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A Summer Place-DVD
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A Summer Place

A Summer Place
Starring: Richard Egan , Dorothy McGuire , Sandra Dee , Arthur Kennedy , and Troy Donahue
Director: Delmer Daves
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ASIN: B000JU8HBA
Release Date: 2007-02-06

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Think A Summer Place, and you'll probably be humming Max Steiner's wonderfully romantic instrumental theme song, a hand-holding hit in 1959. The movie itself is similarly irresistible, a colorful soap opera about the passions of a pair of dewy-eyed teens and their straying parents. At an island resort in Maine, Sandra Dee and Troy Donahue (the reigning teen idols of the day) fall hard for each other. What they don't know is that her father (Richard Egan) and his mother (Dorothy McGuire), lovers 20 years earlier, have rekindled their affair. Both, inconveniently, have spouses, which is what makes this a soap opera. Lovers of camp will find much to savor in the incredible '50s attitudes, and in the innocence of supervirgin Dee ("Johnny, have you been bad with girls?"). Yet the sincerity of writer-director Delmer Daves, cowriter of An Affair to Remember, comes shining through the corn; and the grown-up affair anticipates The Bridges of Madison County by 30 years. --Robert Horton

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Illicit romance take center stage when a wealthy family set off for a summer seaside vacation.

Customer Reviews:

Yummy High Cholesterol '50's Fun!.......2007-06-13

As a social barometer of the times it may be reading a bit too much into "A Summer Place" to proclaim it as an early ripple in the social tempests still to come in the 1960's. Still those of us alive at that time know that in 1959 it WAS controversial to sympathetically portray adultery and teen sexuality as depicted in "A Summer Place". I remember my high school years (early '70's) and how girls who "got into trouble" would simply disappear and you'd never know what became of them until a classmate told you years later of their waywardness (this was still a VERY rare occurrence here in "flyover country" even then; how things have changed). And of course while adultery and divorce were likewise not quite so prevalent "back in the day," they certainly happened but not without considerable burden of stigma for the convention-defying lovers who tossed everything over for their passion.

So yeah, I do think the sociology of "A Summer Place" is significant but that's really the least reason to see it. Mostly it's just maximum guilty-pleasure FUN and a HUGE blast of '50's nostalgia and "attitude" that still has great charm and luster for receptive movie fans.

Rule number 1 is that you must have full tolerance for what we could now call cheesy acting and intensely overripe melodrama. AND ALSO you must be prepared for the intense full-frontal gumball-vivid Technicolor cinematography of the time. Too many viewers can't see beyond the stylistic conventions of the time a movie was made to appreciate the human story being told; what a pity! Think of everyone you know who just won't watch a movie because it's in black & white, or because it's obviously an old, overcooked Hollywood potboiler. You know what? Many of those are GREAT works of art however (like most art) they require that you make the effort to meet them halfway. Think of them not only as theatrical productions but also as time capsules of the era they were created--because that's exactly what they are. And how fortunate we are now to have such easy access on DVD for our enjoyment now!

But enough of the film theory stuff. "A Summer Place" appeals on many levels; the gorgeous cinematography, the convention-challenging story & script, the VERY effective and well-remembered orchestral score, and let's not overlook the cast. Sandra Dee & Troy Donahue do indeed project a kind of youthful innocence that truly is a thing of the past now, but was common in their time. Dorothy McGuire & Richard Egan give it their all as the reunited Pine Island lovers who cannot resign themselves to half-lives of marital indifference or cruelty. And how about those jilted spouses? You gotta love Constance Ford as the scheming, triple-bitter wife interested only in keeping her husband & daughter under her thumb. Look-the DVD transfer shows how she has make-up "frown lines" painted at the corners of her mouth just in case we don't get the point that she's a sullen, PO'd bitter woman. A Snidely Whiplash mustache wouldn't have been gender-appropriate, would it?!? Arthur Kennedy also gives a GREAT performance as Dorothy's bibulous husband who despite his degraded state still musters considerable self-awareness & ultimately inspires our sympathy.

I described "A Summer Place" earlier as a guilty pleasure, but now I want to back off a little bit in closing. This is not really drama that will shake you fiercely like, say "21 Grams" or "Dead Man Walking," however I confess I AM touched by the underlying sincerity of "A Summer Place" and its intent to provoke--gently--some questioning of the Eisenhower era values that seemed set in stone and indeed WERE a cage of oppression for many. Perhaps your appreciation of "A Summer Place" will be proportional to your level of receptivity to such a re-evaluation. All I know for sure is that you enjoy it half as much as I do, you will like it a very great deal indeed!

