!
I gave this particular DVD three stars because of my fondness for Underdog, Tooter and Commander McBragg. But if you buy it, be prepared to be at least a little frustrated.
54 of 56 people found the following review helpful
Just like the Space Ghost set I bought last week, these "episodes" are cut. They've left out most of the bridging material between the segments (such as the theme songs that used to play before the extra cartoons like Go-Go Gophers would start). This along with some time compression (Underdog sounds like Sweet Polly since his voice is sped up so fast!) on some segments and editing of other segments reduces the shows to around 19 minutes! What's the deal folks? I love this stuff, but can't any company find or create the complete episodes for any cartoon series??? Heck, I'd take the horrible 16-mm syndicated prints that used to show when I was a kid if I could get all of the material!
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By Karl Kaufman
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Thanks to Classic Media for publishing these additional episodes, but I wish they'd someday put some actual effort into a collection worthy of Underdog, his friends, and fans.
Pros: the DVD menu is exceptionally-well organized, allowing the user to watch whole shows, Underdog-only episodes, or the accompanying shorts, with each cartoon having its own chapter index. (Though there isn't a way to watch ALL the content, including the "bonus" episode, without interacting with the DVD.) The return of the "cliffhanger" format for the shows is a plus.
Cons: The "bonus features" are rehashed, the same as included on the Nemesis/Chronicles/Collectors DVD set; some of the cartoons don't appear to have been retouched much (digitally remastered?), having faded colors; MANY of the cartoons have audio issues, from distortion, to digital whistles or twitters.
I'm grateful for the content, but am very disappointed at yet another sub-standard Underdog video release. He deserves better.
Pros: the DVD menu is exceptionally-well organized, allowing the user to watch whole shows, Underdog-only episodes, or the accompanying shorts, with each cartoon having its own chapter index. (Though there isn't a way to watch ALL the content, including the "bonus" episode, without interacting with the DVD.) The return of the "cliffhanger" format for the shows is a plus.
Cons: The "bonus features" are rehashed, the same as included on the Nemesis/Chronicles/Collectors DVD set; some of the cartoons don't appear to have been retouched much (digitally remastered?), having faded colors; MANY of the cartoons have audio issues, from distortion, to digital whistles or twitters.
I'm grateful for the content, but am very disappointed at yet another sub-standard Underdog video release. He deserves better.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
great wholesome entertainment for my 6 year-old
I watched Underdog as a child and am thrilled that my 6-year old loves it also! His costume last year for Halloween was Underdog--easy one!
Published 1 day ago by Debbyvac
5.0 out of 5 stars
Underdog
Got both my grandsons this video and made them cape so they can sing the Underdog song like their grandfather.
Published 4 months ago by Corinne Kruse
5.0 out of 5 stars
underdog
i totally enjoy the old shows. ordered and received this item in excellant time. completely pleased with the purchasing process...
Published 4 months ago by William P. Przybycien
2.0 out of 5 stars
Thanks but no thanks
I wanted to buy more of these but I was turned off by the fact that they left the theme songs off. I like the theme song of these characters very much and am highly disappointed. Read more
Published on February 2, 2010 by J. Marshall
3.0 out of 5 stars
Love the cartoons...
But, the DVD will not automatically play all the way through, you must select the 3 sets separately... Didn't like that part!
Published on May 7, 2009 by Donna Capshaw
5.0 out of 5 stars
Technodog
If you're old like me you can't go wrong with these toons! The big Dipper, where Simon attempts to take over the worlds water supply, the gold bricks, etc. Read more
Published on May 2, 2009 by Technodog
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good, But A Little Bit Disappionted
As a child of the early eighties, I remember watching this before heading off for school. The only thing that leaves me disappointed is that I remember before a commercial break,... Read more
Published on January 18, 2009 by Sandra Granato
5.0 out of 5 stars
Highly recommended and well done.
Spot on, just as I remember. All of the episodes with the additional stories while awaiting "our next exciting episode. Read more
Published on November 29, 2008 by Patric A. Stuber
5.0 out of 5 stars
UNDERDOG VOLUM 1
Very good and like the way its set up just like it did when it air on tv
Published on September 24, 2008 by Richard Mcclure
5.0 out of 5 stars
Have to have it!!!!
This is simply a must have for any intelectual mind.
In a word I would say refreshing!!!!
Buy two and give one to mom,
Thanks for the stimuli Beretorn,
Michael... Read more
In a word I would say refreshing!!!!
Buy two and give one to mom,
Thanks for the stimuli Beretorn,
Michael... Read more
Published on June 3, 2008 by Mike Horgan
