Description:
" And if things work out she's going to stay awhile." And they sure did, resulting in "new girl" Alice sticking around for a triumphant nine season run that saw this new style sit-com become the standard bearer for the next generation of TV comedy. Alice is the story of Alice Hyatt (Linda Lavin), a recently widowed single mom who finds herself working as a waitress at an Arizona diner while caring for her pre-teen son, Tommy (Philip McKeon). The inimitable Vic Tayback plays Mel, the gruff owner of the diner, while Beth Howland and Polly Holliday play her co-workers, neurotic Vera and no-nonsense Flo. This 3-Disc, 24- Episode Collection collects the entire first season of the Bicentennial-era break-out hit, including the rarely seen pilot episode featuring Alfred Lutter from Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore, the film inspiration for Alice. Guest stars include Batman's Adam West, Victor Buono, and Dark Shadow's Lara Parker.
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Childhood Memories
I grew up watching Alice. It's one of the rare TV sitcoms that I will always keep Coming back to. Mel the owner of Mel's diner, short order cook and grumpy boss to three waitresses. Alice, the widow and aspiring singer with a son named Tommy who is always in the throws of puberty and every aspect that comes along with it. Flo, the flirtatious middle-aged spinster who is always telling Mel to "Kiss my grits". And, Vera, the empty headed but loveable "dinghy" who can't get a date and is the queen of catastrophies. There's always something amiss around these endearing characters but there's always a good laugh to be had at their expense. I love it and absolutely recommend it!
5.0 out of 5 stars Entertainment
Brought back some great memories of my mom and classic TV entertainment.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great show I grew up watching it
Love the show I grew up watching it
5.0 out of 5 stars Very satisfied
Exactly as described and packaged great
5.0 out of 5 stars nothing
love it
5.0 out of 5 stars The Heavens opened up and the t.v. series "Alice" was available on DVD!!
I absolutely love the series "Alice" but I didn't start watching it regularly until around 1983, two years before the series finale. A plot about a widowed mother of one relocating to find a better life for she and her son, was not new to t.v., movies or literature. But that type of plot was easier to digest in a time when a woman found it very difficult to be accepted as independent and capable of making it on her own, without a man, unless she was forced into it because of a death, divorce or because she had to leave an abusive relationship. Another truth of that time was you didn't see a lot of single female characters getting employed for work other than lower paying and/or menial jobs such as waitresses, maids, housekeepers, nannies or clerks. Season one's pilot episode, that aired August 31rst, 1976, had casted Alfred Lutter as "Tommy Hyatt" (Lutter also portrayed the character "Tommy Hyatt" in the movie entitled "Alice doesn't live here anymore" which this series is based upon). For some reason Lutter's portrayal of "Tommy Hyatt" ended after the pilot episode and he was replaced by Philip McKeon beginning with episode two, "Alice Gets A Pass", which starts out with a controversial "bang" by having a gay character. The third episode "A Piece Of the Rock" deals with Alice's late husband's last will and testament and an unknown female beneficiary. It's a very charming and heartfelt episode and one of my season one favorites. Linda Lavin plays the title role of "Alice Hyatt". A fairly young widow ,with a 12 year old son, who decided to move from New Jersey to California to pursue her dream of a singing career but their car breaks down and they end up stranded in Phoenix AZ. Alice gets a one bedroom apartment and then finds a waitressing job at "Mel's Diner". Philip McKeon is well casted as "Tommy Hyatt". Tommy is a charming, self proclaimed, precocious 12 year old and though his on screen appearances aren't as numerous as the other four main characters, he makes an indelible mark on the series. "Melvin Sharples" is played by Victor Tayback. "Mel" is a cook and a "slightly" obnoxious guy who, underneath it all, has a really big heart (to go along with his big mouth and voice). Polly Holliday, who couldn't have been better casted, plays waitress "Florence Jean Castleberry" aka "Flo". A small town, Texas girl living in Phoenix Az in a small trailer. She is tall, attractive, flirty, down-to earth and boisterous and introduces the catch-phrase "Kiss my grits" to the viewing audiences. Beth Howland plays "Vera Gorman". A loveable, skinny, naive and neurotic waitress who can barely make it through a day without some crisis or another. This series deals with various situations. Some are light, some are heavy and others controversial. Although the show features a lot of situations for the title character "Alice" it does disperse plots somewhat equally among the other main characters and their daily lives. I'm so happy that this series became available on DVD. "Alice" is a definite must have for your collection. I very highly recommend this series!!...... (There is an actual "Mel's Diner" in Phoenix AZ . It's hidden away in an industrial area just (correction is) East (not West) of the I-17 freeway, off of Grand Ave, between McDowall and the Papago freeway.)"RIP Philip McKeon"
4.0 out of 5 stars Mel.....Kiss my grits !