A Summer Place-DVD.......2007-05-12

I saw this movie about 20years ago and loved it, but I fell in love with the Theme song and have loved it till this very day. The quality of this movie was fabulous as was the service, no hassles at all, its a pleasure to have my very own copy of this movie. Thanks Amazon.

Summer, Sex and Suds.......2007-05-08

Nowadays novelist Sloan Wilson's a nearly-forgotten footnote to 50's pop culture, but he produced two big bestsellers that were made into iconic films of their time, THE MAN IN THE GREY FLANNEL SUIT and A SUMMER PLACE. Neither picture's a masterpiece, but both are of interest, with SUMMER PLACE having the edge for entertainment value; its tale of angst and lust, senior and junior division, still provides plenty of sizzle. Thanks to the production code, Hollywood danced around sex for years. When films began to address the subject, in pictures like PEYTON PLACE and A SUMMER PLACE, the tone was often breathless hysteria -- there's something of a disconnect when actors coiffed and dressed in high 50's fashion are tossing around Victorian language like "house of ill repute" and "harlot". That said, these movies provide fascinating glimpses of public morality. In today's climate, Paris Hilton's X-rated antics provoke less commotion than Wilson's relatively straightforward adultery and teenage canoodling do here. Attractive performances from Egan and McGuire, nice work from Constance Ford as the embittered, puritanical mother (Angela Lansbury must have been washing her hair that week), and career-defining turns from Troy Donahue and Sandra Dee. As I've said before on this site, Dee's always better than you remember her being. She looks fine here, always maintaining her dignity in a thoughtful performance of material that could easily have turned ludicrous. Throw in a memorable Max Steiner score, a good Warner's DVD transfer, and you've got a great Saturday night movie.

A SUMMER PLACE.......2007-05-06

SUPERB OLD CLASSIC.RATHER DATED IN ITS APPROACH TO EXTRAMARITAL SEX, DIVORCE AND MORALS BUT STILL GREAT NOSTALGIA.

A Summer Place.......2007-04-10

DVD arrived quickly and it great shape will make a lovely addition to my keepsake collection.

One Day at a Time - The Complete First Season [Region 99]

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An engaging sitcom, about real people just trying to get by
This is It?
One Day At A Time - Season 1 review
Great trip down memory lane
Hard to believe its been so many years

One Day at a Time - The Complete First Season [Region 99]
Starring: Mackenzie Phillips , Glenn Scarpelli , Paige Maloney , Richard Masur , and Howard Hesseman
Director: John Robins , Noam Pitlik , Selig Frank , Norman Campbell , and Howard Morris
Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
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ASIN: B00008EYBH
Release Date: 2007-04-24

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A sizable ratings hit in its debut season of 1975-76, One Day At A Time followed the formula established by producer Norman Lear in his other memorable television series (like All in the Family and Maude): It broke ground by discussing real-life social situations within the context of a friendly and funny sitcom. Bonnie Franklin was top-billed as Ann Romano, newly divorced after a 17-year marriage and raising two teenage daughters (newcomer Valerie Bertinelli and Mackenzie Phillips, then best known for her turn in American Graffiti). In addition to the everyday struggles for financial stability and open communication with her children, Ann wrestles to achieve her own independence--which includes standing on equal terms in a relationship with her upstairs neighbor, David (Richard Masur). Making matters slightly more complicated is her apartment super, Duane Schneider (Pat Harrington in an Emmy and Golden Globe-winning performance), whose incessant snooping and blowhard talk are a source of considerable irritation to Ann.

