50s TV Classics {DVD Review}

Reviewed By Jason S. Lockard

I was born decades after the '50s. But that doesn't mean I don't enjoy that era. I would definitely have been right at home in that era. When I received the 3 disc set of 50s TV Classics in the mail needless to say I was like a kid on Christmas morning. This set is more or less a hodge-podge of episodes. It has comedy, music, westerns, kids shows, and game shows. So it has something for the whole family.

Film Chest brought together some of the biggest shows of the 50s in this collection. You get episodes featuring Milton Berle, Lawrence Welk, Bob Hope, Ed Wynn Show and Red Skelton just to name a few. Let's take a look at what you are getting on this DVD set!

DISC 1:
⦁    The Bob Hope Show (1957)
⦁    The Chevy Show With Dinah Shore & Art Carney (1956)
⦁    The Ed Wynn Show with guest stars The Three Stooges (1950)
⦁    The Paul Winchell & Jerry Mahoney Show (1950)

DISC 2:
⦁    Death Valley Days: Sego Lilies (1953)
⦁    Death Valley Days: Little Washington (1953)
⦁    Death Valley Days: Dear Teacher (1953)
⦁    The Lawrence Welk Show (1956)
⦁    The Milton Berle Show (1956)

DISC 3:
⦁    Beat the Clock (1950)
⦁    Do You Trust Your Wife? (Episode 1 - 1957)
⦁    Do You Trust Your Wife? (Episode 2 - 1957)
⦁    Name That Tune (1955)
⦁    The Red Skelton Show: Deadeye and the Indians (1954)

The episodes are presented in their original full-screen format. The video has it's flaws, but what do you expect from tv shows that are coming upon 70 years old. The amount of entertainment you receive in this collection is well worth the price in my humble opinion.

As for the packaging all three DVD discs receive their own dedicated tray. There is no disc stacking here, which is a huge pet peeve of many media collectors. The case is a very sturdy hardshell case, none of this flimsy cases that are all the rage now.

So if you are a fan of The "Golden Age" of television" I highly suggest you head over to www.Amazon.com for more details on how to get your copy of this awesome collection of 50s TV entertainment.

Moral Rating: Nothing Offensive
Audience: Family
Genre: Multi-Genre
Length: Over 8 Hours
Released: 2012
Our Rating: A