Amazon.com: The Jetsons - The Complete First Season : William Hanna, Joseph Barbera, George O'Hanlon Jr., Penny Singleton, Janet Waldo, Daws Butler, Don Messick, Mel Blanc: Movies & TV (original) (raw)

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My girlfriend did not watch it yet but soon it's for her birthday,thats why i bought it for.we do love watching the jetsons.thanks albert.

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Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2004
The animated TV series, "The Jetsons", represented a space-dwelling "flip side" to the popular cartoon "The Flintstones". Fred and Wilma Flintstone's antics were set in the Stone Age, with no modern conveniences (like, say, brakes on their bottomless automobile ... LOL!). While life with George Jetson and family is just the opposite -- taking place in the future, with a myriad of handy futuristic-looking gadgets and toys and flying cars.
I love the Jetson's "food-a-rac-a-cycle", which is a cool device that instantly dispenses about any type of food you could imagine. Just press one button, and you've got an instant steak dinner. Now THERE'S one modern convenience I'm sure every 21st-century housewife wouldn't mind having in their kitchens today! Of course, the darn thing was always breaking down, or spitting out the wrong meals, or something of the sort, to drive George crazy! But that was part of the fun -- seeing George in a frantic or stressed-out state.
There are 24 episodes of "The Jetsons" included in this deluxe and very attractive 4-Disc DVD boxed set from Warner Home Video. These episodes are all from the 1962-1963 debut season of the animated series. Which, in my view, is actually the ONLY season from what could be termed the "Original" series of "The Jetsons". The series was revived more than two decades later, in 1984, with another 42 episodes produced and aired during the 1984-1985 TV season. And the show was resurrected yet again two years later, with an additional 9 "Jetsons" episodes airing in September and October of 1987.
These two later versions of the series did a good job (IMO) of re-establishing the link with the original '62 shows and format. The character drawings and voices changed very little (if I remember correctly) from the original version to its subsequent 1980s sequels -- unlike the "Jonny Quest" cartoon series, which was almost totally changed (in style, voices, and appearance of the characters), and for the worse IMO, when it was revived in 1987, after 22 years off the air.
But I still favor these first-season (1962-'63) "Jetsons" programs over the '80s episodes. This "original" series had a unique "flavor" and style all its own, and some great music and sound effects to accompany the stories.
This classy-looking DVD set gives us first-rate digital transfers for these 24 TV episodes, with very clear and colorful Full-Frame (1.33:1) video, and solid sound -- derived via the four disc's very ample 1.0 Dolby Digital Mono soundtracks (English only). The episodes are presented in full, uncut, unedited form (as far as I can tell), with each show sporting a healthy running time of a little more than 25:30!
The DVD Menus are fun and lively. We're greeted by the Jetsons' rousing opening theme music once a disc is loaded up into the player. From the Main Menu, there's access to the various Sub-Menus -- Episode Selections, Special Features, Languages/Subtitles, and a "Play All Episodes" option. These discs contain three different subtitle choices: English, French, and Spanish.
The packaging is colorful and very attractive, and replicates the same box style that also adorns other products in this same line of "Hanna-Barbera Golden Collection" DVD boxed sets. The front cover offers a classic "Jetsons" image that is actually a "two-sectioned" (semi "3-D") picture -- with the inner section of the case providing the uncolored "pencil" drawings. When the innards of the case are slid into the "color" outer cover, the full, luminous effect of the image is completed. Nice design.
In lieu of a multi-page booklet for this release, Warner Home Video has (in essence) placed the contents of any such paper enclosure directly onto the "panels" of the inner cardboard "Digipak", with each panel of the case displaying info for one of the discs. There are episode titles, trivia, and many nice pictures included on these inner fold-out sections of the packaging. These episodes don't have any "Chapter" stops, however.
BONUS FEATURES INCLUDE ....................
>> Two episode Commentary Tracks by Janet Waldo (the voice of "Judy Jetson") -- For the episodes "Rosey the Robot" and "A Date With Jet Screamer".
>> "The Jetsons: The Family of the Future" -- This short featurette takes a nostalgic look back at the series, and includes interview clips with show creators William Hanna and Joseph Barbera. Length -- 8:42.
>> "Nuclear Family Album" -- This text-based bonus offers up five character bios from the famous 21st-century cartoon family (including one for dog Astro). You can access these short bios one at a time, or all at once via the "Play All" selector. Total run time = 2:42.
>> "Space Age Gadgets" -- Featurette focusing on all the high-tech gadgets used by The Jetsons. Running time of 4:49.
>> "Rosey, The Robotic Maid" -- Featurette highlighting (you guessed it) .... Rosey the maid. This bonus lasts 3:32.
>> "Family Favorites" -- DVD Trailer Ads for four other cartoon sets.
