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| Becker - The First Season | 
 enlarge | Actors: Ted Danson, Shawnee Smith, Terry Farrell
Studio: CBS Television
Category: DVD
List Price: $36.98
Buy New: $14.50
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Avg. Customer Rating:  39 reviews
Sales Rank: 6646
Format: Box Set, Color, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Number Of Items: 3
Running Time: 360
Discs: 3
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 8 x 5.5 x 0.6
MPN: 132644
UPC: 097361326443
EAN: 0097361326443
ASIN: B0012EM5DS
Theatrical Release Date: November 2, 1998
Release Date: April 1, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: excellent condition (factory-sealed)
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"Aren't doctors supposed to be nice?" Running for six seasons, Becker broke the Cheers curse (RIP: Good Advice, Inc, Pearl). The role of Dr. John Becker was just what the doctor ordered for Ted Danson. Becker is, according to those who know, and grudgingly admire him, best, "a miserable human being" and "such an ass," but "a brilliant one." As for his bedside manner, he makes House seem like Marcus Welby. But this being a sitcom, the cynical and politically incorrect Becker also must have a heart. In the pilot episode, it is revealed that he will secretly pay for treatments for an HIV-positive seven-year-old. "You may go to heaven whether you like it or not," his chief of staff Margaret (Hattie Winston) tells him. Becker divides his time between his chaotic clinic and the local diner, where he alienates the patrons with his tirades on subjects ranging from Jerry Springer to reality shows. In its promising first season, there's nothing wrong with Becker that sharper writing can't cure. The first season suffers slightly from Night Court-itus; the gritty urban setting glimpsed in the show's interstitials undercut by the broadly-drawn character types who are either Becker's patients, or simply try his patience, like his flaky new nurse's assistant (Shawnee Smith) or on the make diner (as opposed to lounge) lizard Bob (Saverio Guerra). Much better company are Jake (Alex Desert), the blind diner newsstand vendor, and "Reggie" (Terry Farrell), a gives-as-good-as-she-gets gal in the mold of Frasier's Roz. Becker and Reggie aren't exactly Sam and Diane, but this season sets the stage for romantic possibilities (although the season finale, in which he wrestles with whether to ask her to a formal charity benefit, is anti-climactic). As the season unfolds, Becker more closely examines the good doctor's misanthropy. One of the season's better episodes is "Becker the Elder," featuring Dick van Dyke as Becker's estranged salesman father, who is as charming as Becker is abrasive. In "Activate Your Choices," we meet Becker's ex-wife, who has written a self-help book in which she diagnoses Becker as "Angry Man." There are no spoonfuls of sugar (extras) to help the medicine go down, but for those who made an appointment to see Danson and company every week, the DVD release of Becker is good for what ails you. --Donald Liebenson
Product Description
BECKER centers on the life of Dr. John Becker a cantankerous yet dedicated and talented physician who in spite of his constant rants has a decent heart underneath the sarcasm. BECKER will continue to unleash his views at the local diner even in Reggie s continuing absense. Jake (Alex Desert) the blind proprietor of the local newsstand continues to turn a deaf ear to John. Bob Becker s brash obnoxious apartment super (Saverio Guerra) persists in annoying virtually everyone. At the office Becker s head nurse Margaret (Hattie Winston) continues to make order out of chaos keeping John and his space-cadet nurses-aid Linda (Shawnee Smith) in line. New to the neighborhood is Chris Konnors (Nancy Travis) Becker s new neighbor with whom he must contend on a daily basis. Although her positive attitude is a major annoyance to Becker he slowly begins to have feelings for her. John Becker is a cynical Harvard Medical School graduate who is somewhat of a loner and has trouble letting people get close to him. He looks at the world around him and feels society has gone mad - full of inconsistencies and just plain backward thinking. Although he is a diagnostician by trade Becker feels he can dispense diagnoses even when no one asks. He has no qualms about saying what comes to mind never sugarcoats his opinions and often seems to offend somebody nearby. However his friends and colleagues recognize the heart beneath the hate and so accept his gruff demeanor for what it is.System Requirements:TRT: 370 Mins.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: TELEVISION/SERIES & SEQUELS UPC: 097361326443 Manufacturer No: 132644
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| Customer Reviews: Read 34 more reviews...
Finally!!!!!!!! January 18, 2008
21 out of 22 found this review helpful
Becker was one of my all time favorite sitcoms along with Cheers and Everybody Loves Raymond. I was sorry to see the series end and don't even bother watching today's mindless sitcoms. There hasn't been anything since to compare with Becker's wry humor and unique character roles. As in Raymond & Cheers, the casting was perfect! I was delighted to see that Season One will now be on DVD and I'll look forward to the other season's series to follow. Count me in as a customer for them all!
At long last! January 14, 2008
17 out of 19 found this review helpful
We've been expecting this for years! Just cross our fingers that all the other seasons will be available soon! Let's share Becker's sarcasms and sadness in our own way.
Becker January 18, 2008
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
Oh yes. Someone finally has put Becker on DVD. I like how they put the newer shows on DVD and it takes a long time to put a go show on DVD. I bet if they were to bring Becker back now with what has transpired since the show ended, the writers could come up with realy good material to bring the show back, but we all know that will never happen. Atleast we will be able to enjoy the shows that were produced and watch good comedy again.
What, a "Full Screen" release????? January 31, 2008
12 out of 22 found this review helpful
Boy, I sure hope that they don't rip us off with this long awaited release by using a lousy 1:33 aspect ratio on all seasons!!! I've been watching the reruns in HD and guess what: they're WIDE SCREEN, real wide screen, not this horrible stretch-across-the-flat panel that turns my stomach, and the picture is beautiful and clear.
Becker is one of my absolutely favorite sitcoms, and I never tire of watching the reruns because the humor just never fades. For me, that's the trademark of top notch comedy all the way around.
Why networks have this uncanny ability to pull the plug on intelligent shows and leave the crap on forever is beyond me. Looking at the reviews, there are plenty people still out there with their brains intact, so why not cater to us for a change?
AND YOU HAD BETTER RELEASE THE SHOW IN WIDE SCREEN, YOU MORONS!!!!!!!!! - Does anybody know how we can lodge complaints to get the sets in wide screen?
Becker is right 99% of the time April 10, 2008
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
Oddly enough my wife and I always loved BECKER when we used to catch it on TV during its original run, but we were never regular viewers.
I guess it came on at a time slot we just missed.
We really watched it more in syndication and of course now on the DVD collection.
The best thing I can say about BECKER is even though they write the show to kind of stab some fun at him........ the truth is he is right on the mark about 99% of the time on the things he gripes about........ (ie.. people acting stupid, rude neighbors playing loud music, stereotypes, the silliness of political correctness, etc...)
BECKER has the right viewpoint most of the time.
I have to confess we started losing interest in the show after Reggi & Bob left.
Like many TV shows, the "chemistry" between leading cast often makes the show.
The "chemistry" of BECKER was lost quite a bit when Nancy Travis joined the show.
We found her a real negative detraction from the series.
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