Eric Seaberg I saw a clip of this before it was officially released at the Audio Engineering Society Convention in Anaheim, May 1981. It was amazing to see on a large projection screen and hear it in stereo, especially since it wasn't a film, but specifically produced for TV! I bought one of the first Beta-HiFi tapes when it was finally released in stereo and wore it out. My kids grew up singing along with "Sunset Sam" and others, including memorizing the "Pirate Alphabet". We have so many great memories of this, and am so glad I was part of NARAS when they honored Mr. Nesmith with his award as the first music video!!If you can find it... buy it!!

baldyman4450 I first saw Elephant Parts in 1983 and instantly fell in love with it. It was one of the best and most original things I had seen up to that time. At one time I owned a VHS copy and played it until it wouldn't play anymore. Luckily I recently acquired the DVD and have had the fun of rediscovering this gem. Michael Nesmith's first "video album" is full of wonderful characters and incredibly funny skits. It is mostly done in short blackouts with a few longer skits to even things out. It has everything from a horror movie parody to a very instructional look at the pirate alphabet and a jab at foreign films. Even game shows and medical dramas aren't safe from Nesmith's wit. He even finds time to poke a little fun at himself by having some of his albums used in very interesting ways. The best thing about it, however, is the music. This is where the music video really started, and we all have Michael Nesmith to thank for it. From the opening self parody of his hit 'Joanne' all the way through to the catchy 'Tonite' it is a lot of fun and great entertainment. It even includes what is possibly the first music video 'Rio'. If you like laughs and good music just set back, grab a "marnin-grita" or a "coff o'cupee" and enjoy.

prisonerdrw My mom was a big Monkees fan back in the 60's and Mike Nesmith was her favorite. We had the VHS copy since the early 80's, even though neither my mom, dad or anyone else knows how they got it. Anyway, the comedy skits are funny and the music videos are time capsules. Four of the videos (Magic, Crusin' (also known as 'Lucy and Romona and their brother Sunset Sam'), Light and Tonite are from Nesmith's 1980 album 'Infinte Rider on the Big Dogma' and Rio was from 'From a Radio Engine to a Photon Wing' in 1976. Rio was on of the first commercial music videos released. The DVD features a running skit not featured on the VHS release (at least MY VHS) and a hilarious and baffling commentary by Nez himself.

klh_skyenet If you appreciate the many talents of Michael Nesmith, this is a must see! The new DVD has it all, music, comedy, dancing and even newly added commentary by Mr. Nesmith, on the making of the film. "Light", one of the five music videos, is beautiful. I loved the way it was filmed. If you want to laugh, "Marnin Grita", "Bitty Soda" or "Name that Drug" should do the trick!! This was 60 minutes of complete entertainment. If you like good music or have a sense of humor, this is for you!