Saddle up for fun and adventure with "The Young Riders"! Set in the early days of the Pony Express, the series tells the fictionalized story of a group of young riders for the express in Sweetwater, Kansas, who just happen... more » to include a couple of dudes who would one day go down in real-life history as two of the west?s most notorious names: "Buffalo Bill" Cody (Stephen Baldwin) and "Wild Bill" Hickock (Josh Brolin). In charge of the bunch is ex-Texas ranger and all-around eccentric teaspoon hunter (Anthony Zerbe). See how they all put the wild in the wild, wild west in this complete first season of "The Young Riders."« less
"I've waited for this show to be released on vhs/dvd since the first episode!!!! The cast of characters and the cast of actors and actresses is supurb. This show appeals to all ages and genders. For anybody that was too young in 1989 to have watched this show now is the time.
Anthony Zerbe as Teaspoon is the best. Not to be missed are Ty Miller, Stephen Baldwin, Josh Brolin and Yvonne Suhor. Also look for special guests like Cynthia Nixon,Della Reese, David Carradine, Pernell Roberts, Jamie Lynn Bauer, Richard Roundtree, Brian Bonsall and my favorite Bart the Bear.
In a nutshell the show is about the Pony Express and all its trials and tribulations leading up to the Cival War. However with such a large cast the show also deals with all its members lives as well such as Wild Bill, The Kid and Lou (a girl in disguise as a boy to become a member of the Pony Express.)
You'll find gunfights, sasparilla drinking, horses, beautiful country and even romance (yes there is some of that).
Trust me buy it!!!"
Eagerly Waiting for Seasons Two & Three
Joyce A. Morrison | Somerville, MA | 03/27/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This set is wonderful. I'd forgotten much of the smaller plots that the reruns removed. If you saw the original show you'll be more than pleasently surprised by the clarity and length of each episode. If the only shows you were able to see were the reruns, many of the unanswered questions will be answered. There are dozens of scenes that were not shown during the rebroadcast and they will delight and enlighten both old and new fans alike.
I sincerly hope that seasons two and three will follow soon."
At last!
Ticked Off | 01/10/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I had given up all hope of ever seeing my favourite show out on DVD, so this news has made my year - heck my decade - and I've already pre-ordered it. I just cannot wait to ditch my flickering, worn out old video tapes and replace them with some quality recordings.
Sony, if you're listening, hurry up with S2 and 3! I'll be first in the queue to buy!
I hear this is one of the most requested TV to DVD shows out there. And no wonder. It's a beautifully crafted western with engaging characters, gorgeous scenery, sparkling dialogue and scripts, and most of all...heart. This show has a lot of heart.
I was on the edge of my seat every week, sharing the adventures of the Pony Express riders. Moving, funny and even shippy at times, this was just great entertainment with characters you cared about.
Buy it now! You won't be disappointed."
Fantastic Show
Rainechief | Minnesota | 01/11/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is such great news! The Young Riders is a fantastic show, with the thrills and excitement of the Old West, and a little history thrown in. Gregg Rainwater played my absolute favorite character on the show, but truly the best episodes were the ensemble ones, where each character contributed.
OK, hard to wait until March 21 . . ."
Finally!!
MJR | NYC | 01/10/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Fans of "The Young Riders" rejoice! This is something that we have been hoping would happen for so long. I have been a fan of TYR since it first aired on ABC in 1989 and I've remained a loyal fan through my taped episodes. My worries about the tapes being too old and falling apart can now be put to rest because of the DVD release!
If you've never seen "The Young Riders", trust me when I say that it's a great show. It follows the lives of Pony Express riders. It's got action, adventure, romance -- everything you need for a great television show! (Plus who can resist a show that features gorgeous men like Gregg Rainwater (my fave!), Josh Brolin, Stephen Baldwin, Ty Miller?)
I am pre-ordering this right now! Big thanks to whomever's decision this was -- you made a LOT of fans very happy!"