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Matt Houston: Season 1

Lee Horsley (Actor), Pamela Hensley (Actor) Rated:

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Actors: Lee Horsley, Pamela Hensley
Format: Multiple Formats, Box set, Color, Full Screen, NTSC
Language: English
Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number of discs: 6
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Studio: Paramount
DVD Release Date: March 9, 2010
Run Time: 1171 minutes
Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (82 customer reviews)
ASIN: B0030Y12AK
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #75,802 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
- #8589 in Movies & TV > DVD > Mystery & Thrillers
- #9535 in Movies & TV > DVD > Action & Adventure

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Great 80's nostalgia.

By J. McDonald on December 29, 2009

Finally on DVD!

Matt Houston arrived on ABC in September of 1982, and lasted for 69 episodes, ending it's run in March of 1985. Actor Lee Horsley, best known (at the time) for his portrayal of the comic book hero "Talon", in 1982's "The Sword and the Sorcerer", was an outstanding choice to play Matt Houston. Pamela Hensley, formerly "Princess Ardala" on TV's "Buck Rogers in the 25th Century", was also a great choice for C.J. Parsons, Houston's associate.

Matt Houston was created and produced by Lawrence Gordon. If that name sounds familiar, that's because his name has been associated with such projects as Alien vs. Predator, 48 Hrs, The Warriors, Predator, Field of Dreams, Die Hard, Boogie Nights, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Hellboy, and Dillinger (1973), just to name a few.

The first season of Matt Houston showcased a nice selection of guest stars, including; Jill St. John, Heather Locklear, Cristina Ferrare, Britt Ekland, Janet Leigh, Sid Caesar, Tina Louise, david cassidy, George Takei, Sonny Bono, Barbi Benton, Dick Sargent, Alan Hale Jr., Stella Stevens, Chuck Connors, Dawn Wells, Shelley Fabares, Tori Spelling, Richard Anderson, Markie Post, and Martin Landau!!! Not too shabby, huh?

The Matt Houston theme song was created by composer Dominic Frontiere (Perhaps best known for composing the theme for "The Outer Limits" - 1964).

Basically, Matt Houston was a typical 80's private detective series, centered around a millionaire playboy (Horsley/Houston) who decides that he likes detective work! Please note that my description of the series as being "typical 80's" is meant as a compliment. Fans of Magnum P.I., Simon and Simon, Remington Steele, and other such 80's classics may find equal amounts of fun within this series.Read more ›

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A Very Guilty Pleasure

By A. Lane on January 6, 2010

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I love this show and am beyond excited that it will be officially released by Paramount in March. Hopefully, it will sell reasonably well so they'll release the remaining two seasons. The story revolved around a very wealthy oil businessman from Texas who moves to California to become a private detective while still enjoying the fruits of his decadent lifestyle. Lee Horsley starred as Matt Houston along with co-star Pamela Hensley as his best friend and associate/lawyer, CJ Parsons. This show has everything that nostalgiac early 80s television is remembered for, which is a good thing. They don't make shows like this anymore. Can you picture the Hollywood of today creating a television show in which the hero/protagonist is a wealthy oilman from Texas?

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Matt Houston Season One Episode Guide

By Lulu on March 4, 2010

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"Matt Houston," that underrated early-'80s action show, is finally coming to DVD! Hold onto your (stetson) hats, folks...this Aaron Spelling-produced small-screen gem will put a Texas-sized grin on your face! The first season in particular is pure entertainment: traditional whodunnits are the main course, served with heaping side courses of guest stars you NEVER expected to see together in one place. A handful of episodes are action-adventure rather than whodunnits (including the last show of the season), and the show would remain action-adventure for the rest of "Matt Houston"'s three-season run. Some fun stuff to watch for in the first season: 1) The disappearance of Matt's down-home Texas buddies, 2) The disappearance of C.J.'s narration, and 3) The disappearance of C.J.'s Texas (well, sorta) accent.

The early word from reviewers who have already received their DVDs is that the show's pilot, "X-22," shows some signs of wear - but the other episodes look fabulous. Great news!

Want to know which episodes will be on the DVD? Here's an episode guide for "Matt Houston"'s first season:

X-22 (originally shown in a two-hour slot when MH premiered, and as a two-parter in syndication.) No synopsis is currently available for the pilot, but guest stars include Barbara Carrera and Jill St. John.

STOP THE PRESSES - Somebody is trying to kill evil tabloid publisher Murray "Jaws" Hamilton - but who? There are way too many suspects, since the guy's bread and butter is publishing outlandish gossip about famous folks. Early TV appearances by Heather Locklear (meditating in a glass pyramid) and Malcolm-Jamal Warner of "The Cosby Show."

DEADLY FASHION - I LOVE this one! Snide Mr. Blackwell basically plays himself (though the character's name is "Valentine St.Read more ›

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Roll-over Magnum, here comes Matt...

By Erik M. Anderson on January 6, 2010

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Finally, "the powers that be" have chosen to release this show on DVD. I was a big fan of Matt Houston back in the 80's when it came out, at least the first two season's. Not only because Lee Horsely is SO FINE, but I also had a huge crush on Pamela Hensley. In fact she was the main reason I started watching the show to begin with. I followed her from Buck Rogers to this show and really enjoyed the chemistry she had with Mr. Horsely. Anyway, I can't wait to purchase this DVD when it comes out in a couple of months. If you haven't seen this show but enjoyed other 80's detective shows such as Magnum P.I. or Simon and Simon, then you'll like this one too. Go MATT!!!

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Matt Houston - Great Show

By oldpifan on July 7, 2010

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I agree with the other reviewers in that Lee Horsley was and still is a hunk! Some of the shows are corny but overall I loved watching these shows again. My 16 son loves watching them too. These shows are so much better than what is on TV today. I looking forward to purchasing seasons 2 and 3.

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FIVE STARS

One of the best crime drama series in the 80s.Too bad it lasted only 3 seasons.

Published 1 month ago by Sonny Yeap Chin San

I will pass

I liked the show when I was a kid but $99.99 is a bit too much for season 1. No way.

Published 1 month ago by onecrazyfool

Five Stars

Bought for someone who loved it.

Published 4 months ago by Gina Turner

Can't believe some of the plots and not so great acting but it was...

Very nostalgic. Can't believe some of the plots and not so great acting but it was still great fun to watch.

Published 10 months ago by Woods

Five Stars

Great TV Show.

Published 10 months ago by greg

This one of my favorite shows from the 80's

This one of my favorite shows from the 80's. I waited decades for it to be showed in syndication on channels available in the New York area but had no success in finding show. Read more

Published 11 months ago by nybandit

Please can we have some more???

Amazon reminds me that I bought this first season set on 11 January 2010. Like everyone who has commented here, I agree that it is a great release of an excellent, old fashioned... Read more

Published 11 months ago by Harry Orwell

Great 80's t.v. show!

I loved this show growing up.

Published 12 months ago by Juan R Sanchez

Five Stars

Loved the show!

Published 14 months ago by Ted Bowling

happy to find it here on Amazon

Really missed this show. happy to find it here on Amazon. Lee Horsley was good in this. Wonderful to relive the series again !

Published 14 months ago by J. M. Fears

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