If you fondly remember this classic cartoon series, then you'll be wanting to pick up a copy of this smart-looking DVD set of the complete first season of "The Jetsons" from the "Hanna-Barbera Golden Collection".
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Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2007
Though not as popular as The Flintstones, The Jetsons had a more subtle atmosphere of being a classic 60s sitcom Toon. Since George and Jane had two kids and [later] a robot maid and dog to round out the series.
Basically set into the far realms of the future, before all the 'apocalyptic' views started creeping in during the 70s, George basically drove in his 'space car' to Spacely Sprocketts, where he pushed buttons for Cosmo Spacely.
Mr. Spacely--like the typical 60s sitcom boss--always schemed in besting his rival "Cosgwell Cogs", and poor George would inevitably get embroiled in these schemes. On rare occasions, however, Spacely would get George involved in other problems, like fooling the wives to go out to a Spaceball game, or takeover hosting a Beauty Pageant.
As for the rest of the family, they dealt with pretty much the problems and strifes of Sixties Suburbian life. Now the interesting thing about The Jetsons was, although the original series didn't last long, their futuristic gadgets did inspire us with upcoming inventions, like the Microwave (inspired by the Food-a-Rac-a-Cycle), and Memory Sticks (probably inspired by the episode with Judy's mini-disc encyclopedia). Because any new innovation we experience, we tend to associate with The Jetsons.
The Jetsons was far from being a children's television show, as the program dealt with topics on what was considered an adult level. Though some vices were apparent from this show, like smoking and drinking, they were more on the sitcom level than what we see on television today.
What I loved about this collection, and I'm glad Warner Bros. did it right, the episodes are completely uncut, so when viewing this collection if you witness scenes you never saw in syndication, it was because they were probably cut for either content or time constraints.
For instance, in a "Date with Judy Jetson," when George is pulled over, the missing scene restored is where the cop is running the list of charges. And the classic moment is this line here:
[Cop] ..And etc. etc.
[George] Wait, I didn't see the etc. etc.
[Cop] Well, watch it.
Though it might be obscure, the restoration really brings out the series a whole lot better, and I'd recommend the series to anyone who is a fan, and those who aren't, because The Jetsons was a true piece of animation history.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2004
I remember watching the Jetsons during its one and only prime time season on ABC way back in the early sixties. At the time I was also a big fan of the Flintstones and I loved comparing the inventions on the two shows. I remember Elroy watching a TV on a wrist band. The Watchman has made that a reality. I remember Judy watching a concert on a TV screen that took up an entire wall. The home entertainment center made that a reality. Many other futuristic ideas have also made it into our lives.
Even though I hadn't seen many of the episodes since the early sixties, I still remembered them. My favorites were the first one when Rosie the robot hits Mr. Spacely with her pineapple-upside down cake, the coming of Astro the dog and the show when George is shrunk down to size.
The images are clear and the sound is excellent. The jazz background music still excites me. My only complaint is that the episodes are preceded by a storyboard from when the shows were packaged with new episodes. I like things authentic, so the adding of a storyboard showing a character who didn't exist in the original first season of episodes bothered me for a second or two. But as soon as the episode starts, all is forgiven.
These shows are classics. Each episode brought back memories and brought a smile to my face.
With the Jetsons, Flintstones and Johnny Quest out on DVD, my cartoon wish list has been wonderfully diminished. Bring on Magilla Gorilla!!!!!!!
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Reviewed in Canada on November 13, 2014
Love this cartoon!! This and the Flintstones are my top fave!
In this DVD set the episodes included are:
-Rosie the Robot
-A Date with Jet Screamer
-The space Car
-The coming of Astro
-Jetsons Night out
-The good little scouts
-The Flying suit
-Rosie's boyfriend
-Elroy's TV show
-Uniblab
-A visit from Grandpa
-Astro's Top secret
-Elroy's Pal
-Test Pilot
-Millionaire Astro
-The little Man
-Las Venus
-Jane's Driving Lesson
-G.I. Jetson
-Miss Solar System
-TV or not TV
-Private Property
-Dude Planet
-Elroy's Mob

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 25, 2011
I remember watching the Jetsons as a child and really loving it. I was keen to share them with my children and pleased to see that the series has made it onto dvd. Easy to navigate menus, sturdy box, and colourful artwork on the box are all pluses. Lovely bit of animation nostaglia that hasn't disappointed.

Reviewed in Canada on November 21, 2018
The first season is a great family series. I would recommend it for any age. It's what I remember and I still enjoy it. Please beware of the second season (it has inappropriate content).

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 12, 2015

Reviewed in Canada on May 3, 2016
My kids (ages 4 and 5) are really enjoying this. Fun to introduce them to the classics that I remember watching myself as a child.