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AS YOU COMPILE YOUR HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE, DON'T MISS OUT ON THESE CLASSIC TV DVD RELEASES!

11/19/2015

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If landmark TV is your bag, look no further than THE CAROL BURNETT SHOW: THE LOST EPISODES orTHE WONDER YEARS THE COMPLETE SERIES (in a new slipcase, never before at retail).  Like to laugh at time-tested shenanigans?  How aboutMR. WARMTH! DON RICKLES: THE ULTIMATE TV COLLECTIONor THE HEE HAW COLLECTION featuring vintage episodes never- before-available at retail.  Music lovers will rejoice in a new-to-retail packaging of THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL and THE BEGINNERS BIBLE COLLECTORSSET, which brings the timeless tales of the bible to rich animated life, is perfect for the whole family.

In an era when digital leads the home entertainment charge, Time Life still offers a bit of acclaimed nostalgia you can proudly display on a shelf.  Ever tried to unwrap a download code?  We thought so.  These attractive DVD collections make the perfect gift for any and everyone on your list this holiday season, and we appreciate every consideration for your upcoming holiday gift guides!



"Like receiving an early Christmas present...The skits are funny and lively as ever - and a reminder of why Burnett remains an inspiration for new generations of female comedians"
-- The Los Angeles Times


 
THE LONG LOST EPISODES FROM THE FIRST FIVE SEASONS OF THE CAROL BURNETT SHOW -- NOT SEEN FOR OVER 40 YEARS - ARE AVAILABLE FOR GIFT GIVING IN MULTIPLE CONFIGURATIONS!


 
Every legend has a beginning.  And this past September, Time Life released the very first steps of a TV icon with THE CAROL BURNETT SHOW: THE LOST EPISODES.  Featuring original broadcast episodes from Seasons 1-5 (1967-1972) not seen since their original airing more than forty years ago and hand-picked by Carol herself, Time Life has a configuration for every fan -- whether a die-hard, Tarzan-yelling, ear-tugger or a newbie, discovering the incredible talents of Burnett for the very first time.
 
Aside from the 6-disc retail set, which features 16 magical episodes and nearly 5 hours of bonus programming including a backstage tour of CBS Studio 33, 13 exclusive new interviews with Alan Alda, Julie Andrews, Bill Hader, Queen Latifah, Don Rickles and others, bonus sketches and never-before-seen bloopers & outtakes, Time Life has also released two exclusive configurations.  THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION includes 22 DVDs, over 20 hours of specially-created bonus programming, a collectible guest book and more.  And, THE VIP EDITION features all that, plus a hand-signed, personalized greeting on the cover of the guest book from Carol.  Each VIP EDITION will be numbered and arrive with a Certificate of Authenticity. 
 
TIME Magazine named THE CAROL BURNETT SHOW one of the "100 Best Television Shows of all Time".  This holiday season, perhaps it's time to discover why.
 
THE CAROL BURNETT SHOW: THE LOST EPISODES ($59.95srp, 6-Disc, Retail, Available Now at Costo, Target, Wal-mart, Best Buy and FYE) 
 
THE LOST EPISODES ULTIMATE COLLECTION ($199.90, Time Life Direct, Available Now)
THE LOST EPISODES VIP EDITION ($399.95, Time Life Direct, Available Now) ​

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This set is an absolute must-have for anyone who loves television. Period." 
-- Parade.com
 
THIS HOLIDAY SEASON, TAKE A TRIP TO THE MOST 
BELOVED SUBURB IN TV HISTORY, WITH A LANDMARK SITCOM NEVER BEFORE AVAILABLE AT RETAIL 
IN A COMPLETE SERIES SET


For six seasons, The Wonder Years captured the angst of growing up in suburban middle-class America in the late '60s, as seen through the life and times of Kevin Arnold (Fred Savage).  Audiences eagerly followed his evolution as a typical awkward teenager who remembered every moment of his transition from childhood with excruciating detail and remarkable hindsight.  From  his first kiss with Winnie Cooper (Danica McKellar) to his friendship with Paul Pfeiffer (Josh Saviano) and the ups and downs of the Arnold family, fans shared in laughter, love, and loss, but above all, wonder.  Now, the complete landmark series is available for the first time at retail in two deluxe collector's editions that contain all 115 episodes across 26 DVDs, along with over 23 hours of bonus features, which includes exclusive new interviews with the entire cast, the first cast reunion in more than 16 years, 11 newly-produced featurettes and much more!
 
If you've not yet experienced the wonders of THE WONDER YEARS, this holiday season is as good a time as any to acquaint yourself with the groundbreaking family sitcom named by TV Guide as one of the "Top 20 Shows of the '80s".
 
