en http://onlytillnewyears.shopmarking.com/ Fri, 04 Jan 2008 06:29:38 GMT Fri, 04 Jan 2008 06:29:38 GMT http://onlytillnewyears.shopmarking.com/p/Twilight-Zone-V22/2828691 Mon, 17 Dec 2007 06:37:30 GMT This volume includes: A Word of Difference (Episode 23, March 11, 1960) - Arthur Curtis (Howard Duff) thinks he's an average businessman living a normal life. Or is he an actor playing a businessman in an office that's really a set? Back There (Episode 49, January 13, 1961) - Russell Johnson is Peter Corrigan, a man who travels back in time to the date of President Lincoln's assassination. Will his presence have any impact at all--can he actually change history? One More Pallbearer (Episode 82, January 12, 1962) - Eccentric millionaire Paul Radin offers the use of his bomb shelter to three people who wronged him. But the price--an apology--may be too high. Ring-a-Ding Girl (Episode 133, December 27, 1963) - Hollywood film star Bunny Blake gets an unusual gift from her hometown fan club: a ring that shows old friends' faces, letting her know she's needed back home, where she's about to play the biggest role of her life.

Twilight Zone V22]]> http://onlytillnewyears.shopmarking.com/p/Twilight-Zone-V22/2828691 http://onlytillnewyears.shopmarking.com/p/California-2pk/4477940 Mon, 17 Dec 2007 06:36:55 GMT It is America's promised land where eccentric visionaries become millionaires overnight, and the promise of gold, oil, and stardom have lured millions for a shot at their dreams. California's epic history comes alive in this vibrant production from the Emmy®-winning creative team behind A&E's acclaimed FLOATING PALACES. Head west in the largest mass-migration since the Crusades as Americans are swept up in Gold Fever. See rare clips of the birth of Hollywood and travel to France with Count Harszthy who brought back the cuttings that started Napa's world-famous wineries. Experience the horror of the San Francisco Earthquake, and discover how World War II changed California as much as the Gold Rush!From the Jesuit missionaries who first carved out a place in its vast wilderness to the high-tech wonderland of Silicon Valley, this is the ultimate look at CALIFORNIA AND THE DREAM SEEKERS

California 2pk]]> http://onlytillnewyears.shopmarking.com/p/California-2pk/4477940 http://onlytillnewyears.shopmarking.com/p/Irish-RM-Complete-Series-1-3/2829641 Mon, 17 Dec 2007 06:36:20 GMT Now, more than ever, when reality television dominates prime time, it is a pleasure to escape to Skebawn and make oneself at home amongst the colorful characters who so confound and brighten the life of Major Sinclair Yeates (Rumpole of the Bailey's Peter Bowles, the transplanted "fine gentleman from England," who serves as the Irish county town's Resident Magistrate at the turn of the 20th century. This very welcome six-volume set contains all three "seasons" of this beloved British series (introduced in this country on Masterpiece Theatre) based on the stories by Somerville and Ross. Charmed as the surroundings may be, "things are different in Ireland," as the very proper Yeates learns over the course of these 18 episodes, in which he finds himself presiding over "improbable" cases, or getting caught up in the lives of the eccentric villagers, most notably, his Puckish landlord Flurry (Bryan Murray), a misfit entrepreneurial spirit. Another formidable presence is his none too deferential housekeeper, Mrs. Cadogan (Anna Manahan). His wife, Philippa (Doran Godwin), and, later on, his sister, Babs (Sarah Badel), show incredible tolerance to what the late Alistair Cooke best described as "amiable chaos." In one episode, Yeates is locked in his room by an actor whose illegal production Yeates means to close. In another, a temporary "job cook" proves indeed too good to be true when she gets drunk on the occasion of a welcome home dinner for Flurry and his bride, Sally (Lise-Ann McLaughlin ) and the dread mother-in-law, Lady Knox. (Faith Brook). Another memorable episode finds Yeates and company shipwrecked and spending the night in the home of a very odd doctor and his menacing cockatoo. The final episode is a richly satisfying conclusion to the series, as Yeates uses the possibility of a job transfer to at long last "get the better of them just this once." --Donald Liebenson

