Honey West: The Complete Series (4pc) (Full B&W) |  | Actors: Anne Francis, John Ericson, Bruce the Ocelot
Studio: Vci Entertainment
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Rating:  72 reviews
Sales Rank: 13033
Format: Box set, Black & White, Color, Dolby, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 4
Running Time: 900 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: 8515
UPC: 089859851520
EAN: 0089859851520
ASIN: B001B0H7DG
Release Date: September 2, 2008
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| • | Honey West (Anne Francis), sensual and glamorous female private eye, was something of a trendsetter, she was one of television s first liberated females. In an era when actresses were restrained to sedate housewives and girlfriend roles, this series marked an exceptional and original departure. In 1965 the character was introduced to television audiences in a Burke's Law episode, "Who Kill |
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Studio: Video Communications Inc. Release Date: 09/02/2008 Run time: 900 minutes Rating: Nr
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"A girl's place is in the home." Someone forgot to tell Honey West (Anne Francis), a "private eye-ful" unlike any character American television had ever seen. Created in the 1950s by Skip and Gloria Fickling for a series of steamy pulp fictions, Honey was introduced on TV in an episode of Burke's Law, in which she matched wits with Gene Barry's playboy chief of homicide (that would have been a nice extra in this set). A woman of exotic charms, Honey was seriously sexy, glamorously outfitted, proficient in karate and judo, and kept a pet ocelot. Who wouldn't want to see her in her own weekly series? Honey ran her late father's Los Angeles detective agency with hot-headed Sam (John Ericson), a former junior partner, who provided her with such Bondian gadgets as tear gas earrings and an radio transmitter disguised as a martini olive. The first episode, "The Swingin' Mrs. Jones" establishes the show's cool vibe and cult appeal. Honey sets herself up at a resort as "blackmail bait." And over the course of the 30 episodes, it only gets hotter, as Honey pursues a gang of thieves that includes a Honey look-alike (and is fronted by Alan Reed, the voice of Fred Flintstone!), solves the mystery of a kidnapped rock and roll musician (Bobby Sherman), protects a woman receiving death threats, and foils an insurance fraud scam (in the award-winning episode, "The Grey Lady," written by future Columbo collaborators William Link and Richard Levinson). Along the way, she inevitably runs afoul of the police ("When your father was head of the agency, I never had any trouble") or enrages Sam with her impulsive actions. The cleverly plotted half hour black-and-white episodes feature witty dialogue, jazzy scores (dig the accordion!), and great action (Honey is a knockout in more ways than one). By 1965, when Honey West premiered, spies and detectives rivaled cowboys in popularity. Honey was the first female detective to front her own series, and certainly the first detective to be spied luxuriating in a bubble bath. Honey West only ran one season. For this, we can reportedly blame the top-rated Gomer Pyle and the arrival on the same network of The Avengers, with Diana Rigg's Emma Peel. But Honey West still delivers retro kicks. As one high society hostess remarks to Honey in one episode, "You're welcome at any party of mine." --Donald Liebenson
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 Anne Francis October 5, 2009
V. Campbell
I remember Honey West when it was on in 1965 TV. She was great to watch, fearless detective who could throw the bad guy with karate moves. She has that certain appeal that both men and women like. We love the ocelot Bruce, could see more of him, though. I bought a simulated leopard coat like she had and still have it.
Anne Francis is still hot! September 13, 2009
Mike Mandel (Toronto, Canada)
I first saw Honey West when I was 13. Judo and Karate were just getting popular in North America and the sight of a gorgeous blonde, chopping malcontents to bits was very appealing. It's just as much fun today, to travel back to a more naive and innocent television era.
Remember Honey West September 4, 2009
Harley (Elsewhere)
A great walk down Memory Lane. I really enjoyed watching this series again as Honey West was one of the few female TV heroes for a 10 yr old girl to look up to in 1965 Television. [The Avengers didn't reach American shores yet]
Ok the production value was sparse, maybe they didn't have a big budget. And yes compared to today, the scripts are weak. But hey it was the 60's and this is a good example of television in 1965/66. I fell in love with "Bruce" all over again. Note: Ocelots do not make good house pets.
Part of the fun of watching each episode was spotting actors who later became famous. [look for a young Wayne Rodgers and Maureen McCormick, as well as a delightful Ellen Corby and other character actors] Each disc also contains television commercials of that era. Like George Burns & Edie Adams hawking cigars.
If you remember the series, an Anne Francis /John Ericson fan or want to take a walk down memory lane, you'll enjoy the trip.
 disappointing August 20, 2009
it (Sunnyvale, CA USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I was led to believe that this was the US equivalent of The Avengers. Not so. The plots are pure cops and robbers with the bad guys being criminals from lower class backgrounds who wear expensive clothes. The plots are very simple and have to be padded out to the 25 minute program length.
Honey west is a wonderful person that everyone of both sexes would like to have as a friend, but she is a dim shadow compared to Cathy Gail (Honor Blackman) and Mrs. Peel. She is not smart and does not pretend to be. Her hand to hand combat skills are poor. She is frequently overcome by the bad guys and has to be rescued by her male partner. On the positive side, she has incredibly high ethics that everyone should aspire to.
Most of the locations are mundane tourist attractions-hotels.
Heavenly June 26, 2009
Rob See (Danville, CA US)
I love this compilation. It's nice to have the complete series together, instead of in multiple volumes. It's such an important precursor to strong, adventure seeking women. It's one of the most stylish television shows of all time.
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