The Andy Griffith Show
Collection (Passport)
Picture: C
Sound: C Extras: C+ Episodes: C+
Passport has done an interesting job of issuing obscure TV
shows, but when it comes to more popular titles, they tend to offer the second
or third best sets. In the case of
their Andy Griffith Show Collection focusing on the black and white
years with the late Don Knotts, the (1.33 X 1) prints are not in great shape
and (Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono) sound is also inferior, especially as compared to
the exceptional full seasons Paramount has issued on DVD already. You can read about those elsewhere on the
site.
What is different is that the extra on the fifth and final
DVD include interviews with Griffith, actress Betty Lynn and a Hollywood
Remembers segment on Griffith that diehard fans might enjoy. This is a less expensive set than the better
Paramount releases, meaning it would not be bad if you don’t want all those
sows, but the extras are the only reason to pick this one up.
- Nicholas Sheffo
