Riptide (1984)

Remember when TV used to be FUN?

I really don't watch TV all that much any more, at least not many current programs. I find myself craving the escapist entertainment of the past, especially the 80's variety :) Thank goodness for DVD!

Also, thank goodness for VEI, the company responsible for releasing Riptide, Hardcastle and McCormick and a few other titles. They've done a much better job of releasing The Stephen J. Cannell TV shows than Anchor Bay ever did. It appears that Hardcastle and McCormick was released without any music changes! And although it looks like there have been changes to Riptide (especially season two), they seem to have handled the editing a bit better than Anchor Bay did. Anchor Bay RUINED the Greatest American Hero, Hunter and 21 Jump Street.

I would also urge fans of TV on DVD to buy this DVD release of Riptide instead of the Sony release of the same season. VEI is a company that seems to care about the fans. They actually released all three seasons of Hardcastle and McCormick quickly, when nobody ever thought they would EVER be released! It looks like they will be doing the same for Riptide! Let's support them to say "thanks"!

I think anyone who loves 80's TV will have a great time watching Riptide. I enjoyed it back in the 80's and I still enjoy it today!

Here's hoping that VEI releases Stingray soon! Another great Cannell creation!

UPDATE;

Scheduled release date for Season Three of Riptide:
February 27, 2008!
VEI has kept their promise to the fans!

JM February 15, 2008

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