New on DVD: 'Ed Sullivan' 'Cheers' and more
BEST OF ED SULLIVAN Lavender case holds quick-clip compilations of highlights from '50s-'70s variety hit, showcasing big stars from music, comedy, novelty acts, with bonus interviews; list price $60 for 6 discs, now in stores from StarVista. (Larger collections available direct from timelife.com.)
Vintage complete series:
THE COLBYS Ultra-'80s "Dynasty" spinoff has Charlton Heston heading wealthy California clan, plus new cast interviews (Stephanie Beacham, John James); $120 for 12 discs, Shout.
CHEERS Ted Danson tends bar for Boston misfits; $130 for 45 discs, CBS.
RAWHIDE Clint Eastwood rides west, pre-Sergio Leone stardom; $160 for 59 discs, CBS.
SCIENCE FICTION THEATRE Beloved anthology from TV's early years (with '50s Vincent Price, other stars); $50 for 8 discs, Timeless.
THE WILD WILD WEST Robert Conrad as 19th century secret agent, out again in smaller box (without bonus disc); $80 for 26 discs, CBS.
THE FUGITIVE David Janssen tracks wife's killer, now in smaller box (without bonus disc); $80 for 32 discs, CBS.
Complete series on the way:
June 9: The Abbott and Costello Show
June 16: The Bold Ones: The Senator (Hal Holbrook)