Sherman Hemsley

Purlie (1970 Original Broadway Cast)
$8.99
I've had a taped copy of "Purlie" for many years but I wanted it on DVD.
I love the show very much and thoroughly enjoy listening to it much more now that it's on DVD.
The music is very toe-tapping and exciting. I recommend it to anyone who loves a good listen.
Tony.
Australia

All in the Family 20th Anniversary [VHS]
$12.95
It has been almost 40 years since "All In the Family" made its' network television debut, so much of the controversy it generated has passed deep into the archives of history. It is nearly impossible for the young person to realize how revolutionary it was at the time. Until the show appeared, network television shows about families were bland and noncontroversial fare along the lines of "Leave It to Beaver" and "My Three Sons." Suddenly, topics such as rape, atheism, homosexuality, bigotry, racial and ethnic prejudice, and conflict over the war in Vietnam were passionately being discussed in the Bunker household. By openly airing these previously taboo topics, the nation was forced to examine them and in its' own way, the show helped the nation cope with and overcome some of them.
This tape, hosted by the show's producer Normal Lear, shows highlights from the show as well as comments from a wide range of viewers, conservative Christians to older couples where the partners have different views. While their reactions range from the extremely positive to extremely negative, this is an accurate portrayal of the national reaction to the show. Even the people offended by the show admit to the extent it affected them. To say that "All In the Family" was revolutionary television is an understatement, it completely changed the concept of network television from one where blandness was in and controversy was avoided to a position where difficult topics could be openly discussed. It is impossible to overstate the social change driven by this show and some of the most significant is demonstrated on this tape.

Ghost Fever [Region 2]
$22.19
I saw this movie with my wife at the Bagdad Theater in Portland, Oregon recently for their Super Trash film festival (if that gives you a hint as to the quality of this film). Not to let the cat out of the bag, but this is an Allen Smithee film, if that tells you anything. It's unintentionally funny in a few places, mainly because it's so ludicrous. Watch only if imbibing alcohol.

All in the Family - In the Family Way [VHS]
$9.95
This Show Was Very Funny. Archie Made Us All Laugh When He Talk About President Nixon. Archie Goes With Edith To Her Cousin Maude's House For Carol's Wedding Shower. Maude Who Created Her Very Own TV Show By The Same Name, Slams The Door On Archie. Buy This Tape