The Best of The Simpsons, Boxed Set 1 (1997)

Just recently got this, and it is fantastic.Why do I love this DVD set?#1 Is price. Compare the price for a 3 DVD set, containing the entire, un-cut, un-edited first season of the Simpsons! With the price for the special VHS releases they did awhile back, such as the "Political Simpsons Set," and the "Halloween Simpsons Set," and you will see which is the better deal (even now).#2 DVD quality. ( I have no idea what the other reviewers are talking about - I have a high definition TV, and I am using component video cables, and it looks crystal clear to me.) If you tape the Simpsons every week like I do, or you buy the few VHS releases they have put out, and compare these VHS versions to DVD you will see quite obviously the difference in quality of both video and sound (my DVD player is using s-video so that may be why my video is so much better). It is even more fun if you have your DVD player hooked up into a good sound system, surround sound Simpsons is INCREDIBLE! Then there is the fact that with DVD's you don't ever have to rewind anything ever again, and you can pause the action and slow-step through it, and actually SEE what is on the screen.#3 All 13 episodes of the first season:1. "Simpsons Roasting on an open fire"2. "Bart the genius"3. "Homer's Odyssey"4. "There's no Disgrace like home"5. "Bart the General"6. "Moaning Lisa"7. "Call of the Simpsons"8. "The Telltale Head"9. "Life on the Fast Lane"10. "Homer's Night Out"11. "The Crepes of Wrath"12. "Krusty Gets Busted"13. "Some Enchanted Evening"#4 BONUS MATERIAL!In contrast to VHS special features which invariably have to be tacked onto the end of a VHS tape, and only if the movie isn't that long - DVD special features can be numerous, and you can jump right to them if you like. As more and more seasons are released on DVD I imagine that the special features will be getting even more interesting as the cast and crew digs up their notes, cut-scenes and other goodies. But here is what was included on this set:DISK ONE:a.) "Bart the Genius" script.b.) "Bart the General" script.c.) "Moaning Lisa" script.d.) All episodes are available in the English language or French with only spoken language, or subtitles as well. Plus a sound selection of 5.1 Surround, or Dolby Surround.*The scripts are cool because they are scanned into the DVD format and you can step-through them and see the original script for an episode, including stage and voice actor-type directions, and you can see things that were crossed out, and replaced, or things that were highlighted or emphasized. It is something that you have to be a Simpsons fan to love*DISK TWO:a.) All episodes are available in the English language or French with only spoken language, or subtitles as well. Plus a sound selection of 5.1 Surround, or Dolby Surround.DISK THREE:a.) Never before seen outtakes. *The outtakes are from an unaired version of "Some Enchanted Evening," and they really aren't anything all that spectacular, just the Simpsons being goofier and more "cartoon-like" than they normally are. But the bonus here is there is the option of watching the outtakes with commentary from Matt Groeing, James L. Brooks, David Silverman and Al Jean.*b.) Animatic from "Bart the General." *This is sort of an "evolution of a scene" type thing, where you see a scene go from idea, to rough sketch to final version, it also has commentary by Matt Groeing and David Silverman.*c.) The Making of the Simpsons, "America's First Family". *Sort of a "behind the scenes" look into how the Simpsons got started, with a narration from some female narrator. Matt Groeing, tells the origins of how he got the Simpsons started - bumpers between the acts of the Tracey Ullman Show.d.) Foreign language clips. *These are just the same short clip of a scene but available in French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese and Portuguese. Useful if you are studying a foreign language and you want to try out your listening/comprehension skills. Or if you are curious as to what they Simpsons sound like in different countries.*e.) Tracey Ullman Short: "Good Night Simpsons." *This is just one of the many Tracey Ullman bumpers that they made, I was actually disappointed that they only included one of them on this set. But oh well - maybe the next set.*f.) Albert Brooks Audio Outtakes. *Albert Brooks did the voice for the romantic bowler Marge almost had an affair with. In this special feature they show clips of the show, and Albert Brooks goofing around with his lines, amusing, but not hysterical.g.) The art of the Simpsons. *Shows the creation and design of many of the Simpsons characters, and other interesting tidbits.*h.) "Some Enchanted Evening" script.i.) All episodes are available in the English language or French with only spoken language, or subtitles as well. Plus a sound selection of 5.1 Surround, or Dolby Surround.Well there is my review. I hope it has been helpful for those of you who read reviews to see if you should buy something. The only complaint I have about this DVD set is the packaging could have been a helluva lot sturdier. The DVD trays are in a 4-part fold out style, and the covers are done in thin cardboard-like paper. Although I must say that at least they chose a DVD tray that holds the DVDs in place while storing them, but allows you to remove them without any kung-fu knowledge. Plastic casing would have been better, or at least sturdier cardboard, but hey that is small potatoes compared to what you get. And the art of the DVDs and the case is very well done.

