Route 66, The Complete First Season August 5th - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 06-13-2008, 12:13 PM

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The classic television series Route 66 will be hitting DVD store shelves on August 5th in an eight-disc collector’s set.

From the studio press release:

Route 66, which aired 1960-64, is one of the most brilliant dramas to emerge from the ’60s, famous for its catchy Nelson Riddle theme song, intriguing characters, top-drawer writing and stellar guest star appearances.

The original “road trip” drama, this classic television series was one of the most highly rated of the era, establishing the Corvette as an American icon.

Now for the first time, you can own the complete season one of this treasured television classic in Route 66: Complete First Season Television Series, an eight-disc collector’s set in stores Aug. 5.

These special collector’s sets of Route 66 have been digitally remastered with the original aspect ratio of 4:3 (1.33:1) to preserve the original program as closely as possible while maximizing picture and audio quality for today’s television formats.

In Route 66, Yale graduate Tod Stiles (Martin Milner) is an intellectual who has led a privileged and sheltered life. Buz Murdock (George Maharis) is a tough young man, raised in “Hell’s Kitchen,” struggling his entire life just to survive.

When his wealthy father dies, Tod finds himself unexpectedly penniless with just one possession, a powder-blue Chevrolet Corvette. On a quest to find adventure – and themselves – Tod and Buz hit the open road in the ultimate American journey.

In search of excitement, the duo traverses the famed Route 66, which stretches from Chicago, Ill., to Santa Monica, Calif. Encountering people from all walks of life – ranch hands, bodyguards, shrimp boat crewmen, prospectors and beautiful women – the show featured a renowned list of guest stars, including Robert Redford, Robert Duvall, Walter Matthau, Martin Sheen, James Caan, Burt Reynolds, Boris Karloff, Peter Lorre, Lon Chaney Jr., Ron Howard, Lee Marvin, Suzanne Pleshette, Ed Asner, Julie Newmar, Cloris Leachman and Leslie Nielsen, to name a few.

Created by Academy Award-winning writer Stirling Silliphant (In The Heat of The Night) and prolific producer Herbert Leonard (Naked City, Rin Tin Tin, Circus Boy, Popi) and shot entirely on location around the country, Route 66 offered television viewers a unique anthology series with groundbreaking production values and meaningful dramatic themes.

Come along for the ride and get your kicks on Route 66.

Special features on Route 66: Complete First Season Television Series include classic original TV commercials; filmographies of the stars and special guests; and a classic Corvette photo gallery and specs.

70s show watcher · 06-15-2008, 02:42 AM

the few eps of this show that ive seen are very entertaining i recommend this show

dawsongirl · 06-15-2008, 04:01 AM

Great show. Should have won boatloads of Emmys.

Jude The Obscure · 06-15-2008, 10:05 AM

Wasn't this previously sold in volume sets and got a lot of complaints for how horrible the transfers looked?

bencasey · 06-21-2008, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Jude86

Wasn't this previously sold in volume sets and got a lot of complaints for how horrible the transfers looked?

The first set had some issues including one episode with about 5 minutes missing. The second set looked great but they screwed it up by putting it in fake widescreen. Don't know if this will be corrected but we can only wait and see and hope.

Edison · 06-21-2008, 03:50 AM

Ah, Julie Newmar...... in "How much a Pound is Albatross ?" (1962;episode 18, season 2), a favorite episode from an all-time favorite series.

Eric Paddon · 06-21-2008, 06:55 PM

The new release of Route 66 S1 will have the correct aspect ratio. The only unknown is whether better prints for the first 15 episodes will be utilized.

bencasey · 07-05-2008, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Eric Paddon

The new release of Route 66 S1 will have the correct aspect ratio. The only unknown is whether better prints for the first 15 episodes will be utilized.

And are they offering any kind of trade-in for us poor schmucks who got suckered in to buying the first 2 releases?

catlover79 · 07-05-2008, 07:49 PM

I've never seen Route 66, but have heard nothing but good things about it. I look forward to watching it. I think Dick York was a guest star if I'm not mistaken.

Nighthawk76 · 07-05-2008, 08:01 PM

August 5th is my birthday!

