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Great to have on DVD
Having just read the other reviews, it seems to me that there's a blur between reacting to the quality of the picture and the stories themselves. So, I'm going to try here to put things in perspective. <
>In terms of the picture quality, i agree that the transfers could have been better. Although in color, the picture looks rather faded and washed out, and there are many imperfections. On the other hand, we're assuming here that Warners had the capability of cleaning the picture. Perhaps they did not, and were limited to less than perfect source material. So I'll give them the benefit of the doubt. <
> As far as the episodes themselves, my fondness for them is mainly based on a sense of nostalgia, as I used to watch the show every day back in the 1960s. In terms of the stories, they can't compare to the first seasons. In fact, despite the same cast (with the exception of Lois Lane) it feels like two completely different shows. The first seasons scripts, which featured Phyllis Coates as Lois, were well written dramas, with a no-nonsense Superman acting as an avenging angel, ringing in the bad guys (who were actually quite menacing) The drama was tense, the dialogue crackled, the acting and direction was great, as was the background music. The second season stories were toned down a bit, but there were still some great episodes("Panic in the sky", "A Ghost for Scotland Yard", "The Face and the Voice", etc.) By the time the series went to color, the scripts were toned down even further. the bad guys were no longer punched out by Superman, and were more comic than menacing. Still, there were some good episodes in seasons 3 and 4, including "Great Caesars Ghost", "Test of a Warrior", and "the wedding of Superman". Basically, the episodes written by Jackson Gillis are the best (same goes for season 2)The episodes written by David Chantler are worse...some are downright boring. The dialogue and direction in season 3 and 4 also were vastly inferior to seasons 1 and 2. (I guess when Tommy Carr read the new scripts, he wanted nothing to do with them.) Having said all that, I don't want to seem hypocritical. I did buy the set, and have no regrets that I did.It was a great series, albeit one that went through many changes during its six year run. Unfortunately, the only change for the better was going to color. Otherwise, these episodes are still enjoyable, but pale in comparison with seasons 1 and 2.

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The first in Color for Superman that was not annimated
Color changed Superman, and Noel Neil was beautiful in Color as well as Black and White. Her sadness and want to find love in The Wedding of Superman, is superb as an actress should be. There is a song by Jose Jose named Quiero Perderme Contigo that is in format with how Lois Lane feels in that episode, but the same should be of Clark Kent, and what must be in his mind. Probably that is what Manuel Alejandro the Composer of the song had in mind when he wrote the song. Through the Time Barrier is a comedy in dealing with Time Travel, and as for thier adventures in the Land Before Time, they encounter what Wilma and Fred Flinstone must have really looked like, if they were for real and man did live with the Dinosaurs. Again Noel Neil is gorgous in that epesode, and even in a Cavewoman dress that looked pretty stylish. <
>By all means order or buy this great Collection

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Warner Bros. Shames Classic Superman
I just read a newly posted review by a fellow "Adventures of Superman" fan who pointed out that the opening intros are in poor shape. I certainly agree with him, however, I share his excitement and enthusiasm to see this classic series continuing to be released on DVD. My memories of this show are tremendous and heartfelt. But I must disagree with my fellow fan in the sense that I feel strongly that Warner Bros. did the series a huge injustice. <
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>In my opinion Warner Bros. totally skimped on giving these color episodes a proper restoration job. Would it have been so difficult to restore the opening introduction? The opening intro is lifted straight off the reruns we've watched for years. If you notice the opening intro, all episodes read "1957" at the bottom. All episodes contain the same scratches, blemishes and specks. And as far as I can see, no restoration was done to the actual episodes. <
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>It's disheartening, disappointing and saddening that Warner Bros. could not muster up the proper restoration that a truly classic television series like this deserves. Warner Bros. is simply treating this classic Superman as a cash cow and not the sacred cow it deserves to be considered. Oh yes; certainly the new "Superman Returns" movie is about to be released, but my faith IS NOT in Warner Bros; my faith is in Brian Singer. I trust he has done the right job for this new movie. Warner Bros. simply seems to be riding the hype of the new movie release and cashing in on anything "Superman". <
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>As for Warner Bros. as a studio and a release company, I again only reiterate my disappointment in the recent release of the "Adventures of Superman" Seasons 3 & 4. Yes it's an old property, but the release deserved better. As it stands it is shoddy, shameful and far less than our long standing hero deserves. I've seen episodes on cable television that look to be of the same quality. <
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>The same may be said for the release of "Superboy". Warner Bros. hasn't inmpressed anyone with the restoration quality to that series either. It wouldn't surpise me if that's the only season of that series we see released after the new "Superman Returns" hype is over. <
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>As a last remark to Warner Brothers, please stop being so greedy with a gem of a property that you possess the rights to. Perhaps you people at the helm aren't old enough to remember this beloved classic series. Some of us are. And you greedy execs certainly dropped the ball. Give us the apology we deserve and at the very least please label this release as UNRESTORED. <
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>I don't wish to deter fans of this wonderful series. My remarks are not intended against the series. It is still wonderful and will remain so. I'm just so disappointed with Warner Bros' treatment of the release. Don't avoid buying it. Cherish it! But if you agree with me, please voice your disappointment to the studio. George DESERVES much better. <
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>4 stars for Seasons 3 & 4 of the series. Not for the quality of the release.