The Adventures of Pete & Pete

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Pete and Pete took an alternative rock approach to the family sitcom. In other words, this wasn't your dad's situation comedy. Is it any wonder so many alternative musicians, like Juliana Hatfield, the B-52's Kate Pierson, R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe, and Blondie's Debbie Harry flocked to the (fictional) town of Wellsville? Nor could independent film actors, like Richard Edson (Stranger Than Paradise), Martin Donovan (Saved!), and Steve Buscemi (Fargo), resist the allure of the appealingly offbeat Wrigley family.

Meet the Wrigleys: redheaded teenager Pete (Michael Maronna, Home Alone), redheaded elementary school student Pete (Danny Tamberelli, The Mighty Ducks) and his tattoo Petunia, Dad (Hardy Rawls), Mom (Judy Grafe)--and the metal plate in her head. First season cast members include Big Pete's almost-girlfriend Ellen (Alison Fanelli), Little Pete's pal Natasha (Heather Matarazzo, Welcome to the Dollhouse), bus driver Stu (Damian Young), and Little Pete's personal superhero, Artie (Toby Huss), the strongest man in the world. Buscemi appears as Ellen's dad in "Apocalypse Pete" and would return for another episode in the second season.

The first season followed three years of 60-second shorts. It features 12 adventures (eight regular episodes plus four specials). Highlights include "King of the Road," in which the Wrigleys battle for road trip supremacy, "Tool and Die," in which Big Pete learns not to judge a shop teacher by his cover, and "Hard Day's Pete," in which Little Pete forms the Blowholes with Syd Straw and Marshall Crenshaw. Then there's "Don't Tread on Pete," in which Little Pete utters the immortal line, "Is this guy pickin' your scabs the way he's pickin' my scabs?" The Adventures of Pete and Pete ran on Nickelodeon for three well-loved, much-missed seasons. --Kathleen C. Fennessy

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In THE ADVENTURES OF PETE & PETE, Pete and Pete are two redheaded brothers living in the somewhat surreal town of Wellsville. Pete, the older of the two, narrates the stories about their adventures in everyday life.

Customer Reviews:

Possibly the best show ever.......2007-08-09

It's obvious that anyone who has ever seen this show already knows how brilliant it is. Even when one might think this perception is just the exagerations of nostalgia, one revisit will dismiss such notions. I'm going to try my best to describe for anyone who isn't familiar w/it what makes this show so special and why I, like so many others, love it so much.
As much as I love many of the shows I watched growing up this one really stands out for me. It is probably my all time favorite show. This goes beyond the humor, wit, and entertainment it provides. There are adult shows I watch now that have all those elements, but they don't have that extra something that this one has. This series is, in a way, an embodiment of youth. I think one other reviewer touched upon how it's life affirming, and it really is. People mentioned getting misty, and that's exactly what I'm talking about. For me, just thinking about this show evokes a deep happiness and joy along w/ the massive nostalgia. I can't really place what gives it this quality, but it probably has a bit to do w/ the quirkiness and eccentricity and that it was contributed to so much by so many artistic and creative people. Who better to produce such a poignant and clever reflection of life than an artist let alone several? Being that, over all, television is a creative medium (or at least should be) the production of more shows should be handed over to artistic/creative people. If you have an appreciation for beauty in it's less recognizable forms and a sence of humor, you will love this show.

A Taste of childhood!.......2007-08-04

Wow, I loved this show when I was growing up. I was so sad when it was canceled. My hubby and I watched this together, and laughed and laughed. It's still relevant, maybe it was a head of it's time. I'm so glad they released this comedy gem on DVD!

almost as good as your favorite song.......2007-07-02

Very rarely can you get a piece of your childhood back, but I swear this dvd did it for me. The show was so cutting edge, thoughtful, humourous, it's amazing. How has kid's tv gone DOWNHILL from here? At any rate, you'll really enjoy seeing this show again and it's funny musings on childhoood. The biggest bonus for me was seeing some of my favorite people pop up, ie Iggy Pop and Steve Bushemi ect. This dvd set basically rocks.

a must own!.......2007-06-23

I never realized how sophisticated this show was when I watched it as a child. It is almost depressing to watch knowing the garbage that is out there on kids' networks today! What has happened to Nickelodeon?

You could watch the entire season without being bored.

I WANT SEASON THREE! I feel cheated after buying seasons 1 & 2 and no season 3 in sight!

A CHRISTMAS HIT!!!.......2007-01-20

MY 14 YEAR OLD SON "M" WANTED THIS DVD FOR CHRISTMAS AND HE REALLY ENJOYED THIS DVD, I ALSO GOT SEASON 2. HE USED TO WATCH THIS SHOW WHEN HE WAS STILL IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SO WHEN HE RECEIVED BOTH DVD'S FOR XMAS, HE'S BEEN WATCHING SINCE XMAS DAY.

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