In an age when women were expected to be seen but not heard, Dr. Michaela Mike Quinn (Jane Seymour) is an independent spirit who forsakes her home in genteel Boston for the rough-and-tumble life of the Western frontier. Wi... more »th a new family and mountain man Byron Sully (Joe Lando) by her side, Quinn finds a new set of challenges and rewards in life as a pioneer.
DR. QUINN, MEDICINE WOMAN: THE COMPLETE SERIES brings together all six critically acclaimed seasons and two feature-length movies of this groundbreaking historical drama. This unique collection traces the entire arc of Dr. Quinn s epic story, from her first step out of the stagecoach in Colorado Springs through the extraordinary romance between her and Sully, the expansion of their family, and the dramatic series finale. All 150 episodes feature unforgettable storylines and a rich cast of characters that bring the timeless themes of the Old West into vivid focus for modern viewers.
Acclaimed for both its painstaking historical authenticity and its ongoing contemporary relevance, the Emmy® Award-winning DR. QUINN, MEDICINE WOMAN unites each and every moment of one of television s most celebrated family classics. Extras: "Jane Seymour: Hollywood's English Rose" episode of the A&E Award-Winning Biography series; Interactive Tour of 19th Century Colorado Springs; Series Awards and Honors; Cast Biographies and Filmographies; Photo Galleries; Cast Commentaries; Exclusive featurettes: "Beginnings" and "Favorites"; Boarding House: Guest Stars; Trivia Quiz« less
This DVD set was accused of having bad audio in an earlier review. Despite this, I ordered the set. I did not experience any audio problems - which can only lead me to assume there was a bad speaker or DVD reader involved.
Please - do take note that this show is fairly old. Sound and Video have both come a long way. Digital images and sounds today are "ultra-clean". Visual images are sharp and the music doesn't have background interference. Some sound imperfections may be from the initial production process. Just like how film imperfections occasionally pop up.
But nothing was extreme enough to distract me from the plot-line or show itself. So please rest assured that the quality of the DVDs is solid...the publishing company did a fine job.
Sidenote: The physical DVD cases are some of the best I've seen. DVD cases are generally pretty bad on big compilations like this. So I was pleasantly surprised.
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Movie Reviews
What an Unbelievable Price
P. Hilbrandt | 10/09/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I purchased all the DVDs that are in this set as they were originally relaesed at very high prices just so I could have this remarkable program for future enjoyment. This Complete Series offering is only slightly more expensive than a single season DVD set I bought early on. Had I known that everything would be available as one set now at this price, I would have waited and saved several hundred dollars. If you are a fan of good wholesome family television, then buy this set immediately because this price is unbelievably great. There is nothing on television anymore that compares to shows like this one, The Waltons, or Little House on the Prairie. I wonder if there will ever be another program like these given the vulgar nature of most TV shows now. Treat yourself and enjoy a classic TV series that wasn't full of foul language, sex and violence."
Movies Included
Brett Bretterson | Lansing, MI USA | 01/07/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Movies arrived in great shape. Work well. Note to those buying as a gift, this set DOES include the two Dr. Quinn movies that were also produced in addition to the regular television episodes."
Wonderful Romantic Series
Tera Dyson | 10/10/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman Series is Fantastic! I bought the series one season at a time because of the price. I wish I had known the complete series would come out soon I would have waited. Great characters, wholesome stories and beautiful scenery! Moreover, there is drama, action, love story and standing up for what you believe in all wrapped up into one series that I wish was still around today! If you like westerns, with love and action, this series is for you! I'm glad I have the entire series to enjoy whenever I want!!"
Review of disc quality
wendy from the midwest | 12/17/2009
(3 out of 5 stars)
"First of all, I give the series 5 stars. I loved it when I was a kid.It brings back great memories. My review is for the quality of the dvd's. The audio is really bad. There is a loud clicking noise periodly throughout the dvd's especially on "sweetheart dance". The sound fades in and out. The picture quality is good. The dvd's are in individual seasons in the box and holds them well. I hope this helps."
You won't be disappointed great family show with lots of his
A Christian Farmer's Wife | Small town in TN | 01/21/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I had watched this show while on network tv, loved it, wanted my child to be introduced to a clean show with lots of history!! I hadn't seen the 1st-3rd series, I was amazed at how much history was included & how the writer paid such close attention to period times and details. Of course, the relationship between Dr. Quinn & Sully is so pure & sweet, yet sexy & appealing without being vulgar; you find yourself cheering when they finally kiss! This show has something for all generations, children enjoy seeing how school, chores, discipline & daily life happened years ago. Dr. Quinn inspired my daughter by showing how women can do just about anything, with help and support of a good family and friends & emphasis on education. We loved this show and I would suggest it to anyone, especially if you have respect for history & lifestyles of the past! The clothing & town setting, meadows & mountains & all the beautiful scenery, the Native Americans, African Americans, the immigrants, all make a beautiful show, I only wish this show could have continued, networks wanted trash on tv instead of good clean viewing for children. One sad reality this show reveals, is what happens to people when Greed & fortune come their way, it definitely shows how people change & what happens to a whole town & people in it, when progress comes along. We have progressed ourselves into a nation full of debt, greed & fortune seekers, we all need more God in our lives and this show has a great way of showing how important religion was then & still is today. Thank you to Beth Sullivan for a Great Show, when are you going to make another one? Please include Joe Lando & Jane Seymour"