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TV's hippest cops are back as The Mod Squad returns to DVD with a second volume of episodes from the mind-blowing first season! Highly influential, with action-packed drama and topical storylines, the hit series features street-smart Lincoln "Linc" Hayes (Clarence Williams, III), troubled rich kid Pete Cochran (Michael Cole), and the gorgeous Julie Barnes (Peggy Lipton), who are given a choice by police captain Adam Greer (Tige Andrews)...either go to jail or become a special undercover unit. They agree, but insist upon no guns -- and no turning in other kids! Produced by Aaron Spelling and Danny Thomas, Volume 2 of The Mod Squad features the 13 remaining Season One episodes, digitally remastered and on DVD for the first time ever!
"...iconic in the way it assimilated a multicultural cast to do something young and fresh...Definitely worth a look." Brett Cullum, DVD Verdict
"...an absolute must have; it is a piece of our history. Even if you were born a bit later it is still great television so sit back and enjoy." Home Theater Info
"...the style and overall vibe of the show make for a fun trip back to the late 60s. Can you dig it?" Jeremy Lynch, Crimespree Cinema
"...a hip cop show that brought the language of the streets and the sensibility of late-'60s Sunset Boulevard to standard-issue stories of thugs and drugs." Noel Murray, The Onion A.V. Club
"...has plenty of soul and style for the nostalgically minded fans who want a solid trip back in time." Paul Mavis, DVD Talk
Editor's Note
Cops and hippies never get along. That is, until the MOD SQUAD arrived on the scene. Debuting in 1968, the hit series offers a countercultural spin on the conventional police drama. Able to go places normal cops can't, the Mod Squad includes a diverse group of young adults who have had their share of trouble with the law: rich kid turned car thief Peter (Michael Cole); Watts rioter Linc (Clarence Williams III); and free-spirited runaway Julie (Peggy Lipton). Together, they form a tenuous alliance with the fuzz, going undercover to nab lowlifes who prey on the young, while also grappling with the moral dilemmas presented by selling out to "the man." Though the premise may seem far-fetched, the series is actually based on the experiences of series creator Bud Ruskin, who worked in an L.A. narcotics squad. This collection presents the first volume of the landmark series' debut season.
| Features | Audio: English Dolby Digital Mono | | Interactive Menus | | Scene Selection |
| Technical Info
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Release Information
| | Studio: Paramount |
| Release Date: 3/11/2008 |
| Running Time: 671.6 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1969 | | Catalog ID: 322643 | | UPC: 00097361322643 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | Standard 1.33:1 [4:3] |
| Cast & Crew
| Awards |
Winner (1971) | | | Golden Globe, Peggy Lipton, Best TV Actress - Drama | |
Nominee (1971) | | | Golden Globe, Tige Andrews, Best Supporting Actor - Television | |
Nominee (1970) | | | Emmy, Danny Thomas, et. al., Outstanding Dramatic Series | | | Emmy, Tige Andrews, Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in Drama | | | Golden Globe, The Mod Squad, Best TV Show - Drama | |
Nominee (1969) | | | Emmy, Peggy Lipton, Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Series | |
Golden Globe (1971) |  | Peggy Lipton, Winner, Best TV Actress - Drama | | | Tige Andrews, Nominee, Best Supporting Actor - Television | |
Emmy (1970) | | | Danny Thomas, et. al., Nominee, Outstanding Dramatic Series | |
Golden Globe (1970) | | | The Mod Squad, Nominee, Best TV Show - Drama | |
Emmy (1970) | | | Tige Andrews, Nominee, Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in Drama | |
Emmy (1969) | | | Peggy Lipton, Nominee, Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Series |
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| | Professional Reviews | Ultimate DVD
3 stars out of 5 -- "No matter what age you are, this is a fascinating look at the Vietnam War era." 05/01/2008 p.93 |
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