| Missed most of these on air |
Money well spent. I missed most of the aired episodes, so they were fresh. I loved every minute, and NO COMMERCIALS! |
5 Rating
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| Northern Exposure: intelligent TV with laughs and tears |
I have read several reviews of the series and, as a devoted viewer during the series' run, I think the uproar of the lack of the original soundtrack music that laced each episode is a tempest in a teapot. The producers of these DVD's can be faulted, however, for not printing the disks with correct markings so we know which episodes are on the disks. They are mysteriously blank making it a real guessing game as to which disk to play, especially if you are trying to stay in the original sequence.
Other than that, this show was writing at its best with creative direction, faultless photography on location, and a fine ensemble cast. Filmed in the fictional Alaska town of Cicily without a laugh track or live audience on a sound stage, each script has stood the test of time with multiple stories taking place in each episode.
One particular episode is one of my favorites. The character, Ed, gave storekeeper Ruth Ann a mason jar of dirt for her birthday. It was from a grave site he bought for her. The end of the episode pays off Ed's heart-felt gift as he drives Ruth Ann to the site overlooking a magnificent river valley. She then askes Ed to be the first to "dance on the grave" with her. Tears from the viewer are guarenteed.
So, my fellow devotees, give up your angst over the original soundtrack and remember the scripts, the dialogue and performances for what they were: unforgotable and collectable. |
5 Rating
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| Unfortunate Packaging |
As with the Simpson's unfortunate "head" packaging gimmicks, there ought to be an option with Northern Exposure to opt out of the cutsie packaging and just go with a box. There are some of us out here who are interested in the content of what is offered - but completely disinterested in the "novelty" packaging that is more of a nuisance than a drawing point. What were the marketing people thinking?
It would be wonderful if, like the Simpson's products so inconveniently packaged, there was an option for a simple box. |
2 Rating
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