Mister Peepers: Season 2
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Actor: Wally CoxBrand: Image Entertainment
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Black & White, Box set, Dolby, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 780 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2008-11-11
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: S'more Entertainment
Movie Reviews of Mister Peepers: Season 2
Movie Review: More "Mister Peepers" = More Laughs
Summary: 5 Stars
Following up on its 2005 release of the first 26 episodes of the early 1950s live situation comedy Mister Peepers - The TV Series, S'more Entertainment delivers its second volume of the next 26 episodes, taking us to about the halfway point of surviving episodes in the series. This second group of episodes chronologically begins where the first set leaves off, from the Spring of 1953 to November 1953. Like the previous group of episodes, the show focuses on the humorous adventures of junior high school science teacher Robinson Peepers (Wally Cox) and his closest friends Harvey Weskit (Tony Randall), Nancy Remington (Patricia Benoit) and Mrs. Gurney (Marion Lorne). One of the highlights is the marriage of Harvey Weskit to his beloved Marge Bellows (Georgiann Johnson). While most of the cast members of "Mister Peepers" are deceased, it is interesting to note that Johnson had active television credits as late as 2007 (an episode of the crime series "Cold Case"). The supporting roles include many long forgotten actors, but there are a few recognizable guest stars like Martin Balsam, Reta Shaw, and Jack Warden, who is introduced as a new coach at Jefferson Junior High in the final episode in this set.
For me, the keys to "Mister Peepers'" success boil down to three elements. First, unlike the "in your face" crass nonsense that's passed off as "writing" in many modern sitcoms, "Mister Peepers" employs a much more subtle approach that forces the viewer to actively listen to the dialog. Second, while Wally Cox is engaging in the lead role, the producers have wisely surrounded him with a terrific ensemble cast. Whether it be a seasoned pro like Marion Lorne or a young up-and-comer like Tony Randall, the casting is perfect. Finally, one might take the technical direction for granted given decades of television watching, but there are a surprising number of multiple camera setups used in "Mister Peepers" that were fairly complicated for their time, especially in front of live audiences. While there's the occasional slip-up, most of the time the production works wonderfully.
Classic/vintage television fans eagerly awaited the first volume of "Mister Peepers" on DVD and the challenge for S'more Entertainment was to deliver a second volume that was at least as good as the first volume. S'more has risen to the challenge admirably. First, viewers familiar with the first set will notice improved visual quality with this set. Though sourced from 16-millimeter kinescopes of live broadcasts, these episodes look and sound very good for the most part, and those familiar with the episodes from the previous volume will notice the absence of the UCLA Film & Television Archive logo this time around (UCLA is the custodian of the "Mister Peepers" kinescopes donated by series creator David Swift). Second, the extras in this set are better than those found in the first volume and include an archive interview with Tony Randall (that gets a little salty), a short promotional film demonstrating the kinescope recording process, as well as a 1952 Peabody Awards show that includes Wally Cox, in his "Robinson Peepers" character, accepting an award for the show. The extras are rounded out with a full episode from the live series "Suspense" featuring Wally Cox in a supporting role that was broadcast before he went on to greater fame in "Mister Peepers." Sharp-eyed viewers will notice Rex Marshall as the announcer for the Autolite ads in "Suspense." Marshall was also the announcer for "Mister Peepers" and his commercials for the Reynolds Aluminum Company (along with those of Helen Wagner and Helen Lewis) that were missing from the first volume are here in their entirety.
One hopes that sales of this second volume of "Mister Peepers" are strong enough to warrant further releases of the series. This is a very easy recommendation to fans of classic/vintage sitcoms and, with "Mister Peepers," we are treated to one of the best.
Summary of Mister Peepers: Season 2
Includes all 26 episodes from season 2 including the commercials which were done live. Studio: Image Entertainment Release Date: 11/11/2008 Starring: Wally CoxSimilar DVD Movies
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