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The Best Of The Electric Company - Volume 2

Jim Boyd (Actor), Morgan Freeman (Actor) Rated:
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4.7 out of 5 stars 43 customer reviews
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Special Features

  • "Remember The Electric Company" featurette
  • New episode intros
  • Trivia
  • Bill Cosby on  The Dick Cavett Show segment
  • "Play All Songs" feature

Product Details

  • Actors: Jim Boyd, Morgan Freeman, Judy Graubart, Skip Hinnant, Rita Moreno
  • Writers: Elaine Laron, Jim Thurman, Paul Dooley, Sara Compton, Thad Mumford
  • Producers: Andrew B. Ferguson Jr.
  • Format: Multiple Formats, Box set, Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
  • Language: English
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 4
  • Rated:
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  • Studio: Shout Factory
  • DVD Release Date: November 14, 2006
  • Run Time: 630 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000H6SY1E
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #65,048 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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5.0 out of 5 starsbetter than anything you'll find on TV today for kids
By Andrew Woodward on November 29, 2006
It's amazing how well this show has held up. I never missed it growing up and am so thankful that unedited episodes are available on DVD. If there is a volume 3 (I think there will be since volume 1 suprisingly sold well, and vol. 2 will do likewise), there should be a Friday episode from season 4 so we can see the production credits. They haven't been seen since their original airing so it will be worth it. Also, more season 1 Friday shows with the now classic Love of Chair segment over the credits. Apparently, the boy (Skip Hennat), does different things over the credits (including falling asleep!!). I will stick by that this show (and Sesame Street) are FAR better than any show you will find for kids. From Barney to Bob the Builder to Spongebob; these shows are idiotic and I would rather die than show these shows to kids. Shows produced by CTW are the ONLY shows that I would recommend to kids. I have learned though that some of the episodes have been slightly altered (particularly some of the Spidey segments) but that shouldn't stray people away from this set.
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5.0 out of 5 starsIf you have young children, then you should buy this for them!
By Reuven M. Lerner on November 20, 2006
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If your children are learning to read, then you owe it to them to buy one or both both DVD sets of the Electric Company. It's hard to exaggerate how much my daughters (ages 4 and 6) enjoy watching these episodes, or how much they have learned as a result. When volume 2 arrived at my home last week, my girls were screaming and jumping up and down with excitement.

And while they certainly enjoy the comedy and the music, it's very clear that the lessons have been sinking in; just a few nights ago, my 6-year-old wowed us with a demonstration of "dinner" vs. "diner." She has similarly learned to handle punctuation, silent E, and common letter combinations, long before these subjects were introduced in school. I'm generally quite skeptical of claims regarding "educational television," but the Electric Company demonstrates that it can work.

The inclusion of some classic bits, including Julia Grownup and the LY song, is greatly appreciated. And of course, we're enjoying Letterman and (the surprisingly small number of episodes with) Spiderman.

For most of my family, the second set of DVDs means that we now have 40 fabulous episodes to choose from, rather than just 20. But for me, as someone who grew up with this show, it was nice to see interviews with many of the cast members. And yes, it was a bit surprising to see how they've aged -- but I'm also 30 years older than I was in the 70s, so it's only fair! The documentary about teachers' use of the show was a bit long and dry, but still a worthwhile addition.

Even without the extras, this DVD set would be well worth the price. Your kids will learn to read, and they'll laugh and sing as they do so. I can't recommend The Electric Company highly enough; buy it, and you'll see what I mean.
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4.0 out of 5 starsExcellent, but Vol. 1 is Better!
By E. Huinda on April 2, 2009
I bought both Volume 1 & 2 for my three preschool-age sons (ages 4 & 5 ). While both are EXCELLENT in every respect, I think the Volume 1 compilation is slightly better than Volume 2. Volume 1 has a bit better variety. Volume 2 spends too much time with some of the more boring skits. That being said, my boys love both sets and are taking leaps and bounds in their reading ability. This series is amazing in its ability to educate and entertain ALL age ranges. As a parent, I genuinely enjoy watching it too.

PS...I wish the new Electric Company series would take lot more cues from the original series. It pales in comparison to the original.
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5.0 out of 5 starsYet Another Great Volume of TEC!!!
By LaShawn N. Hardy on January 28, 2007
Last Year I showed my gr. 7 and 8 kids pieces of eps from Vol One...and they really like the music skits of even the regular comedy skits...and picked up quickly on what skills were being taught...although some did not ...which means they NEED this show more than they think they do.

Now with Vol 2...I am GLAD that they have a separate songs sections...My *OLD* kids LOVE the songs...Sweet Sweet Sway, Boom, Knock Knock Rock, and Whimper and Whine are their fivs...while the Greedy Greg segment and The Short Circus and Rita Moreno song about the E on the End is my favorite.

Sometimes we bring the first graders up to watch with us....THEY REALLY get enthralled in it!

Bring on the next volume!
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5.0 out of 5 starsSo great to see these again!
By WonderWoman on June 8, 2008
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These episodes of The Electric Company not only conjure up wonderfully nostalgic feelings in me, but they are wildly educational for my 5 year-old son. He loves them! What a wonderful series that was way before it's time!
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2.0 out of 5 starsLove the Electric Company but...could be so much better
By Scifi/Fantasy Fan on March 11, 2013
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The Electric Company is just one of the most amazing shows ever made. It is such a great way to help children who love to learn and those who don't love to learn. I was so excited when I bought this in 2006. But then I watched it with my kids. Every single one has an introduction by a cast member! I didn't even want to watch it. Boring! So dissappointed. They should have had an option to watch with introductions or without. I know my daughter would have loved it and learned so much but instead neither kid wanted to watch because of the boring part so they would always watch something else unless I was with them to forward over the talking.
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5.0 out of 5 starsAnd the Reading FUN Continues
By R. Cohen on January 18, 2007
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Volume 2 of "The Best of the Electric Company" shows the last few original broadcasts of the children's show from the '70's and early '80's. Having worked with each other for a long time, the skits are tighter and the comedy is even better. We see less of Bill Cosby, as his career has taken off by this point. "The Adventures of Letterman", narrated by Joan Rivers, is still there, as well as Molly, the Rita Moreno character who screams "Hey you guys!!!" at the top of her lungs at the bginning of each show. What impressed and continues to impress me about "The Electric Company" is how technologically simple it is, in present day standards, that is. Yet, and perhaps because of this simplicity, the child who watches these shows is able to learn, and WANTS to learn to read. I believe that the secret of the success of the show lies in the fact that kids are watching adults who could very well be their teachers enjoy themselves thoroughly while not only learning, but also by teaching how to learn effectively while still having fun.
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5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

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Published 2 months ago by Ruth Wood
4.0 out of 5 starsStill Awesome!

This program still delivers even after all these years. My 4 year old is so engaged and even is using phonics to read. I am so excited.

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My kids love the Electric Company, and they learn SO MUCH about reading in a super fun way, like I did when I was a kid. Read more

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We already had the first volume; this is more of the same, which is to say that it's just as good & just a welcome. Read more

Published 23 months ago by F. J. PRISCO
5.0 out of 5 starsPerfect

My 7 year old granddaughter is a HUGE fan of Volume 1 and was not at all disappointed with Volume 2. Thank you.

Published 24 months ago by Junior
5.0 out of 5 starsFantastic

Just like volume one, this brings back lots of great memories and is a wonderful teaching aid for my daughter.

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