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05 Jan, 2008
Colorized not necessarily better. . . .
1 of 1 found this helpful I am rating the quality as excellent, but don't feel that this is because of the newer, sophisticated versions of colorization. Although I had never seen the first season in color, I was intrigued, and excited to try it out. The first season episodes are best watched in order, as for the first several episodes, plotlines either have some slight continuity, especially secondary stories, or mention of prior plot details occur which make it best for the viewer to have seen them sequentially.
Eden is delightful, as naive, out-of-her-element Jeannie. Hagman is a good comedic straight man, but it is hard to believe the Air Force wouldn't have put him on a "fat boy," program; he appears stocky in some episodes. The comedic writing is brilliant, and the special effects are good, although perhaps better in black-and-white.
Jeannie's first season bottle is drab in comparison with the technicolor episodes; this isn't troubling---we know that her bottle and interior become more colorful for the second season, without explanation, and that the rest of the genies (Blue Djinn, Jeannie II, etc.) have similar bottles in different color schemes. Disappointing is the use of the color; in some cases, it is clear that color stills of the series were not viewed; Eden's aqua-green and white outfit, worn a few times before a slightly sexier version of it was used for Jeannie II, is colorized as pink, and a spin on the same outfit, again in green (Eden mentions it in the pilot commentary) is also pink. A premise that is ignored for this season (in color) is that in the first few episodes of the second season, Jeannie's smoke is blue-green for costumes other than the pink one (when wearing the aqua skirted costume or her off-white pajamas). The smoke is always shown pink.
The use of Melissa, Captain Nelson's fiancee, as a source of jealousy, and the outstanding guest appearance of classic tv veteran Arleen Sax in Russian Roulette, make it worth watching. Look also for Emmeline Henry in a small scene as a magician's assistant, Mert, prior to her permanent assignment in season two as Amanda Bellows.
The first season features Eden in breathtaking gowns and designer street clothes, and also features heavy use of special effects, including smoke. Apparently, it was more difficult in color, as the effects are used less, and less, as the series continues. It is arguably the best season. Also charming is the original, jazz intro, and the use of jazz instrumentals for backgrounds in the episodes. These almost make the series more sentimental during denouement scenes or intimate dialogues between Hagman and Eden.
This season is a must watch if you want to know when the Captains were promoted to Major, how Roger met Jeannie, and why Doctor Bellows is so suspicious, among others---even an explanation of how Jeannie lost use of Archaic grammar.
Fun, fun, fun. Season two would continue, and season three is even a hoot, but recycling of old premises and trite plotlines, hint at a decline of quality for seasons four and five, but great excuses to show Barbara Eden in street micro-minis :) and Emmeline Henry too :( .
31 May, 2006
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3 of 3 found this helpful The first, and somewhat arguably, the most true to the comic, season of Wonder Woman, puts the series with the character's origin in World War II, slightly adapted for the script. Lynda Carter grows as an actress quickly after the pilot, in her triple role of Princess Diana/Diana Prince, Yeoman First Class/Wonder Woman. The pilot is well-filmed, with guest stars Cloris Leachman (chewing the scenery in her very short appearances), Stella Stevens, and Red Buttons. The next two entries are adapted from actual comic book plots in 1942. The series then deviates from some expensive special effects (notably change sequences and bullets and bracelets) to less expense, but still interesting plots involving Nazi sabotage, an assasination attempt on General Eisenhower, counterfeiting by Nazis, cattle-rustling of government beef, kidnapping of American war heroes in Hollywood, evil Nazi plots in Argentina,and the first jet experiments, as well as less plausible stories involving a gorilla and a potential nuclear meltdown. Guest stars abound, including Linda Day George, Robert Reed, Christine Belford, Anne Francis, Dick Van Patten, Hayden Rorke, Jonathan Hillerman, Caroline Jones (as Queen Hipplolyte), and introduces Debra Winger as Princess Druscilla/Dru Prince/Wonder Girl. The original stories retain much of the camp from the comic book, although some dateline changes, and alteration of strengths and weaknesses, to allow for exciting capture sequences, are used. The guest stars and the "comic book" feel, while it remains dramatic, make this the best of the three seasons. Sadly, much of the interesting points of the character, and round personalities for both YN1 Diana Prince and Wonder Woman are lost in the later, heavy hitting "spy" era, when Diana basically becomes Wonder Woman to complete secret agent work she can't accomplish under her own power. Worth a watch, especially to see comic sidekick Etta Candy, played by Beatrice Colen.
14 Feb, 2008
The essential modern work
This book, which was also made into the BBC/PBS television series, Six Wives, is the essential modern work on the subject of Henry VIII and his wives. Starkey takes into account other modern researchers, including Eric Ives, and very detailed research---so far as to determine that Catherine of Aragon was, in appearance, English Rose, instead of the traditional appearance depicted in drama. Anne Boleyn and Catherine of course receive the most attention, but there is detailed information about the remaining four wives, although they were less historically significant in terms of their relationship with the King.
For any enthusiast of Elizabethan or Tudor History, this book is a must read. The companion television series is also worth a look; again, the first two wives have their own episodes, while the last four are grouped into just two programs.
Nice illustrations, and flowing text make this a handsome volume indeed.