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Inspired Madness: The Gifts of Burning Man]]> http://onlytillnewyears.shopmarking.com/p/Inspired-Madness-The-Gifts-of-Burning-Man/6998237 http://onlytillnewyears.shopmarking.com/p/Hamish-MacBeth-S1-Monarch-of-the-Glen-S1/2835528 Sun, 16 Dec 2007 07:00:10 GMT Enjoy the BBC classic series HAMISH MACBETH: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON and MONARCH OF THE GLEN: THE COMPLETE SERIES 1 COLLECTION.HAMISH MACBETH: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON: With the help of his right-hand man, TV John, police constable Hamish Macbeth (Robert Carlyle) keeps the peace in Lochdubh's mean streets in his own idiosyncratic way, with little regard for police regulations and every intention of avoiding promotion. Promotion would mean leaving his police home, the wild, beautiful Scottish countryside, and Wee Jock, his beloved West Highland terrier. So the less his superior officers in Inverness know of his policing activities, the better.MONARCH OF THE GLEN: THE COMPLETE SERIES 1 COLLECTION: Meet handsome Archie MacDonald, a reluctant young Scottish lairrd torn between his trendy London life and the call of his wild Highland ancestry. You'll be seduced by breathtaking scenery, marvelously original and amusing scripts, and eccentric, thoroughly lovable characters. Includes all 8 captivating episodes of the first series.

Hamish MacBeth-S1/Monarch of the Glen-S1]]> http://onlytillnewyears.shopmarking.com/p/Hamish-MacBeth-S1-Monarch-of-the-Glen-S1/2835528 http://onlytillnewyears.shopmarking.com/p/James-Pd-Devices-and-Desires-Gift-Set-6pk/4465917 Sun, 16 Dec 2007 06:59:42 GMT When Scotland Yard Commander Adam Dalgliesh takes up residence in a cottage left to him by an eccentric aunt, he wants nothing more than to escape. But on his lonely stretch of coastline, a serial killer has been murdering local women, and when the administrator of the controversial nuclear power station is found dead, she is assumed to be his latest victim. But Dalgliesh suspects otherwise, and he reluctantly involves himself in the increasingly complicated case. He soon discovers that more than one killer is involved, and must race to unravel the tangled web of truth before another victim is claimed. This acclaimed adaptation of P. D. James' bestselling novel is personally endorsed by the Queen of Crime herself.

James Pd-Devices and Desires Gift Set 6pk]]> http://onlytillnewyears.shopmarking.com/p/James-Pd-Devices-and-Desires-Gift-Set-6pk/4465917 http://onlytillnewyears.shopmarking.com/p/Gormenghast-Gift-2pk/2786520 Sun, 16 Dec 2007 06:58:35 GMT The ancient family of Groan has been incarcerated for centuries in the vast crumbling castle of Gormenghast. The dynasty is threatened by the charismatic Steerpike who escapes his destiny as a kitchen boy. As Steerpike charms and outwits the eccentric inhabitants into submission, including the beautiful Fuchsia, only Titus stands in his way. The Young Earl and his pretender fight a bloody duel against the fantastic backdrop of the disintegrating castle. Who will emerge the victor and what secrets will they discover?

Gormenghast Gift 2pk]]> http://onlytillnewyears.shopmarking.com/p/Gormenghast-Gift-2pk/2786520 http://onlytillnewyears.shopmarking.com/p/Burberry-Brit-Burberry-Brit-by-Burberrys-for-Women-Gift-Set-1-7-Eau-De-Toilette-Spray-3-3-Body-Lotion/5057684 Sun, 16 Dec 2007 06:58:01 GMT Burberry Brit is a sexy,eccentric sent. With touches of lime, icy pear, and green almond.Hints of white peony,sugared almond,mahogany wood, amber, vanilla beans, and tonka beans.

