Mannix - The First Season |  | Director: Bill Bixby
Actor: Mike Connors
Studio: Paramount
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Rating:  53 reviews
Sales Rank: 8436
Format: Box set, Color, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 6
Running Time: 1210 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.2 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 132814
UPC: 097361328140
EAN: 0097361328140
ASIN: B0014FAIVG
Release Date: June 3, 2008
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One of the most fondly remembered and action-packed detective series of the late '60s and early '70s, Mannix was the brainchild creators Richard Levinson and William Link (Columbo, Murder: She Wrote) and executive producer Bruce Geller (Mission: Impossible). Mike Connors won an Emmy as the title character, a tough, streetwise private eye whose hands-on approach to cases raised the hackles of his employers, the scientific-minded Intertect, and his no-nonsense boss Lou Wickersham (Joseph Campanella). Episodes generally saw Mannix taking his share of licks, either from or in the service of that week's guest star (celebs on display in this debut season include Tom Skerritt, Karen Black, Julie Adams, William Windom, and Neil Diamond in Episode 4, "The Many Deaths of Saint Christopher"). The on-screen violence, which earned the show its devoted audience as well as critical outcry, is fairly tame by today's standards, though it preserves the show's energy and drive; the chemistry between Connors and Campanella and especially Emmy winner Gail Fisher as secretary Peggy Fair (one of the first African-American characters to appear as a regular on a television series) also keep the episodes moving at a crisp pace. Modern audiences used to more high-tech crime shows like Num3ers and the CSI franchises may find Mannix's methods sort of quaint, but those who favor classic TV fare or who remember it from its lengthy network and syndicated runs will enjoy tagging along with Joe Mannix all over again. All 24 episodes of the 1967-1968 debut season are featured on this six-disc set, including the 1967 pilot "The Name is Mannix." Connors himself is all over the DVD--not only is he interviewed with Campanella in a loose but informative featurette about their time together on the show (Wickersham was phased out by its second season in order to let Mannix work for himself), but he provides commentary on several episodes and audio introductions for just about every supplement. These include a promo clip for the show in a CBS TV special announcing the fall 1967 lineup; an interview with Connors on a 1969 episode of The Mike Douglas Show; a Paramount sales reel for prospective syndication broadcasters (with voice-over by the legendary Ernie Anderson); and a clip from a 1997 episode of Diagnosis: Murder in which Connors reprised Mannix to investigate a unsolved murder that was introduced in a '70s-era episode of that series. It's an impressive package, and should give Mannix devotees much to look forward to in regard to upcoming DVDs. --Paul Gaita
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From the dynamic opening credits to the closing shootout, Mannix crackles with excitement, and is finally available on DVD for the first time ever! Cool, no-nonsense private detective Joe Mannix (Mike Connors) is a tough-talking loner within the large detective agency Intertect. He has street smarts and class, but he constantly fights with his boss, Lou Wickersham (Joseph Campanella), over how to conduct their investigations. Lou relies on the company's computers, but Mannix has to go with his gut. And that's just what he does every time! One of the most popular crime shows ever, this long-running series was developed by executive producer Bruce Geller (Mission: Impossible), and features all 24 Season One episodes on 6 discs, including the rarely-seen series pilot. Brace yourself for unbeatable action — Mannix is back!
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Retro TV Series Mannix September 13, 2009
Joseph B. Cox Jr. (Warren, RI)
I have been waiting for this TV series to be released ever since the powers that be began releasing TV series on DVD. This was my favorite TV series other than "Hawaii Five-O" and "Alfred Hitchcock Presents", when I was a kid. "Mannix", starring Mike Connors and Joseph Campanella, used to come on Sunday evenings after the "Wonderful World of Disney". I always knew when it was coming on because of that really cool and distinctive theme done by Lalo Schifrin. If you recall, Schifrin did a lot of music for Movies and TV shows back in the day; "Dirty Harry" comes to mind. Anyway, this is probably one of the best, if not the best, private eye show going even by todays standards. The action, stunts, graphics, and film quality rival some of the shows on TV today. Each show in the series is an hour long episode with some in two parts. (more bang for your entertainment buck) This series is Excellent, Excellent, Excellent and comes highly recommended by this viewer.
Mannix - so different than today's detectives August 25, 2009
Richard Siegel (Baltimore, MD)
the tape was great, think it had been remastered. it's great to see an action detective like Mannix again. Can't wait to get another season's worth.
What a Super Show!! July 19, 2009
Frieda Smith (Wyoming)
I am so glad that the 1st and 2nd seasons of Mannix have come out on DVD!! What a great show lets hope that the rest of the seasons come out on DVD quickly!!
Attention Star Trek Fans, Mannix Season 1 is a Treat! January 21, 2009
The Weary Professor (NJ, USA)
As a diehard fan of classic TV, and an even more intense fan of the original Star Trek, I'm pleased to report that season 1 of Mannix caters to both of my passions. Produced at the same time as classic Trek, by the same studio and overseen by some of the same production and casting people, many familiar Trek guest stars and two Trek regulars pop up in these 24 episodes. I hesitate to be more specific lest I ruin the wonderful surprises that await you. Columbo fans will also gain considerable insight from the audio commentary that accompanies the pilot, where the conversation seems to be more about the rumpled detective in the trenchcoat than the combustable Mannix. This release is VERY highly recommended!
Excellent Series, Excellent DVD November 24, 2008
Ronald R. Allen Jr. (Columbia, MO United States)
The only things I would have changed about this DVD set are, (1) the audio introduction by Mike Connors are a great thing, but when playing the shows I had wished there was an option to turn them off because they play before the start of every episode (unless you're using the "play all" feature). I haven't seen these episodes in a long time, so they were all like new to me... I didn't want anything spoiled for me before the episode began. However, they are easily skipped, you just have to be ready on the remote button to start the episode from the intro screen. (2) I would've liked to have had even more special feature material, such as interviews and "making of" stuff. I know a lot of folks don't appreciate that sort of thing, but I'm one that eats it up.
But these are rather nit-picky points. The DVD set is great, and the series is even better than I remembered it. I've already ordered Season 2.
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