The Best of Abbott & Costello, Vol. 2 (Hit the Ice / In Society / Here Come the Co-Eds / The Naughty Nineties / Little Giant / The Time of Their Lives / Buck Privates Come Home / The Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap)

What can I say? This duo are a cure for anyone looking for a good laugh. This DVD also played with no problems.

I bought this collection for "The Time of Their Lives," which I had seen several times; it is my favorite of the Abbott and Costello movies, very high on my general list of beloved ghost storiesl. As an A&C, I like it especially because Bud gets a meatier part than usual, playing both the villain of the Revolutionary War story and a much friendlier descendant. In fact, it plays not so much like the usual vehicle for the comedy team, as a ghost-story movie in which other actors might have had the leading roles -- but I'm awfully glad they went to A&C. I also wanted "Little Giant," which I had never seen: having finally seen it, I like it, though not as much as "The Time of Their Lives." Again, Bud gets a double part, one role a scoundrel, the other a more amiable type. As simple straight man (called the real key to any comedy team's success), Bud was inimitable; but it's good to have this evidence that he could have done a lot more with his skill. Reproduction quality was fine on both movies. The others I am waiting to watch when I'm in just the right mood.

When I was growing up, Sunday morning routine was going to church, then watching Abbott & Costello. I wanted my children to experience this pair, so they could see how funny simple comedy is without the vulgarities or sexual innuendo. They still crack me up, and I was happy to see my kids splitting their sides with laughter, just like I used to do when I was their ages.This is a great deal, to get 8 movies at this price, so I got all 3 volumes. DVD's work fine. They fit 2 movies on each side, and each movie has Production Notes in the menu, so you get a historical appreciation for each film.Because the movies are on both sides of the DVD, they can't print anything on either side, so they printed the disc and side information around the little hole in the center of the DVD (it'll have "Disc A, Side 1", for example). Its a little hard to read, so you need to have enough light and hold it close. The information in the box tells you what movies are on which disc and side.The DVD with "The Naughty Nineties" has the most complete version of "Who's On First", and its so funny, you can hear the studio crew laughing in the background.

I purchased this set as I noticed it included my favourite A & C movie `Time of their Lives` which had never been available before on DVD. So to get 7 more movies for a price I would have happily paid for that was a great bonus.The picture and sound quality of all of these films is outstanding and great care has been taken in perfect transfers from excellent, apparently original negative, 35mm material so it is a first class ride throughout. For A & C that is the only way to travel.It seems a shame that some reviewers gripe about a lack of extra and should see it another way. You are buying one movie with 7 first rate features as extras - how about that for value? Remember you are paying less than $1.88 (or around £1) for each of these superb quality movies... I rest my case!All of these series` discs play fine on my multi region players here in the UK. Even the slightest finger mark on a disc or dirty players can cause skipping and freezing (just a thought!).In conclusion incredible value, superb quality set of movies which I recommend to anyone

Loved it!

Wow, I can't believe I found this set. My son and I just watched 3 of their monster movies that played on Turner Classic Movie channel as a marathon night. My son is 24 and I was so surprised at how much he loved these movies. He laughed and said to me "These movies are so good mom, they aren't like the movies today. They are just good clean fun" And then he told me that we should start watching more movies like this together. That just made me so happy that my son and I could sit and watch some movies and spend some quality time together. Kids these days don't really care about spending time with mom and dad. So...when I found this I was delighted, especially the price. I hope that they will be in good condition as I am giving them to him as a surprise. And, now we can hang out with popcorn, candy and good old fashioned movie fun. Will comment again when I get them to give a review on the quality.

The Best of Abbott & Costello, Vol. 2 (Hit the Ice / In Society / Here Come the Co-Eds / The Naughty Nineties / Little Giant / The Time of Their Lives / Buck Privates Come Home / The Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap)The Best of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello is exactly what the title implies. The sound and picture quality is excellent. "The Time of Their Lives" is worth the price of admission for this 8 movie on its own, but to also get "Hit The Ice", "Little Giant"... anyone who enjoys Abbott and Costello will appreciate this quality release. The package has Two double-sided DVDs which contain two movies per side. Identifying which movies are on which discs is a bit tricky but the quality does not disappoint.Universal Studios definitely has my kudos for "The Franchise Collection" of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello. The quality of the release as well as the content and production of these films make this collection worth owning.

This are no rivals to Abbot & Costello's comedy & timing. Never loses its extreme humour.

What can i say eight gems from abbott and costello if you like abbott and costello go for it you wont regret it great fun

Le colis est arrivé dans un délais raisonnable (emballage postal correct). Par contre le boitage du produit était dans un état très moyen (jaquette d'origine coupée et placée dans une espèce de double boite pour DVD de qualité indéfinissable. Je n'ai pas encore visionné les 2 DVD qui constituent cet achat mais j'espère que l'état des DVD sera compenser sur le package qui laisse fortement à désirer. J'ai dû reconstituer tant bien que mal la jaquette d'origine pour "cacher" la misère.En espérant que mes prochains achats seront plus conformes à mes attentes....

Funny as hell

Great value.Four films on each disc(two on each side).A tight squeeze,i guess.That said,the picture quality is very good.The Naughty Nineties includes a full version of the classic Who's on first? rountine.Highly recommended!