One Day at a Time navigated the challenge of presenting comedy and realistic drama in the same program thanks to its talented cast and creative team, who addressed the social issues in a thoughtful manner without seeming preachy, and delivered genuine laughs that never stooped to slapstick or "hot button" issues (though the show's laugh track is particularly grating). All 15 episodes of the premiere season (which debuted as a mid-season replacement and rose to twelfth place in the ratings for the entire network year) are included in this double-disc set; longtime fans will be pleased to note that not only are the episodes uncut, but the One Day at a Time Reunion Special, which aired in 2005, is included as an extra (it's mentioned nowhere on the box cover art). All of the principal players contribute their memories of the show's successful run, including some honest discussion of Phillips' much-publicized drug problems. -- Paul Gaita

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An engaging sitcom, about real people just trying to get by.......2007-06-20

After 17 years of marriage, 34-year-old Ann Romano (Bonnie Franklin) has just divorced her husband and embarked on a new life with her teenage daughters, Julie (Mackenzie Phillips) and Barbara (Valerie Bertinelli). Having literally moved directly from the protection of a father to that of a husband, Ann is unprepared for the harsh realities that greet her in the outside world, from the job hunt (a prospective employer wants to hire her based on the promise of sexual liaisons) to her tiny apartment which she can barely fill with enough groceries to feed two growing girls.

To complicate things, there's David (Richard Masur), a 27-year-old attorney who handled Ann's divorce and is in love with her. She constantly fends off his advances, claiming their age difference and her recent divorce reasons she needs to stay single, though it scarcely daunts his devotion to her and her daughters. While Ann certainly appreciates having his emotional support during the times when she needs a friend, it's also difficult, as David is fairly well off and doesn't hesitate at writing a check for his friend. The last thing Ann needs or wants is to feel beholden to anyone...so why can't David ever understand?

The final blow is Schneider (Pat Harrington), the middle-aged building superintendent who fancies himself a ladies' man. He's constantly barging into Ann's apartment unannounced and busying himself with her personal concerns. But as annoying as he might be, Ann learns that Schneider does have a softer side, like when she throws a party and hurts his feelings by not even considering putting him on the guest list. Deep down, it seems, Schneider cares about Ann and the girls just as much as David.

Though this show came out in the mid-70s, it's still engaging and timely. It's no longer considered daring or innovating to show a divorced woman striking out on her own, unashamed to discuss real life with her daughters, the struggles faced by the lead characters still hold true today. Who among us *isn't* trying to get by, just one day at a time?

This is It?.......2007-06-10

Not sure at times how to rate this because it can often be a good-great show but just as often..cringe-worthy; so let's dice, shall we? Bonnie Franklin gives several five star performances in fact most of the scripts that revolve around her are gold, she's great... because she can act. Which brings us to the girls; ugh. Valerie Bertinelli and Mackenzie Phillips are generally grating. Their conflicts are forced and the jokes are flat. I would say both are sorely miscast in this. I know your nostalgia may not let you see it; but from new eyes I can say these two are generally a mess. Schneider on the other hand is surprisingly perfect for this show. I say surprisingly because I didn't expect his role to be so necessary, but it is and Pat Harrington is a master craftsman as a fix it man, and an actor. David is the wild card. Often funny and explosive but just as often an unnecessary tool to move the scripts (which is what I would have thought Schneider would have become).

In short, this is a fair show in short bursts but is nothing near the "comic and 70's gem" the extra's or the five star reviews here make it out to be. It was an ok buy but you may want to take it one disc at a time.

One Day At A Time - Season 1 review.......2007-06-10

Ann Romano (Bonnie Franklin)is a divorcee trying to start a new life with a little help from her temporary jobs and friendly yet nosey neighbors. Thrown in are two teenage daughters Julie (Mackenzie Phillips) and Barbara aka "Barbie" (Valerie Bartinelli) who are destined to make Annie's life more complicated.

Schneider, played by Pat Harrington Jr, is a superintendent by day and a ladies man (in the day or night) keeps a close eye on Annie and her brood as does Ann's sometime companion David Kane (Richard Masur). Look out for a young Ed Begley Jr and Suzanne Somers this season.

This 70's show has a contemporary theme, highlighting the daily strife of single people everywhere who strive to keep a healthy balance between love, work and home.

Great trip down memory lane.......2007-05-31

This show is still funny. I am enjoying every episode, even more than i thought i would. I am grateful that the reunion was included, way to go! I will definitely buy season 2 but i hope Sony gets a few commentaries from the cast.

Hard to believe its been so many years.......2007-05-30

The dvd is excellent. As I have not watched all of it yet, as I'm rationing it out, as studios do not seem to release dvd seasons close together, what I've seen of it, it is well worth the purchase.
Hard to believe its been so many years, and to see this show, with its style of fashion, and topics of its time, it brings back memories of fondness.
While the characters mother worries about her daughter hitchhiking, today's mothers have to watch other things too because of technology.
Makes one look back and think it was actually easier to raise children in that time period.
And the character David (which I didn't care for when I was younger), I do enjoy him now, along with his acting and timing of lines.
My opinion, this dvd is a good purchase at a fair price.
Release season 2!!!

