from the files of Police Squad!....an '06 DVD release?? [Archive]

Samuel L Bronkowitz

01-02-2006, 05:42 PM

those who were/are fans of the short-lived TV series, check the story...

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=4775

if you liked The Naked Gun but are unfamiliar with Police Squad!, think of it as The Naked Gun 0.5. IMO it's funnier than the big-screen versions, mainly 'cuz Leslie Nielson plays Drebin with more deadpan & less slapstick. Anyway, here's hoping this classic show finally lands in my DVD collection....

The General

01-02-2006, 05:46 PM

I really really really really really really really really really really really want this...

Snack Related Mishap

01-02-2006, 06:20 PM

This would be nice.

Samuel L Bronkowitz

01-03-2006, 05:07 AM

I wonder what kind of extras (if any) will be on this...hoping the supposed John Belushi outtake is included. Truth be told 'tho, at this point I'm just happy getting the episodes on DVD, extras or not.

one of my favorite Police Squad! rapid-fire exchanges of dialogue....

Drebin: Can you beat the champ?

Boxer: I can beat him blindfolded.

Drebin: What if he's not blindfolded??

Boxer: I can still beat him.

(trust me, it's better onscreen with Nielson)

Kuje

01-03-2006, 10:22 AM

This would be great, but I'm in no hurry as I have them on perfectly good VHS :)

brockman1988

01-03-2006, 10:25 AM

That would be amazing. Next up: Animaniacs

Dr Zaius

01-03-2006, 11:29 AM

I can't wait to get my hands on this bad boy.

Wasteland

01-03-2006, 12:37 PM

I am still waiting for Get Smart and F-Troop to be released.

Jolly Bengali

01-03-2006, 01:48 PM

That would be amazing. Next up: Animaniacs

Well said.

Samuel L Bronkowitz

01-03-2006, 02:44 PM

This would be great, but I'm in no hurry as I have them on perfectly good VHS :)

I wore out my VHS copies, now all I have is a 10 year old 2nd-generation copy originally taped from Comedy Central, commercial interruptions & everything...I'm long overdue for an upgrade. Besides, this series just belongs in my DVD collection....

skittlebrau

01-03-2006, 03:11 PM

"Who are you and how did you get in here?"
"I'm a locksmith, and...I'm a locksmith."

Kuje

01-03-2006, 03:23 PM

Hahaha :D

"He had a moustache, about 6ft 4."
"That's an awfully big moustache"

Dr Zaius

01-06-2006, 08:29 AM

Oh, man, I cannot wait to get this now.

Radioactive Man

01-06-2006, 11:23 AM

"We're sorry to bother you at such a time like this, Mrs. Twice. We would have come earlier, but your husband wasn't dead then."

"We'd gotten reports that hundreds of cows had been senselessly slaughtered in the area, but I couldn't find any evidence. I stopped off for a hamburger and checked in with headquarters."

I am getting this.

DotheBartman

01-06-2006, 02:27 PM

Radioactive Man

01-06-2006, 02:36 PM

I think it has aired on cable a few times, but I've heard it was edited beyond recognition.

Kuje

01-06-2006, 02:53 PM

Hmm....I wonder what pricing would be like, for just six episodes. I've never once seen this show, but I've actually laughed several times just from reading the quotes in this thread. Think this would be good for a newbie? Does anyone still air this show (even just on certain occasions) so I could check it out?

Definitely. You must have seen The Naked Gun movies. They're a hell of a lot funnier than those, there's literally a joke every few seconds and none of them miss the mark.

Samuel L Bronkowitz

01-06-2006, 03:10 PM

what Luke said. Every once in a blue moon, A&E has been known to show all six episodes, and of course Comedy Central occasionally airs 'em as well.

I always liked the supporting cast from the TV series slightly more...Peter Lupus from Mission Impossible was a better Nordberg than OJ, and Alan North made a good Ed. Oh, then there was Johnny the shoe-shiner, a hilarious character who Drebin got all his leads from....the movies never used Johnny, but on the TV series he was definitely a "go to" character.

