Product Description Karl Malden, Michael Douglas. Now you can experience the excitement of this acclaimed police drama over and over again! Ride along with detective Mike Stone and his young partner as they patrol the City by the Bay in Deathwatch" (1/13/73), Legion of the Lost" (4/12/73) and 11 others for a total of 13 episodes on 4 DVDs. 1973/color/13 hrs., 20 min/NR/fullscreen. .com These 13 chronological episodes that concluded season 1 were just the ticket to launching one of the 1970s' most arresting cop shows. The first season of The Streets of San Francisco was nominated for an Emmy for Best Drama Series and its stars, Karl Malden and Michael Douglas, were nominated for Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor, respectively. But as this inaugural season unfolded, the veteran cop/rookie cop dynamic that charged the first 14 episodes matured into a more paternal mentor/student relationship (Malden's Mike Stone refers to Douglas's Steve Keller, throughout as "the boy" and "buddy-boy"). These episodes are particularly engrossing, and provide Malden with some of his finest primetime hours. In "Trail of the Serpent," a street gang bent on freeing their captured leader takes Stone hostage. Stone plays it cool, appealing to the humanity of one of the more sensitive gang members, while the more hotheaded Keller almost jeopardizes his rescue. In "Legion of the Lost," Stone goes undercover on skid row to investigate the murders of three homeless men. In two episodes, Stone does not allow personal relationships to compromise his sense of duty. In "Deadline," a newspaper editor tries to cover up the murder of his mistress, and in the process, unwittingly implicates his own son, who was also the victim's lover. In "Shattered Image," a woman from Stone's old neighborhood is now the socialite wife of a murdered senatorial candidate. "Beyond Vengeance" echoes Cape Fear as a vengeful sociopath, freed on parole, seems to be stalking Stone's daughter. Malden and Douglas are a terrific team, and they are aided and abetted by literate scripts ("Room with a View" alludes to Hemingway's story "The Killers"), with clever twists. In "The Albatross," a killer is freed when it turns out he wasn't wearing his hearing aid and did not hear Keller when he read him his rights. In the Emmy-nominated "The House on Hyde Street," an elderly recluse becomes the prime neighborhood suspect in the death of a young boy. Guest stars in these episodes read like a Hollywood's Most Wanted List, with veteran character actors (Joseph Cotten, Jack Albertson, Leslie Nielsen, Barbara Rush) and future TV Land favorites (Victor French from Little House on the Prairie and Highway to Heaven, a pre-Cheers Nicholas "Coach" Colasanto, Jamie Farr, and Clint Howard). Of course, the real star is San Francisco, an intriguing backdrop with its roller coaster hills and funky neighborhoods. For series fans who left their hearts here, Streets still calls to you. --Donald Liebenson
A**H
The *Action* Continues In Part 2 Of Season 1!
I really hate that Paramount split the seasons of THE STREETS OF SAN FRANCISCO into two volumes! I wanted to knock off one-star because of that, I might have done that with the first volume, but watching this show and I am really amazed at not only the great acting and story lines, but the incredible on location shooting throughout San Francisco. If you're like me and enjoy watching cosmopolitan cities (as they were in the 50s/60s/70s) like SF used as the backdrop to the unfolding drama/mystery set forth by the various episodes then the cinematography on STREETS OF SAN FRANCISCO SEASON ONE. VOL. 2 is well worth buying. I can't imagine the logistics that went into shooting each episode! As far as my eye can tell, there are no recycled shots and you get to ride along inside the car with Stone (Malden) & Keller (Douglas)-- no composite or green screen shots here, not to mention the aerial shots tracking the action on the streets.The chemistry between its two stars Karl Malden and Michael Douglas is perfect and what really makes this series enjoyable to watch, besides the great location shots, is the wonderful scripts and character development -- especially with the criminals.Many of the people committing the crimes aren't just one-dimensional hoods, though some are, but many are either suckered into it by another party or they are doing it for other reasons (other than just petty crime or trying to get high), which make each episode well-rounded and keeps viewers guessing at the who, what, and why of each crime.For these reasons I give this set a solid five stars.Picture quality is good, as well as sound, and aside from the clothes, hairstyles, payphones, and CB radio in the car, the series doesn't seem dated at all. Unfortunately, there isn't any extras on the SOSF Season 1. Vol 2 DVD set.
