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CLASSIC TV
ON DVD:
 Moonlighting
The first two seasons of one of eighties' TV's best efforts is now available
on DVD. Moonlighting was not only one of the most watched shows
during those years (1985-86), it was highly acclaimed as well.
Bruce Willis and Cybill Shepherd starred in this infamous comedy/drama
that ran for four years, these episodes are, by most accounts, the very
best of the series (creator/producer Glenn Gordon Caron was forced off
the show before the last season began).
The two co-stars, Willis and Shepherd, were supposed to be attracted to
one another on the show but in real life despised each other; that created
a unique romantic tension and resulted in a surprise hit for ABC, launching
Bruce Willis into the superstar category and leaving audiences breathlessly
waiting for each new episode.
You get 23 hour-long shows in this fat package; the first two seasons
were short ones (season one was only five episodes) because of the expense
and many delays associated with the production. This show was a big hit
but a bigger headache for the network.
Fans of the series will rejoice when they discover that Lions Gate Home
Entertainment has been very generous with the extras.
The producer and writers offer commentary on the pilot episode; there's
a thoroughly enjoyable, breezy discussion over one of the best episodes
by Bruce Willis and director Will MacKenzie; the Christmas episode is
talked up by the director, producer and supporting actress Allyce Beasly;
and another is covered by creator Glenn Gordon Caron and Cybill Shepherd.
It's dishy, emotional (at one point Cybill Shepherd breaks down crying)
and highly entertaining.
In addition to the commentaries, there are lots of behind the scenes stories
from the cast and crew on three wonderful mini-documentaries chronicling
the making and impact of the series. The navigation is refreshingly easy,
I like the fact that I don't have to click to a 'Special Features' index
to play the episodes with commentary.
Your TV library won't be complete without the first two seasons of Moonlighting!
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