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The crimes are vicious. The cases are baffling. And the scenery is bracingly authentic in the gritty drama that was shot on location in The Streets of San Francisco. With over two decades of experience, grizzled veteran cop Lt. Mike Stone (Karl Malden) knows these blocks like few others. When he's partnered with book-smart newcomer Inspector Steve Keller (Michael Douglas), it might seem like the two lawmen have nothing in common. Yet they share a passion for making sure no perpetrator escapes the city limits. The thrills continue when Stone is joined by Keller's capable replacement, youthful Inspector Dan Robbins (Richard Hatch). In the 120 episodes contained in this 32 disc set collecting the complete series, come for the view, and stay for the chase. Review: Word on the Street.. It’s Still Good After Nearly 50 Years - The Streets of San Francisco ran from 1972-1977, and the word on the street is it’s still solid nearly 50 years later. I grew up watching this television show in the ‘70s, and after revisiting the series now, I personally feel the series still holds up. It comes down to originality, style, storyline, and casting, and TSOSF had it all. Fresh off the heels of the blockbuster Dirty Harry franchise, Dirty Harry in 1971 was a gamechanger in the detective genre and San Francisco remained an intriguing backdrop in both cinema and television during that period of time. The unsolved mystery of the Zodiac Killer left an indelible mark on the beautiful and noirish Golden Gate City, and we all became armchair detectives. The Pilot for Streets of San Francisco, which is included in this complete series, is an excellent script that was based on the book Poor, Poor Ophelia by Carolyn Weston (another recommended read). Great payoff and not predictable even by today’s standards. The Gregory Praxis character was masterfully played by Lawrence Dobkin. I was reminded of what a great actor Karl Malden was in hindsight (what a face). Michael Douglas was solid right out of the starting gate (and Golden Gate). The Four Act Structure (I, II, III, IV, and Epilogue) was a crime script formula that worked, offering twists and cliffhangers during commercial breaks. Top talent as guest stars also included not just top television, but also film stars like Nick Nolte, Robert Wager, Jack Albertson, Mark Hamill, and more. Sometimes the storylines are as much of a Whodunit as they are a Howcatchem (the inverted Columbo model). The opening theme song by Patrick Williams is hip as hell and on par with Mannix (by the great Lalo Schifrin), and the series music has a consistent swagger, swing, and funk. Love it! This set has a lot of crime “bang” for the buck and all the discs played well will no loss of production or transfer quality. The DVD discs are stacked like pancakes, but they were not damaged in the plastic clamshell case. The titles of each episode are printed on the discs. The Streets of San Francisco is still cool in my book and still one of the best crime shows of the ‘70s. Enjoy. Review: Great Stories, Great Scenery, The Late, Great Karl Malden . . . . - Although I got this DVD set some time ago, I have only watched one episode so far, and the series looks fabulous on a 4K TV. Absolutely fabulous! It's crystal clear, the colors are as vivid as can be, and you get all that wonderful San Francisco scenery you probably didn't really notice when watching the series in the '70s on a smaller TV. I can remember the first time I saw an episode as a teenager, actually it was only the end of an episode. The violence was too realistic for me. I was used to '60s type TV violence, not real looking violence. I swore I'd never watch the series again, but there was something touching about that episode, too, and I ended up watching the one the following week. I watched every episode after that until the end of the series. I loved Karl Malden, didn't like Michael Douglas at all, thought Richard Hatch was a terrible replacement for Douglas, and thought Mike Stone should have had a more tradition daughter than Darlene Carr. All those negative things were okay, though, since both the stories and Karl Malden were so good. My favorite episodes were "The House On Hyde Street", "Trail of the Serpent" and "Mister Nobody". This DVD set was certainly well worth thirty something dollars. I'm sure I have forgotten what happened in lots of the episodes, too, which will make it like watching new shows I have never seen. The series was never syndicated any place I lived. So, it's back to the '70s with Karl Malden and all the scenery and streets of San Francisco.