THE WONDER YEARS COMPLETE SERIES/SLIPCASE VERSION($199.95srp, Retail, Available 10/6)
 
THE WONDER YEARS COMPLETE SERIES/METAL LOCKER ($249.95srp, Available 10/6 at  Costco) ​

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​CELEBRATE COMEDY LEGEND DON RICKLES AND 
HIS SIX UNFORGETTABLE DECADES IN SHOWBIZ WITH 
ONE INCOMPARABLE DVD SET 


 
Whether you know him from his many appearances on "The Tonight Show", his uproarious stand-up, his decades on TV from "The Dick Van Dyke Show" to the '70s-era Navy sitcom CPO SHARKEY or his turn as Mr. Potato Head in the Toy Story trilogy, Rickles is Hollywood royalty.  And MR. WARMTH!  DON RICKLES: THE ULTIMATE TV COLLECTION, captures the legend at the peak of his powers. 
 
This  8-disc DVD set featuring nearly 20 hours of some of Rickles' finest on-screen moments, contains his four '70s comedy specials - "The Many Sides of Don Rickles", "Don Rickles: Alive and Kicking", "Mr. Warmth" and "Rickles" - which highlights his expansive talents, and showcase a who's who of 20th century Hollywood icons including Frank Sinatra John Wayne, Johnny Carson, Jack Klugman, Dean Martin, Bob Newhart, Carroll O'Connor and many, many more.  Also included are both complete seasons (37 half-hour episodes) of CPO SHARKEY, previously unavailable on any format until their 2015 DVD release by Time Life.  Exclusive bonus features on the set include newly-shot intros from Don himself, never-before-seen outtakes and unedited scenes and more!
 
Harkening back to a time, pre-Internet, when celebrities hit it big because of talent, not Twitter, the inimitable Rickles has enjoyed a legendary showbiz career that has touched seven decades and still continues today.  This October, Time Life invites home audiences to front row seats for comedy greatness with MR. WARMTH!  DON RICKLES: THE ULTIMATE TV COLLECTION.
 
MR. WARMTH!  DON RICKLES: THE ULTIMATE TV COLLECTION($59.95srp, 8-Disc, Retail, Available on 10/20)

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​"Time Life brings beloved stories of faith in a way that is relatable, 
very sweet and entertaining"
-- BlogHer.com
 
THE GREATEST STORIES EVER TOLD COME TO 
RICH, ANIMATED LIFE  IN A 4-DISC COLLECTOR'S SET  FEATURING TIMELESS STORIES OF FAITH, FORGIVENESS, COURAGE AND COMPASSION
 
Created for families to help share the most important lessons from the greatest stories ever told, THE BEGINNERS BIBLE COLLECTOR'S SET is a delightful and acclaimed way to introduce young children to the Bible's timeless stories of inspiration, courage and faith.  Featuring an original theme song from Kathie Lee Gifford, memorable songs, vivid animation and heartwarming characters, this 4-disc collector's edition brings the true wonder and joy of the Bible to life.  And told in a non-denominational way that has been accepted by all major denominations and ministries because of its simplicity and warmth, the set features 13 age-old classics, in both English and Spanish, including "The Story of Easter", "The Story of Moses", "The Story of the Nativity", "The Story of Noah's Ark", "The Story of Creation", "The Story of David and Goliath", "The Story of Jesus and His Miracles", "The Story of the Good Samaritan", "The Story of the Prodigal Son", "The Story of Joseph & His Brothers", "The Story of Daniel & the Lion's Den", "The Story of the Battle of Jericho", "The Story of Jonah & The Whale"
 
THE BEGINNERS BIBLE COLLECTOR'S SET ($39.95srp, 4-Disc, Retail, Available Now)

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​THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL was the first of its kind.  The most popular artists of the day, from rock, pop and soul, shared the stage performing their hits LIVE on late-night television - and right in your living room.  This 11-DVD collection, never before available at retail, contains almost ten hours of incredible performances, 130 songs, PLUS almost five hours of bonus features including brand new interviews and exclusive featurettes highlighting the history and the legacy of this pioneering TV show.  Performances include AC/DC, Aerosmith, Alice Cooper, Steely Dan, ELO, Heart, The Hollies, The Kinks & Van Morrison; stand up comedy from George Carlin, Billy Crystal, Steve Martin, Richard Pryor and many more.
 
THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL ($99.95srp, 11-Disc, Retail, Available 10/6)

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"It has an undeniable sense of "just kidding" joy to it, which remains infectious...and country-western fans will love seeing vintage performances by Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette, Merle Haggard, Conway Twitty, Tennessee Ernie Ford, Donna Fargo, Charlie Rich, Dottie West and 
Hank Williams Jr."
-- Deseret News 
 
SETTLE BACK FOR PICKIN' AND GRINNIN', TALL TALES AND
 A STAR-SPANGLED LINE-UP FROM THE ORIGINAL DOWN-HOME COUNTRY VARIETY SHOW


 
Time Life invites home audiences back to rural Kornfield Kounty for some timeless, down-home entertainment with THE HEE HAW COLLECTION. The 3-disc collection features 5 episodes never-before-available at retail from the longest-running weekly syndicated series in television history. 
 