Burberry Brit Burberry Brit by Burberrys for Women Gift Set ---- 1.7 Eau De Toilette Spray + 3.3 Body Lotion]]> http://onlytillnewyears.shopmarking.com/p/Burberry-Brit-Burberry-Brit-by-Burberrys-for-Women-Gift-Set-1-7-Eau-De-Toilette-Spray-3-3-Body-Lotion/5057684 http://onlytillnewyears.shopmarking.com/p/Ng-Taboo-Complete-2nd-Season/2839288 Sun, 16 Dec 2007 06:57:22 GMT Complex and controversial, this mesmerizing hit series offers an insider's view of closed worlds traditionally off-limits to outsiders. Witness stunning stories about rituals and traditions so shocking that you can't help but be attracted to them. Taboo crosses the barriers of modern society and explores the diversity of the human race where the secret, sacred, and eccentric are part of the everyday experience of humanity.

Ng-Taboo-Complete 2nd Season]]> http://onlytillnewyears.shopmarking.com/p/Ng-Taboo-Complete-2nd-Season/2839288 http://onlytillnewyears.shopmarking.com/p/Baretta-Season-One/2782484 Sun, 16 Dec 2007 06:57:01 GMT Robert Blake stars in Beretta, the classic landmark television series that made him a household name. Edgy undercover cop Tony Baretta (Blake) is tough, eccentric, dangerous... the one cop the bad guys fear most! This explosive Emmy-nominated crime-drama series set the standard for gritty, realistic television cop shows.

Baretta (Season One)]]> http://onlytillnewyears.shopmarking.com/p/Baretta-Season-One/2782484 http://onlytillnewyears.shopmarking.com/p/Monarch-of-the-Glen-Complete-Series-1-Collection/2822818 Sun, 16 Dec 2007 06:56:33 GMT Meet handsome Archie MacDonald, a reluctant young Scottish lairrd torn between his trendy London life and the call of his wild Highland ancestry. You'll be seduced by breathtaking scenery, marvelously original and amusing scripts, and eccentric, thoroughly lovable characters. Includes all 8 captivating episodes of the first series.

Monarch of the Glen (Complete Series 1 Collection)]]> http://onlytillnewyears.shopmarking.com/p/Monarch-of-the-Glen-Complete-Series-1-Collection/2822818 http://onlytillnewyears.shopmarking.com/p/Wives-and-Daughters-Collection-Gift-4pk/2823113 Sun, 16 Dec 2007 06:56:01 GMT From the team that brought you Pride and Prejudice. Set in a richly portrayed society well-stocked with eccentric nobles and gossipy villagers, the story centers around 17-year-old Molly Gibson, the only daughter of a respected country Doctor.

