Our Gang on dvd not suitable for children.

[molly1216]

I totally missed this release from warner Archives
I guess they didn't want to deal with the hassle of hiring whoopie to make a statement again.

OUR GANG COLLECTION (52 SHORTS 1938-1942) (5 DVD SET)
http://www.wbshop.com/Our-Gang-Comedies ... lt,pd.html

Studio: MGM
Screen Aspect: 4 X 3 FULL FRAME
Run Time: 572 minutes
Copyright:
Program Compilation © 2009 Turner Entertainment Co. Package Design © 2009 Turner Entertainment Co. and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All rights reserved.
Genre: Comedy
Synopsis:
Spanky, Alfalfa, Buckwheat, Porky, Darla, Mickey, Waldo and Froggy have long been names to conjure with in the annals of screen comedy. They’re fun-loving members of Our Gang, one of the most beloved bunches of movie kids ever. And with this fabulous 5-Disc Collection of 52 Theatrical Shorts, you’ve struck the mother lode of laughter from Hollywood’s Golden Age. Popularized on television for generations following their run in theatres, these rib-tickling short subjects showcased an ensemble of groundbreakingly diverse youngsters, many of whom were skilled at song as well as slapstick. If you belong to the legions of this mischievous gang’s fans, this compilation (covering the years 1938-1944) of mirthful memories and lasting laughter belongs in your home collection.
The Our Gang Collection is intended for the adult collector and is not suitable for children.

Disc 1 (1938 - 1939)
Little Ranger, The
Party Fever
Aladdin's Lantern
Men In Fright
Football Romeo
Practical Jokers
Alfalfa's Aunt
Tiny Troubles
Duel Personalities
Clown Princes
Cousin Wilbur
Disc 2 (1939 - 1940)
Joy Scouts
Dog Daze
Auto Antics
Captain Spanky's Showboat
Dad For A Day
Time Out For Lessons
Alfalfa's Double
Big Premiere, The
All About Hash
New Pupil, The
Bubbling Troubles
Disc 3 (1940 - 1941)
Good Bad Boys
Waldo's Last Stand
Goin' Fishin'
Kiddie Kure
Fightin' Fools
Baby Blues
Ye Olde Minstrels
1-2-3 Go!
Robot Wrecks
Helping Hands
Come Back Miss Pipps
Disc 4 (1941 - 1943)
Wedding Worries
Melodies Old And New
Going To Press
Don't Lie
Surprised Parties
Doin' Their Bit
Rover's Big Chance
Mighty Lak A Goat
Unexpected Riches
Benjamin Franklin, Jr.
Family Troubles
Disc 5 (1943 - 1944)
Calling All Kids
Farm Hands
Election Daze
Little Miss Pinkerton
Three Smart Guys
Radio Bugs
Dancing Romeo
Tale Of A Dog

[cdouglas]

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[molly1216]

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thanks!

when i saw the 'not appropriate for children' tag i laughed my keister off!

[hoytereden]

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thanks!

when i saw the 'not appropriate for children' tag i laughed my keister off!

Most of the later shorts aren't suitable for adults either especially the ones with Mickey (aka Robert Blake). MGM took the comedy away and started making little morality plays with "the gang" either learning or teaching a lesson in safety, patiotism, etc. I just got to be too much to stomach.