Special Victims

Forbidden Broadway, Vol. 8 - Special Victims Unit
$16.98
The songs are hit-and-miss, and I sincerely suggest getting the cd from the library or buying specific songs that pertain to shows you like and know well. The jokes are all very...obvious, I guess would be the word. It's funny, but if I hadn't listened to twenty Stephen Sondheim musicals beforehand, I would've found "Forbidden Assassins" extremely boring. Most people should like the Mel Brooks parody "Das Mel Brooks Song" and a few others, but it's really a "what's your taste" thing.
It's sort of like how the horror movie "Scream" was a smart parody of the slasher flicks, and then movies like "Scary Movie" started parodying "Scream"--when parodies start being parodied...you wonder if they've run out of ideas...

I do have to admit though, that at the beginning of "Julie Andrews hosts PBS..." where the acterss states that "there's nothing like a PBS special to announce the death of an art form", I couldn't help but laugh and think, "that, and a show like Forbidden Broadway."

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: The Unofficial Companion
$17.95
If you're a fan of SVU (as I am) or are simply fascinated by television (as I am, too), you will love this book. It delves into every aspect of the production of the show, offers detailed information on the writers, cast and crew, as well as the obligatory (and surprisingly entertaining and informative) episode guide. I wish they'd tried a little harder to get the scoop on why some actors were fired instead of glossing over it (which is why I held back one "star"), but some compromises probably had to be made to get the level of cooperation the authors enjoyed from the writers, cast and crew, all of whom are interviewed and length. It's refreshing to read a book about a TV show that doesn't lapse into mindless, fannish drool, but is a thoughtful, intelligent and comprehensive overview. Not only is the book informative and interesting, it's also surprisingly up-to-date...the episode guide covers every season except the one that just started last week. I hope they will update the book as the series goes on.

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit 11"x17" Framed Poster
$29.99
This 11"x17" framed poster is from "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" (1999)

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - The Eighth Year
$59.98
This is exactly what I wanted, I love Law & Order SVU, and this may be my favorite season!