- Actors: Bess Armstrong, Wilson Cruz, Claire Danes, Devon Gummersall, A.J. Langer
- Directors: Scott Winant
- Writers: Winnie Holzman
- Producers: Alan Poul, Charles S. Carroll, Jill Gordon, Richard Kramer
- Format: Box set, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
- Language: English
- Subtitles: English
- Region: (US and Canada This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other countries. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
- Number of discs: 5
- MPAA Rating:
- Studio: Unidisc Music Inc.
- Release Date: Nov 19 2002
- Run Time: 904 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (98 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00006SFLV
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Amazon Bestsellers Rank:
#53,407 in DVD (See Top 100 in DVD)
- #2 in DVD > Drama > Television > My So-Called Life
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For the first time ever, all 19 episodes of the critically-acclaimed television show My So-Called Life, starring Claire Danes, are available in one 5 disc DVD box set. Her portrayal of Angela Chase, the angst-ridden, introspective teen earned Clare Danes a Golden Globe. Even today, after being off the air since early 1995, the show has thousands of fans all around the world.
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
If only there were more stars to give!
Nov 2 2007
Format:DVD
I adore MSCL. I watched each episode as it aired, back in 1994-1995. I almost disowned my brother, when he failed to tape the xmas episode for me. I watched repeats of the show, and taped them on VHS, watching them over and over again.
The show was brilliantly written. They. Got. It. Never before, or after, have I seen a show so intune with what it is to be a teenager. Degrassi, for example, is too treacly. 90210 is a joke.
The cast was so well chosen. I honestly cannot imagine anyone else playing Brian Krakow, Angela Chase or Jordan Catalano. Rayanne Graff will steal your heart. Ricky will break your heart.
If you have never watched the show before, take a chance. It is 19 episodes long and some of the best tv you will ever see!
If you have seen the show, let me tell you about this special edition. I had already owned the original release. It was okay, no special features or anything, but that alone was enough.
This release is wonderful. The outside book, is actually a keepsake box. The cover is the lid to the box. It is solidly made, not cheap. My first impression, was complete happiness.
Inside the keepsake box, you will find a booklet, about 40 pages long. Within the booklet are three letters from Janeane Garofalo, Joss Whedon and a fan of MSCL. These letters are articulate, funny, observant... everything that MSCL was. These letters are followed by episode descriptions and unknown facts about the episodes. The entire booklet is peppered with photos of the cast.
Underneath the booklet, are the actual DVDs. They are in a fold out case, stacked two deep on each page. This is okay. I would have preferred separate pages for the discs, but I will relent.
You can remove the booklet and the fold out case with a black ribbon that is attached to the back of the keepsake box.
I am completely happy with my set. I would not trade it for anything! And to think that I paid $100 for the original set... $48 is an absolute steal!
The show was brilliantly written. They. Got. It. Never before, or after, have I seen a show so intune with what it is to be a teenager. Degrassi, for example, is too treacly. 90210 is a joke.
The cast was so well chosen. I honestly cannot imagine anyone else playing Brian Krakow, Angela Chase or Jordan Catalano. Rayanne Graff will steal your heart. Ricky will break your heart.
If you have never watched the show before, take a chance. It is 19 episodes long and some of the best tv you will ever see!
If you have seen the show, let me tell you about this special edition. I had already owned the original release. It was okay, no special features or anything, but that alone was enough.
This release is wonderful. The outside book, is actually a keepsake box. The cover is the lid to the box. It is solidly made, not cheap. My first impression, was complete happiness.
Inside the keepsake box, you will find a booklet, about 40 pages long. Within the booklet are three letters from Janeane Garofalo, Joss Whedon and a fan of MSCL. These letters are articulate, funny, observant... everything that MSCL was. These letters are followed by episode descriptions and unknown facts about the episodes. The entire booklet is peppered with photos of the cast.
Underneath the booklet, are the actual DVDs. They are in a fold out case, stacked two deep on each page. This is okay. I would have preferred separate pages for the discs, but I will relent.
You can remove the booklet and the fold out case with a black ribbon that is attached to the back of the keepsake box.
