Flipper The Original Series Season 2

While as fans of this show, we can be happy the current owners are releasing these episodes, I just wanted to make you aware that contrary to what you read in another review, not all of these are pristine episodes made from original source material. Some of the source material appears to be 16mm prints that were distributed to TV stations for broadcast. There is often substantial print dirt, including gate hair (!!!), at the beginning and end of reels (usually 2 reels per episode). There is some negative dirt as well, but that is hardly noticeable. Colors are mostly pure, bright and well-balanced, but blurry grain is evident in many episodes. You might not notice this on a small screen, but with today's larger screens, that lower quality is quite noticeable.Overall, the images are good, considering the age of the material, but comparing the images to, for example the Hogan's Heroes or Star Trek Original Series DVDs that were made from original negatives, the difference is considerable. Occasionally there is some slight color shifting evident from scene to scene that may be the result of using multiple source prints to get best quality available.There is a warning that these DVDs may not be playable on PCs, but I had no problem.The Season arrives in two standard DVD cases with identical covers and backs, except for the episode lists which are practically unreadable. There are no extras or inserts. Here is an episode list for Season 2. (Box 1 - Discs 1-4)Flipper and the MermaidDolphin in Pursuit: Part 1Dolphin in Pursuit: Part 2Flipper's Hour of PerilCoral FeverJunior RangerThe Ditching: Part 1The Ditching: Part 2Flipper and the SpyDolphin PatrolA Job for SandyFlipper and the Horse ThievesFlipper and the BountyShark HuntFlipper, the DetectiveFlipper's Odyssey: Part 1 (Box 2 - Discs 5-8)Flipper's Odyssey: Part 2Flipper's Odyssey: Part 3SlingshotFlipper and the Shark CageThe Lobster TrapAir PowerGift DolphinThe Raccoon Who Came to DinnerFlipper Joins the Navy: Part 1Flipper Joins the Navy: Part 2Flipper's Underwater MuseumDeep WatersDolphin Love: Part 1Dolphin Love: Part 2

Let me just note that the DVD's contained in this set are not the normal DVD's that you obtain from Best Buy or Target, they are burned on DVD-R's just like you would burn at home with the bluish recording surface. Rumor has it that the life span of these discs is shorter, for whatever it is worth. Amazon has this as an "On Demand" title, meaning that when you order it, the set it burned especially for you and not pulled off of a warehouse shelve somewhere. For titles that do not sell enough to manufacture in the usual process this is a good alternative to not seeing these titles available at all, and I clap my hands that it is available through Amazon.I had to return this set once because an episode got "stuck", but the replacement set was OK. Amazon makes returns very easy, and you do not have to pay return shipping.The audio and video quality of this set is outstanding, colors are nicely saturated, and the audio is crisp. Keep in mind no one was thinking about releasing the series on DVD's in the 60's, and the audio is purely mono.The set consists of 8 discs in 2 Amaray style cases, each one holding 4 discs. The artwork is pretty generic, I'm sure most people could provide better, but it's the content on the discs that matters.I really enjoyed watching Flipper, sure the series seems a little bit juvenile, but I prefer the word innocent.It's also great to see shots of Florida from back in the 60's, now it just seems so commercial and built up.I hope MGM decides to release the remaining season even if it is through their on demand service.

"Flipper" was one of those many, many TV shows you had to choose from back in the 1960s when great shows were all over the dial. I was a young kid back then and for some reason "Flipper" was a show I chose to pass on when channel surfing. With TV in such a bad state today I've been turning to vintage television for entertainment. I bought season one of "Flipper" and to my surprise I loved it! And I've been talking about the series with others my age who also passed it up and I've been recruiting quite a few fans.When I heard Season Two of "Flipper" was coming out I immediately ordered it. I recently got my copy in the mail and I am happy to report the quality of the prints are just as pristine and beautiful as the first season on DVD, all in gorgeous color. True, the cover artwork on the box, the discs themselves and the onscreen menu are lackluster. But what's important is that Season Two has been released and a Season Three release would be the icing on the cake.Burt Reynolds and other big stars are featured in season two. In fact, there are quite a number of two part episodes in the second season.If you're tired of the junk out there on TV today do yourself a favor and get Season One or Two of "Flipper." Brian Kelly's character of Porter Rick, raising two boys without their mother, makes for some very moving moments on the show. There's a lot of love between the three of them or should I say four, when you include Flipper. That's why I keep coming back for more.

I am so excited to have two full seasons of the series out.An excellent show,a strong male lead (Brian Kelly), two cute kids (Luke Halpin and Tommy Norden)and a cute dolphin(FLipper) who obeys their commands and the most scenic part of the Florida when the sky and water were clear.Filmed in color 2 years before it became common place,Flipper is a wonderful burst of color during the early years of color filming tv series.Thank God NBC had the foresight not to film Flipper in black and white.That makes this series ultra special and you never know who might show up.Some great guest stars have been Barbara Feldon, Burt Reynolds, Lynda Day George, Jessica Walter and Martin E.Brooks to name a few.Ok MGM were ready for the third season.Tv shows like this will never come again no matter how hard they try and in those days they would crank out at least 25 to 30 episodes a season.They just don't make em like that anymore.A true classic to have in you dvd library.

Still watching this but am reminded by how terrific it really was. The acting is great but what sticks out is how, whenever the youngest boy Bud is on the screen, you cannot help but appreciate what a great time young Tommy Norden appeared to be having. He just stands out. The product also arrived early!!!!!!!

Loving receiving the original series of Flipper, so quickly. A great thrill to watch today as it was in my youth. Thank you. Highly recommended.

Excellent quality of a childhood favourite. Was really pleased with it. I'm just waiting for the release of Season 3 then I,'all have them all.

Really loved this. It's a shame the 3rd season is not available for purchase.

I just loved Flipper (the original series) when I was a child and I still love it. So of course, I have every intention of purchasing the whole series.This SEASON 2 is just great. It is much better than the SEASON 1 I had purchased because this one is not a “flip side” version. One disk at a time, this is what I like. (But I must explain that I am not talking about the stories, SEASON 1 is my favourite when we strictly talk about the story plot). I almost watched every episodes and so far I had no problems whatsoever with any of the disks. I find the image and sound being of good quality.