Frances Bavier
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Studio classic volume 5
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English
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Governments and scientists race to unravel the mystery behind a visitor's appearance. Dr. Helen Benson is a renowned scientist who finds herself face-to-face with an alien called Klaatu. Klaatu has traveled across the universe to warn of an impending global crisis. She quickly discovers the deadly ramificications of Klaatu's claim that he is a 'friend to the Earth.' Now, she and her yourng stepson must find a way to convince the entity who was sent...
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Widower Andy Taylor divides his time between raising his young son Opie and his job as sheriff (and Justice of the Peace) of the sleepy North Carolina town, Mayberry. Andy and Opie live with Andy's Aunt Bee, who serves as a surrogate mother to both father and son. Andy's nervous cousin, Barney Fife, is his deputy sheriff whose utter incompetence is tolerated because Mayberry is virtually crime-free.
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Down-home humor and an endearing cast of characters helped to make "The Andy Griffith Show" one of the most beloved comedies in the history of television. Widower Andy Taylor divides his time between raising his young son, Opie, and his job as sheriff of the sleepy North Carolina town of Mayberry. Andy and Opie live with Andy's Aunt Bee , who serves as a surrogate mother to both father and son. Andy's nervous cousin, Barney Fife, is his deputy sheriff...
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"It's the eighth and final season. Although it's time to say goodbye, there are still plenty of laughs, lessons and homespun humor. Marriage may be in the cards for both Aunt Bee and Howard Sprague, Goober becomes his own businessman, Opie discovers the infectious twang of a rock'n'roll guitar and Andy Taylor still somehow manages to keep Mayberry's humble sheriff's department running without a hitch, well, most of the time. And don't miss the return...
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"Come and revisit everybody's favorite small town of Mayberry. Watch as widower Sheriff Andy Taylor does his best to hold the town together, despite the best efforts of his bumbling Deputy Barney Fife and the pressures of raising his young son Opie. Helping him as ever is the indomitable Aunt Bee, who through everything could always be counted on to raise everyone's spirits with a slice of hot apple pie and a smile"--Container.
10) Benji
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English
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A unique motion picture of love and suspense all told from the dog's point-of-view. Benji is a scruffy pup that critics say expresses emotion better than many human actors. It's a simple yet gripping story of a vagabond dog that happens upon some information that certain humans need to know, and the complications he encounters in struggling to communicate what he's seen.
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English
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"Spend another carefree day in Mayberry. Situated in North Carolina, Mayberry may be small and serene, but make no mistake -- there are plenty of comic escapades afoot, revolving around the town's humble sheriff's department, the community's colorful residents, and the diverse visitors who are just passing through"--Container.
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In this influencial sci-fi classic produced in the early 50s, a spaceship lands in Washington, D.C. capturing the attention of the world. But the alien emissary it brings refuses to reveal his mission to any single government, leaving the military, the politicians, and millions of ordinary people to wait in fear. Soon their distrust turns to calls for violence. But one young woman and her son befriend him ... and soon realize that they may be all...
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Three episodes of the Andy Griffith Show, originally broadcast on CBS. High noon in Mayberry: Barney's fears run unnecessarily high when a parolee writes Andy to say he is coming to "settle the score." The rivals: Barney and Opie vie for the attention of the same girl. Barney's first car: Barney is swindled when he spends his life savings on a car.
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English
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"Bring the heartwarming joy of Mayberry into your home [with] a presentation of two cherished episodes ... as broadcast on CBS in 2015: Christmas story: Local 'Scrooge' Ben Weaver manages to have harmless bootlegger Sam Muggins thrown into jail on Christmas, but the good folk of Mayberry have a unique plan of their own ; The pickle story: Aunt Bee decides to enter her homemade pickles in the annual county fair contest--only they taste like 'kerosene...
16) Dragnet
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The sparse, stunning style of the classic series "Dragnet" has influenced the police genre for over fifty years. Director/star Jack Webb struck new ground through his pursuit of authenticity, extracting the stories from actual LAPD cases and focusing on deductive and investigative police work. Begun in 1949 as a radio program, the original television series ran from 1952 through 1959 and was the most popular detective series of the decade. Three movies...
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English
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"Widower Andy Taylor divides his time between raising his young son, Opie, and his job as sheriff (and Justice of the Peace) of the sleepy North Carolina town, Mayberry. Andy and Opie live with Andy's Aunt Bee, who serves as a surrogate mother to both father and son. Andy's nervous cousin, Barney Fife, is his deputy sheriff whose utter incompetence is tolerated because Mayberry is virtually crime-free"--Container.
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English
Description
Widower Andy Taylor divides his time between raising his young son Opie and his job as sheriff (and Justice of the Peace) of the sleepy North Carolina town, Mayberry. Andy and Opie live with Andy's Aunt Bee, who serves as a surrogate mother to both father and son. Andy's nervous cousin, Barney Fife, is his deputy sheriff whose utter incompetence is tolerated because Mayberry is virtually crime-free. Includes thirteen of Griffith's very own favorite...
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"The entire gang is back, including Sheriff Andy Taylor, who does his best to raise his son Opie with the help of his beloved Aunt Bee. Deputy Barney Fife and everyone's favorite gas attendant Gomer are back too and Season 4 features the first appearance of Gomer's popular cousin, Goober"--Container.