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Looking for a last minute holiday gift for your video-loving family or friends? Well, let me run down a few items that have come out in the past few months that would be perfect for the person who loves television series. This is in addition to all of the items I've reviewed recently that would also make for great gifts. Let's take a quick look at these recently-released titles...

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I Dream of Jeannie: The Complete Series (1965-1970)
• BUY IT: Blu-ray, Mill Creek DVD, Sony DVD
• VIDEOS: Season 1 Intro, Season 2 Intro, Full Ep (s01e01), Full Ep (s03e21), Official YouTube Channel.
• SYNOPSIS: Larry Hagman stars as Captain Anthony Tony Nelson, an astronaut who finds himself Master to a beautiful and crafty genie (Barbara Eden) whom he unknowingly releases from a bottle. Together, he and Jeannie are a magical match.
• SPECIAL FEATURES: I Dream of Jeannie... Fifteen Years Later (1:34:13) - This 1985 reunion TV movie can be found on Disc 2 of Season 1 in 1920x1080 HD. Note that Disc 1 is incorrectly labelled as containing this movie.
• NOTES: This 12-disc set contains all 139 episodes from five seasons in their original broadcast presentation, including the first season in black & white. Unless I missed it, the set does not include the second reunion TV movie, I Still Dream of Jeannie (1991).
• CREDIT: This item has been provided by Mill Creek Entertainment for review on this site.


Beverly Hills 90210: The Ultimate Collection (1990-2000, 2019)
• BUY IT: DVD
• VIDEOS: Orig Series Opening, 2019 Series Opening
• SYNOPSIS: BEVERLY HILLS 90210 (1990-2000) - Join BFFs Brandon (Jason Priestley), Kelly (Jennie Garth), Dylan (Luke Perry), David (Brian Austin Green), Steve (Ian Ziering), Donna (Tori Spelling), Val (Tiffani-Amber Thiessen), Brenda (Shannen Doherty), Clare (Kathleen Robertson), Noah (Vincent Young), Janet, Matt (Daniel Cosgrove), Gina (Vanessa Marcil,) and Carly (Hilary Swank) as they navigate life from high school and college to life on their own - all the hookups, breakdowns, betrayals, dreams, ambitions and passions of Beverly Hills 90210. BH90210 (2019) - Having gone their separate ways since the original series ended 19 years ago, Shannen Doherty, Jason Priestley, Jennie Garth, Ian Ziering, Gabrielle Carteris, Brian Austin Green, and Tori Spelling reunite when some suggest it's time to get a "Beverly Hills, 90210" reboot up and running. But getting it going may make for an even more delicious soap than the reboot itself.
• SPECIAL FEATURES: Behind-The-Scenes Footage, Interviews, Season Recaps, Promos, Entertainment Tonight Segment, BH90210 Gag Reel, and more.
• NOTES: This 74-disc set contains all 290 episodes from 10 seasons of the original series, plus all 6 episodes of the 2019 reunion series. The 90210 (2008-2013) reboot is not included. You will need to buy that separately: Complete Series (non-U.S.), Season 1, Season 2, Season 3, Season 4, Season 5.
• CREDIT: This item has been provided by CBS Home Entertainment for review on this site.


