MY THREE SONS is a delightful slice-of-life comedy about the American family. The series chronicles the life of the Douglas family; a seemingly simple premise that was a huge hit with audiences and a keystone of the TV fam... more »ily lineup in the ?60s. Fred MacMurray delivers a standout portrayal as Steve Douglas, an aeronautical engineer and widower raising his three sons alone.« less
I'm NOT BUYING it PARAMOUNT CBS/DVD !!!!! - MUSIC REPLACED A
Chris Damon | New Jersey | 11/24/2008
(1 out of 5 stars)
"Well, let me say first you totally rip us off by not releasing FULL SEASON sets, splitting the shows into usually 2 volumes per season Times are tight man, we just can't afford split seasons anymore at the prices you charge! How come you don't do it to all the shows? It seems Mannix, Hawaii Five- 0, Gomer Pyle get full season sets, yet the Streets of San Francsisco and The Fugitive are split? What's the deal here? Second you rip us off again replacing the original music with, well let's be frank about it - it's JUNK!
My Three Sons had a fairly sophisticated soundtrack for a sitcom, and it played along with the characters, although the music in a sit com is not as imperative as a drama like "The Fugitive" which was horribly butchered musically, for the ridiculous amount we are paying for these things why can't we get the original music? AND ... why is this problem prevalent for the most part only to Paramount/CBS DVD products? Obviously there is a problem with your company's legal department - they are either too lazy to do the research to get the needed clearances for the music OR they are too afraid of SOMETHING... In any event whoever is in charge of the music NEEDS TO BE FIRED!!!! They should have been FIRED after the first part of SEASON 2 of the Fugitive was released! What a PR fiasco that was for you Paramount CBS/DVD! I mean come on a cheesy synthesizer? GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER OVER THERE and release titles with music intact, and full season sets --- then it would be a no brainer for those who are interested in your releases - we would just pre order them without wondering what sort of surprise is in store for us this time??!!! With the economy in such bad shape, nobody is going to take their chances anymore buying your products without knowing what they are getting ahead of time. OH, by the way *****(FIVE STARS for the the show's original content, but I am giving MINUS FIVE stars to the music replacement!)"
CBS/PARAMOUNT - ENEMY OF CLASSIC TV
music lover | earth | 10/01/2008
(1 out of 5 stars)
"Volume 1 has just been released with all the great original music removed, the sophisticated scores by Jeff Alexander, Pete Rugolo, Arthur Morton, and Frank DeVol all replaced. The new composer must think this is a show for kids who need to be played down to and now we have ridiculous infantile sound effects performed on a digital synthesizer that is so dumbed down and unmusical and out of place for a 60's TV show. Anyone familar with the original show or one who justs expects to hear music will find this unwatchable.
CBS/Paramount ruined The Fugitive the same way and have now ruined another American classic.
If you, CBS, want to change the music, fine, you own it, but be honest and warn your customers and why dont you try using a composer and arranger with some musical skills, who understands something about the show they are composing for."
You fooled us once Paramount/CBS, but not again
Leo J. Ames | 01/13/2009
(1 out of 5 stars)
"Come back for our money when you decide not to butcher this classic show with your awful music/sound substitutions. I was fooled once with your volume 1 release, but I've learned my lesson.
I'm only giving this 1 star, sadly 0 stars doesn't appear to be an option."
My Three Sons Season 1, Vol. 2
Suzanne G. Flannery | Ohio, USA | 10/12/2008
(1 out of 5 stars)
"I, for one will not purchase 1/2 season episodes at the price listed. It seems that the current tv/dvd "complete" season is the norm from other tv/dvd distributors other than CBS/Paramount and at reasonable prices."
Send A Message to CBS/Paramount: GREED IS NOT GOOD!
jarhead76 | New Mexico | 11/30/2008
(1 out of 5 stars)
"It is a real shame that a juggernaut like CBS/Paramount is taking advantage of consumers with releases like this. For fans of these old series, it is a no-win situation. If you buy this DVD, you're telling CBS/Paramount that is okay to release a half season of cut episodes minus the original music and charge full price. However, if you don't buy this DVD, you run the risk of CBS/Paramount not releasing further seasons due to poor sales. Probably the best thing to do is write to CBS/Paramount and let them know that you are interested in the DVD but do not appreciate that they are charging full price for a half season's worth of episodes which have been altered from their original format.
NOTE: This rating does not reflect the quality of the show which would warrant 5 stars. It reflects the horrible decision of CBS/paramount to break up the first season and overcharge the customer."