So glad to see the entire first season on DVD. I went through these in one weekend. The show is funny, touching and takes me back to my teens when it first aired. Linda Lavin is a great lead trying to earn a living at Mel's diner and raise her young teen. Flo (played by Polly Holiday) is the spirited, oversexed waitress and best friend to Alice. Mel is the crusty diner owner and Vera the ultimate ditz. Many good episodes in season 1. Some could call a few a little "dated" but I loved them all. I now see season 2 available. This show never got many reruns so if you're not vey familiar it's like watching a new (old) show. HIGHLY recommended !
5.0 out of 5 stars Love the show! Not the price so much…
Why are all of the seasons so expensive and why are only 2 seasons available? Where are all of the other 70s & 80s classics?!?!? WHO IS HOLDING CLASSIC SITCOMS HOSTAGE?!?I was hoping to purchase them since none of them are streaming on their original networks’ streaming channels for some super frustrating & disappointing reason.
First season Alice
Came fast delivery and in mint shape I will enjoy the first season Alice comedy show and relive the show
Awesome
Awesome
N/A
Love this show. I ordered the second season. Can't wait
ALICE
Still so funny: the "Trust" episode still gets a big laugh
Lucky
Very nice show!!
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Order today to get by 7-14 business days
Delivery fee of AED 20. Free for orders above AED 200.
Imported From: United States
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Description:
" And if things work out she's going to stay awhile." And they sure did, resulting in "new girl" Alice sticking around for a triumphant nine season run that saw this new style sit-com become the standard bearer for the next generation of TV comedy. Alice is the story of Alice Hyatt (Linda Lavin), a recently widowed single mom who finds herself working as a waitress at an Arizona diner while caring for her pre-teen son, Tommy (Philip McKeon). The inimitable Vic Tayback plays Mel, the gruff owner of the diner, while Beth Howland and Polly Holliday play her co-workers, neurotic Vera and no-nonsense Flo. This 3-Disc, 24- Episode Collection collects the entire first season of the Bicentennial-era break-out hit, including the rarely seen pilot episode featuring Alfred Lutter from Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore, the film inspiration for Alice. Guest stars include Batman's Adam West, Victor Buono, and Dark Shadow's Lara Parker.
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Childhood Memories
I grew up watching Alice. It's one of the rare TV sitcoms that I will always keep Coming back to. Mel the owner of Mel's diner, short order cook and grumpy boss to three waitresses. Alice, the widow and aspiring singer with a son named Tommy who is always in the throws of puberty and every aspect that comes along with it. Flo, the flirtatious middle-aged spinster who is always telling Mel to "Kiss my grits". And, Vera, the empty headed but loveable "dinghy" who can't get a date and is the queen of catastrophies. There's always something amiss around these endearing characters but there's always a good laugh to be had at their expense. I love it and absolutely recommend it!
5.0 out of 5 stars Entertainment
Brought back some great memories of my mom and classic TV entertainment.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great show I grew up watching it
Love the show I grew up watching it
5.0 out of 5 stars Very satisfied
Exactly as described and packaged great
5.0 out of 5 stars nothing
love it
5.0 out of 5 stars The Heavens opened up and the t.v. series "Alice" was available on DVD!!
