Airwolf May 24th finally on (quality) dvd!!!

POSTED BY: chrisisall
UPDATED: Tuesday, May 17, 2005 19:51
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CHRISISALL

Tuesday, March 15, 2005 9:15 PM

Although not on the level of Firefly, Airwolfs' first season was kinda edgey for tv back then. I bought 'em from Columbia House, but a new, higher quality set are comin' through my door SOON!!
Any other browncoats out there have a fondness for the lady like I do? If so, you lookin' to upgrade also?
I figger it's somethin' to kick around 'till Serenity comes out, is all.

Chrisisall

BLEYDDYN

Tuesday, March 15, 2005 10:18 PM

I was definitely a big fan of the show, back in the day.

I've been debating buying DVD sets of some of my favorite shows (original Battlestar Galactica, Buck Rogers (just got to meet Erin Grey!), Blake's 7,etc), but I've been a bit afraid that they just wouldn't live up to my memories of them.

--Bleyddyn

CHRISISALL

Wednesday, March 16, 2005 12:58 AM

It's funny how some shows aren't what they were to you as a kid. 6 million Dollar Man, Buck Rogers, Incredible Hulk, yes, Battlestar Galactica and more all suffer from the cheese factor- and charming as these shows might be, they can't live up to the memory of them.
Now Airwolf is a definite exception! In fact I enjoy it more now than when I was young due to its more adult execution than normal action tv fare. If seasons 2 and 3 were as good as season 1, I think it would be hailed as one of the best espionage/action series EVER!
So go ahead and at least get this one series (I assume you already own Firefly, nes pa?), you can't go wrong with season 1.
Any others that don't suffer the cheese factor?
I can't think of any right now...
uh-oh, copperheads, gotta go.

Chrisisall

BROWNCOAT1

Wednesday, March 16, 2005 3:08 PM

You hit it right on the head Bleyddyn. I am afraid that old shows like Airwolf seen again as an adult would fail to live up to my memories of the show as a kid. I watched Buck Rogers on a Sci Fi marathon a few months ago and I couldn't help but think "I actually used to think this was a cool show?"

I might catch an episode of Airwolf if I see it on TV, but I think I will hold off on the DVD set.

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Wednesday, March 16, 2005 3:35 PM

Chrisisall wrote:

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Although not on the level of Firefly, Airwolfs' first season was kinda edgey for tv back then. I bought 'em from Columbia House, but a new, higher quality set are comin' through my door SOON!!
Any other browncoats out there have a fondness for the lady like I do? If so, you lookin' to upgrade also?
I figger it's somethin' to kick around 'till Serenity comes out, is all.

Hey Chrisisall - although I'm sure it's not gonna be the way I remember it I still get a lot out of the old 80's TV shows - Nostalgia for a start. Then there's the actors whom may be more famous now, who suddenly make a guest appearance or something :)

I'll be buying this for sure - the Helicpoter alone is awesome and Alan Levi's theme tune is one of the best synthesizer theme's to come out of that era.

On a side note Buck Rogers Man I loved this show as a kid!! It was fantastic!! Back when I was a kid though my approach to it was so different.... I rememeber watching it thinking:

"Oh my god Buck is in real danger! Hawkman is gonna get him!!! I dunno if I can watch - look out Buck!"

Now though I'm like:

"Hey! When is Wilma gonna make another appearance in that dangerous outfit! Why we always concentrating on Buck and that stoopid robot?!"

Whoever was the costume designer for that show sure must have loved his work!

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SIGMANUNKI

Wednesday, March 16, 2005 5:17 PM

Ooooo, there's a name I haven't heard for awhile! *adds Airwolf to the list to buy*

But, when it comes to not living up to expectations, a little while back I picked up Sledge Hammer!. Man, I wasn't disappointed. So, when I get the funds, Airwold will be mine.

Crap, I already have the theme song stuck in my head!

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RIVERGIRL

Wednesday, March 16, 2005 5:43 PM

is blakes 7 on DVD in the US???

Also, I can kill you with my brain.

BLEYDDYN

Wednesday, March 16, 2005 6:00 PM

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Originally posted by rivergirl:
is blakes 7 on DVD in the US???

Unfortunately, it's not. It is out in the UK and I have heard rumors that it MIGHT be available in the US sometime this year. Let's hope.

--Bleyddyn

CHRISISALL

Wednesday, March 16, 2005 10:04 PM

Just watch out, after the first season you might want to go for the second, but be warned- 3 out of 4 shows were medeocre(at best). Maybe 5 or 6 good ones in the lot. (I'm a diehard fan, I'm gonna get season 2 anyway).
But even I'm not gonna touch season 3 !!!

uh-oh, SAM missles,gotta jet.

Chrisisall

CHRISISALL

Wednesday, March 16, 2005 11:39 PM

Hey, now that I think of it, Buck Rogers had some of THE best female costumes I ever saw! And that evil princess that wanted Buck, holy s*@t, she was gorgeous! I was just in it for the chicks!
Just thought of another sci-fi/ action show that still holds up...The Prisoner. A definite product of the sixties, but a surprisingly low cheese factor.

uh-oh, Orange Alert, gotta blaze.

Chrisisall

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