| ASIN | B07VHY4RTJ |
| Actors | Karl Malden, Michael Douglas, Reuben Collins, Richard Hatch |
| Audio Description: | English |
| Best Sellers Rank | #8,273 in Movies & TV ( See Top 100 in Movies & TV ) #3,722 in DVD |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,090) |
| Dubbed: | Spanish |
| MPAA rating | NR (Not Rated) |
| Media Format | Subtitled |
| Number of discs | 32 |
| Product Dimensions | 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 1.63 Pounds |
| Release date | August 20, 2019 |
| Run time | 102 hours and 47 minutes |
| Studio | PARAMOUNT |
| Subtitles: | German |
M**P
Word on the Street.. It’s Still Good After Nearly 50 Years
The Streets of San Francisco ran from 1972-1977, and the word on the street is it’s still solid nearly 50 years later. I grew up watching this television show in the ‘70s, and after revisiting the series now, I personally feel the series still holds up. It comes down to originality, style, storyline, and casting, and TSOSF had it all. Fresh off the heels of the blockbuster Dirty Harry franchise, Dirty Harry in 1971 was a gamechanger in the detective genre and San Francisco remained an intriguing backdrop in both cinema and television during that period of time. The unsolved mystery of the Zodiac Killer left an indelible mark on the beautiful and noirish Golden Gate City, and we all became armchair detectives. The Pilot for Streets of San Francisco, which is included in this complete series, is an excellent script that was based on the book Poor, Poor Ophelia by Carolyn Weston (another recommended read). Great payoff and not predictable even by today’s standards. The Gregory Praxis character was masterfully played by Lawrence Dobkin. I was reminded of what a great actor Karl Malden was in hindsight (what a face). Michael Douglas was solid right out of the starting gate (and Golden Gate). The Four Act Structure (I, II, III, IV, and Epilogue) was a crime script formula that worked, offering twists and cliffhangers during commercial breaks. Top talent as guest stars also included not just top television, but also film stars like Nick Nolte, Robert Wager, Jack Albertson, Mark Hamill, and more. Sometimes the storylines are as much of a Whodunit as they are a Howcatchem (the inverted Columbo model). The opening theme song by Patrick Williams is hip as hell and on par with Mannix (by the great Lalo Schifrin), and the series music has a consistent swagger, swing, and funk. Love it! This set has a lot of crime “bang” for the buck and all the discs played well will no loss of production or transfer quality. The DVD discs are stacked like pancakes, but they were not damaged in the plastic clamshell case. The titles of each episode are printed on the discs. The Streets of San Francisco is still cool in my book and still one of the best crime shows of the ‘70s. Enjoy.
S**K
Great Stories, Great Scenery, The Late, Great Karl Malden . . . .
Although I got this DVD set some time ago, I have only watched one episode so far, and the series looks fabulous on a 4K TV. Absolutely fabulous! It's crystal clear, the colors are as vivid as can be, and you get all that wonderful San Francisco scenery you probably didn't really notice when watching the series in the '70s on a smaller TV. I can remember the first time I saw an episode as a teenager, actually it was only the end of an episode. The violence was too realistic for me. I was used to '60s type TV violence, not real looking violence. I swore I'd never watch the series again, but there was something touching about that episode, too, and I ended up watching the one the following week. I watched every episode after that until the end of the series. I loved Karl Malden, didn't like Michael Douglas at all, thought Richard Hatch was a terrible replacement for Douglas, and thought Mike Stone should have had a more tradition daughter than Darlene Carr. All those negative things were okay, though, since both the stories and Karl Malden were so good. My favorite episodes were "The House On Hyde Street", "Trail of the Serpent" and "Mister Nobody". This DVD set was certainly well worth thirty something dollars. I'm sure I have forgotten what happened in lots of the episodes, too, which will make it like watching new shows I have never seen. The series was never syndicated any place I lived. So, it's back to the '70s with Karl Malden and all the scenery and streets of San Francisco.
K**N
Great series for the time and still pulls its weight
Yes, it may be a little dated, but what show from almost 50 years ago isn't? Great acting, Karl Malden and Michael Douglas, what more needs to be said. Great guest stars from that era and before. I've only watched three episodes and already have seen Robert Wagner, Janice Rule, Edmond O'Brien and others! Great directing. I noticed right off some of the camera angles, attention to detail in selected shots and use of light and color are reminiscent of some of the better feature films of the time. You just don't see these high production qualities in today's Television series. Great location shots from San Francisco of the time. Story lines are well thought out and there is attention to character development, something else that is lacking in many of today's series. It's shoot 'em up and blow 'em up and less on the whys and wherefores. The third episode season one "First Day of Forever," has Rule's character, a prostitute, quoting Shakespeare and Socrates, classic! As for the packaging, it is compact but the single spindle format is a bit clumsy. I tend to judge content on the content of the show and not the box it comes in, but they could make things easier for consumers. Also, the only information on the program episode is on the back sleeve of the box. I wish other TV series would go the extra mile and include a small booklet with episode information (a la the Batman TV series). Amazon delivered on time and in good condition. I was in my teens when this show first aired, so I remember bits and pieces, but I'm really going to enjoy this series. Go with me to The Streets of San Francisco, a Quinn Martin production!
P**Y
Picture is great
Good and clear. Works well! Plays well !
C**N
ES FABULOSO VOLVER A VER ESTA SENSACIONAL SERIE, Y COMPLETA VIÉNDOLA EN EL TIEMPO QUE SE ME ANTOJE, ESTOY AGRADECIDO, POR ESTOS FABULOSOS DISCOS.
B**E
This is an old series but it is a drrat cop duo series and started Michael Douglas's career
J**E
Tolle Krimiserie.Gutes Bild und guter Ton für eine Serie die schon über 40 Jahre alt ist.,da kann man nicht meckern.Alle Folgen nur in englischer Sprache mit englischen Untertiteln.Aber dafür ungekürzt.Bin sehr zufrieden.
N**T
What a great series!! Well written stories, often addressing relevant issues of the time, and eye-opening to now look back on the writers take on how they should be told. Great use of the city of San Francisco, when it was definitely a top tourist destination. Karl Malden and Mike Douglas are perfectly cast as partners, and play off of each others strengths. Each episode is fast paced, and although there are always four acts and an epilog, you rarely know who done it till the last act. Great gift for those who grew up with the series, or for those who didn't yet are looking for crime drama tv you can watch as a family.
J**S
It's my fav tv show!
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