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Created by Sidney Sheldon (I Dream of Jeannie), Hart to Hart was a Thin Man for the 1980s. Self-made millionaire Jonathan (Robert Wagner, It Takes a Thief) and part-time journalist Jennifer Hart (Stefanie Powers, The Girl from U.N.C.L.E.) even had their own Asta-like pooch, Freeway. Unlike Nick and Nora Charles, however, children weren't part of their globe-trotting, crime-solving plan. Fortunately, they had trusty butler/Bentley driver Max (Golden Globe winner Lionel Stander) to keep them company. Mr. And Mrs. H., as Max referred to them, were introduced by 1979's two-part pilot ("Hart to Hart"), which features Roddy McDowall and Stella Stevens as devious doctors and Wagner's future wife, Jill St. John (Diamonds are Forever), as a wealthy patient. Natalie Wood, his wife at the time, also has a cameo (under the name Natasha Gurdin). Other highlights of the first year include "Jonathan Hart, Jr.," in which a stranger (Dee Wallace-Stone, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial) claims Jonathan is her son's father, and "You Made Me Kill You," in which an obsessed Jonathan fan (Kathleen Lloyd, Magnum P.I.) plans to eliminate the competition--Jennifer Hart. Other notable guests include Markie Post (Night Court), Daniel J. Travanti (Hill Street Blues), René Auberjonois (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine), Juliet Mills (Nanny and the Professor), and Eve Arden (Our Miss Brooks). Hart to Hart ran on ABC for five seasons and went on to inspire such popular detective dramas as Remington Steele and Moonlighting. After a move to NBC, it was followed by eight made-for-TV movies. Sadly, Stander passed away shortly after filming 1994's Secrets of the Hart. Three years later, Wagner gained a new generation of fans by spoofing the urbane manner that helped make Hart to Hart such a hit in the Austin Powers trilogy. --Kathleen C. Fennessy
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Robert Wagner, Juliet Mills, Lloyd Bochner, Stefanie Powers, Lionel Stander
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45 of 46 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Finally, 6 months after the US release, Hart to Hart has made it over to its second home, the UK. The series itself is a rare thing. It has all the ingredients to make the perfect viewing: Beautiful people, romance (and they're married...to each other...shock horror!), glamourous locations, a dash of mystery and adventure and a sprinkling of comedy. No graphic violence, adultery, gratuitous sex or bad language.
The dvd itself is everything we would expect, although, after years of watching this series on dodgy vhs, I'd have been pleased with anything! It is beautifully packaged with an assortment of images and pleasantly pleasing menus.
The extras are worth the money alone. Included with the 23 episodes (including the extended pilot) is a half hour documentary 'The Hart of Season One'. It features interviews with RJ, Stefanie, Leonard Goldberg and Tom Mankiewicz as well as some out takes. All very interesting but the gem on this dvd is the commentary featured on the pilot episode. I am a great fan of commentaries but this one beats all.
The affection that RJ and Stefanie feel for the series and each other is obvious in every comment. Tom Mankiewicz (director and sometime writer) also adds his tuppenceworth, mostly about the girls but he does also have some very interesting background information on the show and the filming. There are some great stories involving Lionel Stander (Max) and his refusal to read the script, the Malibu fire that was burning on the first day of filming and lots of other treasures which I won't spoil for you.
I can't recommend this dvd enough and can only hope that series 2 (with more commentaries please!) will follow shortly.
The dvd itself is everything we would expect, although, after years of watching this series on dodgy vhs, I'd have been pleased with anything! It is beautifully packaged with an assortment of images and pleasantly pleasing menus.
The extras are worth the money alone. Included with the 23 episodes (including the extended pilot) is a half hour documentary 'The Hart of Season One'. It features interviews with RJ, Stefanie, Leonard Goldberg and Tom Mankiewicz as well as some out takes. All very interesting but the gem on this dvd is the commentary featured on the pilot episode. I am a great fan of commentaries but this one beats all.
The affection that RJ and Stefanie feel for the series and each other is obvious in every comment. Tom Mankiewicz (director and sometime writer) also adds his tuppenceworth, mostly about the girls but he does also have some very interesting background information on the show and the filming. There are some great stories involving Lionel Stander (Max) and his refusal to read the script, the Malibu fire that was burning on the first day of filming and lots of other treasures which I won't spoil for you.
I can't recommend this dvd enough and can only hope that series 2 (with more commentaries please!) will follow shortly.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
The packaging says the DVD has English and German audio when in fact it has the same as the Region 1 release, namely English and French, same for subtitles. The packaging states that it has English, German, Greek, and Turkish subtitles but unfortunately only English and French. The current 86% off Amazon deal is the sweetest and you won't find this set cheaper, not even used.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
If you were a fan of Hart to Hart in the early 80's when it was weekend prime-time viewing in the UK (like I was!) re-live it now with this dvd set. The extra's alone are worth the money for any fan and it's nice to hear the banter between Stefanie and RJ during the commentary on the pilot.
Roll on season 2!
Roll on season 2!
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Great!
I was looking for this DVD for so long and I find it here! Hart to Hart is one of the best TV Shows from the final 70's and early 80's! I recommend!
Published 4 months ago by Jaqueline R. Oliveira
Hart to Hart
Excellent quality DVD - was unsure whether it would look ok due to the age of the programme, but definately worth buying
Published 7 months ago by Ms. D. Copley
Hart to hart
I love this series! Lovely box set can't wait for the rest of the box sets to be made available.
Published 8 months ago by D. King
Hart to Hart complete season one
Suposed to be complete season 1 unfortunatelty it does Not include the pilot episode with how they met on it.
Published 10 months ago by J. E. Snowball
hart to hart first season
It is very good taking me back to my youth enjoyed it all...Hart To Hart: The Complete First Season [1979] [DVD]
Published 16 months ago by crezza
Fast service
As far as I can tell all ok.Its a present,so not able to check if working.
Fast service and in good condition.
Would use again.
Fast service and in good condition.
Would use again.
Published on 13 Dec 2009 by Joana Pereira
The Harts are still going strong
I bought this for my wife at Christmas as a stocking filler and she says they are classics. Look out for some really corny acting and cringeworthy dialogue... we love it.. Read more
Published on 23 Jun 2009 by B. Jones
Great memories
I have to say this first series is excellent value for money, not only do you get the Pilot but the whole first series over 18 hours of fab retro tv, 23 episodes, now where do you... Read more
Published on 17 April 2009 by C Jones
great tv-serie...totally wrong informationon the backside of cover
only a short review, because other reviewers said it already; GREAT TV-SERIE!!! its is never getting old... Read more
Published on 26 Jun 2008 by E. Wilmsen
sit back and enjoy
I have great memories of watching Hart to Hart when it aired here in England. Thanks to this season 1 DVD set, you can enjoy the magic all over again. Read more
Published on 8 Feb 2008 by Bj Lucas
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