My Three Sons: The First Season, Vol. 1 | 
| Directors: Earl Bellamy, Frederick De Cordova, James V. Kern, Gene Reynolds, James Sheldon
Actors: Fred Macmurray, William Demarest, William Frawley, Don Grady, John Howard
Studio: Paramount
Category: DVD
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Rating:  72 reviews
Format: Box Set, Color, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 3
Running Time: 420 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: PARD853554D
UPC: 097368535541
EAN: 0097368535541
ASIN: B00005JOEB
Release Date: September 30, 2008
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Studio: Paramount Home Video Release Date: 09/30/2008
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When one thinks of cutting edge television, My Three Sons does not immediately leap to mind, but this beloved Boomer-era staple (it ran for 12 seasons, which, for a family sitcom, is second in longevity only to The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet) broke the nuclear family mold. Fred MacMurray's Steve Douglas was a widower, raising his titular brood--college-bound Mike (Tim Considine), middle son Robbie (Don Grady), and youngest son Chip (Stanley Livingston)--with the help of his gruff, but soft-hearted father-in-law, Bub (William Frawley). In the first episode, when a door-to-door cosmetics salesman asks to see the woman of the house, Bub laughs, "Boy, do you have the wrong house." Also not par for the sitcom course is the avant-garde use of sound effects. In one episode, sibling rivalry over a girl results in a "cold war" between Mike and Robbie. Their dinner table sniping as Steve tries to broker peace is punctuated by the sounds of guns firing and bombs exploding. Which is to say that My Three Sons has aged nicely, and has much to offer beyond nostalgia. No offense to the great William Demarest, who replaced an ailing Frawley in 1965, but the series' "Bub" years were the best. Save for the episode in which comedian George Gobel is a guest at the house, the situations are grounded in reality, and the writing often surprises with twists that subvert sitcom convention and stereotypes. "Countdown" cleverly unfolds in real time as the family's Monday morning routine plays out against a televised satellite launch. In another episode, a fraternity rejects Mike, not because they are snobs (the usual sitcom portrayal), but because they believe Mike isn't serious enough about his education. Some episodes simply bring home the laughs, as in "The Little Ragpicker," in which a realistic looking dummy causes a new neighbor to think the worst about the Douglases. But there is genuine pathos in "Bub in the Ointment," in which Bub's "Irish temper" and lack of tact embarrass the kids, until Steve reminds Mike of the sacrifices Bub made to move in with the family after his daughter died. The boys talk, act, and fight like brothers, and Steve, while a pipe-puffing font of sage fatherly advice, is sometimes at a loss, and is allowed to be testy and impatient with his "wild bunch." The split season is unfortunate, but these inaugural 18 episodes are a healthy serving for those who want a taste of this iconic series. --Donald Liebenson
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 CBS/Paramount Shame On You!! November 16, 2008
Kimie (East Coast)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Just like many other baby boomers, I would love to own My Three Sons on DVD. However, especially with the economy being what it is, there is no way I can afford to spend a fortune to own it. Another case of the big guy being greedy and not listening to the consumer. Personally, I think CBS/Paramount better be careful. What goes around, comes around. You are going to lose in the long run if you do not listen to the consumer.
Sorry guys, I am passing on this unless it is released as a complete season at a reasonable price.
 wholesome November 16, 2008
S. Tobias (Warren, Ohio United States)
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
I had forgot alot of the episodes but they are great and I have really enjoyed them
Finally! November 13, 2008
SMXSteve (Seattle)
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
I have been waiting a long time for My Three Sons to come out on DVD. I do wish they came out with the entire season instead of half every six months.
Are they expensive? Well I've seen the entire season for sale for $20 plus shipping. But someone recorded the shows from TV Land and other broadcasts and made DVDs out of them. They aren't digital nor edited, the TV Land logo is displayed. Quality is mixed and editing is not that great. So in comparison these DVDs aren't that expensive and are great quality with about 3 times as many shows on a single DVD.
As for the music, who cares? I never noticed. The original was a bit corny anyway. I enjoy the acting. In fact, it has been so long since I've seen the series with Bub I didn't realize what a contrast to the later seasons. It's great - Chip and Robby are little rascals!
People will always complain but we can now finally own them - legitimately. And they are great to watch!
Going Back to the Old Days November 11, 2008
Lawrence Lapka (Merrick, New York United States)
0 out of 4 found this review helpful
My Three Sons harkens back to a different time in our lives: much slower, much simpler, and in many ways, better than today. These black and white episodes are surprisingly evocative, and bring out the dramedy side of this situation comedy at least 20 years before the term became commonplace for shows that straddled the line between comedy and drama.
The show is perfectly cast, and it is a pleasure to watch, nearly 50 years after these shows were made. I look foward to the rest of the shows being released, although with a 12 year run, each season should have had its own set--we are looking at 24 sets if they keep producing half seasons on DVD.
Oh, Mister Television DVD Executive! Please Read This! October 29, 2008
Jimi Mack (San Francisco Peninsula)
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
I'm guilty. I've bought a lot of them, but now it's about time I STOP buying Paramount Television Shows. This "My Three Sons" release is the final straw.
A few years ago, the music industry went apes**t when they learned that people were sharing MP3 music files. The music industry was losing so much money that they actually sued some of the people who were illegally down/up loading songs. They even sued a few teenagers and college students, just to prove a point and use them as an example. Now, Television DVD executives, answer these questions:
Do you think us consumers are stupid? Would we buy a ZZ Top album knowing that some studio band was covering their songs? Don't you think that you are "Stealing" money from us unsuspecting consumers by giving us television season that are not complete or are "doctored"? Isn't this just as bad as people pirating a Metallica song?
Either way, the person who should be getting what they deserve, the artists of the mp3 and the person buying season of My Three Sons or The Fugitive are being screwed. Maybe we should be going class-action on you!
Our economy is in the toilet, and people are hurting for money. You have an intelligent group of people purchasing your DVD television sets, make them right and give the people what they want and deserve for their hard earned money. Or, just don't release the sets until you get everything right.
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