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A zoo isn't exactly world-class when the boss has to have a pair of workers dress up as animals to please the visitors. That's the predicament facing Howard and Vince the hapless leads in this quirky British comedy series that offers a surreal take on the daily workday. This release includes the series' first three seasons.

Master Shake Frylock and Meatwad are walking and talking food products who spend their days solving mysteries and coping with general problems regarding adolescence. Part of the network's "Adult Swim" series which targets 18-34 year olds AQUA TEEN HUNGER FORCE is strikingly original entertainment.

An odd distinctly British sketch show LITTLE BRITAIN rose to become one of the most popular comedy shows in its native U.K. Starring Matt Lucas and David Walliams in a variety of guises each sketch features a unique take on the minutiae of British life. Imitating people from various walks of life Lucas and Walliams grotesquely exaggerate them for comedic effect; their chirpy yet deliberately irritating character Vicky Pollard even spawned a catchphrase that seeped into everyday use in Britain "yeah but no but yeah!". In a further twist former DOCTOR WHO actor Tom Baker provides voiceover duties for a number of sketches with his booming Shakespearean tones adding a further aberration to the absurdist mle. LEAGUE OF GENTLEMAN fans should find plenty of amusement in this well-observed set of... Less

A ten hour series which presents a comprehensive look at one of the planet's most beautiful species. Volume 1: To Fly or Not to Fly? and The Mastery of Flight; Volume 2: The Insatiable Appetite and Meat-Eaters; Volume 3: Fishing For a Living and Signal and Songs; Volume 4: Finding Partners and The Demands of the Egg; Volume 5: The Problems of Parenthood and The Limits of Endurance.

A slice of vintage TV from 1983 MAMA'S FAMILY is a genial comedy spun around the activities of a Midwestern family who just can't get along. Central character Mama Vicki Lawrence lives with her sister Fran Rue McClanahan and son Vint Ken Berry. To add to the melee Vint's wife Naomi Dorothy Lyman and two children from Vint's previous marriage teenagers Buzz and Sonja also reside in the overstuffed house. Meanwhile Mama's two other daughters Eunice Carol Burnett and Ellen Betty White frequently stop by to cause further chaos. Aside from the laughs the show is notable for its pairing of McClanahan and White who both went on to enjoy enormously successful stints in hit show THE GOLDEN GIRLS. The entire first season of MAMA'S FAMILY is collected here.

Yogi and Boo-Boo must save the Easter Bunny who's been kidnapped by thugs out to ruin Easter. Can they do it before Mister Ranger ships them off to the Siberian Circus? Well he is smarter than the average bear.

After the British version of WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY? brought improvisational comedy to the masses the American version of the show borrowed the same formula and achieved the same results. The show hurls many difficult and amusing challenges-- including songs games and other spontaneous activities--at its constantly rotating line-up of guest performers all of whom have to be at the top of their game to keep up with the pace of the show. This first season of WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY? includes regular contestants such as Ryan Stiles Drew Carey and Colin Mochrie.

This family-friendly comedy launches funnyman Sinbad into the wild wild west as a good-natured outlaw whom trouble follows.

Action hero Steven Seagal is represented by four of his most famous films in this collection. The titles featured are UNDER SIEGE THE GLIMMER MAN ABOVE THE LAW and FIRE DOWN BELOW.

One of HBO's longest running drama's OZ returns for its fifth season which is presented here in its entirety. The action opens with Emerald City's inmates enjoying some brand new facilities as the experimental penitentiary has been partially rebuilt following the lethal gas explosion that wreaked havoc on the prison at the end of Season Four. But tensions still run unbearably high with the usual mixture of infights and struggles with personal demons soon illustrating to fans of the show that we are back on very familiar territory once again. The writing direction and action remains of an incredibly high standard throughout and as the tension builds towards the climax of Season Five it's becomes clear why OZ has become such a staple of HBO's programming schedule.

Robert Louis Stevenson's DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE is interpreted in a unique way in this 2007 production. Dr. Jekyll is plagued by the familiar problem of his destructive alter-ego Mr. Hyde. So Jekyll takes advantage of some modern technology in an attempt to thwart the beast using surveillance cameras to monitor his activities. But a further twist in the tale comes when it emerges that it's not just Jekyll who is doing the monitoring....