These vintage episodes from the late 60s and early 70s, rarely seen since their original broadcasts and feature all the Kornfield Kounty regulars (including co-hosts Roy Clark and Buck Owens) and their hilarious comedy plus country legends like Conway Twitty performing "Hello Darlin'," Merle Haggard singing his classic "Okie from Muskogie," Tammy Wynette performing her #1 hit "Ways to Love a Man," an unforgettable duet with Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn performing "Pickin' Wild Mountain Berries," plus other country legends like Charlie Rich, Hank Williams Jr. and many other chart-toppers.  Rife with pickin' and grinnin', singin' and spinnin' tall tales and corny jokes, the set also includes bonus interviews with show regulars including Roy Clark, Lulu Roman, George Lindsey, Charlie McCoy and Jim and John Hager,a s well as bonuses including all-time favorite comedy from the early years in "Hee Haw Laffs," featuring "Board Fence," "Cornfield," "Moonshiners," "Doctor Spot," "Old Philosopher," "General Store,"  "Haystack," "Schoolhouse" and other knee-slappers.
 
For true Kornfield Kounty fans, Time Life has also released several exclusive sets, only available online.  These exclusive sets offer either 11 episodes across 8 DVDs or 23 episodes across 14 DVDs, for $99.95 or $189.900, respectively.  Both sets arrive with hours of bonus programming including in-depth interviews and Hee Haw comedy classics.
 
THE HEE HAW COLLECTION ($39.95srp, 3-Disc, Retail, Available now at Wal-mart, Cracker Barrel) 
 
THE HEE HAW COLLECTION/TIME LIFE

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BEFORE THE GROOVE TUBE AND KENTUCKY FRIED MOVIE...BEFORE "SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE" AND "THE DAILY SHOW"...THERE WAS... THE GREAT AMERICAN DREAM MACHINE

11/19/2015

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The Legendary, Irreverent and Topical Sketch Comedy Series -- Never Before Available on DVD and the Early Proving Grounds of Chevy Chase, Albert Brooks, Martin Mull, Charles Grodin, Henry Winkler, Andy Rooney
and Many Others -- Makes its Home Entertainment Debut in 4-Disc Set Featuring Nearly 13 Hours of Singular Entertainment Exclusively 
from S'More  Entertainment
 
AVAILABLE NOW
 
Los Angeles, CA --  Before "Saturday Night Live" and "The Daily Show", before the spoof-tastic films The Groove Tube and Kentucky Fried Movie came THE GREAT AMERICAN DREAM MACHINE, an irreverent, satirical weekly variety show that aired nationally on public television for two seasons from 1971-1972.  Unlike anything ever seen on public television, the eclectic, often controversial series - an early proving ground for many top comedic talents including Chevy Chase, Albert Brooks and Charles Grodin -- combined humorous skits, drama, musical performances and political commentary in an "experimental" format and was considered public television's  first prime-time hit, setting new records for attracting younger adult viewers to public broadcasting.  And, this October, S'more Entertainment will fire up THE GREAT AMERICAN DREAM MACHINEfor its eagerly-anticipated home entertainment debut in a 4-disc collector's set for $39.98srp
Produced by National Educational Television in  New York, THE GREAT AMERICAN DREAM MACHINE was dubbed "the intellectual 'Laugh-In'" and immediately struck a countercultural chord in the '70s, poking fun at politics, commercialized mass culture, advertising, and television with eclectic vignettes and uproarious sketches.  With no host, no narration and no set format, the imaginative, thought-provoking series gave free, creative reign to an astounding cast of actors, comedians and contributors who'd go on to far greater fame, including Chevy Chase (making his TV debut), Albert Brooks, Charles Grodin, Penny Marshall, Henry Winkler, Marshall Efron, Andy Rooney, writer Studs Terkel, David Steinberg, Carly Simon, Tiny Tim and many others.  And though it drew the ire of conservative critics, THE GREAT AMERICAN DREAM MACHINE is a heralded cultural time capsule ready to be unveiled after a 40+ year absence to discover a new generation of fans.
According to Alvin Perlmutter, Executive Producer of the original series with Jack Willis, "The Dream Mmachine was born at a time in public television when producers were encouraged to explore new ways to use the medium - to be spontaneous -- to stun, to shock, to amuse, to annoy, to anger - to give viewers a different way of seeing. It was a time when producers were constrained by neither sponsor concerns nor government pressures.  We were exploring alternatives to commercial television".
THE GREAT AMERICAN DREAM MACHINE set includes nearly every hilarious, unforgettable and trenchant moment from the show's two season run - nearly 13 hours of peerless and thoughtful comedy and opinion, including Marshall Efron's memorable "Lemon Pie from Scratch" sketch, Albert Brooks' famous "School for Comedians", Andy Rooney's pre-"60 Minutes" opinion segments including his very first "In Defense of Politicians", Chevy Chase's "Singing Faces" mime, "Great American Weather Days", a Dream Machine style weather forecast with a glance back at some of the greatest days in U.S Weather history, a "Great American Hero" profile of daredevil Evel Knievel, Elaine Stritch performing the Broadway classic "Here's to the Ladies Who Lunch" from her role as Joanne in Stephen Sondheim's "Company" and much, much more. 
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THE GREAT AMERICAN DREAM MACHINE
 
