Release date: 2003-05-13 Run time: 200 min. Price: $79.98
Review The Life of Mammals - The Complete Series [VHS] / BBC Warner:In ten parts, the award-winning David Attenborough (2002 Emmy winner for The Blue Planet: Seas of Life; The Life of Birds) introduces us to the most diverse group of animals ever to live on Earth, from the smallest - the two-inch pygmy shrew, to the largest - the blue whale; from the slowest - the sloth, to the swiftest - the cheetah; from the least attractive - the naked mole rat, to the most irresistible - a human baby. The Life of Mammals is the story of 4,000 species that have outlived the dinosaurs and conquered the farthest places on earth. With bodies kept warm by thick coats of fur and their developing young protected and nourished within their bodies, they have managed to colonize every part of the globe, dry or wet, hot or cold. Their adaptations for finding food have also had a profound effect on the way they move, socialize, mate and breed. David Attenborough and the BBC have a well-earned reputation for producing some of the greatest nature programs, but The Life of Mammals could well be Attenborough's magnum opus. Much of the footage shot for this series had never been seen before, and is presented with the respect and reverence for the natural world that Attenborough has made his trademark. It never ceases to surprise: the sight of a lion taking down a wildebeest on the African savannah has almost become a cliché of nature programs, yet in The Life of Mammals the cameras keep rolling and the viewer witnesses the fallen animal's herd coming to its rescue and driving off the lion. It's a moving sight and just one of many remarkable scenes. A thorough and entertaining overview of one of evolution's greatest success stories, the series is loosely structured to follow the development of mammals, beginning with the basics in "A Winning Design," which clarifies what makes a mammal different from reptiles and birds-no, it isn't egg-laying: both the platypus and the echidna are egg-laying mammals; it's their ability to adapt. And it's this adaptability that becomes the crux of the remainder of the series. [+]
"Insect Hunters" focuses on mammals who have specifically adapted to eating insects, from the giant anteater and the armored armadillo to bats, which have evolved into complex and effective hunters. "Plant Predators" demonstrates the particular (and often peculiar) adaptations of herbivores, while "Chisellers" is about those mammals who feed primarily on roots and seeds, ranging from tree-dwelling squirrels to opportunistic mice and rats. "Meat Eaters" talks about the evolutionary arms race that exists between predators and prey, and the unique adaptations of both individual and pack hunters. Omnivores are explored in "Opportunists"-mammals like bears and raccoons, whose varied diet allows them to occupy nearly any environment. "Return to the Water" discusses those mammals such as whales, seals, and dolphins that have left behind life on dry land and adapted completely to life in the sea, existing at the top of the food chain. The last three episodes-"Life in the Trees," "Social Climbers," and "Food for Thought"-take the viewer through the development of primates, eventually culminating in that most successful mammal: man. -Robert Burrow.
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- VHS, Playhouse Video, Dr Who The Deadly Assassin
Creator: BBC Video
Review Dr. Who the Deadly Assassin / BBC Enterprises:
Price: $50.00
Review ABC News Nightline 3/17/00-3/22/00 Russian Revolutions Parts 1 Through 6 / ABC News:
Creator: Narrated By Steve Allen Price: $4.99
Review The Three Stooges [VHS] / Unicorn Video:
Run time: 60 min. Creator: PBS Video
Review Frontline Saudi Time Bomb / PBS Video:President Bush says that if the nations of the world are not with us in the War on Terrorism, then they're with the terrorists. But what about the United State's supposed ally Saudi Arabia? Explore the fragile alliance with this ultraconservative fundamentalist kingdom upon which the U. S. depends for 15 percent of the country's oil needs.
Actors & Directors
- Anthony Higgins
- Debrah Farentino
- Joy Coghill
- Julian Christopher
- Kenneth Johnson
- Mark Adair-Rios
Run time: 96 min. Creator: Arthur Conan Doyle
Review 1994 Baker Street: Sherlock Holmes Returns [VHS]:
Release date: 2000-03-28 Run time: 84 min. List Price: $9.99 Price: $50.00
Review Terry & Pirates 4 [VHS] / Vci Video:
Review Carol Burnett Show Collector's Edition: Alan King / Dick Van Dyke / Columbia House:
Actors & Directors
- Jason Narvy
- Richard Steven Horvitz
- David Yost
- Paul Schrier
- Amy Jo Johnson
Creator: Jack Olesker
Review Mighty Morph'n Power Rangers [VHS]:
Actors & Directors
- Bill Turner
- Kenneth Benda
- John Alderton
- Pauline Collins
- James Berwick
Release date: 2001-01-30 Run time: 30 min. List Price: $39.99 Price: $65.50
Review No, Honestly - Set 2 [VHS] / Acorn Media:Real-life spouses John Alderton and Pauline Collins return as C. D. and Clara, the Burns and Allen of Hampstead, in the final six episodes of this beloved, albeit a tad dated, 1975 British comedy. The first seven episodes, collected in the first set, recalled the comically confused courtship of this mismatched but star-crossed couple. In these episodes, C. D. , an actor, and Clara, a children's book writer, flash back on their first year of marriage. Not to worry: unlike, say, Mad About You, this is no parsing of the minutiae of husband-wife relations. Clara is even more daft a wife than she was a girlfriend. In the episode "Everything in the Garden," Clara recalls the newlywed couple's first "sage and sorrel" over her insistence on painting everything in the house-and, improbably, the garden-white (except for the ground, which she leaves brown "for contrast"). [+]
And while the other episodes don't win any awards for originality (the couple host a disastrous dinner party, Clara is cast in C. D. 's avant-garde film, the couple suffer a series of surprises on their first anniversary), Alderton and Collins have a winning chemistry that gives even the less-inspired episodes a lift. Still, when Clara tearfully bids farewell at the end of the series, it's apparent that they got out while the going was good. At 13 episodes in all, No, Honestly never wears out its welcome. -Donald Liebenson.
