Wanted: Dead or Alive

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Steve McQueen.......2007-09-10

Steve McQueen's star started to shine with this fun series about an 1800's western bounty hunter. I became a big fan of his and he never has diminished as the prototype of an upbeat action hero. He was successful in motion pictures after this series and in my opinion earned his stripes in "The Great Escape", "The Magnificent Seven" and Bullett with his rugged portrayals of a "different" but very admirable and upbeat hero.

A Classic TV Western.......2007-08-23

Wanted Dead or Alive is one of the best Western shows created during the golden era of TV Westerns in the late 50s and early 60s. In my opinion, Season 2 of Wanted Dead or Alive is the better of than Season 1. I have not seen Season 3 yet so I cannot comment on it. The main reason I prefer Season 2 is due to the change in demeanor and personality of the main character, Josh Randall. In this season, Josh Randall undergoes a major overhaul. In Season 1 he was a pretty normal and straight guy who didn't have much personality. In Season 2, Steve McQueen does a 180 degree turn and makes the Randall character a truly fascinating and somewhat humorous person. His dry sense of humor and perfect delivery of one-liners make the Randall character one of the most memorable and entertaining in TV Westerns history. I suspect this is one of the main reasons why the First Season finished at number 16 in the TV ratings while Season 2 finished at number 9. The plots are extremely well thought out and very suspenseful. If it's possible to put a human face on a bounty hunter, Wanted Dead or Alive does it. Randall's philosophy throughout each episode is basically this: If I bring you in, at least you'll get a fair trial. If someone else finds you, they'll simply kill you and collect and reward money. This makes Randall the bounty hunter seem like a compassionate and caring rescuer in comparison to the other bounty hunters. One strange thing about Season 2 is that near the end of the series, a side kick named Jason is introduced to help Randall track down wanted men. I prefer the show when Randall works alone. Giving screen time to Jason means less screen time for Randall resulting in a decrease of entertainment. Season 2 is well worth the investment. In my opinion, the only western show that surpasses Wanted Dead or Alive in quality is Gunsmoke.

Wanted:Dead or Alive season 2.......2007-08-10

I just wanted to say im glad season 2 was finally released.I was a big fan and havnt saw the show in a long time.McQueen was at his best in this series,they dont make em like it any more.I thought the quality of the set was great,the only thing i would have like to have seen was some colorized episodes like was in season 1.But over all I was very pleased,hope to see season 3 coming out soon.
Thanks Leo

Improved packaging, but almost no extras........2007-07-30

Apparently someone other than consumers reads these reviews, because the packaging people hated from the first season is gone. Instead of a light cardboard wrapper around 4 hard plastic DVD holders kept in place by tape, the new season has the 4 DVDs in flexible plastic, ultra-thin boxes. The DVDs are held securely, but can be easily removed without bending or cracking either the DVD or case.

I'm also happier with single-sided DVDs in this season, instead of the double-sided ones from the first season. Unfortunately, where the first season had 8 DVD sides to work with and numerous extras, this season had only 4 DVD sides of episodes and almost no extras. In fact, there seems to be no subtitles or closed captions, although there is audio in both English and French. While I'm amused by the French language track, I'd prefer subtitles or captions. I would've been happier with an additional DVD or so to allow for extras. Then again, there were so many extras on the first set, maybe they used up all they had.

Contrary to what Amazon's description says, this set is B&W, not colorized. I'm grateful they were wrong.

Episodes great; getting to them a bit tricky.......2007-07-26

Truth to be told, the wait for these episodes would make almost any trouble negligible!! However, it's possible the DVDs I got were somewhat defective. The last disc would not let me access the second screen of the individual episodes. I had to resort to playing all the episodes and fast-forwarding through the prior episodes to reach those I hadn't watched. The access is tricky, if you simply "page down," you end up back at the main menu. However, if you use the right-hand directional button, you can reach the second screen and the other four episodes. At least this worked on the first three discs.