A collection of instructional yoga workouts that will energize tone and make you sweat. Includes: BRYAN KEST'S POWER YOGA 1: Energize BRYAN KEST'S POWER YOGA 2: Tone and BRYAN KEST'S POWER YOGA 3: Sweat. See individual titles for complete details.

Acclaimed HBO comedy special starring the incisive young humorist in his raucous and intelligent stage show in which he skewers everything from current events to dating in his own inimitable style pulling no punches.

The world of GILLIGAN'S ISLAND saw a group of castaways stranded on a desert island left there after a boat trip got caught in a storm. Each episode saw the eclectic group of castaways attempt an escape from the island but were frequently foiled by infighting and bitter recriminations breaking out between the crew. The entire second season is included here.

The holidays are hilarious for social climber Hyacinth Bucket that's Bouquet. This collection includes four examples of these festive occasions. Featured episodes are "Sea Fever" "Historical Pageant" "Angel Gabriel Blue" and "A Holiday from Hyacinth." Individual episodes contain synopses.

The BBC takes viewers three million years into the future with this science-fiction spoof chronicling intergalactic adventures of the only human to survive a radiation leak on the ship Red Dwarf. Dave Lister battles loneliness with a holographic incarnation of a deceased friend the ship's computer a mechanoid and the biological miracle Cat. This release contains every episode from the show's hilarious fourth season.

After the British version of WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY? brought improvisational comedy to the masses the American version of the show borrowed the same formula and achieved the same results. The show hurls many difficult and amusing challenges-- including songs games and other spontaneous activities--at its constantly rotating line-up of guest performers all of whom have to be at the top of their game to keep up with the pace of the show. This first season of WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY? includes regular contestants such as Ryan Stiles Drew Carey and Colin Mochrie.

Executive producer Jerry Bruckheimer's award-winning television series WITHOUT A TRACE follows the FBI's Missing Persons Unit as they investigate individual disappearances in New York City. Led by senior agent Jack Malone Anthony LaPaglia the special task force utilizes psychological profiling to reconstruct a timeline of the missing person's last day and determine the cause as either kidnapping murder suicide or runaway. With a topnotch cast that includes Poppy Montgomery Marianne Jean-Baptiste Enrique Murciano and Eric Close Bruckheimer's suspenseful crime drama garnered two Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe for LaPaglia as Best Actor in a Dramatic Series--all in its first year. This 4-volume box set includes all 22 episodes of that thrilling first season.

Covering a variety of social issues in the stratosphere BABYLON 5 continues to be the point of negotiation for humans and aliens alike in the 23rd Century. John J. Sheridan Bruce Boxleitner leads his crew out of the military dictatorship that is now ruling the Earth Force and there is now slowdown in the Shadow War. This collection comprises the third season of the science fiction series.

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The trials and tribulations of President Bartlet Martin Sheen continue in this seventh season of the popular drama series. The life of his backroom staff and family fall under as much scrutiny as the man himself offering a fascinating glimpse at what life as the President of the United States could be like. This time out the race to replace Bartlet heats up with Senator Arnold Vinick Alan Alda and Congressman Mathew Vincente Jimmy Smits vying to take over at the Oval Office. Also included is a special episode titled "The Debate" which originally aired live on NBC. Having won countless Emmy Awards THE WEST WING is a firm favorite with American TV audiences.

This acclaimed award-winning film features original color footage of the players and the stadiums that have become legends in baseball history. Taken from home movies shot by fans and players it features superstar players from Babe Ruth to Joe DiMaggio plus many others. It also includes what is thought to be the oldest existing color footage of the 1938 World Series at Wrigley Field in Chicago.

Bobby Logan Kris Kristofferson and Ernie Wyatt Treat Williams are burnt-out Texas border patrolmen in danger of losing their jobs when they find a 1960s-era jeep buried in the desert along with human remains a rifle and 800000 in cash. Cynical Logan wants to take the money and run but idealistic Wyatt persuades him to conduct a secret investigation first. The partners' detective work soon leads them to startling evidence connecting the jeep to the JFK assassination-- with federal agents hot on their trail and eager to do anything it takes to keep the discovery a secret. This taut little-seen political thriller is bolstered by Tangerine Dream's moody atmospheric score and a strong supporting cast that includes Rip Torn Kevin Conway Kurtwood Smith Miguel Ferrer and Jean Smart.

