Danger Mouse - The Complete Seasons 1 & 2 [DVD]

I've searched and I've waited for years, and finally my prayers have been answered -- Danger Mouse has hit the U.S. on DVD! As I sat watching, captivated and grinning like an idiot, I simply felt that I needed to do my part to spread the joy of Danger Mouse.So what makes DM so special? Plenty! Though the episodes are very short which limits the depth of the stories, the show compensates in countless ways. For one, the characters remember their past. For instance, when Agent 57 and Buggles the Pigeon return in later episodes, DM and Penfold mention in adequate detail the last time they saw them. This adds a feeling of continuity to the series and, ironically, makes the characters seem more "real".Then there's the humor, where the brilliance of the show truly shines through. Ridiculous slapstick at one moment can be followed immediately with a clever (and sometimes subtle) pun or cultural reference in the next. I believe this is why the show appeals to all ages.The show's greatest strength, however, has to be in the dialog. It's nothing short of brilliant. If you have a "punny" sense of humor, then every episode will give you something to laugh about. The characters (especially Penfold and Colonel K) also tend to take things out of context and respond in hilarious though completely understandable ways. It may take a moment to realize just how Penfold interpreted the statement to which he's responding, leading to a little "ah ha!" experience followed by a fit of laughter.I simply cannot praise this show enough. It has stuck with me in my memory and in my vocabulary for over 15 years. To me, that's a testament to this brilliant and unforgettable cartoon.

What can be said about Danger Mouse? That it is my favorite cartoon of the 80s? Yes, that's true. That it is brilliantly funny yet family friendly? Yes that's true as well. That it is one part James Bond, three parts British (think Monty Python and Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy), and one part insanity? Spot on, once again. As far as I'm concerned Cosgrove came out of nowhere in the 80s to deliver me a knockout punch. A children's series that actually relies on good writing has always been a rarity. But a children's series with humor that has even more appeal to me as an adult is nearly unique. Danger Mouse has that touch of glorious satire that can insult every inch of you while making you laugh uproariously. The show also has a wonderful sense of the random. One of my favorite dialogues in the series (in the episode Custard)has Penfold (Danger Mouse's head hamster) discussing bicycle clips and he suddenly compares them to toothbrushes. This wonderful display of non sequitur is a prime example of what to expect from this series. Hilarious absurd. Magnificently silly. In short, what can be said of Danger Mouse is best said by the first line of his own insanely addicting theme song.He's the greatest!Now that DM's finally getting a dvd release. I couldn't be happier. All I can say to A&E is "MORE!!!" Why if they don't continue the releases (as well as release DM's wonderful spinoff Count Duckula), I shall do what all good secret agents do ... PANIC!!!!!!

Although this cartoon has been available as a DVD set in England for several years, the PAL format is all but unwatchable here in the United States. And up to now all WE'VE had available are some poorly-packaged episodes on VHS ... and honestly, who bothers buying VHS anymore? But at last this beloved cartoon (which ran on Nickelodeon back in the early 1980s) has been given its U.S. DVD release, and I couldn't be happier."Danger Mouse" is a British cartoon about the world's greatest secret agent. With the help of his timid hamster assistant, Penfold, Danger Mouse is constantly saving the world from the villainous toad, Baron Silas Greenback, who in turn is assisted by his crow henchman, Stiletto, and his cute but mischievous pet caterpillar, Nero. The humor here is often very British and very dry. Example:Danger Mouse: "Penfold, do you know how angry I am with that toad?"Penfold: "No, but if you'll hum a few bars, I'll join in on the second chorus."Fans who used to watch this cartoon on Nickelodeon may find the voice of Stiletto a bit puzzling. This DVD collection has Stiletto's original Italian accent. Apparently Nickelodeon was concerned that Italian-Americans might be somewhat offended by a "Mafioso" stereotype, so the voice of Stiletto was re-dubbed with a cockney accent for the U.S.Not much in the way of extras here, just some character files and the unseen pilot episode, which is interesting but not particularly valuable.

I really liked this DVD version of dangermouse.. i contains alot of episodes that aired when it was on the air on "nickelodeon".. the first seasons episodes were only 10 minutes each and the others were 20 minutes.. on seasons 2 and 3 ..i like the episodes the 'world of machines' an episode i haven't since i was a child.. i wondered how DM and penfold got back from the planet of machines.. while Greenback attention was diverted he jumped i the machine and left Greenback up there.that was great thinking..i was already buying dangermouse tapes from the U.S. and in England.. becuase that's were danger is from England-so the country that made the caroon would most likey have more copies of the cartoon than any other country..it's worth every penny..but the tapes would not work in VCR so i had to get them converted into U.S. display from some place in U.S.i still say it was worth it.. i hope they release and complete seasons and 5 and 6 soon.. i already have most of the episodes from seasons 3 and 4 anyway on VHS...Danger Mouse meets Count Duckula on one show where he tricked him to giving him his 2 feathers..for some ingredient..for greenback..i still liked DM better than Countduckla.. well i'll be collecting these DVDs until they stop making them.. at least i don't have to get these DVDS converted i can just view them right away when they come. well enjoy DM fans u won't be dissapointed..

Clean vid, good sound, and classic cartoon! Can’t help but love watching this with the kids.

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