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Flipper - The Original Series, Season 1

starring: Luke Halpin

: Flipper - The Original Series, Season 1
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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
Brand: TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENT
EAN: 0027616072535
Format: Box set, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Full Screen, Subtitled, NTSC
Label: MGM (Video & DVD)
Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD)
Number Of Items: 4
Publisher: MGM (Video & DVD)
Region Code: 1
Release Date: April 24, 2007
Running Time: 759 minutes
Sales Rank: 11197
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Theatrical Release Date: September 19, 1964



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Description:
They call him Flipper, Flipper, King of the Sea… Now for the first time, he's on DVD! Plunge into an undersea world of fun and excitement with Flipper and his pals Bud and Sandy Ricks, and their dad Porter, the chief ranger at Florida's Coral Key Park. Bring home this aquatic adventure, and relive a classic splash from the past with this family favorite!

Amazon.com:
A 1964 television spin-off from the 1963 movie Flipper, Flipper--Season One is an adventure series that features extensive underwater photography and intriguing story lines involving a widowed park ranger, his two sons, and a clever dolphin named Flipper. This first season of Flipper finds brothers Sandy (Luke Halpin) and Bud (Tommy Norden), their father Park Ranger Porter Ricks (Brian Kelly), and their dolphin Flipper posted at the Coral Key Park and Marine Preserve where they're charged with upholding the law and responding to a variety of predicaments ranging from divers injured by shark attacks, to protecting visitors from incoming hurricanes, rescuing zoo animals from a sinking ship, and fighting congressional battles for continued funding to ensure the very existence of their marine preserve. While Bud's and Sandy's impulsiveness sometimes get them into trouble, the boys and their father can be counted upon to remain clear-headed in times of crisis. More often than not, though, it's Flipper who fulfills the most crucial role in any given rescue attempt. Guest stars are numerous and include Andy Devine, Margaret Hayes, Dan Chandler, and Ric Applewhite. The underwater photography of marine life was cutting-edge in 1964 and holds up well to this day, providing a fascinating look at trained and instinctive dolphin behavior and marine ecosystems and, while some of the story lines may seem a bit dated to today's audiences, the bigger issues like marine preservation and doing what is right still ring true. Childhood adventure, peril, and suspense pervade each of the 30 half-hour episodes in this first season. Flipper--Season One promises to leave adults born in the nineteen-fifties and nineteen-sixties reminiscing fondly about their own childhoods and humming the Flipper theme song--what's more, their children (and perhaps grandchildren) will enjoy the program right alongside them and are more than likely to join in wholeheartedly on the refrain 'Flipper, Flipper, faster than lightning. . . .' (Ages 5 and older) --Tami Horiuchi



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Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - Childhood memories of the 70th - share it with your kids
Just bought this Flipper Original Series TV to share it with my little 4 year old son. I found out ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Flipper
I think it was awesome. This is a 1964 series that has some pretty good camera footage underwater. ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - good for winter blues
Can't wait for season 2. Good for some old time memories. Reminds me of the trips we took to florida ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Flipper in glorious color
Back in the sixties....I HAD to watch almost every episode of Flipper...you see I was a presenter at ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Excellent Family Entertainment
Thanks MGM for a great job on this release, every aspect is perfect, this was great show for the kids. ... Read More

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