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| Burke's Law: Season One Volume Two | 
 enlarge | Director: Don Taylor;jeffrey Hayden;lewis Allen;byron Paul;don Weis;richard Kinon;marc Daniels
Actors: Gene Barry, Dick Clark, Virginia Grey, Spike Jones, Gena Rowlands
Studio: VCI Entertainment
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 6903
Format: Box Set, Black & White, Dolby, Dvd-video, Ntsc, Restored
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: G (General Audience)
Number Of Items: 4
Running Time: 800
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.6 x 0.6
MPN: 8530
UPC: 089859853029
EAN: 0089859853029
ASIN: B001F7XHYI
Release Date: November 18, 2008
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"One of these days," remarks rumpled veteran Los Angeles police sergeant Les Hart (Regis Toomey), "we'll find ourselves with a nice, easy case." But open and shut cases are no fun, and for Burke's Law, one of the most offbeat and still entertaining cop shows ever, the more bizarre and baffling the case, the better, as witness these 16 star-studded episodes that complete Season One. Millionaire playboy Amos Burke (Gene Barry in his Golden Globe-winning role) has his hands full, not just juggling the unending parade of afternoon delights who demand his attention (the randy Burke "swings like a circus trapeze"), but also with the tryst-interrupting phone calls summoning him to a crime scene. This is murder, Southern California-style: A pop artist impaled on one of his own paintings, a fashion house owner found dead in an elevator full of mannequins, and an "ordinary" suburban housewife strangled in her shower. Produced by Aaron Spelling, Burke's Law anticipates his The Love Boat with its eclectic roster of guest stars who portray colorful characters and shady suspects. Each episode is brimming with show business legends in the twilights of their careers (Betty Hutton, Buster Keaton, Jayne Mansfield, Spike Jones), indelible character actors (Jim Backus, Gena Rowlands, John Cassavettes), future stars (Barbara Eden, William Shatner, Elizabeth Montgomery) and cult faves (Tura Satana from Russ Meyer's Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!). But Amos Burke is the real character and the real deal. "A good civil servant doesn't rest until the job is done," is just one of his aphorisms that comprise "Burke's Law." Barry gets able support from Gary Conway as Det. Tim Tilson, Burke's hunky, hotshot protege, and Leon Lontoc as Henry, who chauffeurs Burke's Rolls Royce. Burke's Law is stylish, sexy, and smart. Harlan Ellison peppers his witty script for "Who Killed Andy Zygmunt" with clever wordplay (when asked his opinion on pop art, Burke replies, tongue in cheek, "He's a nice enough old fellow"), literary and pop culture references, and sly digs at the art world and children's television. For more retro fun, each of this set's four discs contains as a bonus vintage commercials for Crest, Green Mint mouthwash, (the "clean taste of confidence"), L&M Cigarettes, Schick Stainless Steel blades and more. But Burke's Law is no '60s relic. Today's prime time cops should be so cool. --Donald Liebenson
Product Description
He s BACK!!! VCI is proud to announce the second volume of Burke s Law which will complete the award-winning inaugural season. Burke s Law was a detective series that ran on ABC from 1963 to 1965. Gene Barry starred as Amos Burke the suave millionaire Chief of Detectives for Los Angeles, who was chauffeured around to solve crimes in his Silver Cloud II Rolls-Royce. The series featured stylish settings, strange twists on homicides, and legendary guest stars. During the opening credits, as the opening title burst on screen, and a woman s voice was heard seductively saying It s Burke s Law! The title also reflected Burke s practice of providing wisdom ... A smart policeman never mixes business with vermouth - Burke s Law. Each episode had the title Who Killed... followed by the victims name. The opening of the show revealed the murder, but not the murderer (that was left for Captain Burke to discover.) The show would use a blend of wit and drama, as Burke would sort through a suspicious assortment of shady characters. Each suspect was questioned by Captain Burke and his fellow detectives, Rookie Detective Tim Tilson (played by Gary Conway) and Sergeant Lester Hart (played by Regis Toomey), until the guilty party was identified. Burke s Law won the 1964 Golden Globe as Best TV Show. Gene Barry won the 1964 Golden Globe for Best Male TV Star. Bonus Features: Episode Selection, Vintage Television Commercials, Attractive 'Holofoil' packaging, "Space-saving" 14mm Amaray style DVD case, Both picture and sound have been digitally restored from 35mm fine grains Product Specs: 4-DVD9s; Dolby Digital; 800 min; B&W; 1.3:1 Aspect Ratio; MPAA G; Year 1963-1965; SRP - $29.99
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Nostalgia with Class January 7, 2009
Volume 2 Season 1 of Burke's Law was a welcome return to witty dialogue, spontaneous one liners and genuine star studded puzzlers. Amos Burke (played by Gene Barry) was an erudite millionaire police captain who never reclined on the laurels of his wealth but attacked police work with the same gusto and spontaneity which he pursued romantic dalliances (of which there were many). From the indefatigable Sergeant Les Hart (played solidly by Regis Toomey)to the younger eager beaver Detective Tilson with a head for trivia(played by Gary Conway), the cast boasts a wide array of talent and an absence of maudlin cliches. All the cases begin with "Who Killed?" All the murder victims are odious in some way and have no shortage of enemies. It is up to Amos Burke and cohorts to break alibis and tirelessly sift through clues top determine the culprits, amidst witty exchanges of bantering and verbal jousting.Certain episodes contain Gothic overtones like "Who Kllled Avery Lord?" in which the murder of an architect has Burke pursuing a lady in white at night at a foggy estate. A murder at an exclusive spa for women "Who Killed the Eleventh Best Dressed Woman in the World? has no shortage of female suspects in a glittery world of upper crust cattiness and murderous impulses. All in all, I cannot wait for Season 2 to be unveiled.
 Burke's Law Season 1, Volume 2 January 6, 2009
This show was a show I grew up with in the mid-60's. It is great to see it again and, to actually see it better and crisper than originally viewed.
I was glad that the second volume took up a lot less space than the first volume. Much better packaging.
If you are a child of the 50's, and you enjoy "cops and robbers" with a bit of humor, this is a must to see. This show was on air after Gene Barry's portrayal of "Bat Masterson."
Should have packed it this way the first time! December 20, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
As a DVD collector, space is critical to me, the packaging for this volume of Burke's Law was nothing short of perfect. They should have packaged the first volume like this also.
* All 4 discs in one package
* Slimmer case
As far as the Episodes?, they were great, I finished Volume two last night. If you were a fan of this show in the 60's, I can tell you, it hasn't lost any of it's greatness and the vintage commercials, while some were snoozers to watch, were tinged with nostalgia.
If you like 60's crime shows, you need this in your DVD collection - Bill's Law.
Burke's Law Season 1 Volume 2 December 16, 2008
This DVD set is well done. The restoration of this classic detective series of the early 1960's is a must have. Picture is sharp and clear as is the sound. Highly recommend.
Burke's Law is a blast from the past!! December 15, 2008
Burke's Law premiered on ABC-TV in 1963, starring the great Gene Barry in a murder mystery with a light touch.
It was the first of many star-studded series produced by the legendary Aaron Spelling.
I have both volumes of season one and look forward to the release of season two.
Anyone who grew up in the late 50s and early 60s will enjoy this gem.
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