Get A Life Vol. 2

Starring:Bob Elliott, Elinor Donahue, Sam Robards, Robin Riker, Zachary Benjamin, Brian Doyle-Murray, Wesley Jonathan
Director: Dwayne Hickman, Tony Dow, John Fortenberry, Peter Baldwin, David Steinberg, David Mirkin, Tony Dow (II), Dean Parisot
Studio: Rhino / Wea
Product Type: DVD

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Why buy a collection of episodes from a TV series that lasted a mere two low-rated seasons? Because Get a Life was so far ahead of its time, TV still hasn't completely caught up yet. Chris Elliott, TV's original jackass, stars as Chris Peterson, a 30-year-old paperboy who still lives with his bathrobed and perpetually embarrassed parents (the venerable Bob Elliott and Elinor Donahue, who was "Princess" on Father Knows Best). The first slacker sitcom subverts conventions with its unapologetically obnoxious and delusional lead character in this well-chosen quartet of episodes. Chris auditions for a local theatre production, "Zoo Animals on Wheels." In "Married," he meets, marries, cheats on, and divorces a model all in one day. He is a fish out of water in "The Big City," and a man stuck with his father in a two-man sub lodged in his own bathtub in "Neptune 2000." Since its 1992 cancellation, Get a Life has taken on a life of its own, its legend perhaps enhanced by the fact that it has not been widely syndicated. For devoted fans, this collection is the next best thing to a Get a Life reunion (don't hold your breath). --Donald Liebenson

Customer Reviews:

Unpolished; Very Funny; Other Episodes? .......2006-07-03

This show is absolutely hilarious, but it is unpolished and can be difficult to watch at times. It falls short of the "brilliant" label some attach to it, but you have to appreciate the risky and absurd humor given the time period this show aired (1990-ish) and the catatonic-drooling-on-your bib-while-you-are-spoon-fed-oatmeal-Full House-Uncle Joey-has-two-dates-at-the-same-time-oh-what-to-do humor of the time.

The same can be said for Its Garry Shandling's Show ('86-'90), which I would also like to see released on DVD. Please.

The Zoo Animals on Wheels episode is a classic. On the first DVD, the Prettiest Day of My Life and Bored Straight are two of my favorite all time episodes.

But - Where are the other episodes? Rhino, my niece can copy the DVDs for you if you're busy. She knows how to do it. She has plenty of free time. Just let me know.

Worst treatment of one of the most under rated TV shows ever.......2006-04-01

To charge a ridiculously high price for an abridged release of any TV series is a crime. In this case it only adds insult to injury. This TV show was never fully appreciated, much less promoted in it's original run, which coincided with the early years of The Simpsons. But that can be credited to Fox Television's still relatively early, unsure of itself years when it wasn't quite sure where to emphasize its marketing. Nevertheless, that's no reason to perpetuate that crime in its DVD release. Chris Elliott was perfectly cast in this role of the live at home with the folks, 30 year old paper boy. It gave him an avenue of extention for the dry wit he demostrated in his years on David Letterman (who can forget, the man under the stands, and his Marlon Brando routines on that show). Watching this show you can see where producers cast him as the lead in "Cabin Boy," again, another unappreciated work. The wit and sarcasm are the same, as is the way he irks those around him, including his own folks, which includes his real life dad Bob Elliott of classic old time radio fame, and Elanor Donahue of "Father Knows Best" and "Andy Griffith," where she played a before her time sexy pharmacist named Ellie. I give this series 2 stars merely due to the quality of the episodes themselves, which was the perfect marriage of writers who worked around Elliotts' delivery and humor. On that it should get a 5, but the collection offered here is a disgrace. This show ranks as one of the top 2 TV shows to get cut short before given a fair chance, along with "Police Squad," which at least was given a second life in movie theaters via "The Naked Gun" movies. Elliott deserved better than just "Cabin Boy" towards that end. Try again on the DVD release boys. Either do it right, or it shouldn't have been done at all.

Put out a DVD set with all the episodes!.......2005-10-13

It is ridiculous to only release this hilarious show in such small increments! It is my favorite sitcom of all time, but I refuse to buy it unless they put out a set including all the episodes, or at least the entire first season.

I am not sure what type of comedy this is but its Great.......2005-03-07

I always remembered this show for a few different reasons. Maybe because of how freaking stupid this guy was and some of the bizarre plots. I always remembered this one episode imparticular. The one where they build the submarine and put it in their bathtub. I always thought about that one whenever I would talk to someone about this show. So when I saw they were availiable I had to get them both. But the only thing wrong is they need to release all of the shows. If you like weird comedy please buy and enjoy. If you don't get yourself straightened out and watch it as well.

Where's all the other episodes??.......2005-01-03

I have to say I am a fan of Chris Elliott and have watched him in many different shows and movies and always liked his kind of down-trodden sarcastic wit, and I think Get A Life was a great example of his odd talents in the later episodes. The earlier episodes that are available on DVD (all 8) are not really the best examples of his work. They are funny but the later episodes with "Gus", "Larry", and "Sharon" crack me up. I am tired of seeing this limited run of only a few select early episodes available through DVD, it's time to release the rest or at least a few more...I mean if shows like "Saved by the Bell" can be a box set on DVD then I think the flood gates have been opened. Release the rest of the Episodes Rhino, what are you waiting for??

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