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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Sony
EAN: 9781404979147
Format: Box set, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC
ISBN: 140497914X
Label: Sony Pictures
Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
Number Of Items: 3
Publisher: Sony Pictures
Region Code: 99
Release Date: February 22, 2005
Running Time: 600 minutes
Sales Rank: 2813
Studio: Sony Pictures
Theatrical Release Date: September 21, 1998
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Product Description:
Studio: Sony Pictures Home Ent Release Date: 01/27/2009 Run time: 557 minutes Rating: Nr
Amazon.com:
The third season of The King of Queens upholds the quality of the first two: Smart but unpretentious comedy based firmly in the daily lives of blue-collar couple Doug and Carrie Heffernan (Kevin James and Leah Remini) as they cope with their jobs, their friends, and sharing their home with Carrie's eccentric, obsessive father Arthur (Jerry Stiller). While dozens of mediocre sitcoms are built around fat guys implausibly married to sexy women, James and Remini have such chemistry and their characters are so well-crafted and complex that their marriage seems not only convenient for sitcom purposes but downright meant to be.
The show only goes astray when it goes for a gimmick. In one episode, Doug dreams of himself as Ralph Kramden in The Honeymooners; while it's understandable for James to tip his hat to one of his idols, this belabored concept sucked all the humor out of the show. But when The King of Queens sticks to small, mundane troubles, the results are unfailingly delightful. For example, Doug becomes self-conscious about his weight when he discovers that Carrie buys his clothes at the Big & Tall Shop; Carrie is excited to go to lunch with some of the women lawyers at her firm, then humiliated when it turns out they didn't know she's a secretary; or Carrie admits she finds Doug's best friend Deacon (Victor Williams) hot. These events launch some wonderful farce, all the funnier because anyone can identify with the characters' insecurity and jealousy. This firm psychological grounding lets the series keep its footing as it dips into some deeper emotions, like the break-up of Deacon's marriage or an unexpected pregnancy. Because James and Remini keep their characters truthful in their most ridiculous moments, they keep us engaged and even moved as they enter what could be maudlin territory--plus, the writers never lose the opportunity for a sharp but telling joke along the way. The King of Queens makes sitcoms look easy, but the show's skillful balance of an ordinary world and fine-tuned humor is anything but. --Bret Fetzer
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - As expected, fun to watch again
Well, I'm writing this from Australia. We're up to about series 4 or 5 on TV at the moment (yeah, takes A LONG time for the programs to reach us here yet Amazon can ship the dvds out within 2 weeks!) and we wanted to start watching the entire show from the beginning. You see, it was only shown on our tv during the summer non-ratings period. It's like someone who is born on the 29th Feb only celebrating their birthday on the leap year! We knew there was more to appreciate!
Series 3 is great, very funny moments, and then a quite sad season finale.
I'd recommend this to anyone who wants to remember the earlier episodes.
Rating:  - Excellent service at a busy time of year
Thanks for the timely service and delivery of the King of Queens--The Complete Third Season. We had no stressful moments wondering if it would arrive before Christmas. Excellent job!
Rating:  - HAVENT EVEN RECIEVED THIS ITEM YET!!!!!!!!!!
I ordered this item on 24th nov its now 27th dec and i STILL havent received this item!!! I paid shipping so it would get here on time as it was a christmas present and its not arrived yet!!!!! They then told me it would be here for 24th dec and guess what?????? its STILL not here! The service i have received is terrible and its made me never want to order from these people again!
Rating: - THIS IS A GREAT SHOW!
This show is so damn funny,I can't believe it never seems to get the praise it deserves. "The Honeymooners" comes to most fans minds when they think of this show. It does have that feel to it. This season is better than the two before it and is a great addition to your DVD collection.
Rating: - Awesome
this show is great, if you havent seen it, its a must see! I bought these seasons for my mother because she loves the show, but i have to admit i love it too, kevin james is hilarious!!!
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