Actors & Directors
- Peter Davison
- Jon Pertwee
- Tom Baker
- William Hartnell
- Patrick Troughton
Release date: 2000-07-19 Run time: 98 min. Creator: Sydney Newman Price: $14.98
Review Doctor Who - The Ice Warriors [VHS] / BBC Warner:In this long-awaited restoration, the Doctor, Jamie and Victoria encounter the intriguing Ice Warrior monsters from Mars during Earth's second Ice Age in 3000 AD. Includes CD of lost episodes' audiotrack plus booklet on missing episodes.
Price: $50.00
Review Sm Intro Computers Info ABC News Vid [VHS] / Prentice-Hall:
Release date: 2000-02-08 List Price: $19.95 Price: $50.00
Review Biography: Prince Charles - Born to Be [VHS] / A & E Home Video:" Since his birth, he has been a heartbeat away from the throne of the British Empire. But his image has become dominated by the failure of his marriage and the question of how much he was to blame. PRINCE CHARLES:BORN TO BE KING is an intensely personal look at a man who has learned to ride the ebb and flow of constant scrutiny yet maintain his privacy. Explore the seemingly impossible level of public intrusion into his life, and see how he has learned to deal with it by cultivating a reserved public demeanor. Friends of Charles and Diana detail the strains of the union, as well as the real affection that brought them together. Former classmates, teachers and shipmates, as well as people currently in his employ, offer a kaleidoscopic portrait of a multi-faceted and misunderstood man. Yet his many accomplishments will likely remain overshadowed by the tabloid sensationalism that his countrymen seem to crave, at least until he assumes the throne. This is an illuminating look at a man who defines himself through service, yet whose image long ago spiraled beyond his control. ".
Release date: 2002-05-01 Price: $19.95
Review Biography: Eddie Albert - Thinking [VHS] / A & E Home Video:If you loved "Green Acres", you'll enjoy this look at the life of Eddie Albert-actor, farmer, and environmentalist. Clips from movie hits "The Heartbreak Kid", "Roman Holiday", "Carrie", and "Brother Rat", and from TV's "Green Acres" highlight this profile. We also tell the story of Albert's action-filled WWII days and how he was inspired to become a social activist after meeting Albert Schweitzer. Includes interviews with Shirley Jones, Nanette Fabray, Neil Simon, and son Edward Albert, Jr.
Release date: 2000-02-09 Price: $24.95
Review In Search of History: Tombs of Sipan [VHS] / A & E Home Video:It is the richest burial site ever discovered in the Western Hemisphere a massive royal tomb on the outskirts of Sipan, Peru, where the ancient treasures of the Moche civilization rested undisturbed for centuries. But in 1987, a sudden flood of priceless gold and silver artifacts was the first clue that a major new find had been made not by archaeologists, but by grave robbers who were selling the spoils of an ancient, little-known people. TOMBS OF SIPAN tells the incredible tale of archaeologists and art-dealers, investigators and looters that led to one of the most important archaeological finds in history. The case was broken when one looter, upset with his take, confessed and turned in the others. The thieves and many stunning artifacts were captured, but most importantly, they revealed the location of their trove. From the saga of their discovery to the ongoing investigations, this is the remarkable saga of the TOMBS OF SIPAN.
Actors & Directors
- Christine Holten
- Elizabeth Byleen
Price: $50.09
Review Looking Ahead IM & CNN Video Package [VHS] / Heinle, division of Thomson Learning:
Price: $19.95
Review Massachusetts 54th Colored Infantry [VHS] / Wgbh Wholesale:
Actors & Directors
- Lucille Ball
- Joseph A. Mayer
- William Frawley
- William Asher
- Vivian Vance
- Desi Arnaz
Creator: Madelyn Davis
Review I Love Lucy [VHS]:
Actors & Directors
- Patrick Troughton
- Tom Baker
- William Hartnell
- Jon Pertwee
- Peter Davison
Release date: 2000-07-19 Run time: 96 min. Creator: Sydney Newman List Price: $9.98 Price: $59.99
Review Doctor Who - The Android Invasion [VHS] / BBC Warner:The Doctor and Sarah Jane feel they are nearly home when the Tardis brings them to a sleepy English village, but soon even the local ale arouses suspicion.
Actors & Directors
- 1998 video on Dog Patch Records
Price: $50.00
Review Flipper Live: 1983:The official live Flipper video. Live on S. F. cable access in Jan. 83. Includes 6 songs. Way of the World, In Life My Friend, Get Away, Sex Bomb, I Saw You Shine.
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