The Lone Ranger - The Original Series, Vol. 1

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Grab your mask and six-guns, kids, 'cuz the Lone Ranger's back and better than ever! Once again, the retro-wizards at Rhino have expertly packaged this welcome trip down TV memory lane, serving up six complete 22-minute episodes of the popular shoot-'em-up series, starring Clayton Moore as the Lone Ranger and Jay Silverheels as his faithful sidekick, Tonto. The first two black-and-white episodes (from 1949) are included as bonus features, reminding us of the masked man's origins, and four consecutive color episodes from 1956 show the series at its peak of popularity. The colors have faded a bit (otherwise these shows look great), but the action's still as brisk as ever; this is kid-stuff produced with intelligence and skill, with well-cast villains (including Glenn Strange and General Hospital veteran John Beradino) and punchy stories that will still delight any baby boomers who look back fondly at TV's golden age. --Jeff Shannon

Customer Reviews:

The Lone Ranger-The Original Series Vol. 1.......2007-05-14

Another excellent product in a string of excellent products from Amazon

THE LONE RANGER.......2006-02-25

IN TYPICAL LONE RANGER FASHION, YOU GET PLENTY OF ACTION AND EXCITEMENT! MY KIDS LOVE THIS OLD FAVORITE.

Rickey E. Tumlins complaint of video compression.......2006-02-06

I wish to reply to your criticizim of Rhino for the running of a show in what you call Video Compression. The Lone Ranger was origionally filmed at 24 Frames-per-Second. Most shows today are filmed (and run) at 30 Frames-per-Second. I agree with you that the sped-up look (24 fps run at 30 fps) looks fake. However, may I point out that if you were to run that show at the origional 24 frames-per-second it will look somewhat choppy. Running it at 30 looks "Artificially Fast" and thus FAKE. For all of us that like The lone Ranger, this may be a "No-Win" situation. May I suggest that we try to appreciate The Lone Ranger for the classic show that it is (despite the technical glitch). Thanks ! P.S. Actually, my Favorite show is Lost in Space. Season 1 is in Black and White. Oh well, I love it anyway.

Time compressed...............2005-07-24

Why in the world would you want to buy this collection of edited/time compressed episodes. They totally violate my memories of the character. Rhino has normally had a reputation for issuing some of the finest TV programs. This is really below their standards. Don't waste your time or money on this one. I hope that ultimately someone wil issue all the Lone Ranger episodes in their original condition.

Edited Episodes...No thanks Rhino.......2003-03-05

We'll Rhino In their lack of research or un-caring have released edited and/or time compressed versions of this classic series! Traditionally t.v. shows produced prior to the early 80's were made with more show and less commercials in mind. The Lone Ranger went to color It's last two seasons. These shows run 25 unhurried minutes when seen without commericials. Rhino was given edited and worse yet time compressed episodes as their dvd masters. Notice how everything seems rushed and un-natural. Movements are compromised by the digital manipulation of the originl 24 frames per second to the now 30 to 40 frames a second. Nick at Nite and T.V. Land both show edited/time compressed prints. When we buy ANY films or t.v. shows on dvd, we expect them to look fantastic and be UN-CUT and UN-TAMPERED with. These shows are neither. Worse yet, the great black and white origin of the Lone Ranger was originally a THREE PART adventure. Here Rhino provides us with two edited parts leaving the climactic episode off! I understand that Rhino has announced they are releasing 19 Lone Ranger episodes in a box set. Will these be un-cut? Will these be un-fair examples of our t.v. heritage that generations to come will be cheated by? Write your letters kiddies. Let Rhino and the rest know that you want to see these shows as your parents and grandparents saw them.

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