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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful
AT LAST! A new generation can savour the story of the world's first international 'pop' superstars.
29 April 2009
Format:DVD
The first of eight one-hour episodes of "The Strauss Family" was broadcast on ATV on 7 November 1972 to great acclaim. This glossily-mounted series proved phenomenally successful; indeed, during week ending 17 November 1972 it tied (with "Colditz") as the most popular TV programme in the London area. It lodged itself firmly as a favourite with the public and, all these years later, it remains the most authentic series (including cinematic portrayals) about the Strausses yet filmed. The superb dramatic content aside, an excellent musical score was provided by The London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Cyril Ornadel. (In contrast, a £17.5 million, 12-part series, "The Strauss Dynasty", recorded in English but dubbed into various other languages and broadcast during 1991/1992 across the world - but curiously not in GB - proved so contentious and inaccurate that the present-day Strauss family published an angry disclaimer in the Austrian press, distancing themselves from it.) A two-video cassette set of ATV's "The Strauss Family" was issued by Precision Video in 1981, but, 26 years later, we can finally welcome this three-disc 2007 release on Region 2 DVD. This issuee is highly recommended. Do not miss this chance to snap up a copy!
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Having visited Vienna, a simply wonderful city I rate second only to Paris, we wanted to see this series and it was everything we hoped and more. The whole gripping story of the various Strausses along with Josef Strauss's rivalry with Lanner (played so excellently by Derek Jacobi but it's excellent acting throughout especially by Anne Stallybrass as Josef's long-suffering but resourceful wife). And also - music galore, all the famous pieces and others too. So we had to buy CD sets of the Strausses and Lanner as well. You may have to buy from Amazon.de or Amazon.au for the best CD sets.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
AT LAST! A new generation can savour the story of the world's first international 'pop' superstars
29 April 2009
The first of eight one-hour episodes of "The Strauss Family" was broadcast on ATV on 7 November 1972 to great acclaim. This glossily-mounted series proved phenomenally successful; indeed, during week ending 17 November 1972 it tied (with "Colditz") as the most popular TV programme in the London area. It lodged itself firmly as a favourite with the public and, all these years later, it remains the most authentic series (including cinematic portrayals) about the Strausses yet filmed. The superb dramatic content aside, an excellent musical score was provided by The London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Cyril Ornadel. (In contrast, a £17.5 million, 12-part series, "The Strauss Dynasty", recorded in English but dubbed into various other languages and broadcast during 1991/1992 across the world - but curiously not in GB - proved so contentious and inaccurate that the present-day Strauss family published an angry disclaimer in the Austrian press, distancing themselves from it.) A two-video cassette set of ATV's "The Strauss Family" was issued by Precision Video in 1981, but, 26 years later, we can finally welcome this three-disc 2007 release on Region 2 DVD. This issuee is highly recommended. Do not miss this chance to snap up a copy!
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Excellent period drama
Brilliant. I first watched this exactly 40 years ago and wondered if I would enjoy it as much the second time around. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Ms. E. Christie
Great Series
Very interesting and entertaining series. I hadn't seen it since 1972 and was concerned it may not have the same appeal now as it did then. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Digger
A history of the world's first pop stars ?
This is a very well made documentary, well cast and extremely close to the historical accounts of which I am aware. Read more
Published 7 months ago by coodenbeach
great series.
got this for my mum, who missed it on t.v. when it was screened.
She loved it and really enjoyed the music and acting.
She loved it and really enjoyed the music and acting.
Published 10 months ago by stephen o'byrne
Timeless drama
Must confess it took an episode to "get into" the theatrical style. But, once one has adjusted to the style you get sucked into the music and story and costumes and peformances. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Floss
Strauss
I have tried for yonks to get this as a present for mu husband, I ordered arrived 2 days later Brilliant service. Deal with amazon a lot so this is just more icing on the cake.
Published 17 months ago by johanna
Excellent Value
A 4 DVD set of 8 TV episodes. The music is well recorded and overall the story well told. The actors speak english throughout which is also a plus. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Mr. Leslie Davis
Brought this for my mums birthday as she loved it as a child
My mum remembers watching these when she was young and she loved all the costumes and the music but she could never find where to buy the series. Read more
Published on 13 April 2010 by A. E. Khoury
The Strauss Family
Why are there endless repeats of programmes on TV that you don't want to watch again
but never the ones you do want? Read more
but never the ones you do want? Read more
Published on 14 Feb 2010 by Mrs. S. Wilson
Strauss Family [DVD]
Bought this DVD as a xmas present for my wife, she has thoroughly enjoyed watching this collection because she enjoyed the television series back in the 1970's. Read more
Published on 10 Jan 2010 by Mr. A. J. Phillips
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