Street Date:  October 27, 2015
Format:  DVD/4 Discs
Catalog#: SMO-DV-7184
SRP:  $39.98
Running Time: 777 Minutes
Genre:  TV/Comedy
Aspect Ratio:  4 x 3
Audio:  English 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound

"Oh, for a 2015 version of this classic cultural kaleidoscope, reimagined 
by brazen millennials!...Segments tackled everything from Bible stories to honeymoon hotels. No narration or explanation. It just was. Kind of like 
that American dream - invigorating, idiosyncratic, unexplainable."
-- Newsday

"A landmark work, the smart person's Laugh-In...funny still and a 
vibrant reminder of long TV has been genuinely provocative in every sense."
-- The Huffington Post

"The experience of watching this show is one worth having".
-- DVD Talk.com

"A treasure chest for pop culture mavens and fans of historical fun... 
This is an amazing find which will always make you wonder what's next."
-- Inside Pulse.com

"Eclectic? You bet. Entertaining? Yes, indeed. For anyone who loves this era, and wants to experience the trippy graphics, catchy soundtrack, and bold television, this collection makes an excellent choice".
-- Broadway World.com

"S'More Entertainment has uncovered a beautiful and brilliant gem of priceless television history"
-- BlogHer.com

"If I were to tell you that no one makes television like The Great American Dream Machine any more, that'd be accurate. 
However, it would also be gross understatement. No one has ever made television like The Great American Dream Machine!"
-- FilmMonthly.com

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VIZ MEDIA EXPANDS POKÉMON ANIME CATALOG WITH THE HOME MEDIA RELEASE OF POKÉMON: THE JOHTO JOURNEYS IN A NEW DVD SET

11/10/2015

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Complete Series Released In A Comprehensive New 41-Episode Set For The Very First Time
 
 VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, delivers fun new POKÉMON animated adventures to audiences as it announces the DVD release of POKÉMON: THE JOHTO JOURNEYS on November 10th.
 
The complete 41-episode series constitutes the third season of the venerable anime adventure property and will be released in its entirety for the very first time in a 4-disc set. POKÉMON: THE JOHTO JOURNEYS is rated ‘TV-Y7,’ for viewers ages 7 and older, and carries an MSRP of $44.82 U.S. / $51.99 CAN.
 
In POKÉMON: THE JOHTO JOURNEYS, upon returning to Pallet Town, Ash and Misty reunite with Brock and set out on the next stage of their Pokémon journey – the Johto region! Though he still has an errand to run for Professor Oak, Ash jumps with both feet into the Johto League, taking on a couple of Gym Leaders and adding Pokémon like Totodile and Chikorita to his team.
 
POKÉMON is one of the most successful international entertainment franchises of all time. To-date more than 270 million POKÉMON video game titles and over 21.5 billion Pokémon Trading Cards have been sold in more than 74 countries in addition to substantial publishing and merchandise sales. VIZ Media is the official North American publisher for POKÉMON manga graphic novel series including POKÉMON ADVENTURES X & Y, POKÉMON ADVENTURES, POKÉMON ADVENTURES: DIAMOND & PEARL, POKÉMON ADVENTURES: HEART/GOLD SOUL/SILVER, POKÉMON ADVENTURES: BLACK & WHITE and also distributes a wide variety of POKÉMON home media including animated series and feature films.
 
For more information on other POKÉMON manga and anime titles from VIZ Media, please visitwww.VIZ.com.
 
 
About VIZ Media, LLC
Headquartered in San Francisco, California, VIZ Media distributes, markets and licenses the best anime and manga titles direct from Japan.  Owned by three of Japan's largest manga and animation companies, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media has the most extensive library of anime and manga for English speaking audiences in North America, the United Kingdom, Ireland and South Africa. With its popular digital manga anthology WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, BLEACH and ONE PIECE, VIZ Media offers cutting-edge action, romance and family friendly properties for anime, manga, science fiction and fantasy fans of all ages.  VIZ Media properties are available as graphic novels, DVDs, animated television series, feature films, downloadable and streaming video and a variety of consumer products.  Learn more about VIZ Media, anime and manga at www.VIZ.com.

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