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Very detailed!!!
The Best by Far!!!
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I Hate to Exercise, I Love to Tap
Starring: Bonnie Franklin
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ASIN: B0002HOD8Q
Release Date: 2004-08-31

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Who hasn't had the dream of being a tap dancer? Bonnie Franklin, formerly with Donald O'Connor and a tap dancer since the age of 9, makes your dream come true--at least in your living room. Franklin is a warm, motivating and skillful teacher, and she obviously loves tap dancing. The former TV sitcom star leads you through your first steps, appropriate for the two-left-feet among us. Later sections get progressively more complex. Learn a basic tap step, then another, practice and practice, and put them together. Before long, you're dancing complete routines. The video runs 86 minutes, but Franklin suggests you stop and practice a section until you're proficient rather than trying to get through it all at once.

This is a dance-instruction video, not an exercise video. When you get skilled enough to dance the combinations and routines, you'll get a workout, but at first, it will be more like a drill. The video was produced in 1984, but it's not outdated, and the production is high quality. This is a popular video and lots of fun! --Joan Price

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If you hate to exercise but want a fun way to stay in shape, then join Bonnie Franklin and begin to tap! In this challenging video for all ages you will learn to tap at your own pace - step by step! Bonnie teaches you all of the basic steps, how to build combinations and dance popular tap routines. So if you have always wanted a way to dance yourself into shape, then Bonnie Franklin's tap class is just what you've been waiting for!

Customer Reviews:

Very detailed!!!.......2007-06-20

I just got this video, and I absolutely love it! Bonnie is very detailed and she shows everything to where it doesn't seem hard at all. I'm taking a tap class, and after watching this dvd I don't feel so nervous about having to go back to class. And if your goal is to exercise with this dvd then you will succeed! I put this on and in 20 minutes my forehead is soaked with sweat. You don't feel like your working out at all, its so much fun, and the time goes by so fast! I give this dvd 5 stars!!! Don't hesitate to buy it. I'm glad I did.

The Best by Far!!!.......2007-06-17

You can throw away all your other tap dance videos, this is by far the best. After learning these steps, very easy with Bonnie, you will really be dancing!

Satisfied withe DVD.......2007-05-16

The DVD - I hate to Exercise, I Love Tap arrived in good order and promptly. I am looking forward to having time to make use of it

Exactly what I expected.......2007-05-15

Bonnie goes through the basics in an easy to follow fashion, then builds these basics into solid routines. As a beginner it was the kind of step by step method that I needed.

Exactly what I wanted.......2007-05-14

I worked at a dinner theater for ten years as a performing waiter and learned some tap. However, I quit 5 years ago and have forgotten most of it. I recently was cast in a community theater production of Thoroughly Modern Millie and needed a refresher so I purchased this DVD. It is exactly what I wanted. Bonnie Franklin is enthusiastic and genuinely wants to teach you how to tap. She starts with (and emphasizes the importance of) the basics and builds on them until you are ready to learn complete routines.

If you have never tapped before or need a refresher this DVD is an excellent fit. It won't prepare you for Broadway but it will get you started tapping.

Broadway - The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There

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Broadway's Golden Age

Broadway - The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There
Starring: Marlon Brando , Bonnie Franklin , Tammy Grimes , Uta Hagen , and Al Hirschfeld
Director: Rick McKay
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ASIN: B000649YA2
Release Date: 2004-11-09

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It's not a comprehensive survey of the American musical theater, but Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There is an invaluable and moving salute to the art form composed of interviews with the people who were there in the 1940s through the 1960s. There are too many to list, but they include John Raitt, Angela Lansbury, Hume Cronyn, Kitty Carlisle Hart, Carol Channing, Jerry Orbach, Robert Goulet, Robert Morse (even he's gotten old!), Jerry Herman, Betty Comden and Adolph Green, Stephen Sondheim, and Harold Prince. There are also some rare performance clips, such as Ethel Merman in Gypsy, Patricia Morison in Kiss Me Kate, and Angela Lansbury in Mame, as well as more familiar television performances, but very few film versions (for either authenticity or rights reasons). Director Rick McKay's focus, however, is on evocative stills, a few too many shots of the city, and most of all the words from the stars themselves. Fact is, because Broadway shows are a live performance medium, there simply isn't a lot of footage available, which is why it's a treat--no, it's an obligation--that we hear the stories from the people themselves. It's the best way the form will survive. After a bit of a slow start, the interviews cover the culture of Broadway, hanging out at Walgreen's and Sardi's, taking a show on the road, and thoughts about the current generation. (Broadway in this case refers to the location in New York rather than the musical-theater genre, so non-musicals are a major part of the discussion.)

