In Search Of (70s Version) Coming To DVD!

[Shawn Francis]

TV SHOWS ON DVD:In some other news today, we mentioned that our contacts at Visual Entertainment Inc. (VEI) of Toronto were back in the office now, following "some recent travel to sign a couple of deals for other upcoming home video titles." One of these is for USA and Canadian DVD sets of the legendary '70s show starring Leonard Nimoy, In Search Of..., which he took up following his roles on the original Star Trek as "Spock," his addition to Mission: Impossible as "Paris," and his return to playing "Spock" on Star Trek: The Animated Series. Nimoy narrated the program through 146 episodes which examined the scientific, the supernatural, the historical, and the mythical. Topics included "Ancient Aviators," "The Bermuda Triangle," "Bigfoot," "Killer Bees," "Martians," "Nazi Plunder," "Amelia Earhart," "Dracula," "UFOs," "Inca Treasures" and "The Magic of Stonehenge"...and those are just examples from the first season out of six!

VEI informed me today that they have licensed the North American rights to the complete series of the program, with the only issue being that a pair of episodes have not been fully cleared from a legal standpoint for home video release. One of these episodes is "In Search of... Lee Harvey Oswald," concerning the assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy: the famous Zapruder film of the actual shooting would require separate clearance, which VEI is going to look into but - as the deal for the show itself has just been completed! - cannot guarantee yet that they'll be able to affordably do. Time will tell. VEI hopes to have the title out before this year is over, but it's too early to set a solid timeline on it, of course. Even if we have to wait until next year, it's GREAT to know that this highly-wanted program is finally on its way to home video. Want to get even MORE excited about this item? VEI is in talks with Leonard Nimoy to participate in bonus material for the DVDs, which hopefully would include "recent updates" to the topics of each installment, considering that knowledge would have grown in the past 4 decades for much of this. We're VERY excited over here, and we know you are, too! It may be quite a while before we have any, but stay tuned for updates as further developments occur.

[Katatonia]

THERE IS A DOG AFTER ALL!!!

Seriously, this is like the best news of the year thus far. I always loved the show...and was even considering buying the DVD-R bootlegs, but I'm glad I waited now. As long as it comes out...I'll be happy.

[SaviniFan]

One of my most anticipated DVD sets EVER. Finally! I've vowed to mostly only buy blu-rays from now on, but for In Search Of, I'll make an exception.

I used to love watching this as a kid in the 70's. Some of the episodes would scare the hell outta me too. I look forward to this.

[satans-sadists]

I loved this series and will not hesitate to buy this on dvd. Awesome news!

[Erick H.]

I used to watch this Sunday afternoon when I was a kid,never missed it.This will be great,nostalgic fun !

[Damage]

I love this series! As kids back in the day, we dubbed a bunch of episodes to VHS but my VCR fried a couple of years back. This will be greatly anticipated.

[fattyjoe37]

Love this show! Would buy the DVD set in a heartbeat. There's nothing freakier to me than watching an In Search Of or Unsolved Mysteries episode in dark house in the middle of the night.

[Copyboy]

This show scared the bejesus out of my brother and me when we were kids! Can't wait!

[Katatonia]

It's coming out in Canada on 10/23:

http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B008X8VM1W

In February 2012, it was announced that Visual Entertainment had acquired the home video rights to the original series for the United States and Canada. In Search of: The Complete Collection will be released on October 23, 2012. Special features include a documentary hosted by Leonard Nimoy himself.

The studio has also confirmed that the 19-DVD set will include all 144 installments hosted by Leonard Nimoy. Also included are the Rod Serling-hosted specials which aired prior to the start of the regular Nimoy series. As a special bonus, VEI is also including all 8 episodes of the short-lived 2002 series, hosted by Mitch Pileggi. A special feature also includes a documentary hosted by Leonard Nimoy himself.

[Damage]

[Katatonia]

It's now also up for pre-order at Amazon.com, for a November 27th release date:

http://www.amazon.com/Search-Of-The-Complete-Series/dp/B008X8VM1W/

I'm guessing that's probably the SRP ($150) listed right now, but the price is actually far lower ordered from Canada. You can order it for around $83 with expedited shipping.

[Katatonia]

Review: http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/59132...mplete-series/

I'm currently on Season 6 in the set...almost finished! I'm totally pleased with the overall quality. A few episodes look a little more worn than others, but for being sourced from old tape masters they look pretty good and the audio is clear. I did notice one episode where the audio was out of sync for a second or two, but no big deal.

I do have the Rod Serling "Ancient Astronauts" film on another DVD set (UFOs: They Were Here) which is actually far cleaner/clearer than the source they used on this set.

Apparently they couldn't get Leonard Nimoy for any bonus features...oh well.

The box itself is really nice, with nice looking embossed gold foil on parts. All 6 seasons (and the bonus season) are enclosed in their own cases inside. The manufacturing quality is very high...there were no loose discs or any with scratches/marks. Some major studios could take a clue here.

[wago70]

Originally Posted by Erick H.

I used to watch this Sunday afternoon when I was a kid,never missed it.This will be great,nostalgic fun !

Same here - I often check Youtube for some vids and some of them still creep me out. Can't wait.