The Mod Squad - Season 1, Volume 1 (1968)

Mod Squad Fanatic!

I'm so glad that they are now releasing The Mod Squad on DVD! This show was groundbreaking for television with young relatively unknown actors/actresses playing the lead roles, addressing issues of the 60's and 70's head on, and an opportunity for law enforcement to be seen in a different, positive light.

The Mod Squad is my favorite show of all time, and I watched the whole DVD set in one weekend reliving my childhood! It is an awesome DVD set, and I enjoyed the interviews and extra features that it offers. I've already bought Season 1 Volume 2, and I'm anxiously awaiting the release of Season 2.

If you grew up with The Mod Squad, this is a must purchase; if you didn't watch it then, you should buy this and watch it now; and you should definitely introduce your kids to Pete, Linc, Julie, and Captain Greer! It is a good, clean, show the whole family can enjoy together! May 27, 2008

"Solid" acting and writing, and still relevant

The lingo and fashions may have changed, but the issues tackled by this show remain among us today.

(And, to my pleasant surprise, even the street talk and apparel have a coolness that just begs a comeback or reinvention.)

Like many TV shows, The Mod Squad addressed perennial issues such as the generation gap, exploitation of idealists by crooks, the moral dilemmas of young cops, family breakdown, and race relations.

Unlike other shows, however, The Mod Squad didn't mock the Sixties counter-culture -- rather, it dared to truthfully and sympathetically explain the youth culture on prime-time television at a time when networks were afraid to televise content that was more challenging than, say, "Bewitched" and "I Dream of Jeannie."

Since the Vietnam War, the United States has suffered from its failure (perhaps its refusal?) to understand rival values that divided the country in the late Sixties. Instead, those values have been parodied or mocked.

The Mod Squad bridges the values gap by truthfully weighing the dilemmas of young cops who stand astride the generation gap and social and racial divisions.

The Mod Squad is well worth the high retail price, which I assume is set high for TV shows that will sell to niche audiences rather than mass market. The Mod Squad is not "Married... With Children," and I for one am more than willing to pay for top-quality programming.
May 17, 2008

Never Thought I'd Buy A Half Season!!! But I'm Waiting for the Next

Gotta tell ya, I truly never thought I'd buy a half season DVD, but I'm as sold as anyone else who was mesmerized by the MOd Squad. It too was one of my favorites and ditto to all the other positive comments made thus far!!! I'm hoping the popularity will grow and that we'll be treated to the remaining seasons at a faster rate or relaease. BTW...Amazon is a great place to purchase; however, I have seen this DVD series as Sam's Club also for a lowere price. Pays to shop areound and not get hung up on the price. For all the negative reviews I hope 10 times more people will post rave reviews. April 20, 2008

Hip TV

The Mod Squad is a terrific series for those who can relate to the late 60's. Peggy Lipton carrys the series on pure beauty and down to Earth simple acting. Michael Cole is one cool cat. Clarence Williams III is one of the few black actors to come across the TV as a real Bro: and not cosmetic and without the gratuitous hiphop or the 'fittin in token' as most. A cool series from a cool era.... unsurpassed. April 6, 2008

sticking to my guns, can you dig that????

A half a season for a full seasons price??? I loved this show but I'm drawing a line in the sand. I'm not paying this for just a half season, I don't care how much I loved it. Stubborn? yes, but I'm sick of being taken for a sap by greedy, money grubbing studios. February 22, 2008

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