"There's been a wave of gorgeous fashion models found naked & unconscious in laundromats on the west side. Unfortunately, I was assigned to investigate holdups at local credit unions. I was across town doing my laundry when I got a call...."

DotheBartman

01-06-2006, 03:42 PM

Definitely. You must have seen The Naked Gun movies. They're a hell of a lot funnier than those, there's literally a joke every few seconds and none of them miss the mark.

Actually I have yet to see Naked Gun...evidentally I'm pathetic.

But a joke every few seconds sounds good. I'll have to check this out. Oh, and is there a laugh track?

Kuje

01-06-2006, 03:51 PM

Hell no :)

brockman1988

01-06-2006, 04:00 PM

A lack of a laugh track is the hallmark of a great TV comedy (usually).

Exceptions: Seinfeld, Raymond, Cheers

Samuel L Bronkowitz

01-06-2006, 04:17 PM

Actually I have yet to see Naked Gun...evidentally I'm pathetic.

if you haven't seen Naked Gun yet, I recommend it (at least the first one, anyway). However, not seeing it before seeing the TV series could be an advantage of sorts, since an occasional joke from the series was redone in the movie.

But if you're a fan of Airplane!, then Police Squad! is a must-have, end of story....

DotheBartman

01-06-2006, 04:21 PM

But if you're a fan of Airplane!, then Police Squad! is a must-have, end of story....

Ah, say no more....I was thinking of asking if it was like "Airplane!" actually, given the quotes in here. Looks like it should be a good buy. Also good to see there's no laugh track (I almost can't watch shows with laugh tracks anymore, because I've been spoiled by the ones without. Not counting non-narrative shows like Daily Show of course).

Samuel L Bronkowitz

01-06-2006, 04:58 PM

yeah, a laugh track would've slowed the pacing to a crawl. The first episode has a memorable "Who's On First?"-type exchange of dialogue in one particular scene, and they never coulda pulled it off with a laugh track.

A typical sitcom coulda milked an entire season out of those six episodes....

Samuel L Bronkowitz

05-07-2006, 04:34 PM

I was combing through the home theatre forum at TVShowsOnDVD.com, and someone confirmed that David Zucker recently recorded commentary for the Police Squad! DVD set......wheels are in motion.....

do what donny dont does

05-08-2006, 02:10 PM

When I returned home I received a call from Mimi De Jour. She said she wanted to meet at the club right away. Since I had no idea where the club Rightaway was, I suggested the Club Flamingo.

Samuel L Bronkowitz

07-21-2006, 08:23 PM

an update for those interested:

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=6096

let's say I'm ready for this to finally come out......."I'm ready for this to finally come out".

Where's Poochie?

07-22-2006, 10:35 AM

Along with Rocko's Modern Life and Twin Peaks: Season Two, this is the DVD I'm waiting for.

Samuel L Bronkowitz

11-06-2006, 01:57 PM

last time I'll bump this thread, but just a reminder that tomorrow's the release date (11/7). I reserved a copy the other day & it was something like $13.99, for those curious about the price......

Enter The Moleman

11-07-2006, 01:54 AM

http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/P/B000H7JCFK.01._SS500_SCLZZZZZZZ_V61289358_.jpg (http://www.amazon.com/Police-Squad-Complete-Leslie-Nielsen/dp/B000H7JCFK/sr=1-1/qid=1162893104/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/104-3358112-4177567?ie=UTF8&s=dvd)

Jolly Bengali

11-07-2006, 03:17 AM

Fucking stoked, might actually purchase a DVD for once

Radioactive Man

11-07-2006, 05:34 PM

Just got done watching all the episodes.

Next week we'll discuss 10 things you can do with carrots...

Samuel L Bronkowitz

11-29-2006, 05:35 PM

I know I said I wouldn't bump this again, but my damn online service had crapped out for the last few weeks, so I couldn't give my two cents' worth right after I watched it. I was quite satisfied with how the DVD turned out, but what really impressed me unexpectedly was the 5.1 surround mix......nicely done, especially considering they coulda settled with a 2.0 mix & no one woulda said anything. Only letdown of sorts was Robert Wuhl's commentary......he seemed more fond about another PS episode he was involved in, and he just didn't seem too prepared in general. Anyway, gotta give it a 5/5.......

