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    Becker - The First Season

    Becker - The First Season
    Actors: Ted Danson, Shawnee Smith, Terry Farrell
    Studio: Paramount
    Category: DVD

    List Price: $36.98
    Buy New: $23.61
    You Save: $13.37 (36%)



    New (44) Used (11) Collectible (1) from $15.48

    Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars 45 reviews
    Sales Rank: 9116

    Format: Box Set, Color, Dvd, Full Screen, Ntsc
    Language: English (Original Language)
    Rating: Unrated
    Region: 1
    Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
    Number Of Discs: 3
    Running Time: 360 Minutes
    Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
    Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6

    MPN: 132644
    UPC: 097361326443
    EAN: 0097361326443
    ASIN: B0012EM5DS

    Release Date: April 1, 2008
    Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

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    Editorial Reviews:

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    Amazon.com
    "Aren't doctors supposed to be nice?" Running for six seasons, Becker broke the Cheers curse (RIP: Good Advice, Inc, Pearl). The role of Dr. John Becker was just what the doctor ordered for Ted Danson. Becker is, according to those who know, and grudgingly admire him, best, "a miserable human being" and "such an ass," but "a brilliant one." As for his bedside manner, he makes House seem like Marcus Welby. But this being a sitcom, the cynical and politically incorrect Becker also must have a heart. In the pilot episode, it is revealed that he will secretly pay for treatments for an HIV-positive seven-year-old. "You may go to heaven whether you like it or not," his chief of staff Margaret (Hattie Winston) tells him. Becker divides his time between his chaotic clinic and the local diner, where he alienates the patrons with his tirades on subjects ranging from Jerry Springer to reality shows. In its promising first season, there's nothing wrong with Becker that sharper writing can't cure. The first season suffers slightly from Night Court-itus; the gritty urban setting glimpsed in the show's interstitials undercut by the broadly-drawn character types who are either Becker's patients, or simply try his patience, like his flaky new nurse's assistant (Shawnee Smith) or on the make diner (as opposed to lounge) lizard Bob (Saverio Guerra). Much better company are Jake (Alex Desert), the blind diner newsstand vendor, and "Reggie" (Terry Farrell), a gives-as-good-as-she-gets gal in the mold of Frasier's Roz. Becker and Reggie aren't exactly Sam and Diane, but this season sets the stage for romantic possibilities (although the season finale, in which he wrestles with whether to ask her to a formal charity benefit, is anti-climactic). As the season unfolds, Becker more closely examines the good doctor's misanthropy. One of the season's better episodes is "Becker the Elder," featuring Dick van Dyke as Becker's estranged salesman father, who is as charming as Becker is abrasive. In "Activate Your Choices," we meet Becker's ex-wife, who has written a self-help book in which she diagnoses Becker as "Angry Man." There are no spoonfuls of sugar (extras) to help the medicine go down, but for those who made an appointment to see Danson and company every week, the DVD release of Becker is good for what ails you. --Donald Liebenson


    Customer Reviews:   Read 40 more reviews...

    4 out of 5 stars Rude, arrogant, and funny as hell.   April 25, 2009
    Winscape Impartial Reviews (Laguna Beach, CA United States)
    I can think of a lot worse ways to spend $[...] bucks. The only difference between Becker and a lot of us, is that Becker says it out loud. Not concerned with protocol, good manners, or malpractice insurance, Becker is committed to his patient's well-being, and doesn't mess with political correctness or "red tape". He is surrounded by a variety of misfits that add to the hilarity, and sarcastic humor of this worthwhile show. Great one-liners.


    5 out of 5 stars Becker - the First Season   March 27, 2009
    Lisa Vitale Segal (New York)
    My husband's face lit up when he opened the package. He loves Becker so it was a nice surprise for him!! He has watched this DVD over and over again and still laughs!!! He travels for work a lot so he takes his portable DVD player along with him on the train and watches DVD's.

    Thanks!!!!!



    5 out of 5 stars Becker is Really Funny   March 25, 2009
    Lizwel (Baton Rouge, LA)
    Becker show is really funny. Sometimes when I'm watching the show I catch myself laughing so hard that I can hardly stop. I often wish I could go to a doctor like John Becker on the sitcom. And I wish I could hang out with friends at a diner like Reggie's. No matter how grumpy and political incorrect Becker seems to be he is a good doctor, and he will do everything he can to diagnose and cure a patient's illness.


    5 out of 5 stars Wish I would have known about this show sooner!   February 9, 2009
    Mel Mac (brooklyn, ny United States)
    My husband watches the reruns of this show late at night so I bought him Seasons 1 and 2 on DVD as gifts. Now I'm hooked. This is a great show, and I wish I would have watched the episodes when they first aired.


    5 out of 5 stars ENTERTAINING AND GOOD FUN!!   February 6, 2009
    V. Mastello (liverpool, NY)
    I HAVE ALWAYS ENJOYED BECKER, IT IS TRULEY WONDERFUL TO HAVE COMEDIES THAT ACTUALLY MAKE YOU LAUGH, THEY ARE GREAT FUN. IT WOULD BE REALLY SOMETHING TO HAVE SOME FRIENDS LIKE THESE ENTERTAINERS AND TO MAKE YOUR LIFE INTERESTING.


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