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34 of 36 people found the following review helpful
This is a partial review as it will take me a long time to get round to watching all the episodes of the 4 series! I have watched 9 episodes of series 1 so far and am pleased.
The quality is good, remembering this programme was made in the '70s. It's not widescreen though the menus are (so on my TV I just leave it in 4:3 mode because it doesn't matter that the menus looked squished.)
The packaging is funky but very nice - cardboard outer with 2 digipacks and insert booklets. The clips which hold the discs aren't great but your discs can't actually fall out unless you were to maybe hold up the digipack and shake it around!
My only gripe is each disc (so far) is encoded with english subtitles engaged by default but it's a not a big problem because as soon as you turn them to 'off' (just a couple of presses on the remote control, not exactly a chore) then it's OK for all the episodes on the disc (unless you eject or power down your DVD player.)
The first series is a bit cheesy and I think at the time they were trying to promote harmony between 'african-americans' and 'white-americans' (sorry if that doesn't sound very PC, I don't know what the latest terms are..?!) as captain Dobey is actually quite pally with S & H, and of course so is Huggy. The theme music on the episodes I've watched is pre the famous theme tune and from what I remember of my youth the show was a bit grittier so I think (hope) the later series' will contain more 'mature ' episodes.
So for anyone in their 30s (I'm 36) who was a big fan of S & H as a little 'un, and if you can spare some time each week to watch a few episodes, then this is a massive bargain at less than 30 quid (less than a night out!)
The quality is good, remembering this programme was made in the '70s. It's not widescreen though the menus are (so on my TV I just leave it in 4:3 mode because it doesn't matter that the menus looked squished.)
The packaging is funky but very nice - cardboard outer with 2 digipacks and insert booklets. The clips which hold the discs aren't great but your discs can't actually fall out unless you were to maybe hold up the digipack and shake it around!
My only gripe is each disc (so far) is encoded with english subtitles engaged by default but it's a not a big problem because as soon as you turn them to 'off' (just a couple of presses on the remote control, not exactly a chore) then it's OK for all the episodes on the disc (unless you eject or power down your DVD player.)
The first series is a bit cheesy and I think at the time they were trying to promote harmony between 'african-americans' and 'white-americans' (sorry if that doesn't sound very PC, I don't know what the latest terms are..?!) as captain Dobey is actually quite pally with S & H, and of course so is Huggy. The theme music on the episodes I've watched is pre the famous theme tune and from what I remember of my youth the show was a bit grittier so I think (hope) the later series' will contain more 'mature ' episodes.
So for anyone in their 30s (I'm 36) who was a big fan of S & H as a little 'un, and if you can spare some time each week to watch a few episodes, then this is a massive bargain at less than 30 quid (less than a night out!)
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
I loved this show first time around. OK it's dated now, the action sequences are phoney, the acting's corny and the clothes are dreadful. But it's got one of TV's coolest cars (the Ford Gran Torino), 4 great theme tunes, and it's a great trip down memory lane for us 40 something's and it's retro. Just wish they'd release the complete 'Hill Street Blues' and 'NYPD Blue' as well.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
I thought after buying all four series for £15 each in the sale, that I got a bargain, but then this happens.
The original Starksy & Hutch series is a definate must buy. It has action mixed in with some memorable stories that I still remember after all these year's.
The success of the series is all down to the key character's. David Soul (Hutch) and Paul Michael Glazer are extremely good in there roles. They make the series a real good thing to watch with laced in funny moments and sentimental bits aswell. I enjoyed them so much, I'm starting up again at the beginning soon. I've even passed a series onto my brother who has also enjoyed them very much.
It takes a while to get through them all if you're going to watch one or two a week. You will dread coming to end of the final series.
The original Starksy & Hutch series is a definate must buy. It has action mixed in with some memorable stories that I still remember after all these year's.
The success of the series is all down to the key character's. David Soul (Hutch) and Paul Michael Glazer are extremely good in there roles. They make the series a real good thing to watch with laced in funny moments and sentimental bits aswell. I enjoyed them so much, I'm starting up again at the beginning soon. I've even passed a series onto my brother who has also enjoyed them very much.
It takes a while to get through them all if you're going to watch one or two a week. You will dread coming to end of the final series.
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The only complaint I have is how tightly secured the CDs are in their holders. Extremely difficult to release. Felt that I might break it before I managed to see it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by E.Dimitriou
Christmas present
My fiance had mentioned he would love to see some of the old Starky & Hutch show, so he was delighted with his gift, every episode ever shown, great!
Published 4 months ago by mo
Great!
I purchased this for my hubby for Christmas. He's a big Starsky & Hutch fan. He loved it! He and I both agree the box to this DVD set is very sharp looking. Read more
Published 4 months ago by kristyn77
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The first two series were as good as anything but concerns about the level of violence on the show including Paul Michale Glaser himself being worried about the "body count" led to... Read more
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It's like being a teenager again watching the famous two detectives chasing vilans and doing good in the niebourhood. They dont make them as good as this no more. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Jules
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The box set contains all 92 episodes that ran for just about 4 years. I am pleasantly surprised at the high picture quality of the DVD's and it's such a great reminder to see them... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Lucybenn
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These were actually bought for my teenage daughter who absolutely loves the programme. I used to watch them when I was her age so it's slightly surreal to think nearly 30 years on... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Ms. Adelina Donaldson
Starsky's and Hutch's finest hour!
Incredible box, containing every single episode, with loads of subtitles to choose from.
Not a single episode grows dull, and is preserved in mint condition. Read more
Not a single episode grows dull, and is preserved in mint condition. Read more
Published 18 months ago by David
Terrible packaging!
I've just received this pack so I've not had a chance to view the episodes. However, I'm not confident I'll have complete success. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Matteo
Great Series, Bad Discs!
Firstly, Let me say that 'Starskey and Hutch' was one of my favourite shows when I was growing up and it still is as good as it ever was. Read more
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