The rough & raw early years, rarely re-run on PBS & most not on the "Stuffed & Mounted" DVDs
This is truly the Infantile years as Steve Smith develops his Red Green Persona. Reds voice is a lot lower & slower here and the show is still finding its way. The formats change slightly but by year 3 they find their way with a new Canadian network at the helm.
This is not to say that these early shows are not fun, they are. But you will see the show develop & progress as you enjoy their antics.
An all to brief Steve Smith introduction is repeated on disc 1 of all three years in this set, yes the very same introduction, and he states that the Canadian network was trying to make the show a sit-com in year two, but fortunately they dropped the show & a new Canadian network bought it allowing year 3 to develop into the show we know today.
But don't worry, even in these early years, the gang is here: Harold, Bill Smith, Ranger Gord, Hap Shaughnessy & others. By year 3 Harold is running his own 'network' and there is a live audience. So sit back & enjoy...
WHACK-O NUTTY SERIES FROM THE WOODS & LODGE
This is a 'MUSK' for Red Green fans who found the folly of Red only after the beginning of its 15-year run. 3 whole years of fruitcake entertainment from the creation of Steve Smith (Red Green) & Rick Green (Bill). 72 1/2-hr shows plus extras. If you're new to Red Green, this is the place to start, at the beginning.
See the boys of Possum Lodge almost yet in their pimpled puberty.
See the 1st Handy Man corner (Belt Sander) where Red "would NOT recommend using it to sand your belt unless you're really into celibacy."
See the 1st use of duct tape "Handy Man's Secret Weapon" "Spare the duck tape-spoil the job."
See the 1st moment of the phrase "If women don't find ya handsome, they should at least find you handy."
Hear Red explain nephew Harold (Pat McKenna) "Uncles can't be choosers." & "Speaking of misconceptions, of which you are one."
This set is the beginning of the hilarious dull-witted back-woods red-neck show that continued for 1 1/2...
Its a classic!
This has to be one of the most entertaining shows of all time. The humor is a little slow in these early episodes compared to later ones but is still well worth the purchase. All of your favorite characters appear and to learn their backgrounds is so funny. For those who love this show, the next 3 seasons are coming out Nov 2, 2010 as "The Toddlin Years" I'll be first in line for that as I can't get enough of the show!
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