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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
Brand: TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENT
EAN: 0027616072535
Format: Box set, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Full Screen, Subtitled, NTSC
Label: MGM (Video & DVD)
Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD)
Number Of Items: 4
Publisher: MGM (Video & DVD)
Region Code: 1
Release Date: April 24, 2007
Running Time: 759 minutes
Sales Rank: 6662
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Theatrical Release Date: September 19, 1964
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Description:
They call him Flipper, Flipper, King of the Sea… Now for the first time, he's on DVD! Plunge into an undersea world of fun and excitement with Flipper and his pals Bud and Sandy Ricks, and their dad Porter, the chief ranger at Florida's Coral Key Park. Bring home this aquatic adventure, and relive a classic splash from the past with this family favorite!
Amazon.com:
A 1964 television spin-off from the 1963 movie Flipper, Flipper--Season One is an adventure series that features extensive underwater photography and intriguing story lines involving a widowed park ranger, his two sons, and a clever dolphin named Flipper. This first season of Flipper finds brothers Sandy (Luke Halpin) and Bud (Tommy Norden), their father Park Ranger Porter Ricks (Brian Kelly), and their dolphin Flipper posted at the Coral Key Park and Marine Preserve where they're charged with upholding the law and responding to a variety of predicaments ranging from divers injured by shark attacks, to protecting visitors from incoming hurricanes, rescuing zoo animals from a sinking ship, and fighting congressional battles for continued funding to ensure the very existence of their marine preserve. While Bud's and Sandy's impulsiveness sometimes get them into trouble, the boys and their father can be counted upon to remain clear-headed in times of crisis. More often than not, though, it's Flipper who fulfills the most crucial role in any given rescue attempt. Guest stars are numerous and include Andy Devine, Margaret Hayes, Dan Chandler, and Ric Applewhite. The underwater photography of marine life was cutting-edge in 1964 and holds up well to this day, providing a fascinating look at trained and instinctive dolphin behavior and marine ecosystems and, while some of the story lines may seem a bit dated to today's audiences, the bigger issues like marine preservation and doing what is right still ring true. Childhood adventure, peril, and suspense pervade each of the 30 half-hour episodes in this first season. Flipper--Season One promises to leave adults born in the nineteen-fifties and nineteen-sixties reminiscing fondly about their own childhoods and humming the Flipper theme song--what's more, their children (and perhaps grandchildren) will enjoy the program right alongside them and are more than likely to join in wholeheartedly on the refrain 'Flipper, Flipper, faster than lightning. . . .' (Ages 5 and older) --Tami Horiuchi
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating: - Flipper in glorious color
Back in the sixties....I HAD to watch almost every episode of Flipper...you see I was a presenter at an Australia Rural Television Station.(CBN8 CWN6)...in the then all black and white days.....and we did live commercial annoucements in the breaks of Flipper and other shows...so I was confined to the announcing booth with Flipper! Even the film prints were black and white so no chance to see the series on a film projector....but now.....after all these years and several generations later here is Flipper in glorious color! I have to commend MGM for the excellent transfer probably from the original film stock. Looks like it came from 35 mm. The storylines are harmless fun...and yes we can put up with the constant repeats of all those dolphin clips. I'm sure there must have been more than a few "flippers" involved. We've got the original series and will probably order in the others. Why dont they make shows like this anymore?
Stephen Bandung Java Indonesia
Rating: - Excellent Family Entertainment
Thanks MGM for a great job on this release, every aspect is perfect, this was great show for the kids. Hope you will complete the series. I am disappointed that Green Acres is on hold and still hold out hope for a series release for Mister Ed.
Rating: - Sun, Fun, and Flipper!
This has to be one of the most enjoyable family shows of all time. A lot of family shows are kind of boring, but Flipper is never boring, there's always something happening, even if it's just Flipper laughing at the world. Who wouldn't want to be young and healthy and living in Florida and have a dolphin for a pet? Actually, Flipper is more than a pet, he's the very symbol of freedom and independence. The father is tough but fair, and makes his sons really tow the line, but he lets them have fun when their schoolwork and chores are done. The picture quality on this DVD set is excellent, everything is clear and bright and colorful. If you like fun, family shows you'll really enjoy Flipper. If you remember it from your childhood then you're going to love seeing it again.
Rating:  - Mostly a Splash
What better life could two boys imagine? Sandy (Luke Halpin) and Bud Ricks (Tommy Norden) live with their father Porter (Brian Kelly) on the beach. Literally. See, Porter is the ranger for Coral Key Park and Reserve, and they live within the park. Better yet, they have a pet dolphin they've named Flipper.
Life is never dull in the park. There are crises of all kinds to face. Natural dangers like shark attacks, two hurricanes, and poisonous snakes threaten the family and park visitors. But human dangers are just as real. How did a sunken car get in the middle of the preserve? Who is stealing from visitor boats in the park? Matters of the heart are even explored when Bud thinks that Porter's new friend is out to replace his dead mother and Sandy develops his first crush.
But through it all, it is Flipper who saves the day. This heroic dolphin seems to understand his human family and know exactly what they need. He's always showing up in the nick of time.
Let's be honest, this isn't great TV. The acting is mediocre at best, and the writing is lazy quite a bit of time. I can't count the number of episodes that drop or gloss over a plot point to make the time limit. Plus the effects are rather cheesy most of the time.
But let's not count out the charm of the shows. Even though I know the outcome (yes, this show is also predictable), I can get so caught up in the moment that I am on the edge of my seat. Quite a few of these shows got ... Read More
Rating: - The rest of the series, please!
Flipper - The Original Series, Season 1Watching these shows again after so many years brought back wonderful memories of growing up, and how it contributed greatly to my appreciation of wildlife and the environment. Programs like this are still sorely needed. They are still being produced by companies like PBS and Animal Planet, but alas they deserve to be a lot more mainstream. The re-release on home video of older series like this certainly go a long way towards filling that void. Here's hoping the rest of the series will be released on DVD!
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