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One Day at a Time - The Complete First Season | 
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Directors: John Robins, Noam Pitlik, Selig Frank, Norman Campbell, Howard Morris
Actors: Mackenzie Phillips, Glenn Scarpelli, Paige Maloney, Richard Masur, Howard Hesseman
Studio: Sony Pictures
Category: DVD
List Price: $29.95
Buy New: $18.75
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Avg. Customer Rating:  34 reviews
Sales Rank: 17121
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 2
Running Time: 380
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 07599
UPC: 043396075993
EAN: 0043396075993
ASIN: B00008EYBH
Theatrical Release Date: December 16, 1975
Release Date: April 24, 2007
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Condition: brand new shrink wrapped we do NOT ship to NEW YORK
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Product Description
Top-rated sitcom from legendary TV producer Norman Lear! TV s first divorced single mom struggles to raise her teenaged daughters on her own while beginning her career in the liberated 1970s. With some help/interference from her boyfriend and a meddling building superintendent the family pulls together to face sexual discrimination typical adolescent crises money problems and more. 15 episodes on two discs.Runtime: 360 minsFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: TELEVISION/SERIES & SEQUELS Rating: NR UPC: 043396075993 Manufacturer No: 07599
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A sizable ratings hit in its debut season of 1975-76, One Day At A Time followed the formula established by producer Norman Lear in his other memorable television series (like All in the Family and Maude): It broke ground by discussing real-life social situations within the context of a friendly and funny sitcom. Bonnie Franklin was top-billed as Ann Romano, newly divorced after a 17-year marriage and raising two teenage daughters (newcomer Valerie Bertinelli and Mackenzie Phillips, then best known for her turn in American Graffiti). In addition to the everyday struggles for financial stability and open communication with her children, Ann wrestles to achieve her own independence--which includes standing on equal terms in a relationship with her upstairs neighbor, David (Richard Masur). Making matters slightly more complicated is her apartment super, Duane Schneider (Pat Harrington in an Emmy and Golden Globe-winning performance), whose incessant snooping and blowhard talk are a source of considerable irritation to Ann. One Day at a Time navigated the challenge of presenting comedy and realistic drama in the same program thanks to its talented cast and creative team, who addressed the social issues in a thoughtful manner without seeming preachy, and delivered genuine laughs that never stooped to slapstick or "hot button" issues (though the show's laugh track is particularly grating). All 15 episodes of the premiere season (which debuted as a mid-season replacement and rose to twelfth place in the ratings for the entire network year) are included in this double-disc set; longtime fans will be pleased to note that not only are the episodes uncut, but the One Day at a Time Reunion Special, which aired in 2005, is included as an extra (it's mentioned nowhere on the box cover art). All of the principal players contribute their memories of the show's successful run, including some honest discussion of Phillips' much-publicized drug problems. -- Paul Gaita
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 it's worth it. July 25, 2008
i love watching this dvd while i'm getting ready to go to work.
this truly brings back memories. it was every sunday night this show would come on. i even remember where i was for several episodes.
i hope season 2 will be out very soon.
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I never saw the show before but it looks good. I wonder if they will ever release any more seasons?
Please sell dvds of all seasons! Thank you! May 17, 2008
I'm glad I bought this set so I could see the earlier shows that I didn't see and hopefully I can see the rest of the series on dvd because I haven't seen these shows since they were on network tv.
Very enjoyable! I hope the next season includes the rest of the Reunion special. I'd love more bonus features!
..classic Norman Lear production! Intelligent and emotional dialogue with relevant storylines. The stories and characters were endearing and sympathetic. Also love the clothes and interior sets!
Please relese at least the next 2 seasons!!! April 25, 2008
I buy a lot of TV show collections, and watch half the collection then lose interest. I watched this thing in a few days. I can't believe how much screaming and crying goes on IN EVERY EPISODE!!! This is the closest an American sitcom every came to being a Mexican sitcom. These women love each other, sure, but THEY DON'T GET ALONG VERY WELL. I can't believe how awesome this show is. I also forgot how creepy and stalkerish Schneider's character was in the beginning. He's played for laughs, but the guy's a menace who doesn't understand the word "No." I remember watching this as a kid and being mystified by all the comments about Bonnie Franklin being sexy and irresistible. She IS great at screaming and crying, but it takes a lot of imagination to see her as hot. That role belongs solely to Valerie Bertinelli. She's just an annoying twerp here, but in a few years she would blossom into a sexy, sexy lady. Get this show. YOU WILL LOVE IT!!!
Anxiously Awaiting One Day At A Time Season 2 April 4, 2008
I was fourteen in 1975 and this was one of my favorite shows for the following five or six years. I didn't watch it in reruns on cable in the 1990s but when season one came out on DVD I thought I'd like to see it again. I was right. I did want to see it again and it looks great! Bonnie Franklin is dynamite as the courageous, independent, divorced mom of two and many of the story lines are just as relevant now as they were in the 70s. The acting is superb, better than many of the new tv shows on today where everyone acts alike and nobody can deliver a punchline. I'm really enjoying seeing these episodes again and I anxiuosly await the DVD release of season two.
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