I am completely happy with my set. I would not trade it for anything! And to think that I paid $100 for the original set... $48 is an absolute steal!
TV at it's Best!
Dec 4 2002
Format:DVD
My So-Called Life is one of those instant classics. A brilliant show, it just came along at the wrong time and was subsequently canned after one season. But that only adds to the legend and in a small way makes the series even more enjoyable on DVD. The writing never got a chance to waiver. There was never really a bad episode. The cast never had to grow up and face "the college years" or even prom. Instead we are left with this one season, this one year of high school, with a brilliant group of characters who are locked forever in youth.
The shows themselves are just great. When you compare this one series, sandwiched between the farce of the early 90s' Beverly Hills 90210 and the junk of the late 90s' Dawson Creek, you see how true, poignant and amazing these 19 hours of teen TV truly are. You also see how Hollywood knows very little about GOOD TV.
This is a classic.
(why did I not give the dvd 5 stars... if you are looking for extras, look somewhere else all you get is the show... in this case that is enough though.)
Finally, all 19 episodes of this classic TV show on DVD!
Oct 7 2002
Format:DVD
While lacking extras, this set delivers what My So-Called Life fans want most --All 19 episodes, unedited and uncut.
As of this writing, I can honestly say that I am one of the few people in the world to have previewed the discs, as I received a check-disc copy from BMG.
Fans will not be disappointed.
The surround-sound audio is crystal clear and the video was clear enough for me to sometimes see the makeup on Jared Leto's face! The disc includes english-only subtitles, and there is no region coding (Amazon is incorrectly listing the product as region-1).
Just as the show revolutionized television programming, the DVD itself changed how studios create and market DVD products. In fact, it was the fans themselves who petitioned BMG to create the DVD box set. Congratulations to BMG and the MSCL fans for a job well done!
I would like to send a personal thanks to Steve Joyner, of Operation Life Support fame. I know that this DVD would not be a reality without his pioneering efforts to save the show from cancellation.
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Most recent customer reviews
great purchase
This set is fantastic! Great interviews in the special features. The only thing missing for me was that there was not a single interview at all with Jared Leto.
Published 9 months ago by buffyo
A worthwhile journey down memory lane
I was a huge fan of My So-Called Life when it first aired on TV, and it was fantastic to be able to sit down with the characters and get to know them all over again. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Chickweed
Perfect in every way
got this package only a few days after I ordered it. it's in mint condition - couldn't've asked for a better product
Published on Feb 1 2010 by Viken Mekhtarian
Amazing
Amazing. Simply amazing. The BEST television show ever written. I cannot believe that it ended after only one season. A complete tragedy that it only lasted for 19 episodes. Read more
Published on April 2 2009 by T. Cossaboom
~*~Compete Season 5 Disk DVD-Set AVAILABLE!~*~
I have a copy of the rare Complete My So Called Life 5 DVD Box set available, which is now very rare and out of print. Email me at warhol@shaw.ca if you are interested.
Published on Jan 12 2005 by Warhol
An Old Fave Becomes A New Fave
I'm 21 now and so I was only about 12 or 13 when My so called life originally aired. I LOVED it then and I even love it even more now. Read more
Published on July 10 2004 by Krystle McDowall
my obsession with my so-called life
I was so mad when I looked this show up on the internet and found out it was only on for one year, nineteen episodes. Read more
Published on July 9 2004 by L. Bradburn
My So-Called Life (Complete Series)
My So Called Life is an excellent t.v. drama. Starring Claire Danes and Jared Leto. The best episodes have to be The Substitute, Halloween and So-Called Angels. Read more
Published on July 3 2004
The best show ever!!!!!
I began watching this show recently on The N. I was and am 14. I could relate to this show so much that I watched it whenever I could. Read more
Published on Jun 25 2004 by Timoteo Galdex
MY NEW TV ADDICTION!!!
I LOVE this show. I didnt watch it when it was on air, but I was flipping channels & came across it. I had heard about it so I decided to watch it. And now im addicted! Read more
Published on Jun 5 2004 by Elizabeth Hernandez
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