Wives and Daughters Collection Gift 4pk]]> http://onlytillnewyears.shopmarking.com/p/Wives-and-Daughters-Collection-Gift-4pk/2823113 http://onlytillnewyears.shopmarking.com/p/Richard-Pryor-Collection-Brewsters-Millions-Bustin-Loose-Car-Wash-and-Which-Way-is-Up/2819334 Sun, 16 Dec 2007 06:55:23 GMT Widely considered the funniest man alive, Richard Pryor stars in one side-splitting romp after another in these timeless classics that will have your rolling from beginning to end. The laughs are non-stop in this 4-movie comedy collection, featuring WHICH WAY IS UP?, BREWSTER'S MILLIONS, CAR WASH and BUSTIN' LOOSE.WHICH WAY IS UP?: In one of his most outrageously funny films, Richard Pryor plays three roles--a beleaguered, sex-starved farm worker named Leroy Jones; the farm worker's randy old father Rufus; and the hypocritical preacher Rev. Lenox Thomas in his serio-comic tale of love, seduction, jealousy and betrayal set against the milieu of central California's strife-torn farm country.BREWSTER'S MILLIONS: Could you spend $30 million dollars in 30 days and have nothing to show for it? That's exactly what Richard Pryor has to accomplish in this hilarious contemporary version of George Barr McCutcheon's big money comedy classic. Montgomery Brewster (Pryor) is a down-and-out baseball player who discovers that he's the only living relative of an eccentric millionaire (Hume Cronyn). Monty stands to inherit $300 million, but only if he can spend $30 million in a single month without acquiring any tangible assets, and without telling any of his bedazzled and bewildered friends, including his best buddy, Spike (John Candy). If he fails, it's back to zero again. On hand to help Pryor spend his loot are Jerry Orbach, Tovah Feldshuh and Pat Hingle. It's an American excess story that's enriching to funnybones of all ages.CAR WASH: Everybody is cleaning up and getting down in this classic comedy, the first 'disco slacker' movie from the decade that brought you the tube top, the polyester suit and lots of good times. It's just a typical day in the lives of the employees, customers and passersby of a Los Angeles car wash, but what a day! There's a would-be robbery, an assembly line of the weirdest, baddest, shadiest characters you've ever met and lots of booty-bumping music to pass the hours till quitting time. Featuring outrageously hilarious performances by George Carlin, 'Professor' Irwin Corey, The Pointer Sisters, and Richard Pryor as Daddy Rich, a flamboyant Reverend who preaches the goodness of the dollar, Car Wash is a timeless classic celebrating an era devoted to living life in the fast lane.BUSTIN' LOOSE: Richard Pryor stars in, co-produced, and wrote the story for this wild, wacky and warm-hearted road movie with a difference, which later inspired a TV series. When budget cuts close a children's home in Philadelphia, Vivian Perry (Emmy Award winner Cicely Tyson, an Oscar nominee for Sounder) decides to save eight special-education students by taking them to her aunt's farm outside Seattle. In desperate need of a driver/mechanic for the bus, she teams up with Joe Braxton (Pryor), an equally desperate ex-con who hates women and children. Fueled by Roberta Flack's songs, the acti

Richard Pryor Collection (Brewsters Millions, Bustin Loose, Car Wash and Which Way is Up)]]> http://onlytillnewyears.shopmarking.com/p/Richard-Pryor-Collection-Brewsters-Millions-Bustin-Loose-Car-Wash-and-Which-Way-is-Up/2819334 http://onlytillnewyears.shopmarking.com/p/Christmas-Fare-3pk-Gift-Set/2807615 Sun, 16 Dec 2007 06:54:56 GMT Share the magic of these favorite films that will take kids of any age on a fun-filled ride!IT'S A VERY MERRY MUPPET CHRISTMAS MOVIE: Kermit, Miss Piggy and their Muppet friends pay homage to classic holiday films in this first ever made-for-television Muppet movie. In this tale, Kermit struggles to save Muppet Theater from a Scroogish bank owner (Joan Cusak). Other appearances include Whoopi Goldberg, David Arquette, Carson Daily, the cast of Scrubs, Joe Rogan and others.CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG: Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls--start your engines. You're about to take an incredible ride with one of the most wonderful family films of all time! Dick Van Dyke stars as eccentric inventor Caractacus Potts who creates an extraordinary car called Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. It not only drives--but also flies and floats--as it leads him, his two children and his beautiful lady friend, Truly Scrumptious (Sally Ann Howes), into a magical world of pirates, castles and adventure. There, the group encounters a host of unforgettable characters including Baron Bomburst of Vulgaria (Gert Frobe), his persnickety wife (Anna Quayle), a lovable village toymaker (Benny Hill) and an evil child catcher (Robert Helpmann). Now celebrating its 30th Anniversary, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang has never looked or sounded better. With its clever tunes (including the Oscar-nominated theme song), marvelous cast and enchanting storyline, this delightful film is first-class family entertainment (Boxoffice) and toot sweet to pass up!PRANCER: A wounded reindeer and a precocious nine-year-old girl form an everlasting bond in this tender holiday drama about true devotion and friendship. An enchanting film full of heart and gumption (Roger Ebert), Prancer will set your imagination aflight! Jessica Riggs (Rebecca Harrell) plays an angel in her school pageant... but she becomes a real guardian angel when she finds an injured reindeer in the forest. Convinced that the deer is Santa's very own Prancer, Jessica vows to nurse him back to health and return him safely home. But before she can carry out her plan, Jessica discovers that her father (Sam Elliot) has made another--very different--plan of his own! Will Jessica be able to help her antlered friend find his way back to Santa in time to make their deliveries on Christmas Eve? The magical final scene is sure to make your heart soar! Featuring inspired performances by Cloris Leachman as Jessica's crabapple neighbor, Abe Vigoda as the crusty veterinarian, and Michael Constantine as a worn-out department store Santa, Prancer is a real charmer and one of the best family dramas of the year (Reader's Guide To Cinema)!