Broadway: The Golden Age had a limited theatrical run in 2004, and there will be inevitable comparisons to Broadway: The American Musical, the six-hour series that played on PBS in the fall of that same year. The PBS series is much longer (especially counting the DVDs' bonus interviews) and unlike The Golden Age, it attempts to be a comprehensive survey of 100 years of American musical theater. The ambition is admirable, but often hard to live up to. The Golden Age offers more rare footage, and a more powerful sense of nostalgia throughout the interviews. On the downside, there's no real structure to the film other than grouping the interviews by random subject, and director McKay relies too much on his own personal experiences as a jumping-off point. But it's a worthwhile, often passionate film that captures a priceless glimpse at a way of life as lived by so many memorable figures whose like will never be seen again. --David Horiuchi

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EXCEPTIONAL!.......2007-02-10

This DVD is for everyone who loves musical theatre. If you were fortunate enough to personally experience "The Golden Age", you will love this reminiscent journey. If you've seen only contemporary productions, you will be thrilled with this remarkable history as told by those who lived it. Rick McKay put his heart and soul in this production.

A Must Have For Any Theater Lover.......2007-01-10

I saw this and immediately bought a copy for myself and several others. It is an absolute gem, something any theater lover will want to have in their permanent collection. Not only is it wonderfully put together, but there is footage in there of scenes from plays otherwise impossible to see, of people who made Broadway history who are long gone but their legacy lives on. It is beautifully made and I cherish it.

Very Enjoyable.......2006-11-16

I really enjoyed behind-the-scenes and interviews with the actors, etc. However, (with the exception of Marlon Brando in A Streetcar Named Desire) I thought that all of the "great" plays featured appeared very "stagey". I would like more DVD's like this that feature primarily interviews instead of highlights of the plays.

For fans of Broadway.......2006-09-28

A terrific documentary. Even if you have seen it on PBS, you need the dvd to view the great extra material.

Broadway's Golden Age.......2006-07-18

This DVD is a must-see for those of you who are interested in the best of Broadway. However, this DVD shows musicals only, so if you're interested in other than musicals you can give this DVD a miss. Many of the interviewers are of great interest, however.

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Yummy High Cholesterol '50's Fun!.......2007-06-13

A Summer Place-DVD.......2007-05-12

Summer, Sex and Suds.......2007-05-08

A SUMMER PLACE.......2007-05-06

SUPERB OLD CLASSIC.RATHER DATED IN ITS APPROACH TO EXTRAMARITAL SEX, DIVORCE AND MORALS BUT STILL GREAT NOSTALGIA.

A Summer Place.......2007-04-10

DVD arrived quickly and it great shape will make a lovely addition to my keepsake collection.

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"A Time of Innocense"
Somebody Give me Five on the Black Hand Side!!!!!
Real good family film
really tight film

Five On The Black Hand Side
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ASIN: B00005N7Z5
Release Date: 2001-10-16

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You've been Coffy-tized, Blacula-rized and Superflied. Now prepare to be glorified, unified and filled-with-pride with this "breakthrough film" (Variety) that delivers "enough solid laughs forany audience" (Boxoffice)! With "a combination of seriousness and warmth that is rare in anyfilm" (Players) and a sense of family that anyone can relate to, "Five on the Black Hand Side" is "a wisely entertaining film" (New York)! In the Brooks family, Papa may rule with an iron fist but Mama's about to slap him down with her open hand! Tired of being told what to do and when to do it, she goes to war! Swapping her old housedress for army green duds and combing her tidily coiffed head into a ceiling-scraping 'fro, she takes to the roof on strike until her browbeating, penny-pinching, gas-passing husband agrees to meet her bill of rights!

