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 STARSKY
& HUTCH: Complete First Season. Five DVD set
containing 23 episodes and extras. David Starsky (Paul Michael Glaser) and
Ken Hutchinson (David Soul) are two streetwise undercover detectives
who’ll stop at nothing to put the bad guy behind bars. Using Starsky’s
red Gran Torino (which plays a huge role with the packaging) as their main
transportation, Starsky and Hutch put their lives on the line for law and
order. Whether it’s bouncing their bodies of a wall or rolling around on
the ground to avoid bullets, this duo gets the job done.
Originally
airing in 1975/76, this buddy cop series was an instant smash with tv
viewers. Loaded with car chases, gun battles, and offbeat humor, Starsky
and Hutch is non-stop entertainment. True, the stories are loaded with
holes and continuity is nonexistent, but that only adds to the fun. Watch
for the disappearing and reappearing red flashing bubble light on the Gran
Torino. See how many times bullet holes in doors seem to go away, then
come back. Hey, what happened to Huggy Bear’s bar halfway through the
season? For a masterpiece example of “camel toe,” keep your finger on
the pause button at the 17:21 mark of episode four, Texas Longhorn. Along
with keeping an eye out for animal toes, watch for guest stars John
Ritter, Suzanne Somers, the tall guy from James Bond who played Jaws,
Pinky Tuscadero, a very young Kristy McNichol, and a bevy of other very
familiar faces. You know, something just came to mind. I’ve sat through
23 episodes of Starsky and Hutch and I have no idea where they are
located! Funny thing I did notice: no matter where Starsky and Hutch are
going while in the Gran Torino, it’s always in the exact opposite
direction of where they must go after receiving a call. Screeching wheels,
u-turn heaven! The extras include interviews with the creators and stars
of the series, a featurette poking fun at continuity flaws (much like what
I wrote of), a closer look at the Gran Torino, and a reel publicizing the
Starsky and Hutch movie. I can’t wait for season two. Ok, I’ll admit.
As a fine young lad, I wanted to be Starsky. Then I wanted to be Fred Lynn
from the Boston Red Sox. Now, I just want to be in bed because it’s late
and I’m tired. Great DVD set. - Denis Sheehan
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