World Famous Comics: The Saint - The Early Episodes, Set 2
The Saint - The Early Episodes, Set 2
Directed By: Roger Moore, Gordon Flemyng, John Ainsworth, Anthony Bushell, David Eady Average Rating: Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Binding: DVD Format: Box set, Black & White, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC Label: A&E Home Video Number of Items: 4 Region Code: 1 Release Date: August 30, 2005 Running Time: 816 minutes Theatrical Release Date: May 21, 1967
Description: The suavest saint this side of trouble is back in black and white!
Always attuned to those in distress, as well as to those in dresses, Roger Moore's portrayal of THE SAINT is the stuff of television legend. Circling the globe in his distinctive white Volvo, charm was Simon Templar's weapon of choice. Bringing with him an impeccable taste for life's finer things, THE SAINT dashed through one heart-racing adventure after another, forever chased by Scotland Yard's peppermint-chewing Inspector Teal.
Fearless and debonair, with a rogue's eye toward justice--Simon Templar, otherwise known as THE SAINT, embarks upon 16 dazzling episodes of intrigue!
DVD Features: The History of THE SAINT; Roger Moore Biography and Filmography; Photo Gallery; Interactive Menus; Scene Selection
Classic Roger Moore Roger Moore is at his best as Simon Templar - aka The Saint. These episodes are period Brit TV at its best, running the gamut from quaint settings to world capitals. Moore is witty and urbane, and a lot of fun, with occasional asides to the audience. Video quality is good, bearing in mind this was shot a long time ago in black and white. The cars alone are worth the price of admission, with lots of scenes in Moore's white Volvo P1000.
The Saint Collection Set II Review This is really cool. I also reviewed the Set I collection and will just say the same thing for this set...I remember the old reruns on TV from when I was little, and recall enjoying them so I took a chance and bought this set. I do not regret it. Even these early episodes are very well-written, well-acted, and to my surprise the film quality is quite good. Sometimes with older TV shows you get iffy visual quality, but these are crystal clear. Moore is terrific as the Saint. It's also cool to see different parts of the world circa the early 1960's. Cool cars, cool furniture, everyone is well-dressed, and of course Moore is very classy. The thing that impressed me the most is the writing and the plots. I was afraid TV from this era might not age well, but they're not cheesy at all, and they really did age quite well. Still completely watchable today.
When Will the Rest Be Available? Just wondering if anyone knows when the remaining "Early Episodes" will be available, if at all?
Great Adventure! The early Saint episodes were some of the best television ever produced. I'm only sorry that The Saint-The Early Episodes, Set 1 and Set 2 cover just the first 28 of the seventy something black and white shows. Set 2 takes us only through episode 16 of the 27 that were made for season two.
Where oh where, is the rest of season two as well as seasons three, four and five!!!
In any case, if you like adventure, comedy, and/or mystery then you should quickly buy both of these early episode sets. You won't miss the lack of color and you won't be sorry!
The Saint - The Early Episodes - Set 2: episode listing A&E doesn't list the episodes on the outside of the Set 2 box, or on their website, so here goes:
DISC ONE The Fellow Traveler Starring The Saint Judith Teresa
DISC TWO The Elusive Ellshaw Marcia The Work Of Art Iris
DISC THREE The King Of The Beggars The Rough Diamonds The Saint Plays With Fire The Well-Meaning Mayor
DISC FOUR The Sporting Chance The Bunco Artists The Benevolent Burglary The Wonderful War
Anything Goes Trivia
Megaton Man
Tony's Online Tips
Trevor