Texas McTosh

11-29-2006, 08:03 PM

this came out in Australia surprisingly fast, for which I'm very grateful for.

god I love the standup in episode 6.

DotheBartman

12-04-2006, 03:49 PM

Bought this today partially on impulse. Since I love "Airplane!" to death I can't wait to check it out.

Texas McTosh

12-04-2006, 07:08 PM

EVERYONE SHOULD BUY THIS DVD

Dr Zaius

12-05-2006, 07:33 AM

"He's over there with those tramps."

That has to be my favourite bit. It's from that boxing episode where Drebin goes undercover.

DotheBartman

12-05-2006, 07:24 PM

Oh my god, this show is one of the funniest things ever!

Kuje

12-06-2006, 05:18 AM

:D Glad you like it, thought you would!

vinceq

12-06-2006, 06:31 AM

Never saw the show when it aired. who did? But I bought this DVD based on loving the films. Watched the first two 'sodes and couldn't stop laughing. This is one of the funniest things I've ever seen.
I love the wig gag in the first episode.

Samuel L Bronkowitz

12-06-2006, 05:04 PM

I'm showing my age, but I actually saw two of the episodes on the first run. I would've seen more, but I had some BS after-school obligations the same night they aired. When I started seeing previews for The Naked Gun many years later, needless to say I was extremely stoked (although I still wish they kept the original Nordberg). Even after all these years, I never get tired of watching Police Squad! or the original Naked Gun (the sequels were OK too, but not on the level as part 1).

Glad you liked it, DTB......seeing you're a fan of Airplane!, I figured it'd be a slam-dunk for you......

DotheBartman

12-07-2006, 12:27 AM

Yeah, definitely. Airplane! is one of my very, very favorite movies. I just have always admired the timing of the gags, and the fact that the gags come so quickly and yet I can't really think of a gag in that movie that doesn't basically work. Some jokes are better than others, but I can't think of any joke that just makes me think "eh, that was lame." And it's just my sense of humor in general I guess, the over the top nature with everyone taking the ridiculousness 100% seriously.

"Police Squad!" is just so right up that alley. I haven't watched all of it yet but I love it so far.

billi vanilli

08-18-2007, 02:26 AM

big fat bump

this is on sale at wal*mart for 15 bucks. i blind-bought it and hoooly shit was it worth the money

go check it out mothrafuchres

Enter The Moleman

08-18-2007, 02:28 AM

sweet deal, I will have to get to wal*mart.

billi vanilli

08-18-2007, 02:31 AM

i refuse to call it walmart when there's very clearly an asterisk in the middle of the name

capitalizing and punctuating sentences on the other hand can take a hike

H Thompson

08-18-2007, 03:06 AM

I got this and was slightly dissapointed to be honest, it's funny but it's just got this slightly dry atmosphere to it, and I see some of the gags, know their funny, but it just doesn't quite make me laugh. not to mention the number of jokes that are repeated every epiosde, that would have been best of only happening once.

General Jack D. Ripper

08-18-2007, 06:57 AM

Funnily enough, I was at a best buy yesterday and saw this, and considered buying it because I love the first Naked Gun movie (haven't seen the others). After reading this thread, I'll buy it the next chance I get.

Leslie Nielsen is the king of saying ridiculous things completely seriously.

Snack Related Mishap

08-18-2007, 08:43 AM

Have to agree with HT. It was some what dissapointing, especially after I remembered loving the episodes so much. I honestly liked the first Naked Gun more than any of these. I mean, don't get me wrong, I enjoyed them, but not as much as when I first saw them. These didn't really make me laugh out loud at all.

moneychair2003

08-18-2007, 09:21 AM

i loved naked gun, but i actually prefer other leslie nielsen movies to it. i might eventually buy the complete series of police squad just to see what its like.