Summary of "The Complete 3rd Season - S&H Return": The possible inclusion of syndication episodes has me a bit bothered. It's fairly easy to check the length of the episodes, and if the episode looks short, as these two do, then some research can be done into the episode.
The third season contains some noteworthy guest stars; Joan Collins (Dynasty), Stepfanie Kramer (Hunter), Suzanne Somers (Three's Company), Dee Wallace-Stone (E.T.), Danny DeVito (Taxi), John Carradine, Melanie Griffith, James Sikking (Doogie Howser, M.D.), Kristy McNichol (Empty Nest), Pat Morita (Happy Days) and Philip Michael Thomas (Miami Vice).
Just one season to go and this show will be done on DVD! (read entire review)
Summary of "The Complete 2nd Season - Season 2": I found the second season of the series more enjoyable than the first, probably because I didn't spend time wondering if the show was supposed to be a drama, or a comedy (the movie threw me off a bit). When a loaded first season set came out I wondered if Columbia TriStar would keep it up for the second; they didn't. The release of the second season set is timed with the home video release of the theatrical movie from Warner Bros on the same day.
After having just gotten back from Las Vegas, I found the opening 2 episodes to be rather funny. Man, that city has changed a lot since Starsky & Hutch aired! (read entire review)
The Complete 1st Season - Sweet Torino! (3/03/2004)
Summary of "The Complete 1st Season - Sweet Torino!": I hadn't seen an episode of this before I put the first disc in, so I was heavily influence by the upcoming movie staring Owen Wilson and Ben Stiller. Unfortunately for me that meant I was expecting a comedy, which it turns out this isn't (cheesy 70s attire doesn't make a show funny). It took me awhile to realize this so I ended up rewatching the pilot with the understanding that it's a drama. If you've never seen the show before then you should be aware of this from the start so you don't fall into the same trap I did. Once I realized the show was a drama I enjoyed it, but not as much as more recent police dramas. I think I go for larger ensemble casts rather than two main stars.
Columbia TriStar has done a nice job on the extras for the set, although I found the mention of "Exclusive new interviews with David Soul and Paul Michael Glaser" slightly misleading. Yes, there are interviews with the two stars but they are part of "Making of - Behind the Badge" which is also listed on the back of the box. Technically there are interviews with Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson as well, but those are part of the movie featurette. I spent a bit of time looking through the menus trying to find the interviews before realizing what they had done.
I always worry about these TV releases that are tied into movies - will we see followup sets, or is this a one-shot deal? I guess there's one way to solve the problem - if you're a fan of the show you should buy the set so Columbia TriStar continues releasing the series. I want to see what kind of trouble the boys find in season 2, and I'm sure you do too. (read entire review)
Rear Cover Art For The Final Season Of Starsky & Hutch
For Immediate Release:
Paul Michael Glaser & David Soul
Return as America's Hippest Undercover Cops
STARSKY & HUTCH:
THE COMPLETE FOURTH SEASON
22-Episode Final Season Arrives on DVD October... (read entire news item)
8/07/2006
It's Not A Dream: Sony Announces The Final Season Of Starsky & Hutch: Date, Art, More!
Join police officers Starskyand Hutch in the final season of this iconic '70s cop show! The detectives go undercover at a disco, investigate moonshiners, play hide and seek with each other with dangerous... (read entire news item)
7/05/2006
You may need to sit down for this - Season 4 news
Sony released the first few seasons of Starsky & Hutch fairly quickly (3 seasons in a year), but they sat on the fourth season. Sure, they released it overseas, but that just drove fans in North America... (read entire news item)
1/05/2005
Further details, hi-res cover art, and a look at the discs
This past Monday was the announce date for Starsky & Hutch - The Complete 3rd Season, and we were pleased to bring you the basic info about the March 15th release, along with an early look at the cover... (read entire news item)
1/03/2005
3rd Season of Classic Series is Announced!
A few months ago we gave our readers the heads-up that Starsky & Hutch - The Complete 3rd Season was on-the-way to DVD in March 2005. Now Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (formerly Columbia/Tristar)... (read entire news item)
10/06/2004
Season 3 in...
We've been getting a few emails asking us when Columbia TriStar plans to release the third season of Starsky & Hutch, so we decided to give them a call.
It's a few months away, and may change, but... (read entire news item)
5/10/2004
Season 2 Press Release, Date(s), Cover , Menus
Starsky and Hutch - The Complete 2nd Season is coming to DVD, hot on the heels of good sales of the first season set. Below we have a press release from the studio, Columbia TriStar. Note that all of... (read entire news item)
4/18/2004
We have news on season 2!
Columbia TriStar has pegged a release date for Starsky & Hutch: Season 2 only 4 months after the release of the first season. Fans of the show can expect to pick up the second season on July 6th, timed... (read entire news item)
12/23/2003
Get ready for Season 1! **UPDATED WITH EXTRAS**
Columbia Tristar Home Entertainment, working to tie in with the premiere of the Ben Stiller/Owen Wilson remake film later in the same week, has announced a March 2nd DVD release of Starsky & Hutch - The... (read entire news item)
