Summary: All 4 films are Standard Format and Black/White remastered picture & sound (excellent quality). "The Egg & I (1947) Has newly weds Bob & Betty MacDonald (Colbert & MacMurray) giving up the city life for the life of a chicken farmer "EGGS" in the state of Washington. Their 40 acre run down farm becomes a real challenge along with their scatter brain / madcap neighbors the destitute Kettles (w/ 15 kids). A great story, outstanding ensemble cast and hilarious antics fill this movie. "The Further Adventures of Ma and Pa Kettle" (1949) The procrastinating Pa Kettle obsession to enter contests proves to be a winner. The fun begins when the Kettle prize is a brand new house of the future. "Ma and Pa Kettle Go To Town" (1949) Pa wins another contest a trip to New York. Who will baby sit their 15 helluns so they can go? "Ma and Pa Kettle Back on the Farm" (1950) Ma & Pa are to become grand parents and the rich society in-laws are coming to stay with the Kettles to visit their grandson.

This is Volume One and it loaded with pure fun and laughter. If you want to see 1940's & 1950's comedy at its best jump on board the Kettle DVD Series!!! Enjoy


"one of these days"   February 28, 2004
 31 out of 31 found this review helpful

I will never get tired of Ma and Pa and the kids. These are great family movies you will enjoy watching again and again. I loved watching these as a kid and was THRILLED when they came out on DVD.

In the Egg and I we first meet up with Ma and Pa Kettle as they "borry" from the neighbors.

In the Further Adventures, what will happen when Pa writes in to get a new tobbaco pouch and end up winning a model home?

In Ma and Pa Kettle go to town they venture out to New York after Pa wins another contest and they have a mess of trouble trying to deliver a black bag.

Back on the Farm is my favorite, where they think they have uranium growing in their backyard after being forced back to the old house by their son's pushy mother-in-law.

You will love the wholesome down home humor of these movies with Pa's ever borrowing and saying "he has to fix that one of these days" and Ma with a heart as big as all outdoors always there to keep him and the "kids" in line.


Great to see "The Egg and I" again   July 5, 2004
 23 out of 24 found this review helpful

The real gem of this package is "The Egg and I", and to get it along with the first three "Ma and Pa" movies is even better. The three M&P movies represented here are somewhat of a mixed bag as far as the humor is concerned.

However, in all cases, the transfers are nicely done by Universal and the bonus of theatrical trailers makes this a set well worth the investment.


"I already give ya a nickel, Ellie!"   February 20, 2004
 18 out of 20 found this review helpful

I love Ma and Pa Kettle!! I am 35 years old and loved watching the Kettle's when I was a little girl, and now I am so thrilled that my kids (ages 1 & 1/2 to 12 years) love 'em too! We received our dvd this afternoon and by bedtime we had watched all four of the movies. So much fun!! I rated this dvd 5 stars because I did not want anyone to assume that the movies themselves were somehow lacking. Not at all!! The movies are FAB!! The only couple of complaints I have are of the dvd itself. It was so tightly attached to the plastic tab (that holds it in place), I was afraid to try to remove the dvd for fear I would crack the DVD. It was quite a trick finally getting it pried loose. Also, the fact that the movies are out of order on the disc and crammed onto one disc was a little bit of a disappointment, but you could look at it as a blessing if you are sick in bed... you don't have to run to the telly everytime you want to watch a different movie. On the plus side, the outer case is charming. It looks like old barn wood with the words Ma and Pa Kettle embossed. The movies are in BLACK & WHITE, not color as the description stated. Whew! What a relief! To colorize Ma & Pa Kettle, or any old B&W movie for that matter, is a shame. Let us experience the wonderful warm feelings old movies bring in their original cozy black and white, not cheesy artificial coloring. The picture as well as the sound quality is wonderful and crisp. Looks as if it was filmed yesterday. Marjorie Main is my absolute hero! Whether she's flipping popcorn pancakes, forgetting all her young-uns names, or hollerin' for everybody to "COME & GIT IT!!"... she is still funny, an inspiration watching her patience with Pa and her love for her family, and boy... I sure wish she was my Ma!


Why not a true boxed set?   July 20, 2004
 15 out of 16 found this review helpful

While the quality is decent I dont see why they just dont release this as a complet box set in the order these movies came out.

1. The Egg and I (1947)
2. Feudin', Fussin' and A-Fightin' (1948)
3. Ma and Pa Kettle (1949)
aka "The Further Adventures of Ma and Pa Kettle"
4. Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town (1950)
5. Ma and Pa Kettle Back on the Farm (1951)
6. Ma and Pa Kettle at the Fair (1952)
aka "Ma and Pa Kettle at the County Fair"
7. Ma and Pa Kettle on Vacation (1953)
aka "Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Paris"
aka "Ma and Pa Kettle Hit the Road"
8. Ma and Pa Kettle at Home (1954)
9. Ma and Pa Kettle at Waikiki (1955)
10.The Kettles in The Ozarks (1956)
(Without Percy Kilbride, Arthur Hunnicutt as Pa's brother - Sedge Kettle)
11. The Kettles on Old MacDonald's Farm (1957)
(Without Percy Kilbride)

Now if they released it like this I would be happy, as it is now it is a far cry from being a good set.