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Well meaning but dated and corny movie .......2007-04-09

Being a fan of obscure quality African American cinema I figured I would give Five on the Black hand Side a try. After buying the title and attempting to sit through the movie 1.5 times, I found it rather dull and boring and overly corny. The movie lacks the energy and charisma that other African American classics like Cooley High have. Alot of the humor seems forced and invokes very little laughter.

The movie definately presents African Americans in a positive light compaired to other 70's African American films. Unfortunately, the movie just has no entertainment value and its black consciouness does not help the movie above it's lethargic flow. I really wanted to support or like this movie on the merit of the issues presented but I simply could not. I am sure themes presented in the movie could possibly be done with a more entertaining result.

Perhaps its because of a generation gap since the movie was done well before my birth? Somebody that lived in the seventies era might enjoy it much more than myself.

"A Time of Innocense".......2007-04-07

This film harks back to a time when africentricity was woven into the psyche of the younger generation. Blackness informed all of their life decisions and defined their aesthetic. This is definitely true of the younger generation in this film. Another dynamic at play in this film is a sort of intergenerational upheaval. Some members of the older generation were reconsidering their long held beleifs on what it meant to be Black in America while the rest of the older generation stood firm staunchly defending their fossilized ideals. So if you're in the mood to see a comedic family film with a post sixties revolutionary air view "Five On the Black Hand Side" and breathe in the culture!

Somebody Give me Five on the Black Hand Side!!!!!.......2005-08-12

I had a chance to see this movie over this past weekend and I must say I found this movie very funny and at the sametime very powerful. I had saw a little bit of the movie like a month ago and from the little part I saw I thought the movie was boring until I found out that my girl Ja'Net DuBois (I'm a huge fan of hers!!!) was in so I had to see it again and once I saw it from beginning to end I feel in love with the movie. The interactions b/w Ruby and Stormy Monday were funny as heck and Mr. Brooks attitude towards his wife was just straight NASTY!!!! I'm glad that Gladys had came to her senses to tell Mr. Brooks that she wasn't going to take his stuff nomore and that she was out if he didn't start treating her like a human being instead of like an animal so I was glad that he got his stuff together too. Sad to say that its men out there who treat their women like the way Mr. Brooks does Gladys in the movie and much worser and there is many women who doesn't have the courage that Gladys had to tell him enough was enough. Anyways I also enjoyed Marvin and Gails wedding it was a very beautiful wedding and my girl Stormy Monday a.k.a Ja'Net DuBois looked so Beautiful in her dress and her hair was cute had all the men looking at her when she made her toast but all in all I really enjoyed this movie alot!!!!

Real good family film.......2005-01-12

During the 70s, when Blaxpoitation films were of the norm, you had such films as this, "Amazing Grace" and of course, "Cooley High". In this film, you had a family about to marry off their only daughter in a Afrocentric wedding ceremony that the father disapproves of; Matter of fact, the father is a barber who goes to work in suits(with the appropriate smock put on at work). Consults an organizer(as well as his wife's); and is as tight reined with his family as he is with himself; He's got one son out of his house and living on the roof and being afrocentric; the other son cannot get with no one but white women; He dictates to his wife(Clarice Taylor, later known as Cosby's mom on the Cosby show) as to what to wear as well as what to do, and she is SICK of it!! so she hatches a plan along with her friends(Virginia Capers and Janet DuBois later of "Good Times") to demand a list of things that she want from her husband; Oh, and then is when the good times roll!! Good family film; a bit dated but real good;

really tight film.......2004-03-22

films like this tackled so many issues&covered a wide array of subject matter.very much on point Soul Film.a film like this in the early 70's still isn't brought to light in the modern era of film making&find that ironic.very well written&a really good film.

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Very detailed!!!
The Best by Far!!!
Satisfied withe DVD
Exactly what I expected
Exactly what I wanted

I Hate to Exercise I Love to Tap
Starring: Bonnie Franklin
Manufacturer: Kultur Video
ProductGroup: Video
Binding: VHS Tape

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Tap with Ginger Series (4 Hours Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Levels)
SIMPLY TAP: Learn how to Tap Dance !
Tap Dance Made Easy - Level 1 - Basic
Tap (Widescreen Edition) [Region 99]
Leonard Reed's Original Shim Sham Shimmy - DVD

ASIN: 6303335462
Release Date: 1998-01-01

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Very detailed!!!.......2007-06-20

The Best by Far!!!.......2007-06-17

You can throw away all your other tap dance videos, this is by far the best. After learning these steps, very easy with Bonnie, you will really be dancing!

