| 6/14/2011 1:56 PM |
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etc041
Member since: 7/15/2008 | | Police Story | On September 6th, Shout! Factory is preparing to distribute the long-awaited DVD debut of Police Story - Season 1. Never before available on home video at all, this 6-disc set will contain all 21 hour-long episodes, including "The Gamble" with Angie Dickinson...which the following year was spun off into her own show, Police Woman (the first of three spin-offs generated by this program: a second season episode led to Lloyd Bridges as Joe Forrester, and the fifth and final season had an episode which became David Cassidy's program Man Undercover).
Retailers have been informed that the price on Police Story - Season 1 is $39.97 SRP, and that it includes extras such as the 90 minute Pilot Movie "Slow Boy", a Video interview and commentary with Creator Joseph Wambaugh, and a Short Essay by Wambaugh. Amazon.com's listing (see button link below) isn't accepting pre-orders just yet, but they do provide us with the package art image we've posted underneath:
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| 6/15/2011 7:53 AM |
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BowenTyler
Member since: 2/28/2010 | | RE: Police Story | What a smashing surprise this news, can't wait! Thank you Shout!
"No...that's impossible...". |
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| 6/15/2011 11:11 PM |
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Dirk
Member since: 1/7/2011 | | RE: Police Story | | I've never seen Police Story, and have only ever heard of Police Woman (from a college class I took on sex and gender roles in crime stories, natch). The fact that it's an anthology series has my interest piqued, though. Anyone here who has seen the show care to describe its tone and storytelling aspects, and maybe what other shows it's similar to? |
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| 6/26/2011 7:56 AM |
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The Evil Wil Wheaton
Member since: 6/26/2011 | | RE: Police Story | |
I assume the rest of the series will be forthcoming shortly? I am particularly interested in season three; if it is released, I will buy it. |
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| 8/9/2011 11:40 AM |
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longhorncutlass
Member since: 9/2/2008 | | RE: Police Story | Dear Shout! Factory, many thanks for releasing this gem of police drama from the great decade of 70s television. I can't wait to walk into my Barnes and Noble store in less than a month and purchase this set. Really looking forward to the great extras I've read about also.
Wambaugh is a great talent and in addition to liking this show, I've read several of his books on the LAPD.
Thanks! |
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| 8/9/2011 1:36 PM |
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Darkaxx
Member since: 6/12/2007 | | RE: Police Story | Hi is this the same series who was on the SKy channel in Uk?
With Angie in the main role? |
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| 8/10/2011 7:14 AM |
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longhorncutlass
Member since: 9/2/2008 | | RE: Police Story | | I don't get the SKY channel so I can't comment on that, but I can tell you that Angie Dickinson was the main character of a show called "Police Woman" that ran from 1974-1978 and was a spinoff of the series "Police Story" 1973-1978. In fact, Angie Dickinson guest-starred in one of the Police Story episodes and this led her to getting her own series, Police Woman the next year. |
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| 8/23/2011 5:42 AM |
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Wvtvguy
Member since: 7/15/2010 | | RE: Police Story | | There are some really nice clips up from the show. Image quality looks great!! Can't wait to get this! Just pre ordered today. |
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| 9/2/2011 6:14 AM |
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jerseydevil1953
Member since: 5/10/2010 | | RE: Police Story | | Is this going to end up being a 1 or 2 season release like peyton place and marcus welby ?????
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| 9/6/2011 7:53 AM |
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longhorncutlass
Member since: 9/2/2008 | | RE: Police Story | | Just want to say a big "THANK YOU" to Shout! Factory and to Brian Blum for this wonderful set. I picked it up this morning at Barnes and Noble and am going to start watching it this evening! Great job! Michael |
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| 9/7/2011 3:26 PM |
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Darkaxx
Member since: 6/12/2007 | | RE: Police Story | Hi I  Have decided to pick this up Looks Intersting but I havent seen this over here before. |
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| 9/12/2011 8:53 AM |
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Wvtvguy
Member since: 7/15/2010 | | RE: Police Story | | I also want to say thank you!! This is a show I wasn't sure would be released anytime soon. Received mine & am very pleased! Picture quality is very good. Not without flaws but very good considering the age. Color is bright. As for the show itself, if you like cop shows, you'll love this! |
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| 9/13/2011 1:31 AM |
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HELLOLARRY
Member since: 8/31/2010 | | RE: Police Story | I just received mine on Friday and haven't had the chance to sit down and watch any of it. I'm hoping to later this week. Sounds great. |
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| 9/14/2011 9:14 AM |
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longhorncutlass
Member since: 9/2/2008 | | RE: Police Story | | Okay, I've watched all season 1 episodes and Brian Blum did an excellent job of producing this set. This show may be slightly dated due to the 70s clothing and hair styles, but in terms of the writing and acting, this show stands the test of time. Even now many of the topics addressed are still very relevant. I am ready for season 2 to be released. Bring it on! Thanks |
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| 9/16/2011 12:32 PM |
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ericnucera6745892109
Member since: 9/16/2011 | | RE: Police Story | I Can't Wait for Season 2!!!! |
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| 9/27/2011 10:36 AM |
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HELLOLARRY
Member since: 8/31/2010 | | RE: Police Story | | I've been going through this set and noticed something fun. The second episode (Dangerous Games) was reworked as an episode of David Cassidy-Man Undercover titled Nightwork. The major difference is that the Police Story episode doesn't have the scene where James Farrentino says "Do you think I like playing a pimp?" which was unintentionally funny in the DCMU episode. |
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| 11/30/2011 12:13 PM |
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longhorncutlass
Member since: 9/2/2008 | | RE: Police Story | | Dude, are you guys planning to release season 2 of Police Story soon? |
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| 12/9/2011 10:01 AM |
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B Ward
Member since: 1/12/2007 | | RE: Police Story | Sadly, there are no immediate plans. Doesn't mean we won't. But we're swamped with other projects. And, honestly, I think S1 needs a little breathing room to get a few more copies sold and onto fans' shelves.
Brian
Follow me on Twitter! (@BWard028) |
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| 1/17/2012 2:01 PM |
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jerseydevil1953
Member since: 5/10/2010 | | RE: Police Story | | Any word on Season 2 |
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| 1/17/2012 6:00 PM |
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B Ward
Member since: 1/12/2007 | | RE: Police Story | Unfortunately not.
Brian
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