Christmas Fare 3pk Gift Set]]> http://onlytillnewyears.shopmarking.com/p/Christmas-Fare-3pk-Gift-Set/2807615 http://onlytillnewyears.shopmarking.com/p/Divine-Secrets-of-the-Ya-Ya-Sisterhood-Miss-Congeniality-2pk/2827993 Sun, 16 Dec 2007 06:54:27 GMT Two Sandra Bullock comedies together in this DVD 2-Pack. Includes THE DIVINE SECRETS OF THE YA-YA SISTERHOOD and MISS CONGENIALITY.THE DIVINE SECRETS OF THE YA-YA SISTERHOOD: Like mother, like daughter: neither New York playwright Sidda Lee Walker nor her eccentric Louisiana mother Vivi will likely take steps to mend the rift between them. No, this is a job for the Ya-Ya Sisterhood. The Ya-Yas--sworn lifelong friends of Vivi--stage an unorthodox intervention to bring mother and daughter together in this warm adaptation of Rebecca Wells' bestseller, written for the screen and directed by Callie Khouri (Thelma & Louise). Sandra Bullock plays Sidda and leads a stellar cast: Ellen Burstyn, Ashley Judd, James Garner, Fionnula Flanagan, Shirley Knight, Maggie Smith and more. This sisterhood is powerful and powerfully funny, The Philadelphia Inquirer's Carrie Rickey wrote. Ya-Ya to all that!MISS CONGENIALITY: Sandra Bullock stars as a bumbling female FBI agent assigned to go undercover as a participant in the Miss United States beauty pageant when it is discovered that one of the contestants is being targeted for murder. Benjamin Bratt leads the undercover team, while also playing the reluctant love interest. Candice Bergen and William Shatner manage the pageant and hire Michael Caine to turn Bullock from rough and tumble agent to stunning beauty queen. The physical transformation is impressive, although the klutzy personality remains. Everything seems to be fine once the killer is suddenly caught, but Bullock suspects there is more to this story, and the truth eventually unfolds with an unexpected twist. For her part, Bullock received a Golden Globe nomination for best actress, and heads the star-studded cast in the year's most hilarious comedy.

Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood/Miss Congeniality-2pk]]> http://onlytillnewyears.shopmarking.com/p/Divine-Secrets-of-the-Ya-Ya-Sisterhood-Miss-Congeniality-2pk/2827993 http://onlytillnewyears.shopmarking.com/p/Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang-Freezerburnt-Christmas-2pk/4646157 Sun, 16 Dec 2007 06:53:51 GMT Take flight with a favorite friend and a brand-new fun-filled adventure! Includes CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG and A FREEZERBURNT CHRISTMAS.CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG: Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls--start your engines. You're about to take an incredible ride with one of the most wonderful family films of all time! Dick Van Dyke stars as eccentric inventor Caractacus Potts who creates an extraordinary car called Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. It not only drives--but also flies and floats--as it leads him, his two children and his beautiful lady friend, Truly Scrumptious (Sally Ann Howes), into a magical world of pirates, castles and adventure. There, the group encounters a host of unforgettable characters including Baron Bomburst of Vulgaria (Gert Frobe), his persnickety wife (Anna Quayle), a lovable village toymaker (Benny Hill) and an evil child catcher (Robert Helpmann). Now celebrating its 30th Anniversary, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang has never looked or sounded better. With its clever tunes (including the Oscar-nominated theme song), marvelous cast and enchanting storyline, this delightful film is first-class family entertainment (Boxoffice) and toot sweet to pass up!A FREEZERBURNT CHRISTMAS: A Freezerburnt Christmas is a half-hour clay-animated holiday special for the whole family that follows the adventures of Freezerburn, an awkward and shy character with a heart of gold, who can't seem to get out of his own way. Down on his luck and dodging his landlord, Freezerburn stumbles upon an evil toy magnet and his diabolical plan to derail Christmas and undo his nemesis, Santa Claus. In an effort to thwart the sinister scheme, Freezerburn and his gang of quirky pals set off on an epic journey from California to the North Pole to warn Santa and save Christmas.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang/Freezerburnt Christmas 2pk]]> http://onlytillnewyears.shopmarking.com/p/Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang-Freezerburnt-Christmas-2pk/4646157 http://onlytillnewyears.shopmarking.com/p/Avengers-67-TV-Series-Set-3-3pk/4473684 Sun, 16 Dec 2007 06:53:18 GMT On 14 January, 1967, American audiences saw, for the first time, a program that would change the way we dressed, the way we spoke and the way we reacted to male/female partnerships. This eccentric British export even helped make kinky a (somewhat) household word. This Avengers '67 collection includes episodes from Season 5 the first to be broadcast in color and the first full season seen on American television, featuring the exquisite Mrs. Emma Peel (Diana Rigg) and the impeccable John Steed (Patrick MaCnee) matching wits with the most twisted of villains. AVENGERS SET 3 includes these classic episodes:A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Station Steed goes off the rails and Emma finds her station in life. Something Nasty in the Nursery Steed acquires a nanny and Emma shops for toys. The Joker Steed trumps an ace and Emma plays a lone hand. Who's Who??? Steed goes out of his mind and Emma is beside herself. Return of the Cybernauts Steed pulls some strings and Emma becomes a puppet. Death's Door Steed relives a nightmare and Emma sees daylight. The Superlative Seven S

Avengers 67 TV Series Set 3 3pk]]> http://onlytillnewyears.shopmarking.com/p/Avengers-67-TV-Series-Set-3-3pk/4473684 http://onlytillnewyears.shopmarking.com/p/Venus-in-the-Kitchen-Or-Love-s-Cookery-Book/5397298 Sun, 16 Dec 2007 06:47:43 GMT The cult classic-now available for the first time with its original illustrations. Toss your Viagra in the trash and make room on your shelf for Venus in the Kitchen, Norman Douglas' wry, eccentric, and highly practical collection of aphrodisiac recipes. Compiled by Douglas and his friends during their twilight years, it was intended for private use among those who were 'anxious to preserve for as long as may be possible the vitality of their youth and middle age'. Now, Venus in the Kitchen is available to all of us who crave an extra dose of vigor in our diets. A whimsical marriage of the utilitarian and the absurd, this collection of over a hundred annotated recipes runs the gamut from the simple and delicious (almond soup) to the dangerously effective (hysterical water) to the downright ridiculous (sparrows' brains, crane). Complete with beautiful vintage illustrations, introductions by Graham Greene and Stephen Fry, and an unforgettable frontispiece by D.H. Lawrence (whom Douglas quipped 'certainly looked as if his own health would have been improved by a course of such recipes as I had gathered together'), Douglas' irreverent cookbook is a gift you can either slip discreetly under your lover's pillow, or keep for yourself.

