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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Warner Brothers
EAN: 9780780651364
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Subtitled, NTSC
ISBN: 0780651367
Label: Turner Home Ent
Manufacturer: Turner Home Ent
Number Of Items: 2
Publisher: Turner Home Ent
Region Code: 1
Release Date: July 12, 2005
Running Time: 145 minutes
Sales Rank: 33789
Studio: Turner Home Ent
Theatrical Release Date: December 21, 2000
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Product Description:
Oh what a difference a year makes. The crew of the classic 1972 series Sealab 2020 has been replaced with a gang of misfits unfit for public service. Their mission: to investigate underwater colonization. They are doing a very bad job.Running Time: 145 min.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: COMEDY UPC: 053939732320
Amazon.com:
It's almost too dramatic to say that the third season of Cartoon Network's supremely silly animated series Sealab 2021 was controversial, but there's no denying that it's a hot-button issue for the show's legion of devoted fans. The crux of the problem is the untimely death of voice actor Harry Goz, who played Sealab's questionable 'leader' Captain Murphy; without Goz's contributions to anchor the show's free-wheeling and frequently surreal adventures, the third-season episodes were deemed by fans to be in a freefall, and Murphy's replacement, ex-football coach 'Tornado' Shanks (voiced by Goz's son Michael), was greeted with something less than enthusiasm. Regardless of which side you choose in the great Sealab debate, there are still laughs to be had in the 13 episodes compiled in this double-disc set, especially in 'Tourist Season,' which has Murphy turn Sealab into a tourist trap; 'Red Dawn,' with Murphy leading the crew in a Communist revolution (which inspired the set's striking cover art); and the doggedly weird 'Return to Oblivion,' which sends a tentacled Cartoon Network rep to the lab to see if it can be saved from its own self-destructive ways (it can't). Extras for season 3 are somewhat slight: there are two early pilots from creators Adam Reed and Matt Thompson, rough versions of an unfinished episode and 'Dearly Beloved Seed' (these are billed as unaired episodes), a featurette on 'Stormy' Waters, and a clutch of commentaries, most of which are gags save for one from toonzone.net's Karl Olson, who discusses 'Tornado Shanks.' --Paul Gaita
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Has it's moments.
If you are a fan like me, you'll want it to complete the collection and because it has Harry Goz's Last episodes. It definately has its moments and "Stormy Waters: Pundit" is a fun extra. It may be unfortunately the least good season of the show but don't write the rest of the show off because season 4 is awesome!
Rating:  - hard crash for a once great show
This DVD set isn't worth buying. The only episodes worth watching are the ones with Captain Murphy still on them. Replacing the genius of Captain Murphy is the horrible Tornado Shanks and the rest of the season follows this trend until you'll find yourself saying this is virtually un-watchable. Horrible death for a great series.
Rating: - Mediocre at best
Yes, I know Harry Goz died a bit into this season, but that's no excuse for some of the low quality jokes in the later episodes. Especially the first one with Shanks. Seasons one and two of the DVD's had some high quality commentary, while the only decent commentary on this set is the first episode with Shanks whereas they let a third party completely rip the episode, and the third season of the series, apart, literally saying "If you bought this I feel bad for you" I swear, its in the commentary and its very true. Season 3 just was not at all entertaining after Murphy died. The best episode of the set is one in the special features that never aired... Overall, I am strongly disappointed. I only gave it a 2 rather than 1 because Harry Goz diserves better.
Rating: - Hit & Miss
Sea Lab is often a hit and miss show. This DVD is no different from the ones that came before it. There are many funny, worthwhile bits in this season. If for no other reason than to round out your "Captain Murphy Years" collection, this DVD is a reasonable purchase. Also note that many of the episodes featuring the new captain are, contrary to some of the reviews, enjoyable. Overall, this DVD is a worthwhile purchase.
Rating:  - Overly dramatic reviews only cloud the issue...
And the issue is that these are still great episodes! If you are a fan, then expect some changes with the new captain. If not then I'd say give season 2 a try (most consistent to me- I found some of season one to be so intent on being absurd that they failed to be funny!). A lot of friends think I'm an idiot for liking this show- so be prepared for one goofy show!
Is this the last great season? Who knows- I'm just some schmuck reviewer on Amazon. But don't be confused by the childish drama- these are fun and goofy as before. As much as I liked the early shows, this is not some character driven drama, it is a crazy cartoon.
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