Sunday, September 1, 2013

Last of the Summer Wine: Vintage 1995-Reserve



The Devil's In The Details
Last of the Summer Wine is, of course, one of the best things about TV. If you've never seen it, give it a try, this '95 release is a particularly good place to start. It features Foggy in tip top form, I've always liked the older Foggy more than the younger Foggy from the '70's, but he's superb no matter what the age. OK, enough for the review, here's what you want, Information.

This release will include a "dizzyingly comical Christmas Special". This is the first time this January 1995 "Special" "Man Who Nearly Knew Pavarotti" has been released commercially in the U.S. OK, here's the rundown:

The Man Who Nearly Knew Pavrotti - This January 1995 "Christmas Special" episode features one of several guest appearances by Norman Wisdom, as bumbler Billy Ingleton. Billy finds a piano, and as it has always been his dream to play professionally, the trio organise a piano recital. But when he's in the spotlight, Billy faints from stage fright. Luckily, Compo has an...

Soothing Quality of Times Gone By
Where else but in a small English village could an odd assortment of retired gentlemen create such a special feeling in each of us. Their daily lives of attempting to fight boredom, and a sense of order in life, only have it end up in laughter for all. Thank you, thank you, and thank you again for this experience. Good actors and excellent writers.

Sandra Knox
Age 70

Another classic to watch over and over
The best of the best. This disc set is just a continuation of the example of excellence that this British comedy series has carried on for it many years. Every episode is just great!!

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