T**N
Top Notch!
I grew up as a teen-ager watching this cop show and always loved it. So I was absolutely thrilled when I saw they were releasing the seasons on DVD (not some cheap bootlegs). Karl Malden & Michael Douglas are excellent together and as the seasons expand their relationship and characters develop into one the viewers come to love and identify with.The crimes and detective work that goes into their solving them is always engrossing and the numerous and varied special "guest stars" that appear always add some spice to the drama and acting. Cop shows were a dime a dozen during this era but this was my favorite. And one of the reasons is that it was filmed on location. The beautiful backdrop of San Francisco add to the beautiful and realism of the show. So many modern cop/detective shows are set in New York but shot in L.A. or even Canada.I have vacationed in San Francisco & always appreciated it's beauty and charm. Yes, it's a wild town but that doesn't detract from the wonderful Fishermen's Wharf or downtown area (those beautiful hilly streets and cable cars).The theme music has always stuck with me (and anyone who grew up during that era) and the intro and the announcer's dramatic tone ("a Quinn Martin Production") still gives me goosbumps.Since I can't find the show on any satellite or local stations I bought this (and other discs) to view at my convenience. For those who love classic cop shows this is one of the best. Being set in the 70's doesn't hurt it's value one bit. In fact, it helps bring back wonderful memories of that time growing up.Buy it and you won't be dissapointed!
E**H
Stone and Keller Solve 13 More Crimes
"The Streets of San Francisco" was only a minor hit for ABC in the mid-Seventies, but I found it as enjoyable as any other police drama of the era that I have seen. The series featured two Oscar-winning actors in Karl Malden and Michael Douglas--Malden played Mike Stone, an experienced detective, lieutenant on the San Francisco police force, and mentor to Douglas's character Steve Keller, Stone's young, college-educated partner. The two teamed up to solve murders, rapes, and drug traffic in the City by the Bay. This DVD set contains the first season's final 13 episodes that were originally broadcast in the first four months of 1973."Streets" was filmed in and around San Francisco, and the incorporation of the city scenes and scenery of the Bay Area into the show greatly adds to the series. As well as the scenery and the Seventies clothes and cars, the series enhances the setting further by capturing what everyday bars, restaurants, hotels, and grocery stores looked like at the time--in addition to the superb writing for the episodes, the whole setting of the series is just great. Victor French, Dick Sargent, and Leslie Nielsen are recognizable guest starts who appeared in these episodes.If you enjoy crime drama but are a tad too young to remember this series when it was running in prime time, you likely wouldn't regret giving "The Streets of San Francisco" a viewing.
J**N
Five Stars
Always love these old shows. Well worth the money.
A**S
Buena serie
El dvd tiene calidad y los episodios, en general, también. El titulo de la serie es adecuado y es frecuente que se observe cómo la gente en la calle está contemplando los rodajes. este aspecto del rodaje en las calles constituye una buena dsitracción. recomendable para los aficionados a las series de esa época.
M**K
the streets of san francisco volume 2, season 1
I never got to watch it because the first half of the first season did not play except for the pilot and episode 1. I think you should start lowering the prices of tv series like this. It is not fair to charge less money for the first half of the first season and charge more for the second half of the first season. In my opinion, release the whole season at once not split seasons. Keep the price fair to allpeople.
C**B
Four Stars
thank you as described
S**"
Sorry I ordered it and wasted my money
Pathetic series---from the dark ages, I could have written the lines for the script my self. But to be fair that is what the offerings were in those days. We have come a long way; but not always the right way either....decide for yourself.
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