Satisfied withe DVD.......2007-05-16

The DVD - I hate to Exercise, I Love Tap arrived in good order and promptly. I am looking forward to having time to make use of it

Exactly what I expected.......2007-05-15

Bonnie goes through the basics in an easy to follow fashion, then builds these basics into solid routines. As a beginner it was the kind of step by step method that I needed.

Exactly what I wanted.......2007-05-14

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My grandma's cousin is in this movie!
This one is more a cousin to the Kettle films...

The Kettles in the Ozarks
Starring: Marjorie Main , Arthur Hunnicutt , Ted de Corsia , Una Merkel , and Richard Eyer
Director: Charles Lamont
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
ProductGroup: Video
Binding: VHS Tape

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O'Brien, Dave | ( O ) | Actors & Actresses | VHS | Video

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Ma & Pa Kettle: The Kettles on Old MacDonald's Farm
The Further Adventures of "Ma & Pa Kettle"
Ma & Pa Kettle Go to Town
Ma & Pa Kettle at Waikiki
The Adventures of Ma & Pa Kettle - Volume 1

ASIN: 6303410154
Release Date: 1995-04-25

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My grandma's cousin is in this movie!.......2002-11-11

Arthur Hunnicutt is my grandma's cousin. I don't have to say much cause it's funny, but doesn't have Pa in the movie. The part where the animals get drunk goes to long and we get the funny stuff in a minute. The part on the train is the best. Ma and Pa Kettle are funny because they are people in the wrong place. Country people are on farms and it's funny that they are in (such as) Wakiki insted of the country. There funny on the farm too. Don't buy it unless you are a Ma and Pa Kettle fan.

This one is more a cousin to the Kettle films..........2000-07-02

Absent from this film is Percy Kilbride as Pa Kettle. However, Arthur Hunnicutt plays his brother Sedge rather well (though this raises some plot issues with the Waikiki film). And while Percy may be gone, Charles Lamont directs this one (he directed 3 of the best Kettle films: Further Adventures, Go to Town, and On Vacation), salvaging the film to some degree. This film doesn't have quite the same humor as the other Lamont films, though, and suffers from Pa's abscence. There is the screwball routine wih the bootleggers that carries some of the trademark feel, and Marjorie Main is still in top form...but overall the simple plot and limited cast make this a lesser Kettle title.

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Bonnie Franklin Let's Tap

Manufacturer: Karl Lorimar
ProductGroup: Video
Binding: VHS Tape

Product Description

"On this video, you will learn all the basic steps, how to build combinations, and dance tap routines, such as the Waltz Clog, the Soft Shoe, the Time Step and more. You can learn to tap at your own pace, step-by-step..."

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Bottom of the Barrel
a real charmer

A Guide for the Married Woman
Starring: Charles Frank , John Hillerman , Elaine Joyce , Richard Kelton , and Peter Marshall
Director: Hy Averback
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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One Day at a Time - The Complete First Season [Region 99]
The Wife Swappers
Intimate Moments
I Dream of Jeannie - The Complete Third Season [Region 99]
Julia

ASIN: B000NO3DKW
Release Date: 2007-04-10

Description

Cybill Shepherd, trapped in a washed-out marriage, thinks about being unfaithful. Early look at Shepherd's comedic timing.

Customer Reviews:

Bottom of the Barrel.......2003-05-20

This dreadful mess sports a second-rate cast slogging its way through a third-rate script, under the direction of stale sitcom director Hy Averback. It's a waste of money, film, and time but for those who enjoy a sophomoric plot and smarmy, untalented actors, it's a classic.

a real charmer.......2000-11-08

I saw this movie when I was probably a preteen and it made quite an impression on me. It's all about adultery and what happens when people get bored in their marriages. Cybil Sheperd's husband starts having an affair, she finds out and starts having fantasies about every man she meets and whether or not she should be messing around too. It's very 70's but I found it to be very funny and Cybil looks great in it. It has a great supporting cast and the guy who plays the husband is gorgeous. I still remember the theme song - "Nothing Stays the Same." I highly recommend this movie to people who want to see a good, lighthearted comedy.

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