Regular Price $29.95

Starring: Hal Linden, 
Directed By: Hal Linden,  Danny Arnold,  Allen Baron,  Bruce Bilson (II),  Bob Finkel, 
Rated: NR (Not Rated)
Release Date: 1975-01-23
Studio: Sony Pictures
Format: Color,  NTSC, 

Editorial Reviews and DVD Information about Barney Miller - The First Season

Product Description
Barney Miller is the kind of cop we'd all like to meet. He somehow manages to maintain order over a group of inner-city detectives who gamble for a hobby get hit on by anything in skirts go to renaissance philosophy conventions for fun and would really prefer to be writing. Stars Hal Linden Abe Vigoda and more! Two-disc set includes all 13 episodes from the first season.System Requirements:Starring: Hal Linden Abe Vigoda Gregory Sierra Maxwell Gail Jack Soo Ron Glass Running Time: 314 Min. Copyright Sony Pictures Home Entertainment 2005Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: TELEVISION/SERIES & SEQUELS Rating: NR UPC: 043396016132 Manufacturer No: 01613

Amazon.com
The brainchild of veteran writer-directors Danny Arnold and Theodore J. Flicker, the comedy/drama Barney Miller (1975-1982) offered a very human look at the inner workings of a New York City police precinct; its wry and observant scripts, aided by a stellar cast, helped earn the series three Emmy Awards and a devoted fan base, which should be pleased by this two-disc set that compiles its entire first season. Viewers familiar with the series' later seasons will notice substantial differences in the cast and storyline; episodes divide Barney's (Hal Linden) time evenly between the 12th Precinct and his apartment, which he shares with wife Barbara Barrie and two children (all of whom would be phased out of the series). The first season squad was composed of Abe Vigoda's dyspeptic Fish, the overeager Wojciehowicz (Max Gail), dry-witted Yemana (Jack Soo, who passed away during the fifth season), and street-smart Chano (Gregory Sierra, who departed the series after the second season); Ron Glass's dapper Harris would not be listed in the opening credits until subsequent seasons.

Arnold, along with Chris Hayward (Get Smart) and other scribes, would pen the majority of the first season, which set the tone for the series by pitting the squad against a host of offbeat criminals, other cops, and regular citizens, several of whom would become semi-regulars; James Gregory's crusty Inspector Luger makes his debut in "Vigilante" (episode 9), while unscrupulous lawyer Arnold Ripner (Alex Henteloff) and Detective Wentworth (a pre-Alice Linda Lavin) have their first appearances in "The Experience" (episode 2) and "Ms. Cop" (episode 8), respectively.

Columbia/TriStar's two-disc set offers all 13 episodes of the first season, as well as short credit lists for some of the major players; the little-seen 1974 pilot, "The Life and Times of Captain Barney Miller," might have made an interesting supplemental feature, but fans should be pleased to have this set regardless. --Paul Gaita

Customer Reviews for Barney Miller - The First Season

B.M.revisited
Far better than what passes as comedy today.The cast of characters,good guy and bad guys.is a real pleasure to watch again.w.u.Barney Miller - The First Season

"Man, this cell is out of tune..."
This is one of the finest television shows ever written. Having grown up in the 70s and 80s, I remember when it originally aired, although I was too young to really appreciate it then, and did not understand much of the humor. When I was older, and would watch it in syndication, I began to see why it had been so popular.
The writing was witty and dry, occasionally bordering on slapstick. All the characters were great, and worked very well as a comedy team. Just seeing them now is sort of like seeing old friends.
Even the squad room set feels like a familiar place.
When I get to talking with girls around my age, and the subject of TV shows comes up, I mention that I love Barney Miller and often get the same response; "Oh, my dad used to love that show..."
Perhaps more guys like it than women, due to the mostly male cast, but I digress.
The show still holds up as being funny today, and does not really seem dated, despite how wide the ties are ;-)Barney Miller - The First Season

Barney Miller - The First Season
One of TV's classic series comes to DVD. Season 1 is actually a half season that features 14 episodes on 2 discs. Season 1 is somewhat different from subsequent seasons; it has a couple of episodes that feature Barney Miller's family at home. This included Barbara Barrie as his wife & also featured two daughters. The home life got very little attention after the initial season.

Barney Miller was one of the first ensemble sitcoms. The cast of supporting characters were indeed an eclectic group; Chano, the Puerto Rican, Fish, the old cop, Wojo, the macho Pole, Harris, the Black with aspirations, & Yemana, the gambling Chinese. Most episodes were focused in the squad room that featured a zany collection of criminal & not-so-criminal types. Crime doesn't pay but the cast of Barney Miller & arrestees certainly made it funny & entertaining.Barney Miller - The First Season

barney miller season 2
America must be sleeping, this show is very funny. It involves NYC Police officers , their stable captain and weird personalities of detectives as well as criminals. This show was one of my favorites from ABC during the late 70's when i was a pre-teen, i viewed the dvd for free through the library then bought it a few days after through Amazon....this was the first show that i saw with a racially diversed group of actors. Quite a few actors/actresses from this show got their own shows following the long reign of this show....For under $17.00 you can't go wrong, its right up there with Sanford and Son/All in the family/ and other top comedies of the era..............Barney Miller - The First Season

The first time you see this, you'll be hooked on the series!
The title says it all: once seen, this series is never forgotten. Gently ascerbic wit, astute observation, brilliant ensemble acting that will have you overworking the rewind button on your DVD player-- what more can one say? OK, a policeman's life in the raw this is not. It's not trying to be. But many of New York's finest (and probably of its not-so-fine) acclaimed the show for subtly getting across to the viewer the boredom and repetitiveness of much of police work; for representing the often comical stupidity of many criminals. We all know about the other, harsher side of a city policeman's reality, there is no dearth of programming for that. Barney Miller won't give you more of the same, because it is, quite simply, a delight.Barney Miller - The First Season

Customers who bought Barney Miller - The First Season also bought:

Featured DVD's

• Action & Adventure
• Anime & Manga
• Art House & International
• Classics
• Comedy
• Cult Movies

• Drama
• Gay & Lesbian
• Horror
• Kids & Family
• Musicals