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Very odd that The Bionic Woman is coming out via Universal in season sets, yet the SMDM is being handled by Time Life (in partnership with Universal probably), no doubt in a complete series box. Considering how much the shows crossed over for two seasons, I'd have thought it would have been done under one company and in tandem.
Still, I'm thrilled they're being released in the States at all.
I had read somewhere, but cannot find it now, that the 3 pilot movies are indeed in their original forms. In fact, all the episodes are going to be preserved as they originally aired, with correct crossover episode titles and credits. I assume by this that they will have some SMDM episodes on the BW Dvds and vice versa. Universal has done this with iother shows of thiers which have crossed over (like Magnum PI / Murder She Wrote).
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Yes, this means that Universal's Bionic Woman set will include the Six Million Dollar Man crossover episodes "The Bionic Woman, Parts 1 and 2", "The Return of the Bionic Woman, Parts 1 and 2", and "Welcome Home, Jaime, Part 1" (almost always syndicated as a BW episode, but originally aired as a SMDM episode with "Part 2" originally airing as a BW episode).
Does this mean that the SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN set will not include "The Bionic Woman, Parts 1 and 2"? That's like the best episode of SMDM, but I don't want to buy the whole BW series to get it.
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Jul 29, 2010 - 2:46 PM
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A week ago today we brought you the package art for Universal Studios' October 19th DVD release of Lindsay Wagner in The Bionic Woman - Season 1. Fans immediately complained about the cover design, noting that two of the smaller pictures (the "helicopter" and "running" images) were from the third season; it felt inappropriate for them to be on the first season box. Fans also noted that the large picture of Jaime Sommers seemed a bit too serious-looking, as well. TVShowsOnDVD passed this fan feedback along to Universal immediately, and the studio pulled the packaging graphics from distribution before the day was over.
A short time ago today Universal sent out the revised package art, and WOW! What a difference a week makes: the main image is the iconic picture of Jaimie from the show's opening credits (switching sides for that in the process, to accommodate the direction she's facing inthat shot), and the smaller images have been replaced as well. We also see that the picture of Oscar Goldman (Richard Anderson) is much more vividly colorful this time, so kudos to the studio for that detail as well.
Besides the improved packaging graphic, Universal has also supplied two screen captures of the menu screens from this 4-disc set. As you can see, the second menu shot demonstrates that Kenneth Johnson's commentary track is present for both Part 1 and Part 2 of the bonus cross-over episodes of "The Bionic Woman", which originally aired as part of The Six Million Dollar Man. It's always great to hear from Kenny, of course! We can't wait for the long-awaited DVD releases for both of the "bionics" shows, and we know you can't either. Stay tuned for more updates on these, as they become available!
http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Bionic-Woman-Season-1-Box-Art/14169
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Sep 15, 2010 - 6:50 AM
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From Universal Studios Home Entertainment
One of the Most Iconic Television Series Leaps Onto DVD for the First Time Ever
The Bionic Woman:
Season One
Available on DVD October 19, 2010
Superhuman Bonus Features Include "The Six Million Dollar Man" Crossover Episodes
That Launched the Series, and an All-new Interview with Lindsay Wagner!
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. - Fans can finally experience one of television's most memorable television series when "The Bionic Woman" Season One debuts on DVD on October 19, 2010 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Relive the excitement of this groundbreaking television series starring Primetime Emmy Award winner Lindsay Wagner as Jaime Sommers, a woman leading the ultimate double-life. Never-before-released on DVD in North America, this four-disc set includes every episode from the show's premiere season plus five crossover episodes from "The Six Million Dollar Man," and a Bionic Beginnings featurette, which tracks evolution of television's first Bionic Woman and includes an all-new, exclusive interview with Lindsay Wagner.
"The Bionic Woman's" 1976 premiere introduced delighted television viewers to a thrilling new kind of action hero - the blonde, brainy and beautiful Jaime Sommers. Armed with an astonishing range of superhuman abilities, Jaime goes undercover as a schoolteacher to take on a host of evildoers in 13 action-filled adventures that take her to every corner of the globe.
Inspired by the Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated action series "The Six Million Dollar Man," "The Bionic Woman" Season One stars Primetime Emmy Award winner and Golden Globe-nominee Lindsay Wagner (The Paper Chase) and Richard Anderson ("Dynasty"), along with an array of 1970s luminaries including Lee Majors ("The Six Million Dollar Man"), Andy Griffith ("Matlock"), Tippi Hedren (The Birds) and Kristy McNichol ("Empty Nest").
