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(More customer reviews)The long wait after the release of Season 1 was agonizing and punctuated with prayer for the release of Season 2, but it was worth it when I received the Season 2 boxed set. This set is even superior to Season 1, both in cinematic quality and in plot development and humor. I have watched all but the final two episodes on the set, and I am utterly delighted. Everything that made the first set wonderful is still here--the adorable Mrs. Gurney (Marion Lorne), Wally Cox's hilariously understated comedic talent as Robinson J. Peepers, Nancy Remington's growing affection for Robinson Peepers, and Tony Randall's over-the-top portrayal of Harvey Weskit. This season adds new settings and characters, a raft of new predicaments, and perfected interaction of the cast members with each other, as they become a finely tuned team. The bonus material is good too, particularly the interview with the late Tony Randall. Every episode includes the original commercials for Reynolds aluminum, too--an extra treat.
My only disappointment with this set was that I thought Peepers' and Nancy's wedding would be on it, but this was not the case. Where I am in viewing the set right now, they are not even engaged yet. This means that Season 3 is a must-have, as their wedding was the very first nationally televised wedding on a regular TV program, and it stopped the entire nation in its tracks. I can't wait to see it! I have not heard any plans for releasing Season 3, but if there is a strong positive response from us the viewers, I am sure there will be a Season 3 release. This would be a good time to give Seasons 1 and 2 as Christmas gifts to the Peepersphiles and the uninitiated and send a letter to the inimitable Arny Schorr, who is responsible for bringing us te first two boxed sets.
These episodes are so nostalgic if you were around in the fifties, and if not, they'll acquaint you with the better-natured humor of the day and all the little cultural motifs that were prevalent then--haircuts at the barber shop, men bidding on ladies' boxed lunches, sweet and gentle courtship where the couple actually gets to know each other, and the kinds of characters that you can fall in love with and never forget. The fifties were an entirely different world, and a far better one in many respects. You can experience them with the Mr. Peepers episodes and enjoy many a laugh that will stay with you each time you remember your favorite scenes. I highly recommend this series!
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Wally Cox, as Mr. Peepers, plays a shy science teacher at "Jefferson Junior High". But what makes Mr. Peepers so unique that although he seems to be mild mannered, easily bullied, baffled and befuddled by every day life, he had the strength of his convictions to insure his life was fulfilled and that no matter what, he prevailed Because of that, he became an "every man", a man we could identify with, someone we could aspire to be like. The fact he put others before himself, that he genuinely cared about his students and those around him, including his sister and mother, despite the obstacles life constantly put before him, he always prevailed, even to the extent that the series ends with him marrying the girl of his dreams.Includes all 26 episodes in Season 2 including the commercials, which were done live. Special Features: Interview with Tony Randall about his experiences on Mister Peepers produced by the Television AcademyShort film explaining what a kinescope is and how they're made Footage of creator David Swift accepting the Peabody Award for the series Episode from the TV series Suspense entitled "Murderer's Meeting" featuring Wally Cox with Jackie Cooper and Mildred Natwick
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