A huge hit on BBC America this release contains the first and second seasons of THE OFFICE alongside the acclaimed Special episodes: THE OFFICE SEASON ONE: When the Wernham Hogg paper merchants needed someone to come in and shape up their office they found the man who definitely thinks he is the most capable candidate in David Brent Ricky Gervais. Brent rules a tight ship but at the same time tries to be every employee's best friend. Brent is the centerpiece for this brilliant satire of 9-5 office life. Camera crews follow Brent and his employees around in this British series that uses no laugh track and doesn't need it. The razor sharp comedy will have audiences in stitches. When released in England this wickedly funny series broke all sales records for non-film DVD releases. THE OFFICE... Less

Two grizzled cowhands reminisce about their lively pasts as they travel across dangerous country with a gold shipment they were hired to protect. This is often considered to be Peckinpah's finest film and is typical of post-classical westerns in terms of its elegiac tone. AKA: "Guns in the Afternoon."

Part of the German effort in coming to terms with the atrocities of the Second World War has been the opening up of concentration camps for all to see. The most notorious of these is Auschwitz a location that saw unspeakable horrors unfold as the war raged. This series takes a look at the events and history of Auschwitz in a six-part program. Exhaustive research was undertaken with victims and perpetrators of the crimes committed at the site spoken to at length. Reenactments help provide a gruesome visualization of the events alongside some shocking archive footage. A comprehensive detailed history of Auschwitz this is the definitive word on the appalling scenes that took place there.

The bond between a young boy and an amicable blond beagle is tested when the dog is abused and must be rescued from its owner. Based on the Newberry Award-winning children's story by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor this feature also won the prestigious 1997 Genesis Award for Outstanding Feature for spotlighting animal issues with "courage creativity and integrity."

Appearing during the family comedy's height of popularity in the 1980s and 1990s FULL HOUSE focuses on an unconventional household in San Francisco. After the death of his wife Danny Tanner Bob Saget enlists the help of his friend Joey Dave Coulier and brother-in-law Jesse John Stamos to help raise his daughters. In the fifth season oldest daughter D.J. Candace Cameron gets her learner's permit Michelle Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen starts kindergarten and middle child Stephanie Jodie Sweetin gets the chance to meet a beloved pop star. But the girls don't get to have all the fun as each of the men has a brush with stardom. Jesse's rock star dreams may be realized when he gets the chance of a lifetime thanks to the Beach Boys; a local magazine names Danny "Bachelor of the Month" and he finds... Less

Lindsay Anderson working again with Malcolm McDowell and Robert Sherwin continues his comic comment on corruption in British society when Mick Travis Malcolm McDowell the school boy from IF. . . sets out like a modern Candide to make his way in the business world. Anderson stretches the boundaries of cinema with an eclectic use of movies within movies silent-film-style title cards surreal fantasies actors playing multiple parts and a live soundtrack. Alan Price appears on screen singing several songs. In the lyrics to one song he sings "Someone has to win in the human race if it isn't you then it has to be me" which is thematically linked to Mick's rise and fall in his career journey from lowly coffee salesman to assistant to Sir James Burgess Ralph Richardson the most evil man in the... Less

The film represents Henry Fonda's return to the screen after an absence of seven years part of which was spent playing the eponymous officer in the immensely successful stage version of Thomas Heggen's novel. As cargo officer and second in command on a supply ship during World War II the easygoing Lt. Doug Roberts is excluded from a much desired combat role while playing whipping boy to dyspeptic tyrant Captain Morion James Cagney. Ensign Frank Pulver Jack Lemmon a brash yet cowardly wheeler-dealer entertains Roberts with his elaborate pranks while the fatherly Doc William Powell in his last screen appearance offers advice. The young crew tries every available means of killing boredom including eyeballing the nurses on a nearby island through a telescope and Roberts does what he can to... Less