"The Bionic Woman" Season One DVD comes with exciting bonus features to delight any collector, including:
Five "The Six Million Dollar Man" Crossover Episodes:
"The Bionic Woman" - the original second season "The Six Million Dollar Man" episode where Jaime Sommers becomes the Bionic Woman.
"The Bionic Woman: Part II" - Jaime Sommers is sent on her first assignment for the Office of Scientific Investigations in this second season "The Six Million Dollar Man" episode.
"The Return of the Bionic Woman" - Steve Austin learns that Jaime Sommers is still alive, after seeing her die from a Bionic rejection. However, Jaime has suffered brain damage and no longer remembers anything about her past life, including Steve.
"The Return of the Bionic Woman Part II" - In an attempt to restore her memory, Steve Austin takes the recuperating Jaime Sommers to their hometown of Ojai, California. However, facing her past results in violent headaches and confusing flashbacks.
"Welcome Home, Jaime" - In "The Six Million Dollar Man" episode that launched "The Bionic Woman" spin-off series, Oscar Goldman arranges a job for Jaime as a schoolteacher, but she also insists on taking on the missions for the Office of Scientific Investigations.
Bionic Beginnings Featurette: Featuring an all-new interview with Lindsay Wagner, this featurette tracks the evolution of television's first Bionic Woman from her introduction in a two-part episode of "The Six Million Dollar Man" to the launch of her own series.
Episode Commentary: Commentaries featuring director Alan J. Levi, writer James D. Parriott and writer/director Kenneth Johnson.
Gag Reel
Photo Gallery
SYNOPSIS:
She can run faster than 60 mph, bend massive steel bars, jump from insane heights and hear sounds you can only imagine. She's no ordinary schoolteacher...she's "The Bionic Woman." Relive the excitement of this iconic TV series starring Primetime Emmy Award winner Lindsay Wagner as Jaime Sommers, a woman leading the ultimate double-life. After her unforgettable appearances on "The Six Million Dollar Man" as Colonel Steve Austin's (Lee Majors) true love, Jaime's story begins anew in these entertaining Season One episodes as she learns to deal with her new bionic abilities, becomes a top-secret agent for the Office of Scientific Investigations and deals with her changed relationship with Steve. Now available in a four-disc set that includes five original episodes featured in "The Six Million Dollar Man" and a never-before-seen Bionic Beginnings Featurette, "The Bionic Woman" Season One promises non-stop action, excitement and adventure with the world's first female cyborg.
The Bionic Woman: Season One
Street Date: October 19, 2010
Copyright: 2010 Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Picture Format: Full Screen
Languages: English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Subtitles: English SDH
SRP: $39.98
http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Bionic-Woman-Season-1-Press-Release/14399
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Feb 6, 2011 - 11:55 AM
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Following up on last October's release of the first season, Universal Studios Home Entertainment has today announced to press and retailers that The Bionic Woman - Season 2 will be out on May 17th. The 5-DVD set presents every episode, remastered, in full screen video and with English mono sound, plus English subtitles. Cost is $39.98 SRP.
Besides the featured episodes of The Bionic Woman, there will also be 2 cross-over episodes from The Six Million Dollar Man: "The Return of Bigfoot, Part 1" and "Kill Oscar, Part 2" (so that the complete multi-part story of each can be watched in order, with no having to switch discs to the DVDs of another program). You will also get other bonus material, including an exclusive interview with show star Lindsay Wagner. That's all the extras that the studio has officially passed along at this time, but we know from show creator Kenneth Johnson that he's already recorded a commentary track for the 2-part story "Doomsday Is Tomorrow", which aired during this season. We also know that actress Janice Whitby, who played "Fembot Katy" in the 3-part story "Kill Oscar", has recorded interviews about her role in that arc, so we expect that to be included as well.
Stay tuned for updates about this title. In the meantime, there's a hi-res 3D look at the packaging below. Guest stars during this stellar season (besides Lee Majors, obviously) include Stefanie Powers, Ted Cassidy, Sandy Duncan, John Saxon, Severn Darden, Norman Fell, Marcia Lewis, Hoyt Axton, Doc Severinsen, Fionnula Flanagan, John Houseman, Jennifer Darling, Janice Whitby, Jack Colvin, Howard K. Smith, Vincent Price, Julie Newmar, Abe Vigoda, Lew Ayres, James Hong, Katherine Helmond, Ford Rainey, Martha Scott, Robert Loggia, Lance Kerwin, Rene Auberjonois, Gary Lockwood, Elisha Cook Jr., and William Boyett.
http://tvshowsondvd.com/news/Bionic-Woman-Season-2/14993
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