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The Virginian: Season 8 (Final Season) - Collectable Embossed Tin!

James Drury (Actor), Doug McClure (Actor), n/a (Director) Rated:
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Format: DVD
4.5 out of 5 stars 63 customer reviews
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Product Details

  • Actors: James Drury, Doug McClure, John McIntire, Jeanette Nolan, Sara Lane
  • Directors: n, a
  • Format: Multiple Formats, Box set, Color, Dolby, Full Screen, NTSC
  • Language: English
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 9
  • Rated:
    NR
    Not Rated
  • Studio: Shout! Factory / Timeless Media
  • DVD Release Date: July 16, 2013
  • Run Time: 1820 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (63 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00C81AWAM
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #65,567 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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3.0 out of 5 starsStill well-written but the pressure on the writers (from Senator Pastore et al) hamstrings this season way too much
By Randall Becker on November 15, 2013
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This season still has many well-written episodes. In my opinion, the two best are "The Power Seekers" and "Rich Man, Poor Man". "Power Seekers" deals well with the issue of back-room politics, and "Rich Man, Poor Man" does an excellent job in portraying what happens when people who suddenly become rich have all the wrong ideas on how to handle their wealth.

The big problem with the season as a whole is that it's emblematic of the pressures the networks were under in the years just after the MLK and RFK assassinations, and how these pressures really hurt Westerns in particular. These pressures showed most of all in the 1969-1970 season, and they also hurt "Bonanza", "High Chaparral", "Daniel Boone", and "Lancer", and probably hastened those shows' cancellations. Only "Gunsmoke", thanks to executive producer John Mantley, resisted the pressure as best it could.

Yes, I am talking about the "violence". Please note that the two episodes I singled out as the best did not have anyone killed. But you really can't carry an adult drama/adventure series, and especially a Western, for a full season without some sense that life-and-death matters may be involved, and without some expectation that some guest characters may not survive. Also, let's be honest: in fiction, you need a sense of justice, and frequently (unlike in real life) this sense of justice is fulfilled with the DEATH of the villain, not just his imprisonment or sticking his hands up. I remember, for instance, being very disappointed in the episode "Black Jade" for not killing off Shatner at the end. I agree that it's too predictable and trite when every episode of a series ends with bad guys being shot, but something just as much is lost when NO episode does.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsAn Outstanding Series!
By jip16 on August 22, 2013
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A longer show format with well developed stories. You can tell the cast thoroughly enjoyed the run...even though some of the key players changed over the years. If you like westerns in general, you can't help but love The Virginian series...a real look at what life was like in those days with cattle drives, growing railroads, and the daily struggles not just against the elements, but against one another during a time when farmers and ranchers had their differences, and the definition of manhood often meant an early demise at the expense of a gun or rope. And all done with both a serious nature and a nice dose of humor...can't beat it.
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4.0 out of 5 starsVirginian episodes
By paulf on September 20, 2013
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Here are capsule impressions of selected episodes from season eight of "The Virginian," another strong season, and the last in its original format.

THE LONG RIDE HOME -- Guest stars, Leslie Nielsen, Lonny Chapman
Young rover must decide whether to stick with his footloose partner or settle at Shiloh. Gritty yarn introduced Tim Matheson's likable Jim Horn character to the series. Nielsen stands out as usual as a rootless saddle bum. Snowy cattle drive scene is rarity for show commonly situated in a perpetually sunny studio Wyoming.

A FLASH OF DARKNESS -- Guest stars, James Whitmore, Pamela McMyler
Sightless after a head injury, The Virginian is nursed by a horse thief's daughter. Depicting the terror and bewilderment of the newly blind pushes Drury well outside his comfort zone, but he delivers a tour de force, possibly his best work in the series' entire nine-year run. A restrained Whitmore and winsome McMyler also resonate. Music by Leonard Rosenman.

THE POWER SEEKERS -- Guest stars, Barry Sullivan, Andrew Prine, Davey Davison
Clay Grainger is deceived into entering an election race that soon becomes nasty. Astute scenario by Robert Van Scoyk turns a legislative contest in Wyoming territory into a microcosm of the lying, corruption, double-dealing and dirty tricks so ingrained in American politics. Sullivan does a masterful Abe Lincoln slouch as an aging lawmaker who's fed up and wants to quit.

THE RUNAWAY -- Guest stars, Guy Stockwell, Peter Whitney, Jan Shepard, Johnnie Whitaker
Boy abused by cruel custodian escapes to seek his father, who's the Medicine Bow town drunk. Future movie Tom Sawyer Whitaker gets a head start in this Twain-influenced tale. Treacly outcome is averted through a jarring late plot twist.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsGood stories
By Mary J. Barham on August 12, 2013
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My husband and I have enjoyed all the previous seasons of The Virginian. This
one is just as entertaining. Good acting, good scenery, and good stories.
I'm just sorry this is the last season.
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4.0 out of 5 starsGreat Western
By AEP on August 4, 2013
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The Virginian was one of my favorite TV Westerns when I was a kid. I have enjoyed all the seasons, and it takes me back to what seemed like a simpler time in life, when TV had its heroes.
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4.0 out of 5 starsEND OF AN ERA
By alain robert on August 23, 2015
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Although GUNSMOKE and BONANZA had a few years to go,watching this last season of THE VIRGINIAN is like witnessing the end of an era.There are still some great episodes and the young TIM MATHESON fits well giving the show a new spirit.It's sad to see THE VIRGINIAN and TRAMPAS ,who by now have become like old friends to us.In an episode,TRAMPAS wears a mustache and THE VIRGINIAN throughout the season has sideburns.It's true that by 1969-1970,the networks had really decided that westerns were old hat.In one episode,THE VIRGINIAN goes blind and has to follow his instincts to get by. HOLLYWOOD legend JOAN CRAWFORD is featured in the episode called NIGHTMARE with an actor who looks like ELVIS.Your instincts now tell you to buy this season 8 of THE VIRGINIAN.
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3.0 out of 5 starsThree Stars

Bought this also for a christmas present and still some episodes did not play

Published 1 month ago by Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Sad that this was the final series in the The Virginian format. The men from Siloh wasn't the same.

Published 1 month ago by catherine
1.0 out of 5 starsThe Virginian Series 8 was unwatchable.

The Virginian Series 8 was unwatchable because the pictures were continuously breaking up. As well, the sound track was in extremely poor condition & the story unable to be... Read more

Published 1 month ago by Donald Wiseman
5.0 out of 5 starsWonderful show

everything about this series is great!!!

Published 1 month ago by Gloria
2.0 out of 5 starsI am disappointed!

This had many episodes in it that was the same as the first seven episodes. Another thing is you do not get all of each episode, some parts are left off. Read more

Published 1 month ago by angela wilson
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

GREAT SERIES

Published 2 months ago by Ronald Cadwallader Sr.
5.0 out of 5 starsHail the Virginian !!!!

Enjoyed very disc in this box set. Disc are sharp and crisp.

Published 5 months ago by Chook
5.0 out of 5 starslove this show

love this show! watched it when I was a kid and it's still a great show. sorry to say they don't make shows this good anymore.

Published 5 months ago by elmer d. white
1.0 out of 5 starsOne Star

I am very pleased with my purchase and the reliable and prompt service I receive from Amazon. Many thanks.

Published 8 months ago by Barbara Mountain
1.0 out of 5 starsOne Star

I have watched the series on tv now I have most of the series on dvd

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