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Burke's Law: Season 1 - Volume 1 (First 16 Episodes)

Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
Brand: VCI ENTERTAINMENT
EAN: 0089859851025
Format: Box set, Black & White, Dolby, DVD-Video, Full Screen, Original recording remastered, NTSC
Label: VCI Entertainment
Manufacturer: VCI Entertainment
Number Of Items: 4
Publisher: VCI Entertainment
Release Date: April 29, 2008
Running Time: 800 minutes
Sales Rank: 2247
Studio: VCI Entertainment
Theatrical Release Date: September 20, 1963

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Editorial Review:

Amazon.com:
Watching the smart, sexy, sophisticated, and more than a bit naughty Burke's Law is like entering Hef's swinging pad for a little Playboy After Dark action. Gene Barry, in his Golden Globe-winning role, stars as Amos Burke, a millionaire playboy. He is described as 'a bon vivant, elegant, an attractive man.' He also happens to be a police captain in charge of homicide. 'It's what he does best,' his partner explains. Well, not quite. He's better at juggling a bevy of beautiful ladies. 'We have a nodding acquaintance,' he smooth-talks one. 'You say `nodding' about marriage and that's the way I like it.' Inevitably, his trysts are interrupted by word that a murder has been committed and a body found. Then, it's off to the crime scene in his chauffeur driven Rolls Royce (piloted by the trusty Henry, portrayed by scene-stealer Leon Lontoc). Fun enough, but what further distinguishes Burke's Law is its dazzling array of stellar suspects; former Hollywood greats, contemporary stars, comedians, indelible character actors, and fresh-faced up-and-comers. Just dig this line-up for the episode, 'Who Killed Billy Jo?': Cesar Romero, Phil Harris, Tina 'Ginger' Louise, Ida Lupino, Ken Berry as a swinging partygoer, and in a surprising cameo, David Niven as a bumbling juggler. Gary Collins provides some potent youth appeal as Tim, a go-getting new detective and fount of arcane information related to each case. But he's no match for 'the old captain,' who dispenses his own brand of wisdom, such as, 'Never drink martinis with a beautiful suspect,' and 'Never grow up; you'll grow old,' punctuating each aphorism with, 'Burke's law.' A cop show like no other, Burke's Law's pleasures are anything but guilty, from the seductive voice that purrs, 'It's Burke's Law' during the opening credits to guessing which star is the culprit. Wally Cox? Carl Reiner? Frankie Avalon? Carolyn Jones was nominated for a Golden Globe for her virtuoso quadruple role as sisters in 'Who Killed Sweet Betsy?' and Barry himself has a high time with his dual role as a lookalike murder victim in 'Who Killed Snookie Martinelli?' Almost worth the price of this set is the prologue in which Barry's Snookie regales his exhausted all-night party guests with an energetic rendition of 'C'est Si Bon.' How `60s can you get? As a welcome bonus for classic TV buffs, each disc contains vintage 1963 commercials (Arnold Palmer for L&M cigarettes--'He's been smoking them for years'). You're still deciding whether to order this? 'Don't think about it, just do it.' That's Burke's law! --Donald Liebenson

Product Description:
BURKE'S LAW was a hit prime-time TV series that aired on ABC in 1963 and ran until 1966. It starred Gene Barry in the title roll (for which he won a Golden Globe Best TV Actor Award in 1965) of an LA chief of detectives who also happened to be a millionaire! Each episode featured unusual plot twists glamorous settings and a fabulous list of guest stars. So good it was brought back for a brief run in 1994! VCI will be releasing season one in two separate collector s sets of 16 episodes each. Digitally remastered from the original 35mm master each collection will also include bonus original commercials and previews. Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: TELEVISION/SERIES & SEQUELS UPC: 089859851025 Manufacturer No: 8510




Rating: - A THROWBACK TO THE '60S THAT STILL WORKS . . MOST OF THE TIME
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Rating: - Burke's Law Season 1 Volume 1
Quality of the video was excellent and one of the best old tyme television shows now available. Hope more ... Read More

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Rating: - "Some TV shows don't age well" - Burke's Law
Sorry to differ from the other reviewers, but my wife and I just watched a few episodes of Season 1, Part ... Read More

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Rating: - "Burke's Law (1963) ... Gene Barry ... VCI Ent. (2008)"
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Rating: - Improbable, but highly entertaining series....
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