We have really been enjoying reliving the classic TV show Alice thanks to the great folks at Warner Archive. If you haven't already check out our reviews of Season 1 and Season 2.
The premise of this show is pretty simple. Alice Hyatt is a widow and single mom, who moves to Arizona for a fresh start. She has big dreams of being a singer. But as with all dreams we have to survive while we try to make those dreams a reality. Alice is no different. She must work at Mel's Diner as a waitress while she waits for her big break to happen.
In season 3 all the gang is here, Alice, Flo, Vera, Tommy and yes the always hotheaded,but underneath teddy bear like Mel. But that is not all there are some special guest stars appear, including; Nancy McKeon (Jo on TV's Facts of Life and Tommy's real life sister), Corry Feldman (Stand by Me), Forest Tucker (F Troop), Hans Conried, Martha Raye, James Cromwell and Joyce Bulifant just to name a few.
Let's take a look at what is included in this season.
Episode Rating:
****=Don’t Miss it!
***=Worth a look.
**=An Ok way to spend some time.
*=You haven’t missed anything.
Disc One:
1. Take Him, He's Yours: Mel bets Alice he can raise Tommy better than she can. ***
2. Car Wars: The girls buy a car from Mel that doesn't start. ****
3. Citizen Mel: Mel identifies a criminal who assaulted his last witness. ***
4. Vera's Popcorn Romance: Vera is unwilling to let everyone meet the guy she met at the movies. ***
5. Block Those Kicks: Everyone at the diner tries to kick their bad habits. ***
6. What Happened to the Class of '78?: Flo attends night school, but her night life gets in the way of her studies.***
7. Better Never Than Late: The diner is robbed while Mel sleeps in the storeroom. ****
8. Mel's in a Family Way: Alice invites Mel to dinner with her family, but he misinterprets his intentions. ***
Disc Two:
9. Who Ordered the Hot Turkey?: Mel discovers that the turkeys he bought for Thanksgiving dinner at an orphanage are stolen. ***
10. The Happy Hoofers: Alice gets a second job delivering singing telegrams, but it's making her late for the diner. ***
11. A Slight Case of ESP: Although he's skeptic about it, Mel looks for a way to exploit Vera's ability to predict the future. ***
12. The Principal of the Thing: Tommy does not approve of his mother dating his principal. ***
13. What're You Doing New Year's Eve?: Flo doesn't have a date for New Year's Eve. ***
14. Sweet Charity: Alice's date has two extra tickets to a celebrity ball and everyone wants them. ***
15. The Fourth Time Around: Flo and Mel's brother think about getting married, even though it would be the fourth marriage for both of them. ***
16. Tommy's First Love: Alice is upset with Tommy for using the phone too much to speak with his first crush. ***
Disc Three
17. Mel Grows Up: Mel's pushy mother (Martha Raye) spends the winter near him. ***
18. Vera's Broken Heart: Vera is left with a broken heart when her boyfriend says he's marrying someone else. ***
19. Alice's Decision: Alice must decide what to do with Tommy when she's offered a chance at singing on the road. ***
20. & 21. The Last Stow It: Mel opens an eatery in Alice's apartment after selling the diner to a humorless restaurateur. ***
22. If the Shoe Fits: Alice and Vera are up for the same part in a play being cast by a handsome director. ***
23. My Fair Vera: Vera is asked to audition for a supermarket commercial. ***
24. Flo Finds Her Father: Flo's father comes back into her life long after abandoning her when she was a child. ***
I have to say that in my opinion season 3 is where the show really found it's stride. Everyone knows their characters and really brings them to life. The chemistry with the cast brings a seamlessness to the show. It almost feels like you are looking in on a real diner and real people. That is the best compliment that any show can get.
This DVD set houses all 24 episodes on 3 DVDs. The episodes have been transferred in their original full screen format and in 1.37:1 aspect ratio. I ran a bitrate test as I have on previous sets, and just like previous sets on the high end these episodes run from between 7 and 8 Mbps. So these episode have a great bitrate. While there is some slight differences the video quality in these episodes, none are unwatchable.
Alice could easily be forgotten with the passing of time. But Warner Archive is making sure this show loves on for more generations to discover this gem of the late 70's. These made-on-demand DVDs are the highest of quality and you will have nothing but hours of enjoyment out of these.