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Wanted Dead or Alive
Starring: Rutger Hauer , Gene Simmons , Robert Guillaume , Mel Harris , and William Russ
Director: Gary Sherman
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Release Date: 2001-05-08

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Excellant series..........2007-07-29

BUT...it would be NICE if Amazon would consider adjusting the product information to reflect what they're selling, and not, apparently, the Rutger Hauer movie of the same name. It's a little difficult for someone who may not be highly familiar with this classic television series to buy it, when EVERYTHING in the product listing was apparently lifted from the other item (probably the vhs form of the movie, no less) rather than someone taking the time to give the correct information for the actual product - a classic television series that deserves far better treatment. C'mon, Amazon...FIX IT! Steve McQueen should at least be getting credit where credit is due!

GOOD GUYS - BAD GUYS .......2007-06-15

The mystery and intrigue sets an excellent pace to figuring who to root for.
Nick Randall, bounty hunter - the hunted deserved everything they got.
Don't mess with his friend or his girl. Or there will be hell to pay.

Malak Al Rahim - made one huge mistake - he messed with both.

Randall was smart enough to make the stake-out and his FBI friend made him. The stake-out was stupid enough to walk into his end.

Really like the loft living area that Randall had and kept his friend's bike there. Ah well, the blonde wig done him in.

Rutger Hauer can not top "Ladyhawk"'s Navarre for a romantic image but his Randall character [and others] "Blind Fury" and "Split Secong" - just prove his acting ability - oh yes, "Bladerunner" [gross] to mention a few.

DEFINITELY RECOMMENDED - great collection for viewing.

Pointless 80's Action Hero Drivel - But Fun To Watch!.......2007-05-11

Wanted Dead Or Alive was one of those out-of-control lone wolf cop movies that came out in droves in the mid-to-late 80s. All these movies (Cobra, Runaway, Die Hard, Lethal Weapon, etc....) aspired to be Dirty Harry. Some succeeded, most did not. Wanted Dead or Alive was Rutger Hauer's turn at playing the vigilante cop living on the edge. Watching it now, this movie is hilarious. Since his role as the terrorist in Night Hawks (Sylvester Stallone & Bily Dee Willams) and his role as the psycho in The Hitcher, Hauer seemed to be lapsing in the tough-as nails roles. Wanted Dead Or Alve does nothing to bring him back. Rutger Hauer is one of those actors that just play a better villian. As a villian, Hauer is creepy, vile, ruthless and cold. As the good guy, just not as believable. The saving grace of this predictable action cop movie is Gene Simmons (KISS) as the evil terrorist. He must have taken notes from Hauer, because he is ruthless and cold. He shoots without flinching. Great role for him. Overall, Wanted Dead or Alive is a fun watch mostly for the nostalgic 80s feel and for Gene Simmons'turn as a psycho killer.

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wanted dead or alive.......2007-03-22

I have been a fan of Rutger Hauer since BLADE RUNNER,I think he is a fabulous actor and does justice to any part he is in.Wanted dead or alive is no exception, he gets the bad guys like no one else, i get a real kick of satisfaction as he disposes of each villan.The guy from KISS with the big tongue did a suprisingly good job as the terrorist to. LOVED IT.....

RUTGER HAUER AND GENE SIMMONS!.......2007-03-07

WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE IS ONE OF THE GREATEST
MOVIES EVER MADE! A CLASSIC! RUTGER HAUER IS
AWESOME AS A SECRET AGENT WITH GENE SIMMONS
AS A TERROIST MAKES THIS AN ACTION PACKED
THRILLER WITH A GREAT STORY ACTED AND WELL
DIRECTED THIS IS AN OVERLOOKED CLASSIC! I
HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS IF YOUR A FAN OF THIS
TYPE OF MOVIE! TOO BAD THEY DON'T MAKE THEM
LIKE THIS ANYMORE. HOW ABOUT A SEQUEL?

