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Although crime-writer-turned-detective Jason King, as played by the deep-voiced Peter Wyngarde, was the star supporting character of the 1969-70 series Department S, he seemed rather diminished when given a show of his own, thus robbing him of the straight characters necessary to show off his flamboyance. Jason King also ditched the impossible mysteries of the parent series in favour of more ordinary puzzles that the Saint or any other two-fisted hero could have solved without having to spend so much on fabulous fashion gear. That said, Wyngarde is well-matched by his foils, the value-for-money hams Dennis Price and Ronald Lacey, as the government agents who forced Jason to catch villains for them by threatening to turn him in for failing to pay his back taxes on the earnings of his bestsellers. Jason King was also the only hero on television who would take any brutal beating from the bad guys and shrug it off, only to become quite agitated when they threatened to slice his suits to bits.
Volume One includes: "Wanna Buy a Television Series", in which Jason pitches a series based on his books, with guest star Anna Palk; and "A Page Before Dying" wherein Jason's latest book gives away spy secrets, and he's kidnapped to East Germany. --Kim Newman
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4:3 Full Frame
DVD 5
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DVD 5
English
English
Region 2
Mono English
Mono
Interactive Menus
Scene Access
Character Biographies
None
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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Welcome to the world of Jason King,
This review is from: Jason King - Episodes 1 & 2 [DVD] [1971] (DVD)
Intelligent and sophisticated crime drama/comedy, sadly this kind of thing would never be made today.This is a great introduction to Jason King. The only question is why won't Carlton release more episodes?
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
The Ultimate Playboy Detective,
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This review is from: Vol.1 Episodes 1 & 2 [VHS] [1971] (VHS Tape)
Jason King. Never before has a hero like him existed. Never will there be one again. Mr King, late of Department S is the Ultimate Playboy. His extensive researches for his bestselling Mark Caine crime thrillers enforce upon him a life of constant travel usually to the European capitals (generally established with a bit of stock footage, then topped off with some location footage in Berkshire or the Home Counties)but occasionally to International destinations. In these episodes we are introduced to the great man initially in the process of pitching an idea for a TV show to an American Exec and later shipped in a safe to East Berlin only to escape after extensive mincing about dressed as an East German General complete with monacle. The plots bely any attempt at Synopsis and are largely superfluous. Watch this show for the three piece suits, the outrageous ties and expansive cuff arrangements. Marvel at Mr Kings charm and gaze aghast at his enormous hair. This series is just about as much fun as you can get, enlivened with wonderful character turns by the likes of the late, great Ronald Lacey and played with tongue firmly ensconced in cheek by all present. Top this with a glorious Laurie Johnson theme tune and you have the perfect combination.
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