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By
WAYNE KLEIN
Jack Lord's classic series
finally arrives on DVD. It looks great!
Colors are bright and vibrant and we actually get
a solid extra. "Hawaii Five-O" ran from 1968 to
1980 and was a fixture on CBS' schedule pulling in
solid ratings throughout that time. Lord played
former Navy officer Steve McGarrett who dealt with
all manner of scum in the 50th State.
This is the granddaddy of the modern procedural
show (along with some of Jack Webb's series) and,
no doubt, inspired such shows as the "CSI"
franchise.
This set has the original uncut 90+ minute pilot
(which was cut into two episodes during
syndication) as well as the entire uncut first
season of the series. We also get "Emme's Island
Moments: Memories of "Hawaii Five-O" a locally but
professionally produced behind-the-scenes glimpse
into the making of the show which features
interviews with cast and crew members.
Paramount has done a terrific job with this set. I
say "Buy 'em Danno!" |
