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"Dr.
Quinn, Medicine Woman” Season Three
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Reviewed
by: |
Dara R. Cosby |
| Genre: |
Television/
Drama |
| Video: |
1.33:1 Full
Screen |
| Audio: |
Dolby Digital
2.0 Stereo |
| Languages |
English |
| Subtitles |
English |
| Length |
22 hrs 43min
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| Rating |
NR |
| Release Date |
March 30,
2004 |
| Studio |
A&E Home
Video |
| Commentary:
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On “For Better
or Worse” by co-stars Joe Lando and Jane Seymour |
| Documentaries:
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None |
| Featurettes:
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“Highlights” |
| Filmography/Biography:
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Jane Seymour,
Joe Lando, Chad Allen, Shawn Toovey, Erika Flores, Frank Collison,
and Orson Bean |
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Interviews: |
None |
| Trailers/TV
Spots: |
None |
| Alternate/Deleted
Scenes: |
None |
| Music
Video: |
None |
| Other:
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NA |
| Cast
and Crew: |
Jane Seymour,
Joe Lando, Chad Allen, Shawn Toovey, Erika Flores, Frank Collison,
and Orson Bean |
| Written
By: |
Assorted |
| Produced
By: |
Assorted
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| Directed
By: |
Assorted |
| Music:
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William Olvis |
| The
Review: |
“Morality
and medicine with a bit of romantic tension thrown in for good
measure.” This is a good way to sum up the third season of the
six season series. Once again, we find Dr. Mike (Jane Seymour)
helping fellow Colorado townsfolk deal with life’s drama. Along
with fighting social injustice, including various forms of discrimination,
for example, racism, she is embroiled in a complex relationship
with handsome mountain man, Sully (Joe Lando). “Will they get
together?”; “Can she save the town from a rampant disease?”
These are just a couple of the questions that continue to lure
audiences to this female driven drama. Also, another big draw
of this season was the large number of guest stars that appeared
to propel storylines along, including the late great, Johnny
and June Carter Cash. Other stars featured this season are Richard
Moll and Trisha Yearwood. *** |
| Image
and Sound: |
As for picture
quality, the DVD transfer is quite well-done. There are a few
glitches, including shadow deficiencies, but color transfers
are nice, especially the flesh tones. Also, expect to find very
few compression flaws in the mix. Sound wise, the television
show is front heavy, but it is workable. The spoken word is
clear and the soundtrack is pretty stable displaying very few
highs and lows. *** |
| The
Extras: |
For fans
of “Dr. Quinn”, there’s commentary by Jane Seymour and Joe Lando
on ‘For Better or Worse 1&2.’ Also, there is a ‘Highlights’
featurette included in the 25 episode box set. These help quench
the need for further exploration into the show. Also, the DVD
set includes the standard cast biographies. *** |
| Commentary:
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Joe Lando
and Jane Seymour supply the best of the extras in this boxed
set. Both actors give good standard commentary and jovial banter
on the highly anticipated episodes, ‘For Better or Worse 1&2’
that will definitely please fans of the show. *** |
| Final
Words: |
“Dr. Quinn,
Medicine Woman” was a well written drama that held a strong
fan base for all of its six years on TV. Its blend of melodrama
and morality hadn’t been truly realized since “Little House
on the Prairie”. “Dr. Quinn” also created a realistic depiction
of frontier life with modern sensibilities. The success of the
series paved the way for future shows, such as, “Kristy”, starring
Kellie Martin. Fans, “Dr. Quinn” is must see TV for you, even
with very little extras. Enjoy! |
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