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Revisiting
those shows a few more cracks start to show in the "quality"
level, but for some reason (perhaps nostalgia) the sense of enjoyment
is still very much present.
Case in point : Worzel Gummidge.
Watching
it now, I'm amazed more children weren't deeply phychologically scarred
by it. After all - it's about a scare crow who comes to life and
wanders from house to house in a manor which could best be described as
a drunken stupor.
But because of the "magical" element - kids
are completley oblivious to the fact the guy is essentially a hobo.
Meaning revisiting this is an odd, yet unique experience. Not only do
you get to laugh at the oddities of childrens TV in a Pre-PC world -
you also allow yourself get slowly sucked back into that "magical"
reality you once believed in.
A mainstay of the British children’s comedy genre Worzel Gummidge, played by former Doctor Who
Jon Pertwee, was the blowzy yet lovable scarecrow with interchangeable
heads for all occasions (creepy aspect #1). There was a love interest
involved as well (that darn cold-hearted Aunt Sally!!), but at the end
of the day, it was always about the kids.
There are a bunch of
episodes included here - the first time ever all four series have been
assembled together. It's a great trip down memory lane, and a novelty
if only to see if the kids of today get sucked into it like we all did.
Now all we have to do is wait for the short lived followup Worzel Downunder!!
EXTRAS
Along
with the enormous bounty of the five discs containing the first four
series, also included here are a few Christmas Specials, which prove
just how big this show was back in the day.
Sure the "A Cup 'O
Tea and a Slice 'O Cake" Christmas Special is cheesier than cheddar -
but it's just another reason to love it more.
Well worth revisiting.
Conclusion:
Movie 75% Extras: 65%
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