Number of discs: 6
Run Time: 1080 minutes
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In 1999, Freaks and Geeks barely made it through its first, and only, season. While the show had a very determined and supportive fan base, it was canceled at the end of that season. Despite the fact that the show featured a number of stars including James Franco from the Spiderman movies, Linda Cardellini from the Scooby Doo Movies and Seth Rogen, it was not possible for the show to make it on prime time television. Eventually, as is the trend with many tv shows lately, the 18 episodes were released and the Freaks and Geeks Complete Series on DVD was released to the general public for consummation. The show follows Lindsay and Sam Weir as they make their way through high school in 1980, but with a very honest and human approach and end result. More than 35,000 fans signed the petition that led to the release of Freaks and Geeks Season 1 on DVD before it was considered, which shows the commitment of the fan base.
While the series was shown in its entirety on tv, there are a number of reasons to purchase this television show set. Season 1 of this tv show is on DVD and the compilation offers an amazing assortment of extras for the fans. More than any other I've seen recently, there is over 40 entire hours of additional footage and featurettes in this set. The cast and crew, and even the parents of the cast, weigh in on commentaries, of which there are 29 separate options. There are also about 60 deleted scenes which feature pieces cut from the episodes. It's pretty clear that this type of purchase beats out other tv shows on DVD simply due to the large amount of bonus features that the six discs offer.
Even with all the possibilities, a couple of my favorite extras on the Freaks and Geeks Season 1 DVD set have got to be the cast auditions that are viewable as well as the behind-the-scenes featurettes that are available. Together, it really helps the viewer to appreciate how much goes into creating the show. Everyone's energy is very clear and from the auditions to the creations of the show from every angle and it is refreshing and rewarding.
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