NCIS: New Orleans: The Complete Series (2014-2021)
• BUY IT: DVD
• VIDEOS: Season 1 Opening
• SYNOPSIS: Supervisory Special Agent Dwayne Cassius Pride (Scott Bakula) leads the pack at the Naval Criminal Investigation Service, where global security is a local priority. Behind Pride stands true courage, embodied over the years by ex-detective Christopher Lasalle (Lucas Black), Agent Meredith Brody (Zoe McLellan), ex-ATF Agent Sonja Percy (Shalita Grant), IT specialist Patton Plame (Daryl "Chill" Mitchell), medical examiner Dr. Loretta Wade (CCH Pounder), forensics pro Sebastian Lund (Rob Kerkovich), second-in-command Hannah Khoury (Necar Zadegan), Special Agent Quentin Carter (Charles Michael Davis), FBI Agent Tammy Gregorio (Vanessa Ferlito) and ADA and love interest Rita Devereaux (Chelsea Field).
• SPECIAL FEATURES: SEASON ONE: NCIS: Crescent City Parts 1 & 2 (with optional commentary tracks by actor/executive producer Mark Harmon and creator Gary Glasberg). Audio Commentary on "Musician Heal Thyself", "Master of Horror", "Careful What You Wish For". Deleted Scenes (3:18) for "Musician Heal Thyself", "Chasing Ghosts", "Stolen Valor", and "Baitfish". Launch Promos (4:17). Mardi Gras: The NCIS Way (4:45) -Looks at filming of "Le Carnivale De La Mort". After the Storm (5:54) - A featurette on New Orleans and areas still in shambles but how Katrina was woven into storylines, even slightly. Starting Up in New Orleans (14:07) - Looks at assembling a crew to work on "NCIS: NO". A Big Easy Success (30:04) – An overview of the first season. How Rob Got the Job (3:58) – How actor Rob Kerkovich came to be on the series via auditioning. Touring the Set (4:47) – The production designer leads viewers on a tour of the primary sets. The Write Angle (21:30) - Looks at the writing on the series. Strike Up the Band (8:33) - Covers the music that is so prominent on the show. SEASON TWO: Audio Commentary on "Sister City Parts 1 & 2". Who Wore It Best? (4:45) - The red dresses wore by the men in "Insane in the Membrane". Dressed to Thrill (8:35) - Looks at the costume design on the series. Crossing Over: A Look at Sister City (15:37) - The making of the crossover episodes. Bullets and Beignets: Exploring Season Two (21:06) - An overview of the series' second year. Percy and Plame (12:13) - A look at the new characters, Sonja Percy (Shalita Grant) and Patton Plame (Daryl "Chill" Mitchell). Now You See It (7:18) - The locations used in and around New Orleans. All the World's a Stage (3:52) - Finds the actors talking about how they came to their profession. Deleted Scenes for "Sic Semper Tyrannis", "Blue Christmas", and "Sister City Part 2". SEASON THREE: Audio Commentary on "Aftershocks" and "Pandora's Box, Parts 1 & 2". Opening Pandora's Box (12:14) - A look at the cross-over two-part episode. NCIS: New Orleans Season 3: Let the Good Times Roll (28:03) - Extensively delves into the storylines of the third season. The New Girl in Town (8:21) - Profiles the entrance of Vanessa Ferlito and her character. Propping It Up (4:22) - Looks at the props department. It Takes a Video Village (4:57) - About those who work behind the scenes like the first assistant director, gaffers, and others. SEASON FOUR: Season Four: Big Easy Does It (23:40). "Chill" Out (6:00). #1 Fan Questions (2:07). Scott and Chelsea: Double Date (7:00). Deleted Scenes. SEASON FIVE: King Cake: The 100th Episode (11:03) – A look at the episode "In the Blood". Cast and Creole: A Look at Season 5 (23:33) - Breaks down some of the storylines and character developments. Who Dat?: Hannah Khoury (10:54) - An introduction to the newest series regular and her character. Off Subject - A series of short featurettes where the cast talk about various subjects. SEASON SIX: Six of One (21:30). The Demise of Christopher LeSalle (12:32). SEASON SEVEN: Season 7: Pride and Joy (22:32) - The making of the seventh season and the logistics of filming during a pandemic. The Best of Times (2:08) - A look at the people who work behind the camera. The Perfect Pair (4:51) - The relationship between Pride and Rita.
• NOTES: This 39-disc set contains all 157 episodes from seven seasons.
• CREDIT: This item has been provided by CBS Home Entertainment for review on this site.

If you're looking for more gift ideas, check out all of the other items I've reviewed recently. I review a variety of items, so I'm sure you'll find something quite suitable for your friends and family, or maybe even yourself. Yeah, why not treat yourself this holiday season.