The Mothers-in-Law - The Complete Series DVD Review - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TJ · 07-22-2010, 08:30 PM

It's a funny family feud from Desi Arnaz and the writers of I Love Lucy! Set in the swinging late 1960s, The Mothers-in-Law centers on the laugh-filled misadventures of longtime neighbors who become related when their children suddenly get married.

Emmy Award-Winning actress Eve Arden (Our Miss Brooks, Grease) stars as Eve Hubbard, the sophisticated wife of straight-laced lawyer Herbert Hubbard (Herbert Rudley). Comedienne Kaye Ballard plays Kaye Buell, the outspoken wife of bombastic television writer Roger Buell (Roger C. Carmel and Richard Deacon). The strong-willed mothers are determined to meddle in the lives of newlyweds Jerry (Jerry Fogel) and Suzie (Deborah Walley).

This deluxe set of The Mothers-in-Law (1967-1969, NBC-TV) features all 56 color episodes digitally remastered for superior quality plus a wealth of rare special features. Guest stars include Don Rickles, Paul Lynde, Rob Reiner, Jimmy Durante, Larry Storch, Ozzie Nelson, Beverly Garland, Alice Ghostley, Desi Arnaz, Jr. and Desi Arnaz.

Read my review here:
http://www.sitcomsonline.com/themoth...dvdreview.html

Please post any questions or comments about this set.

Marvo301 · 07-22-2010, 10:10 PM

This sounds like a great set with lots of extras. Tuesday can't get here soon enough!!

comedyfreak · 07-23-2010, 04:09 AM

I'll have to order this one too.

Great review TJ.

Benno123 · 07-27-2010, 05:58 PM

My set was delivered today, and I'm hoping to crack it open after dinner and watch a couple of shows. I'm realli excited about this release!

McGillicuddy · 07-28-2010, 05:19 PM

I just took mine out of the mailbox!! Finally! Finally! Finally!!!!! Long wait for this one, but its here now!!!! I'll be watching tonight!

Larry Surrell · 07-29-2010, 08:31 PM

Mine arrived today, but it's going to be a while before I watch any episodes. I only watch 1 episode of 1 TV show a day. I watch one series sequentially from beginning to end. Right now I'm on season 4 of I Love Lucy (tonight's the Harpo Marx episode). The Mothers-in-Law will come after the last episode of ILL.

I haven't seen this series in a long time but remember an episode that guest starred Desi. I'm looking forward to seeing that again.

comedyfreak · 07-30-2010, 04:13 AM

I ordered mine and it's on its way can't wait til it arrives. I also ordered lucy show season 2 and here's lucy season 3.

storrs19 · 07-30-2010, 11:25 AM

I received mine on Thursday and watched the two parter with the "Two Desi Anraz's" as they were billed in the credits, LOL! Lots of good musical numbers in the second part and a young (14 and a half) year old Desi Junior playing the drums was a sight to see.

Desi Sr. still had great timing and his expressions were great. It's a real shame he never acted much after I Love Lucy left the air. "The Matador makes a movie" from the second season is great! Another classic episode for sure.

07-22-2010, 08:30 PM	#1
TJ Site Owner Administrator Forum Star Join Date: Feb 03, 2000 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 10,656	The Mothers-in-Law - The Complete Series DVD Review It's a funny family feud from Desi Arnaz and the writers of I Love Lucy! Set in the swinging late 1960s, The Mothers-in-Law centers on the laugh-filled misadventures of longtime neighbors who become related when their children suddenly get married. Emmy Award-Winning actress Eve Arden (Our Miss Brooks, Grease) stars as Eve Hubbard, the sophisticated wife of straight-laced lawyer Herbert Hubbard (Herbert Rudley). Comedienne Kaye Ballard plays Kaye Buell, the outspoken wife of bombastic television writer Roger Buell (Roger C. Carmel and Richard Deacon). The strong-willed mothers are determined to meddle in the lives of newlyweds Jerry (Jerry Fogel) and Suzie (Deborah Walley). This deluxe set of The Mothers-in-Law (1967-1969, NBC-TV) features all 56 color episodes digitally remastered for superior quality plus a wealth of rare special features. Guest stars include Don Rickles, Paul Lynde, Rob Reiner, Jimmy Durante, Larry Storch, Ozzie Nelson, Beverly Garland, Alice Ghostley, Desi Arnaz, Jr. and Desi Arnaz. Read my review here: http://www.sitcomsonline.com/themoth...dvdreview.html Please post any questions or comments about this set.

07-22-2010, 10:10 PM	#2
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,452	This sounds like a great set with lots of extras. Tuesday can't get here soon enough!!
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07-23-2010, 04:09 AM	#3
comedyfreak Cheers! Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 14, 2005 Location: Sunny California Posts: 11,058	I'll have to order this one too. Great review TJ.
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07-30-2010, 11:25 AM	#8
storrs19 B&W TV Lover Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 07, 2003 Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 742	I received mine on Thursday and watched the two parter with the "Two Desi Anraz's" as they were billed in the credits, LOL! Lots of good musical numbers in the second part and a young (14 and a half) year old Desi Junior playing the drums was a sight to see. Desi Sr. still had great timing and his expressions were great. It's a real shame he never acted much after I Love Lucy left the air. "The Matador makes a movie" from the second season is great! Another classic episode for sure.
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07-27-2010, 05:58 PM	#4
Benno123 Jenna Fischer Rocks My World!! Senior Member Join Date: Nov 01, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,036	My set was delivered today, and I'm hoping to crack it open after dinner and watch a couple of shows. I'm realli excited about this release!

07-28-2010, 05:19 PM	#5
McGillicuddy Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 28, 2002 Posts: 5,179	I just took mine out of the mailbox!! Finally! Finally! Finally!!!!! Long wait for this one, but its here now!!!! I'll be watching tonight!

07-29-2010, 08:31 PM	#6
Larry Surrell Ed M. 1918-2006 RIP Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 27, 2003 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 702	Mine arrived today, but it's going to be a while before I watch any episodes. I only watch 1 episode of 1 TV show a day. I watch one series sequentially from beginning to end. Right now I'm on season 4 of I Love Lucy (tonight's the Harpo Marx episode). The Mothers-in-Law will come after the last episode of ILL. I haven't seen this series in a long time but remember an episode that guest starred Desi. I'm looking forward to seeing that again.

07-30-2010, 04:13 AM	#7
comedyfreak Cheers! Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 14, 2005 Location: Sunny California Posts: 11,058	I ordered mine and it's on its way can't wait til it arrives. I also ordered lucy show season 2 and here's lucy season 3.