Complete Little Rascals To DVD Oct 2008!

[Nathan Dodge]

It's about time! And you thought that Bill Cosby was sitting on these...October 28, 2008 will see the release of The Little Rascals: The Complete Collection

DISC 1 (Introduction by Richard Bann):

Small Talk (1929) (only 3-reeler running about 25 minutes)
***(2-reels running 15 to 21 minutes from here to 1936)***
Railroadin' (1929) (CHUBBY joins the gang)
Boxing Gloves (1929) (with Jackie Cooper)
Lazy Days (1929)
Bouncing Babies (1929)
Moan and Groan Inc (1929) (with Edgar Kennedy & Max Davidson)
Shivering Shakespeare (1930) (with Jackie Cooper & Edgar Kennedy)
The First Seven Years (1930) (with Jackie Cooper & Edgar Kennedy)
When the Wind Blows (1930) (with Jackie Cooper & Edgar Kennedy)
Bear Shooters (1930) (with Charlie Hall)

DISC 2 (Introduction by Tom Hatten):
A Tough Winter (1930) (with Stepin' Fetchit)
Pups is Pups (1930) (with Charlie Hall. 1st appearance of Dorothy "ECHO" DeBorba)
Teacher's Pet (1930) - Commentary by Richard Bann (w/Jackie Cooper & MISS CRABTREE. 1st STYMIE appearance)
School's Out (1930) (with Jackie Cooper & MISS CRABTREE)
Helping Grandma (1931) (with Jackie Cooper. 1st appearance of Shirley Jean Rickert)
Love Business (1931) (with Jackie Cooper & MISS CRABTREE)
Little Daddy (1931) (with MISS CRABTREE)
Bargain Day (1931) (last with Jackie Cooper using a stand-in for the last scene)
Fly My Kite (1931) - Commentary by Richard Bann
Big Ears (1931)

DISC 3 (Introduction by Dickie Moore):
Shiver My Timbers (1931) (with MISS CRABTREE)
Dog is Dogs (1931)
Readin' and Writin' (1932) (with MISS CRABTREE. 1st with BREEZY)
Free Eats (1932) (with Billy Gilbert. 1st film to feature SPANKY)
Spanky (1932) (with Billy Gilbert)
Choo Choo (1932) (1st appearance of Wally Albright)
Pooch (1932)
Hook and Ladder (1932) (w/ Dinah the Mule. 1st with Dickie Moore)
Free Wheeling (1932) (with Dinah The Mule)
Birthday Blues (1932)

DISC 4 (Introduction by Jerry Tucker):
A Lad an' a Lamp (1932)
Fish Hooky (1933) (w/ grown up old Our Gangers Mickey, Mary, Joe & Farina)
Forgotten Babies (1933) (with Billy Gilbert. 1st appearance of Tommy Bond as a gang member and not BUTCH)
Kid from Borneo (1933)
Mush and Milk (1933)
Bedtime Worries (1933)
Wild Poses (1933) - Commentary by Richard Ward (Laurel & Hardy Cameo)
Hi, Neighbor (1934) (1st teaming Scotty Beckett with Spanky)
For Pete's Sake (1934)
The First Round-Up (1934) (with Billy Bletcher)

DISC 5 (Introduction by Jerry Tucker):
Honkey Donkey (1934)
Mike Fright (1934) (with Charlie Hall)
Washee Ironee (1934) (with 'Tiny' Sanford)
Mama's Little Pirate (1934) (1st time Billie is BUCKWHEAT)
Shrimps for a Day (1934)
Anniversary Trouble (1935) (with Hattie McDaniel & Johnny Arthur)
Beginner's Luck (1935) (with Charlie Hall & THE CABIN KIDS. ALFALFA's debut film)
Teacher's Beau (1935) (with THE CABIN KIDS, Charlie Hall, Billy Bletcher)
Sprucin' Up (1935)
Little Papa (1935) (SPANKY & ALFALFA become more of a team)

