Format: DVD
UPC: 617742203295
Catalog #: IEG 2032
SRP: $49.98
Genre: Classic TV
TV Rating: NR
Street Date: 8/05/08
Detailed Synopsis:
One of the most brilliant dramas to emerge from the '60s, Route 66 was famous for its catchy Nelson Riddle theme song, intriguing characters, top-drawer writing and stellar guest star appearances. The original "road trip" drama, this classic television series was one of the most highly rated of the era, also establishing the Corvette as an American icon.All Now, this special collector's set - including all 30 episodes of season one (1960-61) - is digitally remastered and available on DVD for the first time since the original airing. So with Martin Milner and George Maharis at the wheel and a new adventure around every corner, come along for the ride and get your kicks on Route 66! Created by Academy Award-winning writer Stirling Silliphant (In The Heat of The Night) and prolific producer Herbert Leonard (Naked City, Rin Tin Tin, Circus Boy, Popi), the show featured a renowned list of guest stars, including Robert Redford, Robert Duvall, Gene Hackman, Walter Matthau, Martin Sheen, James Caan, Alan Alda, William Shatner, Burt Reynolds, Boris Karloff, Peter Lorre, Lon Chaney Jr., Ron Howard, Lee Marvin, Harvey Korman, Suzanne Pleshette, Ed Asner, Julie Newmar, Cloris Leachman, Rip Torn, Rod Steiger, David Janssen, Martin Balsam, Tom Bosley, Jack Warden and Leslie Nielson, among others. Enjoy this treasured television classic's first season in a special eight-disc DVD collector's set.
DVD Region:
1
Subtitles:
No
Run Time:
27 hrs 0 min
Number of Discs:
8
Close Captioned:
No
Studio:
Roxbury Entertainment