an offer he can t refuse: the chance to catch the man who murdered his father five years earlier. From behind the wheel of his classic AC Cobra, Scandal dispenses justice in the fictional Bay City.Starring Michael Dudikoff (the American Ninja series), Allison Hossack, and James Tolkan(the Back to the Future trilogy), Cobra was created by legendary television producer Stephen J. Cannell, along with Steven Long Mitchell and Craig W. Van Sickle (both of whom later went on to create/executive produce The Pretender for NBC), and was filmed on location in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.  (less)

life once again and for the last time on network television: Clem Kadiddlehopper, Sheriff Deadeye, Freddie the Freeloader, George Appleby and San Fernando Red. Joining Red were a host of guest stars, including Jerry Lewis, Vincent Price, Robert Wagner, Mickey Rooney, Jill St. John, Phyllis Diller and many more!  (less)

centered on Joan, a scatterbrained housewife, and her husband, Bradley Stevens, who was a staid and settled domestic court judge. Beverly Wills, Joan Davis' real-life daughter, also co-starred on the show playing the part of her sister. The show was cut from the same mold as the I LOVE LUCY series, with Joan Davis' comedy antics derived from the physical school of humor. Ms. Davis produced the show under her own production company for NBC and the series ran for three years between 1952 and 1955. This special DVD collection, on 2 discs, contains 12 complete episodes from the TV series: Prize Fighter, Wall Safe, Joan's Haircut, Changing Houses, Talent Scout, Bad Boy, Honeymoon, Home Movies, New House, Neighbors, Alienation and Sister Pat. Bonus Features...  (less)

Laugh Factory and The Improv. He's appeared on NBC’s Last Comic Standing Gary just released his debut CD, Conversations with Inanimate Objects in 2005. BOYISH MAN features Hanukkah vs. Christmas, all kinds of cookies (and crackers) dating, sex… and everything in between. Gary Gulman delivers clever wit and with his handsome boyish charm, woos audiences each time he hits the stage. Get ready for a religious experience with one of stand-up comedy’s fastest rising stars! "A sure-fire star!" – David Brenner - "Gary Gulman… a great comedian" – Jay Leno Boyish Man is one in a series of seven great cutting-edge comedy titles from Goldhil Entertainment: - Ant: America's Ready; - Alonzo Bodden: Tall Dark & Funny; - The Kims of Comedy; - Jeff Cesario: You Can Get ...  (less)

his role as a grieving widower who is introduced to the mysterious (and according to paranormal researchers, highly documented) existence of EVP, or Electronic Voice Phenomenon, which allows the dead to communicate (one-way only, it seems) from the great beyond, through images and voices recordable on a variety of electronic media such as VCRs, computers, etc. Seeking contact with his recently deceased wife, Keaton finds dire warnings of evil in the afterlife, with connections (all too convenient) to killings and disappearances in his Vancouver, British Columbia vicinity. British TV director Geoffrey Sax brings slick style to this hokum, and a few moments of genuine eeriness, but you may find yourself giggling too much to...  (less)

Corey (Anthony George) and his young partner Jed Sills (Doug McClure). In their quest to prevent crimes before they happen, Dr. Carl Hyatt (Sebastian Cabot), a university criminologist, joins them. Some of America's most talented actors and actresses joined the sleuths in their second season of weekly tales of intrigue and danger. Some of them include Dorothy Malone, Mary Astor, Claire Bloom, Nick Adams, John Astin, James Coburn and Patricia Neal. The show's haunting music, composed by John Williams (Star Wars) is perfectly suited for Checkmate's intriguing San Francisco setting, of fog-filled streets, sweeping ocean views and cable cars. This three DVD box set, faithfully reproduced from the original NBC masters, includes twelv...  (less)

drugs, hippies, Rock-n-Roll and gave television its first disabled hero. Its inaugural season attracted many special guest stars including Jack Lord, Susan Saint James, Gary Collins and David Carradine. Ironside was an Emmy favorite with 10 nominations and 5 wins! Includes the Ironside movie; the film that started it all! Originally aired on NBC in 1967, this collection includes the first five (critically-acclaimed) episodes!  (less)

of Texas Rangers ever to uphold the law! Laredo, with its blend of western comedy and high drama, is one of the best television westerns to be found. Laredo premiered in prime time as an episode of The Virginian and was such a big hit, with its wonderful cast, gorgeous color photography, western ambiance and tight, serio-comic scripts, that it was immediately signed for a full season. Laredo brings together three Texas Rangers with distinctive personalities, strengths and weaknesses, under the stern command of Captain Edward Parmalee (Philip Carey). Wacky Reese (Neville Brand), brawny Joe (William Smith) and smooth Chad (Peter Brown) are equally good at roughhouse humor as well as serious law keeping. Chad and Joe are particularly good...  (less)

lady during Hollywood's Golden Age, and on into television as the host of her own popular dramatic series, The Loretta Young Show, on NBC. Following the long-running success of her NBC Dramatic Anthology series - the first "Loretta Young Show" - which ran for eight years, from 1953-1961, Miss Young switched networks to star in this series. Miss Young plays a New York magazine writer trying to raise seven children; James Philbrook played her boss, the magazine editor she eventually marries. Bonus Features: Scene Selection Bios Trailers Photo Gallery An interview with Sandy Schrier (fashion expert on Loretta Young) Interviews with some of the cast: Celia Kaye (Milius), Sandra Descher, Beverly Washburn Special interview with...  (less)

episode opened with Judge Stevens in the courtroom relating to the parties involved some similar situation he had encountered with his wife Joan (Joan Davis). The story would be acted out as the show progressed Slapstick, physical comedy was at the core of the show and the crazier the stunts, the better. (Joan did everything from jitterbugging with a chimp to feeding Brad a hot water bottle!) Joan Davis' real-life daughter, co-starred on the show playing the part of her sister. Ms Davis produced the show under her own production company for NBC and the series ran for three years between 1952 and 1955. Episodes include: Home of the Week, Acrobats, Mabel's Dress, Bev's Boyfriend, Mountain Lodge, Broken Toe, Dreams, The Jailbird, Clothe...  (less)

In the first half of each episode, Sgt. Nick Anderson (Gazzara) of the LAPD tracked down and arrested a criminal. In the second half, Defense Attorney John Egan (Connors) fought to exonerate the accused.  (less)

which was broadcast live on NBC. Unfortunately, the series lasted less than six months before it disappeared, seemingly forever. Recently, a number of original 16mm kinescopes were unearthed, then digitally remastered and transferred to DVD. Here then is a symphonic smorgas-Borge of 14 ultra-rare episodes that capture Victor at his funniest, sometimes alongside a pre-Honeymooners Art Carney! Make no mistake: These are not the later Victor Borge concert appearances and TV specials that have long been available on tape and disc. These are rare kinescopes of Victor's 1951 live TV show that have remained largely unseen for more than half a century! It's Vintage Victor! Behind-the-scenes personnel included director Franklin Schaffner (Planet of the Apes and Patto...  (less)