DISC 6 (Introduction by Richard Lewis Ward):
Little Sinner (1935) (1st appearance by PORKY)
The Lucky Corner (1936)
Our Gang Follies of 1936 (1935) (DARLA HOOD's 1st appearance)
Divot Diggers (1936) (with Billy Bletcher)
Pinch Singer (1936) (with Charlie Hall)
Second Childhood (1936)
Arbor Day (1936) (with Hattie McDaniel)
***(1-reel, about 9 to 11 minutes from here on unless noted.)***
Bored of Education (1936) (with Rosina Lawrence as MISS LAWRENCE) Acadamy Award Winner!
Two Too Young (1936) (with Rosina Lawrence as MISS LAWRENCE)
Pay as You Exit (1936) (Joe Cobb returns outside of the gang)
Spooky Hooky (1936) (with Rosina Lawrence as MISS JONES)
Reunion in Rhythm (1937) (with Rosina Lawrence as MISS JONES and old Our Gangers Mickey, Mary, Joe, & Stymie)
Glove Taps (1937) (1st to feature the "BUTCH" and "WALDO" characters)

DISC 7 (Introduction by Annie Ross):
Hearts are Thumps (1937) (with Rosina Lawrence as MISS JONES)(He-Man Woman haters Club)
Three Smart Boys (1937) (with Rosina Lawrence as MISS JONES)
Rushin' Ballet (1937) (2nd to feature "BUTCH")
Roamin' Holiday (1937)
Night 'n' Gales (1937) (with Johnny Arthur)
Fishy Tales (1937) (3rd to feature "BUTCH")
Framing Youth (1937) (4th to feature "BUTCH")
The Pigskin Palooka (1937)
Mail and Female (1937) (featuring the He-Man Woman Haters Club)
Our Gang Follies of 1938 (1937) (2-reel special, 18 minutes)
Canned Fishing (1938)
Bear Facts (1938)
Three Men in a Tub (1938)
Came the Brawn (1938) (Last appearance of "SPANKY" & "BUTCH")
Feed 'em and Weep (1938) (w/ Johnny Arthur. Philip Hurlic replaces "Buckwheat" only in this film)
The Awful Tooth (1938)
Hide and Shriek (1938)

(Note: Spanky & Butch would return to the series after Hal Roach sold it to MGM.)

DISC 8 (Introduction by Jean Darling):
Three Silents:
Dog Heaven (1927) - Commentary by Richard Ward
Spook Spoofing (1928) - Commentary by Richard Ward
Barnum & Ringling, Inc. (1928)
The Story of Hal Roach and Our Gang
Rascals and Racial Issues
Catching Up With The Rascals - this feature contains
the following:
Catching Up with the Rascals: Dickie Moore
Catching Up with the Rascals: Jean Darling
Catching Up with the Rascals: Jerry Tucker
Catching Up with the Rascals: Annie Ross
Memories of Spanky (with Rick Sapphire)

 

[LizzieMaine]

Oh my! And for less than sixty bucks! I know what I want for Christmas this year.

I bought the Cabin Fever VHS tapes back in the early 90s, and was amazed at how good the films looked -- having grown up seeing them as patched-up/cut-up 16mm TV prints, seeing the original MGM/Roach release versions was an absolute revelation. If the DVDs are half as good as the tapes were it'd be well worth the money.

I've always loved the Jackie/Chubby/Farina era in this series -- there's an unprettied grittiness in the settings and stories that gives a real flavor of Depression-era life, and the kids are natural talents. Good to also see some of the silents included -- a few of these came out on the VHS tapes as well, but the entire silent Gang is long overdue for a proper release.

 

[Maj.Nick Danger]

Cool. Some episodes I've never seen I'm sure.

 

[The Wolf]

WOW! That is complete. I remember watching those in my youth. Those were some talented kids.

Sincerely,
The Wolf

 

[Flivver]

WOW! That's great news.

I've been watching Our Gang since I was in kindergarten. My Mom and Dad enjoyed them when *they* were kids. I think what initially captivated me was that they depicted what it was like to be a kid when my parents were growing up (or, at least that was what I thought at the time). My favorite is probably the 1930 episode entitled "Teacher's Pet" that introduces June Marlowe as Miss Crabtree.