Wanted: Dead Or Alive - Season 3 (4pc) (B&W)

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Wanted: Dead Or Alive - Season 3 (4pc) (B&W)
Starring: Wanted: Dead Or Alvie
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ASIN: B000V3JGGK
Release Date: 2007-10-16

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"Wanted: Dead or Alive", the hit television series that launched the career of Steve McQueen ("Bullitt", "The Getaway, "The Thomas Crown Affair") in 1958 as gentleman bounty hunter Josh Randall. The character, originally introduced in an episode of the television Western Trackdown, was so popular that the production company created "Wanted: Dead or Alive" so that McQueen could reprise the role of Randall. Josh Randall was not a typical rough-hewn bounty hunter of the Old West; he was a consummate gentleman who always gave half - or even all - of his reward money to charity. He was a man of few words, and, unlike most bounty hunters, he carried neither a shotgun nor a rifle but rather an 1892 Winchester lever action pistol, which he wore on his belt and fondly called his "Mare's leg." Josh Randall's catch phrase, "Let's go," launched him into unforgettable, classic Western adventures. Steve McQueen fans - and fans of classic television - will have a chance to see the early work of such Hollywood luminaries as Steve McQueen as Josh Randall, along with James Coburn Martin Landau, Dyan Cannon and many more.* Over one hour of bonus features including seven new featurettes! * An all-star list of guest stars including Steve's MAGNIFICENT SEVEN co-star James Coburn, Mary Tyler Moore, Cloris Leachman, Richard Farnsworth and Noah Berry Jr. (The Rockford Files) * This set includes episodes directed by Richard Donner (LETHAL WEAPON and THE GOONIES) Special Features: Wanted Dead or Alive Season 3 DVD Box set includes all 26 episodes plus extras including The Art of the Replica Featurette(4:43) Mare's Leg Featurette (8:38) The Women of the Series Featurette (9:55) Reckless Featurette (8:40) The Winchester Featurette (8:16) Autry National Center Featurette (17:52) Matchmaker Featurette (7:47)

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Wanted: Dead or Alive - Season One
Starring: Steve McQueen
Manufacturer: Bci / Eclipse
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ASIN: B000NTPGC0
Release Date: 2007-05-15

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Excellant series..........2007-07-29

GOOD GUYS - BAD GUYS .......2007-06-15

Pointless 80's Action Hero Drivel - But Fun To Watch!.......2007-05-11

wanted dead or alive.......2007-03-22

RUTGER HAUER AND GENE SIMMONS!.......2007-03-07

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Great Western Series
They don't make them like this anymore.
Wanted - Dead Or Alive
A Real Classic TV Western
Four Stars

Wanted: Dead or Alive - Season One
Starring: Wanted-Dead Or Alive
Manufacturer: New Line Home Video
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ASIN: B0008FXSSI
Release Date: 2005-06-07

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The uniquely cool talent that propelled Steve McQueen to movie stardom is fully evident in the debut season of Wanted: Dead or Alive. Having just boosted his big-screen potential with a starring role in The Blob, 28-year-old McQueen was reluctant to accept the role of bounty hunter Josh Randall in this trend-setting series; he balked at the demanding schedule and thought himself too contemporary for a Western series, but the producers (including Four Star Productions cofounders Dick Powell and Ida Lupino) were convinced that McQueen was perfect for the role, and the still-struggling actor couldn't refuse a $750-per-week salary. Once committed, McQueen developed Randall into an antihero with conflicting qualities of danger and compassion: With his infamous "Mare's Leg" (an 1892 Winchester rifle with sawed-off stock and barrel) and calm demeanor, Randall maintained his tough-guy image as a mercenary outcast. Capable of attack without warning, he could also be generous to the needy, never seeking credit for his kindness. In these 36 consistently enjoyable episodes (out of a three-season total of 94), McQueen builds the prototype of his later success; he's a man of few words and volatile action, and his expressions (including a mischievous smile) convey quick-draw instinct and an amiable yet potentially deadly ability to fend off all enemies.

