rwgruhn
This series is out on DVD's Through Netflix. I am just now finishing watching Hawaii Five-0: Season 3: Disc 6, I have seen dozens of episodes from seasons 1, 2, & 3! I don't know if Blockbuster.com also has the series on DVD to rent, but they might! I had forgotten what a great TV series this truly was. Jack Lord was perfect for the role of Steve McGarret, and so was James McArthur in the role of Danny (BOOK'EM DANO!). I will now go and see if I can buy the DVD's to keep as a collection! Does anyone reading this know where they can be purchased? The ones I rented through Netfix were fantastic! I just don't know whether or not that all of the episodes from the 3 different seasons are on the discs I rented. If anyone out there knows the facts on this I would appreciate it if you could post that information! Thanks!
boeingco
To me Hawaii five-0 was the best police TV show. Intro music is fantastic I have it as my ring tone in my mobile. Jack Lord...Steve Mcgarrett...super handsome actor and an excellent image of a police officer. Danny, Kono, Chin-ho, John Manicote,The governor and of course Wo Fat, were fantastic support actors. I didn't miss any episode, I ran to home to watch the CBS program. It's unbelievable how I was excited when McGarrett and Wo fat were sharing the screen. Fantastic performances. In did writers did a wonderful job as well as Leonard Freeman. When I think in Hawaii...I think in Steve McGarrett.I believe Jack Lord is the symbol of the 50th American state Also believe that this TV show brought a lot of tourism to the island... it was absolutely necessary to take pictures to the Iolani Palace, to the Ilikai hotel (the most famous pent house worldwide )and the Kahala Hilton. DVD'S was a wonderful idea. I go back in time...and it is very pleasant to watch well done TV broadcasts
grant-162
Remember it is the late 1960. Here is a series that dares to respect the native people of a US state. While some regard Jack Lords acting style as wooden it is solid as a rock. He is the anchor of the series. The respect McGarrett shows for his team and the people of Hawaii comes through in almost every episode. As can be expected with any series that lasts this long, there are a few standard cop scripts, but kick back and look at the scenery in those. Catch the better ones- anything with Vashon, Wo Fat, etc., etc. If you are willing to realize this was a long time ago and there are some things that are VERY different these days (for the worse in most cases) open up and fall in love with one of the best series ever. Just look at the opening credits (the first music Video?) and go back to simpler times.......
Lee Roth
Feb. 27th, 2007 is release date for the 1st season on DVD.See http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=6584 for info.I know the younger crowd may find it hard to understand the appeal of this show, but I still think it's top-notch entertainment even by today's standards. It was a standout show back then and still is today, in my book.Until the Law & Order series of recent days, this was the longest running police drama on TV - 12 seasons.The tough-guy character of Steve McGarrett played superbly by Jack Lord, a perfect cast, great writers, great location - heck, even a great theme song! Book'em Danno!!