I also got the Cabin Fever VHS sets back in the early 1990s and have enjoyed them immensely. In addition, I've acquires some of the silents along the way, and like Lizzie, would like to see a complete set of these introduced as well.

Do all of the silents still exist?

 

[Doh!]

Not that I'm complaining, but how is Amazon able to sell this for under $60? There's an astounding amount of material included!

Anyway, I preordered it. Thanks for the tip.

 

[LizzieMaine]

It's amazing how many lines from this series are permanently fired into my brain:

"Don't call me Norman -- Call me Chubsy-Ubsy!"

"They's sayin' hello to my stomach r-i-i-i-ght now!"

"Yum yum eatum up!"

"Don't drink the milk -- it's spoiled!"

"I gotta go home and grease the Wheezer!"

"All I had for lunch was a lettuce sandwich on gluten bread!"

And I bet the list could go on and on...

 

[Obob]

Oh Yeah!

"If you had some money, I think I could excite you!"

"I'm bug huntin'!"

"My heart is filled with joy. I want to rip my pants!"

Obob

 

[DutchIndo]

I bought the Video series years ago (Cabin Fever) it has all the episodes except the 8th disc extras. Bummer as I wish I had the DVD set now.

 

[Lulu-in-Ny]

It's amazing how many lines from this series are permanently fired into my brain:

"Don't call me Norman -- Call me Chubsy-Ubsy!"

"They's sayin' hello to my stomach r-i-i-i-ght now!"

"Yum yum eatum up!"

"Don't drink the milk -- it's spoiled!"

"I gotta go home and grease the Wheezer!"

"All I had for lunch was a lettuce sandwich on gluten bread!"

And I bet the list could go on and on...

One word:
Remarkable.
I used to say it about a hundred times a day; drove my grandmother nuts.
Can not wait for this.

 

[J.B.]

Wow! I always loved watching these "flickers" as a kid!

Just as a minor sidebar of possible interest -- The Our Gang Curse? is explored at TruthOrFiction.com... (I have no idea of the validity of their "research" -- it's just sort of strange?!) [huh]

 

[rumblefish]

"If you had some money, I think I could excite you!"

"I'm bug huntin'!"

"My heart is filled with joy. I want to rip my pants!"

Obob

"Aren't you afraid of the Truant Officer?".......
"Who, that dumb guy?"


"All you turned out to be was a punk blacksmith."


"Well well well, Spud fell in the well."

.....Don't get me started.

 

[LizzieMaine]

"Come on, Algebra -- this is no place for you."

"I'll give you THIS DOLL -- for THAT DOG."

"They never learn!"

"He's got the fleas! He got 'em from Petey!"

 

[rumblefish]

^now you did it.....

"Oh Chubsy Ubsy, there's gonna be something heavy on your nose."

"I ain't afraid of no Chinese spittoon"

"Hey Flatfoot, call your shots"

 

[Obob]

A Few More

"It might choke Artie, but it ain't gonna choke Stymie!"

"Well, when you gotta, you gotta!"

"Sic him, Pete!!!"

Obob

 

[Bugsy]

And who can forget Spanky's, Hiiiiiiiiiiiii ya, crabby?

 

[LizzieMaine]

"Is your dog a vegetarian?" "No ma'm. He's a Methodist!"

 

[rumblefish]

"Jackie's gotta come home right away, Momma's gonna shoot Papa. Naw, that's too strong. Better make it 'Important...Business".

 

[Hugh Beaumont]

Finally!

What a time it was coming home from school to watch The Little Rascals on TV.

One of my favs is "The Kid From Borneo". "Yum Yum eatum up!" Scared the daylights out of me as a kids.....which surprises me that the politcal correct crowd didn't get this yanked and burned.

Spanky pleading face to face with Bumbo the Wild man:

"I don't think I'll taste any good. Mom says I'm spoiled".

 

[Nathan Dodge]

The quote I remember was when little Bobby Blake said "Maybe we ain't us!"