I was one of those fans who watched The Simpsons from the very start; back in those days, even at college, all we had were rabbit ears to pick up the less than clear local Fox station - some folks back then, in 1989, still did not even have a local Fox station. Things have changed a whole lot since the thirteen-episode first season of this classic comedy, but in many ways The Simpsons has not. As I write this, the show's still going strong and building upon the work done all those years ago. While there was a bit of experimentation back in the early days, the characters emerged fully formed from the very first show. It's quite a treat to be able to watch these first thirteen episodes in order again and to reflect back upon the controversy and instant impact this animated show immediately made on popular culture.I was amazed at how vibrant and familiar these first shows seemed; it seems like only yesterday that I was introduced to Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, Maggie, and all the denizens of Springfield. Every episode here is a classic. Watching There's No Disgrace Like Home, the third episode, I was unexpectedly taken back to the very beginning of Simpsons mania as I watched the Simpsons repeatedly administer shocks to themselves to the consternation of family therapist Marvin Monroe. And who could forget the terrible ordeal Bart endured at the hands of two French cretins (or little Adil Hoxha, foreign exchange student from Albania - a legend in the lore of Simpsons trivia) in The Crepes of Wrath. In terms of pure hilarity, look no farther than Homer's Night Out, in which Homer becomes the swingingest swinger in town and elicits a plea for help in the ladies' department from none other than Mr. Skinner himself. The first memorable guest performers also lended their special magic to the show early on: Penny Marshall as the baby-sitting bandit in Some Enchanted Evening, Kelsey Grammer as Sideshow Bob in Krusty Gets Busted, and Albert Brooks as the RV salesman in Call of the Simpsons and Jacque, Marge's French admirer and bowling instructor in Life On the Fast Lane. I could write a paragraph about every single episode, as each one is a classic.The commentary for each episode is fabulous, as a whole gaggle of the geniuses who brought the show to life come together to laugh at the best bits, talk about the show's genesis and evolution during this experimental first season, and provide fans with all kinds of trivia and juicy tidbits about the whole Simpsons phenomenon. You can clearly see the show develop with each passing episode, particularly in terms of the level of detail in the animation and, to some degree, the voices. With the help of the commentaries, you get a whole new perspective on Homer and the gang. One can't help but be impressed by the way each character was developed early on, the chemistry that quickly emerged between all the characters, and the way in which serious issues were explored in such a comedic manner. Gosh, you had Marge and Homer's marriage on the rocks in a couple of episodes, Bart's deportation to France for his excessive shenanigans at school, the capture of Bart and Lisa by a wanted criminal, the framing and imprisonment of Krusty, the problem of illiteracy, etc. This show really had it all, right from the very start.I don't know why I waited so long to add The Simpsons Season One to my DVD collection, but I can't wait to get all of the seasons on DVD. After 15+ years, it's easy to take this show for granted, but this Season One DVD with all of its extras has reawakened my old passion for this incredible television show. Speaking of extras, you get a look here at the first animated version of the show, and it's just as horrible as Matt Groening and the other Simpsons bigwigs said it was. You have to see it to believe it. After seeing that, you realize more than ever how lucky we are to have The Simpsons in our lives.