So if you you have Alice season 1 and 2 in your collection, You know season 3 is an absolute must! Head over to Amazon.com and get your copy today and don't forget to stop by WarnerArchive.com and see all the other great DVDs and Blu-rays they have to offer. You are bound to find something you will love.
Offensive Material: Nothing
Audience: Families
Genre: Comedy, Sitcom
Length: 580 minutes
DVD Value Rating: A
***=Worth a look.
**=An Ok way to spend some time.
*=You haven’t missed anything.
Disc One:
1. Take Him, He's Yours: Mel bets Alice he can raise Tommy better than she can. ***
2. Car Wars: The girls buy a car from Mel that doesn't start. ****
3. Citizen Mel: Mel identifies a criminal who assaulted his last witness. ***
4. Vera's Popcorn Romance: Vera is unwilling to let everyone meet the guy she met at the movies. ***
5. Block Those Kicks: Everyone at the diner tries to kick their bad habits. ***
6. What Happened to the Class of '78?: Flo attends night school, but her night life gets in the way of her studies.***
7. Better Never Than Late: The diner is robbed while Mel sleeps in the storeroom. ****
8. Mel's in a Family Way: Alice invites Mel to dinner with her family, but he misinterprets his intentions. ***
Disc Two:
9. Who Ordered the Hot Turkey?: Mel discovers that the turkeys he bought for Thanksgiving dinner at an orphanage are stolen. ***
10. The Happy Hoofers: Alice gets a second job delivering singing telegrams, but it's making her late for the diner. ***
11. A Slight Case of ESP: Although he's skeptic about it, Mel looks for a way to exploit Vera's ability to predict the future. ***
12. The Principal of the Thing: Tommy does not approve of his mother dating his principal. ***
13. What're You Doing New Year's Eve?: Flo doesn't have a date for New Year's Eve. ***
14. Sweet Charity: Alice's date has two extra tickets to a celebrity ball and everyone wants them. ***
15. The Fourth Time Around: Flo and Mel's brother think about getting married, even though it would be the fourth marriage for both of them. ***
16. Tommy's First Love: Alice is upset with Tommy for using the phone too much to speak with his first crush. ***
Disc Three
17. Mel Grows Up: Mel's pushy mother (Martha Raye) spends the winter near him. ***
18. Vera's Broken Heart: Vera is left with a broken heart when her boyfriend says he's marrying someone else. ***
19. Alice's Decision: Alice must decide what to do with Tommy when she's offered a chance at singing on the road. ***
20. & 21. The Last Stow It: Mel opens an eatery in Alice's apartment after selling the diner to a humorless restaurateur. ***
22. If the Shoe Fits: Alice and Vera are up for the same part in a play being cast by a handsome director. ***
23. My Fair Vera: Vera is asked to audition for a supermarket commercial. ***
24. Flo Finds Her Father: Flo's father comes back into her life long after abandoning her when she was a child. ***
I have to say that in my opinion season 3 is where the show really found it's stride. Everyone knows their characters and really brings them to life. The chemistry with the cast brings a seamlessness to the show. It almost feels like you are looking in on a real diner and real people. That is the best compliment that any show can get.
This DVD set houses all 24 episodes on 3 DVDs. The episodes have been transferred in their original full screen format and in 1.37:1 aspect ratio. I ran a bitrate test as I have on previous sets, and just like previous sets on the high end these episodes run from between 7 and 8 Mbps. So these episode have a great bitrate. While there is some slight differences the video quality in these episodes, none are unwatchable.
Alice could easily be forgotten with the passing of time. But Warner Archive is making sure this show loves on for more generations to discover this gem of the late 70's. These made-on-demand DVDs are the highest of quality and you will have nothing but hours of enjoyment out of these.
So if you you have Alice season 1 and 2 in your collection, You know season 3 is an absolute must! Head over to Amazon.com and get your copy today and don't forget to stop by WarnerArchive.com and see all the other great DVDs and Blu-rays they have to offer. You are bound to find something you will love.
Offensive Material: Nothing
Audience: Families
Genre: Comedy, Sitcom
Length: 580 minutes
DVD Value Rating: A
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