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DVD : Gunsmoke - The Directors CollectionIn association with Amazon.comstarring: Roy Roberts, Charles Seel, Tom Brown, Hank Patterson, Dabbs Greer directed by: Clyde Ware, John Dunkel, David Alexander, James Landis, Abner Biberman  List Price: $36.99 Amazon.com's Price: $27.99 You Save: $9.00 (24%)Prices subject to change. Availability: unknown
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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Binding: DVD Brand: Paramount EAN: 0097368714441 Format: Subtitled, NTSC Label: Paramount Manufacturer: Paramount Number Of Items: 3 Publisher: Paramount Region Code: 1 Release Date: November 14, 2006 Running Time: 585 minutes Studio: Paramount Theatrical Release Date: September 10, 1955 Sales Rank: 25004 MPN: PARD871444D Related Items:
Editorial Review: Description: An impressive roster of Hollywood talent brings a keen eye to the camera lens in this Gunsmoke DVD Collection that spotlights the series' acclaimed directors. The courage, character and spirit of the American West blazes across the screen in a television series that set a standard for entertainment excellence during its 20-year run. Join James Arness, Amanda Blake, Milburn Stone, Dennis Weaver and Ken Curtis in this fascinating collection of episodes filmed by such talents as Robert Stevenson (Old Yeller, Mary Poppins), Arthur Hiller (The Out-Of-Towners, Silver Streak), Mark Rydell (On Golden Pond, The Rose) and Andrew V. McLaglen (McLintock!, Chisum, Hellfighters). This three-disc set also features episodes shot by such familiar on-camera talents as Dennis Weaver, Peter Graves, William Conrad and Victor French as they step behind the camera, don a director's cap, and add a unique, personal perspective to Gunsmoke's celebrated heritage of rugged western adventures. Amazon.com: As a splendid sampler of standout episodes from the 20-season history of Gunsmoke, this well-chosen Directors Collection is a bona fide treasure. Fans of the long-running Western series will appreciate the archival care that went into this set: Not only does it provide a comprehensive overview of the series' evolution (from original radio shows to one-hour color episodes from the 1960s and '70s), but it also delivers a priceless abundance of oral TV history in the form of audio commentaries, some recorded by series stars and directors (like Dennis Weaver, a.k.a. "Chester") shortly before their death. The fact that this set "is dedicated with love to Dennis Weaver from his Gunsmoke family at CBS" indicates the deep affection that Gunsmoke inspired among cast, crew, and fans alike. This set gathers 15 episodes on three DVDs, with disc 1 containing seven episodes in the black-and-white, half-hour format that Gunsmoke maintained for its first six seasons (1955-61). Discs 2 and 3 contain four one-hour episodes each, culled from subsequent seasons (with disc 3 containing full-color episodes from seasons 14, 16, 17, and 20). Picture and sound quality is remarkably good, although some of the earliest episodes have a slightly grainy look that's common to DVD transfers of TV episodes of this vintage (like Have Gun, Will Travel). The Directors Collection is a showcase for rookies and veterans alike whose filmmaking careers were boosted by Gunsmoke. Andrew V. McLaglen (who directed 95 episodes, far more than anyone else) is represented by season 8's "US Haggens," and his commentary is a highlight of the set. The episode commentaries (by John Rich, Arthur Hiller, Dennis Weaver, McLaglen, Mariette Hartley, and Harry Harris Jr., Mark Rydell, and Peter Graves--brother of series star James Arness) offer a wealth of Gunsmoke history, and while Hartley (a rising star in the early '60s) did not direct the eighth-season episode "Cotter's Girl," her commentary with director Harris is a real treat, as they playfully argue over their memories of the episode's production. Gunsmoke's excellent writing is evident throughout, including the third-season episode "How to Kill a Woman," written by David S. (Sam) Peckinpah, who would soon begin his own illustrious directorial career. Additional special features include four original CBS broadcasts of the Gunsmoke radio show (which starred William Conrad as Marshall Matt Dillon, the role played on TV by James Arness); an eight-minute interview with Amanda "Miss Kitty" Blake, from The Mike Douglas Show; a excerpt from a soundtrack scoring session, and a clip from Have Gun, Will Travel featuring Ken Curtis, who played "Festus" on Gunsmoke. Taken as a whole, the episodes and special features of The Directors Collection qualify as one-stop shopping for the best that Gunsmoke had to offer. --Jeff Shannon Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Portend of things to comeThe Gunsmoke Directors collection is something to be had by all the series' fans. It covers the 20-year period that the show was on air. One can see a beautiful and young Kitty in the 1st season age gracefully in the color seasons. Amanda Blake is one beautiful lady, no matter what age she's at. The color seasons (3rd disc) had Mannon and this bridges the gap, ties the loose end and makes viewers connect better with the TV movie - Gunsmoke: Return to Dodge produced nearly 20 years later. For this ... Read More Rating: - Gunsmoke the directors editionThis is a must see DVD if you are a big fan of Gunsmoke! I enjoy the black and white editions the most, however all of them are great!With this DVD set you get to see Matt, Kitty, Doc, Chester, and Festus evolve!! I highly recommend this to everyone, young or not so young who enjoy truly great westerns Rating:  - Some episodes disappointingThe disappointing thing about the color episodes of this DVD set, especially the last two, is that they revolve around characters I couldn't really give a dang about, and they're borderline sappy. After watching those types of episodes I wondered what the point was to have them produced. Am I supposed to be impressed with the lineup of celebrities from other shows? They wouldn't be too bad if the shows were called something other than Gunsmoke. Absolutely nothing about these shows had anything recognizable ... Read More Rating:  - Gunsmoke: Directors CutGreat overview of the Gunsmoke series from start to finish. Picture is perfect, better than when first aired on t.v. Bought it mainly for one episode with parnell roberts ('57) "To Kill A Woman". Will probably buy the first season later on. Rating: - I will rate any gunsmoke release a 5starsOne of my favorite shows of all time, I recently heard from tvshowsondvd that since the first 2 releases 50th aniversery and the directors collection sold pretty well that paramount has decided to release season sets starting with season 1......cant wait, I hope it sells so they release 2,3,4,5 etc... Browse for similar items by category:
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