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The Incredible Hulk: The Original Television Series Premiere
 
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The Incredible Hulk: The Original Television Series Premiere

Bill Bixby , Lou Ferrigno    NR (Not Rated)   DVD
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)

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Universal's Incredible Hulk DVD will satisfy fans of the CBS television series by offering the two-hour 1978 pilot, as well as the feature-length second-season opener, "Married," and a commentary track by series creator Kenneth Johnson. In bringing the Hulk to TV, Johnson decided to focus on its human alter ego, scientist Bruce Banner (here renamed David), rather than its rampages. In the pilot, Banner (Bill Bixby) is haunted by the death of his wife and unleashes his untapped rage in the form of a monstrous creature (Lou Ferrigno) after experimenting with radiation. And in "Married," Banner falls for a researcher (Mariette Hartley in an Emmy-winning performance) who attempts to cure his "hulk-outs." Johnson's solid scripting and direction and fine performances from the leads made the series a critical and audience favorite during its network run, and the DVD--deceptive cover art aside (which features images from the 2003 Hulk theatrical feature)--should again please longtime fans and novice viewers alike. --Paul Gaita

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Series creator Kenneth Johnson's commentary on both episodes will undoubtedly be the most valuable extra to series enthusiasts, and the veteran TV writer-producer-director (whose credits include The Six Million Dollar Man, V, and Alien Nation) doesn't disappoint in providing a wealth of behind-the-scenes information about the series. For viewers interested in their own directorial careers, the tracks also serve as a valuable learning tool, as Johnson explains his choices in precise detail and recalls the daily challenges involved in shooting a TV movie. Other supplemental features include a brief interview with Lou Ferrigno (which is very similar to the featurettes on Anchor Bay's DVD releases of the post-series TV features), a making-of short for Ang Lee's Hulk, and an excerpt from that film's novelization. --Paul Gaita

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent made for TV Pilot on DVD!, Feb 11 2004
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John Lindsey "John" (Socorro, New Mexico USA.) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Incredible Hulk: The Original Television Series Premiere (DVD)
This is the pilot for the popular 70's classic show based on the Marvel comic books. It tells about Dr. David Banner ( Bill Bixby) who studys the hidden strengths that all humans have then he experiments on himself with gamma radiation but overdoses it. When he got angry after his experiment, he transforms into a raging green beast who's really gentle but misunderstood by society called " The Hulk" ( Lou Ferrigno).
This is an excellent pilot that tells the origin of everyone's favorite green giant, Bill Bixby is truly incredible as David Banner and Lou Ferrigino is great as Hulk with the make-up, wig and silver eyes. The DVD is great, it offers commentary by series writer, director and producer Kenneth Johnson, an introduction by Lou Ferrigno, a look in the making of the 2003 Hulk movie and a bonus episode " The Incredible Hulk Married" with commentary by Kenneth Johnson.
If you are a fan of the series, own this to know the origin of the Hulk.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A masterpiece, Jan 26 2004
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D. Ullery "D. S. Ullery" (Lake Worth, Florida United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Incredible Hulk: The Original Television Series Premiere (DVD)
The pilot film of the Incredible Hulk tv series may very well be the most heartwrenching film ever put to film. To have "Married" (another heartbreaking moment realized by series developer Kenneth Johnson) on the dvd is just icing on the cake. If you love the Hulk, pick this up. It doesnt dissapoint.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The first episode is the best!!!!, Dec 30 2003
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Lauren B. Floss "flossfg2" (Buffalo NY) - See all my reviews
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When I saw the pilot episode I really hated it. I don't remeber why I hated it but now I love it!!!!! It's about a man named David Banner(Bill Bixby) who's wife died in a car acident. Angry that he was not able to save his wife, he finds out that the same thing has been happing to other people, only they saved the person in the person car. David finds out that it is the gamma energy that is helping the other people save the person in the car. David put gamma energy into his body, but so much that it made this creature called the Hulk( Lou Freggino). Great start to a great series. Better than the movie. This DVD has another episode called "Marride" which is very good and has lots of Hulk sceans. Well worth your money.
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