I absolutely love the series "Alice" but I didn't start watching it regularly until around 1983, two years before the series finale. A plot about a widowed mother of one relocating to find a better life for she and her son, was not new to t.v., movies or literature. But that type of plot was easier to digest in a time when a woman found it very difficult to be accepted as independent and capable of making it on her own, without a man, unless she was forced into it because of a death, divorce or because she had to leave an abusive relationship. Another truth of that time was you didn't see a lot of single female characters getting employed for work other than lower paying and/or menial jobs such as waitresses, maids, housekeepers, nannies or clerks. Season one's pilot episode, that aired August 31rst, 1976, had casted Alfred Lutter as "Tommy Hyatt" (Lutter also portrayed the character "Tommy Hyatt" in the movie entitled "Alice doesn't live here anymore" which this series is based upon). For some reason Lutter's portrayal of "Tommy Hyatt" ended after the pilot episode and he was replaced by Philip McKeon beginning with episode two, "Alice Gets A Pass", which starts out with a controversial "bang" by having a gay character. The third episode "A Piece Of the Rock" deals with Alice's late husband's last will and testament and an unknown female beneficiary. It's a very charming and heartfelt episode and one of my season one favorites. Linda Lavin plays the title role of "Alice Hyatt". A fairly young widow ,with a 12 year old son, who decided to move from New Jersey to California to pursue her dream of a singing career but their car breaks down and they end up stranded in Phoenix AZ. Alice gets a one bedroom apartment and then finds a waitressing job at "Mel's Diner". Philip McKeon is well casted as "Tommy Hyatt". Tommy is a charming, self proclaimed, precocious 12 year old and though his on screen appearances aren't as numerous as the other four main characters, he makes an indelible mark on the series. "Melvin Sharples" is played by Victor Tayback. "Mel" is a cook and a "slightly" obnoxious guy who, underneath it all, has a really big heart (to go along with his big mouth and voice). Polly Holliday, who couldn't have been better casted, plays waitress "Florence Jean Castleberry" aka "Flo". A small town, Texas girl living in Phoenix Az in a small trailer. She is tall, attractive, flirty, down-to earth and boisterous and introduces the catch-phrase "Kiss my grits" to the viewing audiences. Beth Howland plays "Vera Gorman". A loveable, skinny, naive and neurotic waitress who can barely make it through a day without some crisis or another. This series deals with various situations. Some are light, some are heavy and others controversial. Although the show features a lot of situations for the title character "Alice" it does disperse plots somewhat equally among the other main characters and their daily lives. I'm so happy that this series became available on DVD. "Alice" is a definite must have for your collection. I very highly recommend this series!!...... (There is an actual "Mel's Diner" in Phoenix AZ . It's hidden away in an industrial area just (correction is) East (not West) of the I-17 freeway, off of Grand Ave, between McDowall and the Papago freeway.)"RIP Philip McKeon"
4.0 out of 5 stars Mel.....Kiss my grits !
So glad to see the entire first season on DVD. I went through these in one weekend. The show is funny, touching and takes me back to my teens when it first aired. Linda Lavin is a great lead trying to earn a living at Mel's diner and raise her young teen. Flo (played by Polly Holiday) is the spirited, oversexed waitress and best friend to Alice. Mel is the crusty diner owner and Vera the ultimate ditz. Many good episodes in season 1. Some could call a few a little "dated" but I loved them all. I now see season 2 available. This show never got many reruns so if you're not vey familiar it's like watching a new (old) show. HIGHLY recommended !
5.0 out of 5 stars Love the show! Not the price so much…
Why are all of the seasons so expensive and why are only 2 seasons available? Where are all of the other 70s & 80s classics?!?!? WHO IS HOLDING CLASSIC SITCOMS HOSTAGE?!?I was hoping to purchase them since none of them are streaming on their original networks’ streaming channels for some super frustrating & disappointing reason.
First season Alice
Came fast delivery and in mint shape I will enjoy the first season Alice comedy show and relive the show
Awesome
Awesome
N/A
Love this show. I ordered the second season. Can't wait
ALICE
Still so funny: the "Trust" episode still gets a big laugh
Lucky
Very nice show!!
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