Randall was introduced in a March 1958 episode of the Western series Trackdown, and Wanted: Dead or Alive was an instant hit when it premiered on CBS on September 6, 1958. With surprising quirks of character (his "favorite tune" is Chopin's C-flat Nocturne), Randall was a new kind of hero, and Wanted further benefited from quality writing, direction, and familiar guest stars (including first-season appearances by Michael Landon, James Coburn, Skip Homeier, Everett Sloane, and many other stalwarts of late-'50s TV). The season 1 DVDs include a wealth of bonus features, including show history, a McQueen biography, three "series analysis" featurettes," photo galleries, and the A&E Biography segment "Steve McQueen: Life in the Fast Lane" split into six parts. Image and sound quality varies from excellent to average, and three episodes that were badly "colorized" in the 1980s are also included. They're hideous proof that colorization was a bad idea, but they indicate the extra effort that was made to provide features that Wanted fans will surely appreciate. --Jeff Shannon

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Own the hit television series that launched the career of big-screen legend Steve McQueen. Josh Randall (McQueen) was not a typical rough-hewn bounty hunter of the Old West; he was a consummate gentleman who always gave half - or even all - of his reward money to charity. He was a man of few words, and he carried a Winchester sawed-off shotgun, which he wore on his belt and fondly called his "Mare?s leg."

DVD Features: Biographies: Documentaries:6-part documentary "Life in The Fast Lane"--an in-depth look at the legendary Steve McQueen Featurette:3 featurettes on the TV series Other:3 colorized episodes Photo gallery:

Customer Reviews:

Great Western Series.......2007-06-25

It's amazing what television used to be able to do with a half hour dramatic series. Steve McQueen's acting style reflected the pacing of Wanted Dead or Alive: lean, straight-forward, no trivialities. McQueen's Josh Randall is truly a classic and memorable western character. Looking forward to season 2.

They don't make them like this anymore........2007-05-21

At long last i have some decent old westerns to watch again.This is one of the best TV westerns and it still is very good even after all this time.As yet i have not watched it all but am watching it bit by bit to prolong the enjoyment until i can get the second series.I don't worry about the mistakes etc but the reproduction is surprisingly good for such an old show.Ihope that series three is commig out as i would like to own all of them.Keep up the good work and if you are a fan of old westerns don't miss this one.Wanted: Dead or Alive - Season One

Wanted - Dead Or Alive.......2007-04-25

You should like this if you like Steve McQueen and are interestred in his early career. It's kind of funny now to watch the state of 50's TV, but Steve McQueen, as Bounty Hunter with a heart Josh Randall, is great to watch, being his usual, seemingly detached self. He was tough when he needed to be, but was not above leaving the bounty behind for the benefit of a needy young widow. The series was, of course, in black and white, and events like fist fights reflect the status of 1950's filmmaking.
A great series, very clear and crisp and great viewing.

A Real Classic TV Western.......2007-04-06

If you watched TV in the 50's and 60's or if you like Steve McQueen then this set is for you. The shows are great and the quality is excellent. I've watched the whole Box Set and have had no problems with playing.
Can't wait for Season 2 and wish more of this type of shows would come out.

Four Stars.......2007-03-29

I have some problems playing the DVDs both on my dvd computer and on the dvd connected with my TV.

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Excellant series..........2007-07-29

GOOD GUYS - BAD GUYS .......2007-06-15

Pointless 80's Action Hero Drivel - But Fun To Watch!.......2007-05-11

wanted dead or alive.......2007-03-22

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War with Iraq began with a bang: President Bush ordered a secret air strike against Saddam Hussein's bunker an assassination attempt that ultimately failed. But Saddam, an assassin himself, has proven to be a survivor many times before. Now, rumors of his whereabouts circulate in Iraq and America; the CIA is in turmoil over the quality of its intelligence; and, "leadership decapitation" is at an impasse. Examine America's decade-long quest to literally kill or capture Saddam Hussein one of the largest, costliest and most frustrating manhunts in history. Historians recount previous attempts on Saddam's life even some of America's "near misses" while key figures debate the ethics of "regime change" against the backdrop of today's global society. Experts foretell how the assassination of Iraq's once-powerful leader could have a surprising impact on laws and institutions right here at home.

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The Adventures of Jim Bowie "12 Episode, 3 Volume Set (Digitally Restored)" ***SPECIAL BONUS Double Feature DVD INCLUDED*** One Eyed Jacks -Starring Marlon Brando / Guns of Diablo - Starring Charles Bronson

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