Questo prodotto anche seconda mano era in buonissima condizione e siamo contenti con il nostro compro. Pronto cercheremo la seconda stagione in DVD! Grazie

Ignore the bad reviews here. If you're looking at the first season of The Simpsons, you should probably expect that it isn't going to look or sound anywhere near as good as the more recent seasons- it was the very beginning of the show, after all!For a DVD of an animated show that was produced in the 1980s and aired in 1989 and 1990, this is an excellent production and more than worth the $7.99 price tag. The video and sound quality is quite acceptable given the time it was made, and contrary to what other reviewers have said, the episodes have been cleaned-up for this release, and look amazing given the year they were animated.The menus are fluent and work quite well, despite being fairly basic. My only complaint about the menu would be the lack of a 'Play All' option. It also would have been nice, given this is the first season, if all 48 of the original animated shorts of The Simpsons were included on a bonus disc, since most of them aren't available to buy on DVD.Physically, the exterior box could use a bit of work. The back label on my copy was rather poorly attached, and it would have been nice if a hard slipcase was used to protect the inner folder instead of a cardboard box that you have to open every time. This season comes on four DVDs, which are all securely stored inside four separate plastic page-style trays.Not everybody is going to like the age and style of these older episodes, but if you're a fan of The Simpsons or can appreciate the early style of the show, it's a steal at the price!

前からずっと見たかったので購入しました。英語の勉強にアメリカのアニメは最適です。

17th December, 1989, The Simpsons family hit TV screens, and have become one of the most famous families in the world. Season 1 is one of my personal favourites, as I believe the old seasons are much better then the new seasons. There are 13 classic episodes, packed with extras including the short on the Tracy Ullman show, that got them on TV. The episodes include:1. Simpsons Roasting On An Open Fire: No money for presents means Homer results to greyhound racing, ending with a loving present for the family to share.(Notes) Patty, Selma, Ned & Todd Flanders, Santa's Little Helper introduced.2. Bart The Genius: Bart swaps tests with Martin, and ends up in a school for genius, thus gaining love and respect from Homer, will Bart reveal the lie?3. Homer's Odyssey: Homer gets fired from his job and sets out to make Springfield a healthy and safe environment.(Notes) Montgomery Burns and Smithers introduced.4. There's No Disgrace Like Home: After judging his family at a work BBQ, Homer decdes the family needs therapy.(Notes) First scenes of Itchy and Scratchy.5. Bart The General: Bart gets help from Granpa to even the score with his bully, Nelson.(Notes) Grampa Simpson is introduced.6. Moaning Lisa: Lisa is sad and is befriended by "Bleeding Gums" Murphy who they both share a similar musical hobby.7. Call Of The Simpsons: Homer buys an RV to show off to Flanders, but their holiday ends in a mess and The Simpsons must meet with nature itself.(Notes) Guest voice - Albert Brooks.8. The Telltale Head: Bart Simpson, confesses about how he took the head of Springfield's loved founder to gain friends.(Notes)Krusty and Sideshow Bob cameo, Rev. Lovejoy introduced.9. Life On The Fast Lane: Homer's selfish ways gets Marge a birthday present, that was meant for him, a bowling ball. S Marge taks up bowing and meets a French trainer, who wants more then to teach Marge how to strike.(Notes) Helen Lovejoy introduced, Guest voice - Albert Brooks.10. Homer's Night Out: A stag due, ends with Homer bellydancing with another woman, caught on camera by Bart who gives it out to everyone, ending in Marge's hands.(Notes) Guest voice - Sam McMurray.11. The Crepes Of Wrath: The school has a foreign exchange, and Bart goes to France and istreated like a slave, whilst an Albania boy contains a secret when giving and recieving love from Homer.12. Krusty Gets Busted: Krusty The Clown is arrested, but one erson wants to prove is innocence, Bart.(Notes) Guest voice - Kelsey Grammer.13. Some Enchanted Evening: Homer and Marge make up their marriage with a night out, and leave a babysitter with the children, but they do not know, that she is the Babysitter Bandit.(Notes) Guest voice - Penny Marshall.Overall this season is a very good one, and set The Simpsons up with more fame and glory.

Not sure what all the bad reviews are for this one regarding picture quality...people forget this was 1989. even the top cartoons at the time like ninja turtles and hee man had questionable graphics thats perfectly normal. i guess people are just used to HD now a days...sad..anyways this season 1 is great! it is exactly how cartoons looked graphic wise in 1989. for what it is this is a great must own dvd for any simpson collector. the first ten seasons are the simpsons in there prime. This season one is a must buy!