LittleRickyII
12-09-2011, 02:25 PM
I just got this today so I've barely had a chance to see very much, but so far, I love what I'm seeing. They've outdone themselves again. I was hoping to see the original jack-in-the-box opening somewhere, and expected it would be that crappy 50th generation copy of a black-and-white kinescope that we've all seen, but when I popped in the first episode (guest-starring George Burns), I didn't expect to see it there opening up that episode, in full, perfect color, and a sharp, crisp image. That was so cool because I, for one, actually like that opening. I hear a lot of people say they don't, but I wonder if they're only saying that because Lucille Ball didn't like it. For me, I think it's a nice diversion from the too-familiar kaleidoscope opening. It's fun and unique.
I also love that the first disc ends with "Lucy Flies to London," then I can pop in the second disc and immediately follow up with Lucy in London. And I finally get to see a cleaned-up beautiful remastered version of that special. And yes, I really like Lucy in London. I know it's far different from the familiar pace of a Lucy show, so it strikes people as odd, but that's just what I like about it. I wish she had followed it up with more specials like this.
There are so many extras on here, I can't wait to check them out. And I'm happy to finally get to some of the good episodes from this era of the series, leaving that wretched Season Four behind. In this season, the show finally settles solidly into the new format. There are some misses here and there, but also quite a few hits. Now how am I going to get my Christmas shopping done this weekend? I don't know.
I also love that the first disc ends with "Lucy Flies to London," then I can pop in the second disc and immediately follow up with Lucy in London. And I finally get to see a cleaned-up beautiful remastered version of that special. And yes, I really like Lucy in London. I know it's far different from the familiar pace of a Lucy show, so it strikes people as odd, but that's just what I like about it. I wish she had followed it up with more specials like this.
There are so many extras on here, I can't wait to check them out. And I'm happy to finally get to some of the good episodes from this era of the series, leaving that wretched Season Four behind. In this season, the show finally settles solidly into the new format. There are some misses here and there, but also quite a few hits. Now how am I going to get my Christmas shopping done this weekend? I don't know.