Mr. Magoo: The Television Collection, 1960-1977

The television cartoons which ran from early 60's to the late 70's if you enjoy Mr Magoo this is the ultimate collection for you.

I purchased this mainly for The Famous Adventures of Mr. Magoo, which includes 26 episodes that originally ran in 1964 thru 1965, with some episodes appearing in reruns usually during Thanksgiving or Christmas. It was these Holiday showings when I as a young boy where I discovered some of the great classics in literature through these cartoons. In researching this set, I think the information was lacking and a bit confusing, especially if you owned some of the episodes on VHS tape. The box set includes the following: 1) The Mr. Magoo Show (4 discs): 26/25 minute episodes (TV run time 30 minutes allowing for commercials). These episodes consist of 5 separate cartoon chapters running approximately 5 minutes each. Some featuring Mr. Magoo and some featuring other characters related to Magoo. This series originally ran in 1960 thru 1961 and then played in reruns after that. The box set that I purchased in 2018 with a date of 2011 on the packaging has the original voice of Charlie and is not edited. 2) The Famous Adventures of Mr. Magoo (4 discs): 26/25 minute episodes (TV run time 30 minutes allowing for commercials) featuring 19 classic stories. Some of these stories span multiple episodes such as Treasure Island (2 episodes), The Three Musketeers (2 episodes), Robin Hood (4 episodes), Little Snow White (2 episodes) and Don Quixote De Le Mancha (2 episodes but out of sequence). These multiple episodes are what usually ran during the Holidays and the one I remember the most was Robin Hood. I think the confusion comes from if you owned any of the VHS tapes, it wasn't clear how many episodes made up the complete set of episodes. I finally realized when I got the package that the entire set included just 26 episodes (basically one television season). It is important to know that A Christmas Carol is not included in this set, it was apparently a TV Special and not a part of The Famous Adventures of Mr. Magoo. 3) Uncle Sam Magoo TV Special (1 Disc): 1/53 minute feature (TV run time 60 minutes allowing for commercials). This feature presentation originally aired on February 15, 1970. 4) What's New Mr. Magoo? (2 Discs): 16/24 minute episodes (TV run time 30 minutes allowing for commercials) originally airing in 1977 and showing in reruns after that.

Shout Factory did a great job putting all of the various Mr. Magoo TV shows together in one DVD set. This is a perfect companion to the other Shout Factory "Mr. Magoo Theatrical Collection" DVD set. They also corrected the voice of Charlie in the first 2 discs of the "Mr. Magoo Show" discs. Unfortunately, the other two discs still have the annoying re-dubbed voice. The delay in releasing this set was due to Shout Factory's search for the original un-dubbed voice. I know others will still complain about the discs with the dubbed voice but I really appreciate Shout Factory's attempt in trying to restore Charlie's original voice on these cartoons. Other companies wouldn't have cared less what the collectors wanted and we wouldn't have gotten any of the original dubs at all. They probably would have eventually found the rest of them but who knows how many more years that would have been. I'm glad they put in the time to restore these and that they went ahead and released these classic cartoons.

I purchased this set because it included the Famous Adventures of Mr, Magoo, A series that digests many literature classics... My grandson and I started with William Tell. What is really impressive is that the background details are included. (Did you remember that this adventure happened in 1307... My grandson can tell you that, and more- if you asked). Mr Magoo's Famous Adventures makes for an easy and fun way to introduce the Classics.... we've enjoyed all we've seen... His favorite to date is The Three Musketeers and he can tell you that originally there were Three, but d'Artagnan came later to make them Four. My grandson says ' It's an example of what all Educational Kids shows should be like....Fun and exciting and not boring or FLUFF like so many kids shows today!'

By George! Shout! (along with Classic Media) presents onto you the Mr. Magoo on TV Collection! What will you find on it? You'll find the complete series of all 3 Mr. Magoo TV Shows (The Mr. Magoo Show, The Famous Adventures of Mr. Magoo, and What's New Mr. Magoo?) plus the TV Movie/Special Uncle Sam Magoo and all new extras! What it won't have? Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol (but I found a listing that Classic Media will re-release it this year and I hope it has extras from the CE Blu-Ray). Now, I want to bring this to attention: The Mr. Magoo Show on this release might be the same from the previous individual and OOP set which means that some of the episodes featuring Magoo's houseboy Charlie might feature the dubbed soundtrack. That is, unless we help Jerry Beck stated on the August 10th 2011 airing of Stu's Show (radio program) that if we have original prints featuring Charlie and his original non-dubbed voice, we contact him immediately at Cartoonbrew.com. So your support counts to hopefully have the original versions on DVD! I've also heard on the August 10th 2011 airing of Stu's Show that the shows MIGHT be remastered though I'm not sure. Anyway, if you don't have Magoo or the previous Mr. Magoo Show set, then buy this now and you'll be a happy camper! And as for the theatrical (UPA) shorts, well they won't be on this set but, Shout! is looking into releasing them on DVD soon!

Classic from my childhood. About what I expected in quality.

Magoo stands the test of time, quality cartoon that fun for all you can't go wrong with Magoo. While others start strong and finish weak, Magoo cartoon are excellent from from the first disk to the last.

This DVD set is a GEM. It is suited for all ages now and as Magoo was during the 1960's and the 1970's. This is the for TV Magoo. There are four parts, The Mr.Magoo Show (1960-1961), very funny, SLAP STICK situations but not of the violent kind. Look out for the voice of Mel Blanc throughout (voice of Bugs Bunny). Jim Backus(Magoo) does his best acting here. Next you have, The Famous Adventures of Mr.Magoo (1964-1965). These are the TALES and STORIES(books) throughout history where Magoo plays the chief roles. No nearsighted gags here. But you will enjoy Magoo here just the same. I bought many of these TALES on VHS some 15 or 20 years ago. The colour was great then and is great on DVD. If you are not heavy on reading, you will learn something. Paul Frees' voice is throughout. He did a lot of acting in almost all the cartoons of the 60's and with Rankin/Bass. Next you have, Uncle Sam Magoo(1970 TV Special). Again, HISTORY LESSON. This time about America. By this time animation on U.S. TV is now unique to the 1970's. You will not find detail here as animators have low budgets to work with. But Magoo fans will still enjoy this work. Finally you have, What's New Mr.Magoo? ( 1977). By this time Magoo is made with children in mind as are most Cartoons from the 70's. Father may not watch this with the kids because Slap Stick is missing. But it is a good show for the kids. Hal Smith's voice is everywhere but it is not caricaturised. He did a lot of work on the Flintstones and was the town drunk on the Andy Griffith Show.

Perfect!!!!

Bought this for a friend he loves it.

I love cartoons! They are a good stress releaser. And Magoo fits the bill to the tee. Good quality, and have had no problem with product. An added character to my collection.