Fox has just announced the release of the first season of
The White Shadow for
November 8. The 4 disc set will include all 15 episodes of the first season (730 mins).
When professional basketball player Ken Reeves (Ken Howard) suffers a serious knee injury, his career comes to a grinding halt and all his dreams of glory seem shattered. Fortunately an old friend, who is now the principal of a Los Angeles inner-city high school, offers him a job as a basketball coach. Although initially hesitant, Reeves' love of the game finally convinces him to accept the position. But he soon discovers the only thing worse than his team's lack of skill on the court is their lack of belief in themselves off the court. Yet the new coach feels certain that the right combination of guts, sweat, luck and attention will make his players winners in the end.
Disc 1 Side 1:
- Pilot
- Here's Mud in Your Eye
Disc 1 Side 2:
- The Offer
- Bonus Baby
Disc 2 Side 1:
- Pregnant Pause
- Wanna Bet?
Disc 2 Side 2:
- That Old Gang of Mine
- Just One of the Boys
Disc 3 Side 1:
- Airball
- We're in the Money
Disc 3 Side 2:
- Spare the Rod
- The Great White Dope
Disc 4 Side 1:
- Mainstream
- Little Orphan Abner
Disc 4 Side 2:
- LeGrand Finale
Extras include:
- Pilot Commentary with Jackie Cooper and Mark Tinker (Disc 1 Side 1)
- The Great White Dope Commentary by Ken Howard and Tim Van Patten (Disc 3 Side 2)
- "More Than Basketball" Featurette (Disc 4 Side 2)
Specs include a Full Frame (1.33:1) transfer, with English stereo sound, and English/Spanish subtitles. Suggested retail price is $39.98 US or $54.98 CAN.