Nighthawk76 · 07-05-2008, 08:15 PM

This show is actually shown here in Chicago, but I've never seen it.

catlover79 · 07-05-2008, 08:17 PM

I do recall that Marvin Milner played a suitor of Natalie Wood's in the 1958 movie Marjorie Morningstar. Even though I hated his character in that film, I've read some interviews with him and he seems like a great guy. Hopefully he'll be involved with the DVD extras in some capacity.

06-13-2008, 12:13 PM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,342	Route 66, The Complete First Season August 5th Link The classic television series Route 66 will be hitting DVD store shelves on August 5th in an eight-disc collector’s set. From the studio press release: Route 66, which aired 1960-64, is one of the most brilliant dramas to emerge from the ’60s, famous for its catchy Nelson Riddle theme song, intriguing characters, top-drawer writing and stellar guest star appearances. The original “road trip” drama, this classic television series was one of the most highly rated of the era, establishing the Corvette as an American icon. Now for the first time, you can own the complete season one of this treasured television classic in Route 66: Complete First Season Television Series, an eight-disc collector’s set in stores Aug. 5. These special collector’s sets of Route 66 have been digitally remastered with the original aspect ratio of 4:3 (1.33:1) to preserve the original program as closely as possible while maximizing picture and audio quality for today’s television formats. In Route 66, Yale graduate Tod Stiles (Martin Milner) is an intellectual who has led a privileged and sheltered life. Buz Murdock (George Maharis) is a tough young man, raised in “Hell’s Kitchen,” struggling his entire life just to survive. When his wealthy father dies, Tod finds himself unexpectedly penniless with just one possession, a powder-blue Chevrolet Corvette. On a quest to find adventure – and themselves – Tod and Buz hit the open road in the ultimate American journey. In search of excitement, the duo traverses the famed Route 66, which stretches from Chicago, Ill., to Santa Monica, Calif. Encountering people from all walks of life – ranch hands, bodyguards, shrimp boat crewmen, prospectors and beautiful women – the show featured a renowned list of guest stars, including Robert Redford, Robert Duvall, Walter Matthau, Martin Sheen, James Caan, Burt Reynolds, Boris Karloff, Peter Lorre, Lon Chaney Jr., Ron Howard, Lee Marvin, Suzanne Pleshette, Ed Asner, Julie Newmar, Cloris Leachman and Leslie Nielsen, to name a few. Created by Academy Award-winning writer Stirling Silliphant (In The Heat of The Night) and prolific producer Herbert Leonard (Naked City, Rin Tin Tin, Circus Boy, Popi) and shot entirely on location around the country, Route 66 offered television viewers a unique anthology series with groundbreaking production values and meaningful dramatic themes. Come along for the ride and get your kicks on Route 66. Special features on Route 66: Complete First Season Television Series include classic original TV commercials; filmographies of the stars and special guests; and a classic Corvette photo gallery and specs.
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06-21-2008, 03:50 AM	#6
Edison Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 01, 2006 Posts: 2,430	Ah, Julie Newmar...... in "How much a Pound is Albatross ?" (1962;episode 18, season 2), a favorite episode from an all-time favorite series. Attached Images

07-05-2008, 07:49 PM	#9
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	I've never seen Route 66, but have heard nothing but good things about it. I look forward to watching it. I think Dick York was a guest star if I'm not mistaken.
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06-15-2008, 02:42 AM	#2
70s show watcher Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 20, 2008 Location: between point place and studio 8 h Posts: 4,548	the few eps of this show that ive seen are very entertaining i recommend this show

06-15-2008, 04:01 AM	#3
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,128	Great show. Should have won boatloads of Emmys.

06-15-2008, 10:05 AM	#4
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,519	Wasn't this previously sold in volume sets and got a lot of complaints for how horrible the transfers looked?

06-21-2008, 06:55 PM	#7
Eric Paddon Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 22, 2006 Posts: 164	The new release of Route 66 S1 will have the correct aspect ratio. The only unknown is whether better prints for the first 15 episodes will be utilized.

07-05-2008, 08:01 PM	#10
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	August 5th is my birthday!

07-05-2008, 08:15 PM	#11
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	This show is actually shown here in Chicago, but I've never seen it.

07-05-2008, 08:17 PM	#12
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	I do recall that Marvin Milner played a suitor of Natalie Wood's in the 1958 movie Marjorie Morningstar. Even though I hated his character in that film, I've read some interviews with him and he seems like a great guy. Hopefully he'll be involved with the DVD extras in some capacity.