Venus in the Kitchen: Or Love's Cookery Book]]> http://onlytillnewyears.shopmarking.com/p/Venus-in-the-Kitchen-Or-Love-s-Cookery-Book/5397298 http://onlytillnewyears.shopmarking.com/p/Little-Britain-Complete-First-Series/2824095 Sun, 16 Dec 2007 06:47:04 GMT By the time it cleaned up at the 2004 British Comedy Awards, beating out such formidable competition as The Office and Nighty Night, this sketch-comedy showcase had already been through several incarnations. Originally produced as an audio series for the BBC's Radio Four, Little Britain won fans across the U.K. for its subversive send-up of 21st century British archetypes: a laddish lothario with a thing for his mate's elderly gran; a bossy small-town gay boy desperate to hold onto his uniqueness; the world's most unconvincing cross-dresser; and a sour, surly diet guru with a weight problem of her own. The brainchild of Matt Lucas and David Walliams, who portray many of their own creations, Little Britain progressed to a successful television incarnation on the new digital channel BBC3 in early 2003. With {|Tom Baker|} on board as the program's sardonic narrator and Buffy the Vampire Slayer vet {|Anthony Stewart Head|} portraying a put-upon prime minister, the show quickly earned a cult following. By the time a second series appeared in 2004, Little Britain had been promoted to the more mainstream BBC1. Multiple wins at the aforementioned British Comedy Awards established the program's status as a marquee attraction. But its geographically specific humor did not immediately attain international popularity the way previous Britcoms such as Absolutely Fabulous had.

Little Britain-Complete First Series]]> http://onlytillnewyears.shopmarking.com/p/Little-Britain-Complete-First-Series/2824095 http://onlytillnewyears.shopmarking.com/p/Dead-Like-Me-Complete-First-Season/2838423 Sun, 16 Dec 2007 06:46:39 GMT Pay cable's "other"show about life and death, Dead Like Me takes a darkly comic look at mortality through the eyes of someone stuck between this life and the afterlife. "Bail bondsmen for the disembodied" is how Rube (Mandy Patinkin), the often exasperated Reaper foreman, explains it to disaffected 18-year-old George (Ellen Muth) after she's vaporized by a falling toilet seat from the Mir space station and drafted into the ranks of the Reapers. It's now her job to take the souls of the doomed, preferably before their mortal coil is damaged beyond recognition by the devilish machinations of the gremlin-like gravelings. You wouldn't mistake George's fellow Reapers for the do-gooders of Touched by an Angel, but they are anything but grim. Charming British shyster Mason (Callum Blue) always has some scam brewing, high-living, fun-loving former flapper Betty (Rebecca Gayheart) treats death as a cabaret ("Reaping Havoc"), and one-time starlet and wannabe actress Daisy (Laura Harris) still nurses her dreams of stardom. Even hard-bitten meter maid Roxy (Jasmine Guy) manages to find a way to let loose. Dead Like Me puts a light touch on black comedy, but it has a sneaky way of using humor to explore loss, loneliness, and regret, as well as kindness, and courage, and responsibility. George gets a hard lesson when she tries to wriggle out of her assignments like some overgrown kid, only to see the damage of her (in)action in "Reapercussions." And as George's angry, tightly-wound mother (Cynthia Stevenson) and withdrawn little sister Reggie cope with death, she breaks the rules to watch over them: their own pouty, glum guardian angel. There's nothing like your own death to put your life into perspective. The four-disc set features all 14 episodes of the debut season of Showtime's witty black comedy. The feature-length pilot includes optional commentary by cast members Ellen Muth, Mandy Patinkin, Jasmine Guy, Cynthia Stevenson, and Callum Blue. Other supplements include the nominal documentary featurettes Dead Like Me: Behind-the-scenes and The Music of Dead Like Me (with theme song composer Stewart Copeland), 32 deleted scenes, and a still gallery. --Sean Axmaker

Dead Like Me (Complete First Season)]]> http://onlytillnewyears.shopmarking.com/p/Dead-Like-Me-Complete-First-Season/2838423