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From DVD Talk:

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MacGyver: The First Season
Paramount // Unrated // $38.99 // January 25, 2005

Review by Francis Rizzo III | posted January 15, 2005 |


In 10 Words or Less

The first adventures of Patty and Selma's favorite Boy Scout

The Show

Looking at the TV schedule of just about any network is like looking
at an all-star stupidity line-up. With the exception of shows
like "C.S.I." and "Arrested Development," most of what's on
television justifies the nickname "idiot box." Shows like "MacGyver,"
which stars Richard Dean Anderson as the titular hero, wouldn't even
make it to the air today, because the concept is too intelligent (as
proven by the lack of success for the recent "Young MacGyver" pilot.)
But back in its heyday, it ran an impressive seven seasons, and is
still remembered quite fondly today, due to the unique
resourcefulness of its star, who created the cliche of being able to
build a bomb with a paper clip, candle and jar of Nutella.

As MacGyver, Anderson wasn't exactly a heartthrob, but he wasn't a
bad looking guy either. The special agent who could do anything was
quite resourceful with the ladies as well, earning the show a decent
following and putting him just a few levels below James Bond in the
realm of suave spies. Quick with a quip and his knowledge of just
about everything, MacGyver couldn't be outwitted and didn't go in for
the violence of some of his peers. He never carried a gun and was a
role model that kids could really look up to, thanks to his reliance
on science while kicking butt. With all his many facets, he was just
about the perfect hero.

**snippity doo-dah**


The DVDs

Paramount has released the first 22 episodes of "MacGyver" in a set
of six DVDs, each packaged in a ThinPak case, which come in a
cardboard slipcase. There are four episodes on each of the first five
discs, and two on the sixth. Each of the discs include a simple
static menu that lists the episodes, while the first disc also has
previews for other Paramount TV releases. There are no audio options
or subtitles, but the DVDs have closed captioning.


**snippity doo-dah**


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