freaks and geeks, what am i getting into?

[Rypro 525]

i have never seen an episode, and want to know what i am indeed getting into before spending 50 bucks on this.

[Verbal Gorilla]

A very, very, very good show. But you aren't getting into much because it is only 9 episodes, right? I can safely say that I think it would have become one of the most beloved shows of all time if it continued. It just debuted at a time when networks were stupid. Cheers got bad ratings for a few seasons, no? Oh well.

Basically, if you enjoy "The Wonder Years", it is a must buy. Hope you enjoy it.

[Rypro 525]

apparently the dvd has 18. wonder years was a bit before my time (don't give me grief)

[astrochimp]

There was 15 episodes that aired and 3 that didnt which are included on the dvd.I cant wait to pick this up :)

[Venusian]

a lot like undeclared if you saw that

[Rypro 525]

oh, never saw that one, are there any places to catch repeats where i can get a sample? Also looking at my so called life.

[Venusian]

its not on the air anymore. family cahnnel used to air freaks and geeks. there are less legit places you could get stuff.


i watched a couple of episodes of my so called life and it didnt do anything for me. seemed more like a chick show.

[Rypro 525]

Originally posted by Venusian


i watched a couple of episodes of my so called life and it didnt do anything for me. seemed more like a chick show. i've had a crush on clare daines since 96 (romeo and julliet) so i was wondering how that was also.

[cartman]

My So-Called life is one of my favorite series ever, and Freaks and Geeks is spectacular as well. I would highly recommend both, but MSCL definately is a bit more "mushy" than F&G. If you don't mind that, or if your Claire crush is a big one, you should like MSCL as well.

[PacMan2006]

Rypro, just curious, how old are you?

[dolphinboy]

Originally posted by cartman
My So-Called life is one of my favorite series ever, and Freaks and Geeks is spectacular as well. I would highly recommend both, but MSCL definately is a bit more "mushy" than F&G. If you don't mind that, or if your Claire crush is a big one, you should like MSCL as well.

It's less painful for me to have to live with one season of MSCL because it can really stand alone as a one year, very powerful look at the life of a 15/16 year old girl around 1994. It's stands alone in a way, even though it's a shame there weren't future seasons.

But Freaks and Geeks really looked at life of a lot of different characters and, while it's a great show and I have to have it, it's harder for me to see it without feeling it's not at all complete or satisfying. When the last show in the dvd set ends, I don't feel like it will have the same feeling as I get from MSCL where it's like I am at least reasonably satisfied with the time I got with Angela and her friends and family. With Freaks and Geeks it just will end with no closure and with the feeling that I want to see what happens to these kids for a few more years at least.

[the aftermath]

Originally posted by PacMan2006
Rypro, just curious, how old are you?
I think he's 18. I'm surprised he hasn't seen Wonder Years, I'm only 3 years older than him and I've seen it.

Anyway, Freaks and Geeks was a good show. Not sure if I'll be buying the set though.

[PacMan2006]

I'm only 2 years older than him and LOVE Wonder Years.

[Rypro 525]

well, i have seen one or two wonder years episodes via lunch at school last year (a tv in the cafeteria helped) and didn't really care for it. and is there a way to get mscl a little cheaper then 99.99? seems a bit steep, don't you think.

[Michael Corvin]

I loved the Wonder Years. I think growing up with Kevin, Winnie & Paul definitely helps on that one, other than catching re-runs long after it has been on the air.

[Venusian]

you can always netflix them to check em out

[Venusian]

i know someone who is selling his copy of mscl. not sure for how much though. his username on here is Phyber

[GizmoDVD]

Best Buy has MSCL for $64.99 I beleive.

[DodgingCars]

You didn't like the Wonder Years? I think you'll have to check it out again. One of the best shows on tv.

Freaks and Geeks was an excellent show. I'm eager to pick up the box set because I never got to see all of the episodes.

I was never as into My So Called Life as others and at the time it was out, I watched it, but wasn't hooked. I'm actually curious to see it again if only because I was only about 2-3 years older than Claire Daines character when the show was on. It could bring back some memories.

[PacMan2006]

Wonder Years has so many similarities with Freaks and Geeks. The gym classes. The awkardness. Bill even, in many ways, seems like a clone of Paul Phieffer. How Sam looks at Cindy seems like a replica of how Kevin looked at Winnie, etc.

[Rypro 525]

saw a mscl episode last night on the noggin network (digital cable), i think it was called "dancing in the dark". I really liked it, and no matter how much i hate those damn pop ups on the screen, and commercials in general, i don't really got the money now to spend on this or freaks.

[cartman]

I've got an extra MSCL set that I'd sell. It not in wrap, but it's complete, mint, and unwatched (except for the first disc).

[Rypro 525]

hey, shoot me an email, and we can discuss.
rypro525@yahoo.com

[Rypro 525]

cartman, you still interested?