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George Peppard stars as Thomas Banacek, Boston's leading freelance investigator. When a crime proves too difficult for insurance investigators to solve, Banacek is called on in this classic series from the early 70s that was part of the Sunday Night Mystery Movie series. Guest stars include Stephanie Powers, Margot Kidder, Michael Lerner, Brenda Vaccaro, Victoria Principal and many more. All 16 of the original shows and the original pilot program are now available in this five DVD set. Classic TV lovers rejoice! Bonus Features: Contains the Original Pilot Episode, Detour To Nowhere, Photo Gallery & TV Trivia Crossword Puzzles.
Aspect Ratio : 1.33:1
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
MPAA rating : NR (Not Rated)
Product Dimensions : 7.35 x 5.5 x 1 inches; 8.16 ounces
Director : Reuben L. Watt, George Peppard, Bernard L. Kowalski
Media Format : Box set, Dolby, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC, Color
Run time : 21 hours and 16 minutes
Release date : September 30, 2008
Actors : George Peppard, Margot Kidder, Brenda Vaccaro, Michael Lerner, Victoria Principal
Producers : George Eckstein, Howie Horwitz
Studio : Arts Alliance America
ASIN : B001AYMMO2
Writers : Anthony Wilson
Number of discs : 5
Reviewer: Kevin Bayhouse
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Amazing investigations
Review: Have always enjoyed this series. It was original and prompted the creative processes.
Reviewer: marijc
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: very dated to the 1970s and the reminders are uncomfortable!
Review: This spectacularly well-written series that sadly had only about 17 episodes, was created by Anthony Wilson, smart dude he was. Had it been expanded--it WAS very well-received--it would be on a level of Perry Mason or Matlock or Jessica in terms of popularity. It will crack you up at how regularly he gets every girl! And it will irk you at the misogynistic portrayal of hapless/helpless females. How the world has changed in so few years. It is well-worth investing in an all-region dvd player if you have to, but you should be sure to get all episodes, as every one of them is a gem! Happy viewing!
Reviewer: thomas banacek
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: fantastic
Review: fantastic
Reviewer: JS
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: We enjoyed seeing this series again after so many years
Review: The videos were very clear and were in English (I read some reviews who said they received videos in languages other than English. I think one needs to carefully read the various options to avoid languages other than English if that's the language they prefer). I gave it only four stars because the price was outrageously high for so few episodes. But my husband loved watching the show when it first aired so it made a good gift for him for his birthday. For fans of George Peppard and Banacek who don't mind paying over $300 (if there is sales taxa0 it's a fun show to see whether one remembers it from the 70s or for something new and different. It also featured many former guest stars who were very entertaining (such as Jim Davis who played later Jock Ewing on DALLAS), but make no mistake that Banacek was the always the hero who figured out the answers to various thefts in the series and earned a very nice living. One thing to note, the character was quite a ladies man which some might find off-putting in this day and age, but it just made us laugh as it was just the sign of the times. No woman could resist Banacek. (I should mention that we haven't seen the last disc and hope it's in as good shape as the first two. I just wanted to give it a good review as it has been very enjoyable up to this point).
Reviewer: Forhasta
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: TRADITIONAL POLISH PROVERBS ARE FUN AND WELL PLACED; SUPERBLY POLISH POSITIVE. BANACEK SUAVE SWELTE POLISH-AMERICAN - CLASSIC!
Review: I loved this show and still do. Banacek is a very cool and swelte Polish-American. Banacek always solves the crime, and always gets the prettiest lady.Peppard was born to play Banacek. Rumor has it that Peppard's real mother was half Polish, and that that played a part in his playing the role. Andrzej Wajda: History, Politics, and Nostalgia in Polish Cinema and My Name Is Million: An Illustrated History of the Poles in America and They Came from Poland: The Stories of Famous Polish-Americans.Everytime I watch an episode, I see something new. As I mentioned, I love the Polish Proverbs, as they touch deep into the heart of pure Polish culture and history. The proverbs are neatly tied in to the story line to make an important point. Our book club even ordered Polish Proverb books here on Amazon.The Polish proverbs, together with George Peppard make the show unique or just something PLEASANTLY different, for a nice change of pace. We ordered:Treasury of Polish Love: Poems, Quotations & Proverbs : In Polish and English (Treasury of Love) or Polish Proverbs and Dictionary of 1000 Polish Proverbs (Hippocrene Bilingual Proverbs) We will review them and let you know.It's nice to see that people, even today, appreciate a classic like Banacek still. Call me old fashioned, but I love the music, especially when the show cuts to Banacek rowing or skulling in the beginning of show after the teaser intro.Banacek is so well written and done that all can feel a pride about the show, especially Polish-Americans that Banacek does a superb job in representing the Poles. Banacek even looks Polish, (I've been to Poland)with those big common Polish blue eyes The Polish Way: A Thousand-Year History of the Poles and Their CultureThis wonderful show is pure escapism for all and really takes you back.Banacek is also a wonderful and well deserved moment for Polish-Americans: Pope John Paul II; Heart of Europe: The Past in Poland's Present and God's Playground: A History of Poland, Vol. 2: 1795 to the PresentEnjoy! Jane Kooyeh!
Reviewer: Clair K Henninger Jr
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: It's a replacement..
Review: 1972/73 hour and a half tv shoe staring George Papperd.
Reviewer: Daniel Wagner
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A great collection
Review: A great collection of a classic series
Reviewer: Mark King
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A Great Series, wish there were more episodes.
Review: These are approx 90 minute programs. My GF and I are big fans of George Peppard and we've also watched every A-Team episode at least twice.The premise of Banacek is a little absurd but the stories are fun (especially the first series).
Reviewer: Derrick
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Great show
Reviewer: Kevin Ford
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Always enjoyed George Peppard in this series!Nice to see it came back down to an affordable price!
Reviewer: Bradohhh
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Money well spent. Picture quality is perfect
Reviewer: daniel janelle
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: J'était un fan quand c'est sortit il y a plusieurs années et je voulais ré-écouter cet série. Super bon. Merci
Reviewer: Ted C. Jimmo
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Slick and entertaining mysteries, all based on a trick ending. Part of the NBC Sunday night mysteries (Columbo, McMillan & Wife, McCloud)each episode is 1.5 hours long. Though a bit dated still fun to watch. Too bad Peppard died so young.