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2. "The Avengers '66, Set 1" (NR) VHS
starring Diana Rigg and Patrick MacNee; directed by Jonathan Alwyn and Robert Asher
Get your kicks with "The Avengers '66." Leather-clad Diana Rigg is the ravishing Mrs. Peel, partner to umbrella-toting John Steed in the British Intelligence. Their fights are rarely run of the mill, but all include the witty banter and skintight outfits for which the series became known. So enjoy some campy fun this holiday season, and remember to heed Mrs. Peel's advice: "Always keep your bowler on in time of stress, and watch out for diabolical masterminds." Read more

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3. "The Greatest Generation" (NR) VHS
starring Tom Brokaw
"The Greatest Generation," was inspired by a series of interviews with World War II veterans and their families, conducted by newsman Tom Brokaw for "NBC Nightly News." On this video, American men in their 70s and 80s tell, with unfailing understatement, the horrendous dangers they faced, the repercussions of which resonated for decades. Brokaw steps aside for the real stars of this video: the elderly members of the "G.I. Generation" who look into the camera and powerfully, yet modestly, relate how they did what had to be done. Read more

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4. "From the Earth to the Moon" (NR) VHS
starring Tony Goldwyn, Mark Harmon, and Peter Horton; directed by David Carson and Sally Field
Tom Hanks became entranced with the space program when he was a child, watching the "Mercury" and "Gemini" flights. Decades later he starred in the space drama "Apollo 13," but that wasn't enough for him. As executive producer, Hanks created for HBO "From the Earth to the Moon," a 12-episode awe-inspiring miniseries that embraces the daunting challenge of chronicling the entire history of NASA's "Apollo" space program from 1961 to 1972. The authenticity of the production values is stunning, right down to the use of NASA equipment, launch locations, and even spacecraft. Read more

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5. "The Story of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony" (NR) VHS
narrated by Sally Kellerman; directed by Ken Burns
Ken Burns brings his tremendous documentary style to the lives of two reformers who helped change the world for women everywhere. Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony take center stage in "Not for Ourselves Alone," the story of the development of the suffragette movement, the choices women have had to make, and the friendship between two women. With archival footage, commentary from historians, and readings of the women's writing, Burns and coproducer Paul Barnes remind us of the roots of the women's movement and show just how far we have come in such a short period of time. Read more

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6. "New York" (NR) VHS
narrated by David Ogden Stiers; directed by Ric Burns
Ric Burns (brother to Ken) continues the family documentary tradition with the captivating "New York," which fascinates audiences as it chronicles the famed city's history. From its time as a Dutch settlement in the early 17th century to its current status as megalopolis extraordinaire, we watch the cultural, political, and economic evolution of New York. Narrated by David Ogden Stiers, this sweeping documentary covers "nearly 400 years and 400 square miles." Read more

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7. "Joan of Arc" (NR) VHS
starring Leelee Sobieski, Jacqueline Bisset, and Peter O' Toole; directed by Christian Duguay
Between the rediscovery of "The Passion of Joan of Arc" and Luc Besson's "The Messenger," the Maid of Orleans is reentering pop culture after a centuries-long hiatus. NBC jumped on the bandwagon with the surprisingly well-done television movie "Joan of Arc." Leelee Sobieski gives a moving performance as the 19-year-old peasant girl who transforms into one of the earliest nationalist heroes, and she is supported by a strong cast, including Neil Patrick Harris, Peter O'Toole, Shirley MacLaine, and Maximillian Schell. With the beautiful locations and the incredible battle scenes, "Joan of Arc" definitely finds a place among the year's best. Read more

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8. "Horatio Hornblower" (NR) VHS
starring Ioan Gruffudd, Robert Lindsay, and Cherie Lunghi; directed by Andrew Grieve
The rousing sea adventures of novelist C.S. Forester make their way to the small screen in A&E's "Horatio Hornblower." This four-volume series, which was also Amazon.com's 1999 top-selling television show, explores the education of a plucky young officer rising through the ranks of the royal navy. Ioan Gruffudd steers the ship as the title character who faces four separate adventures. The excellent re-creations of 18th-century vessels and ship-to-ship battles are astounding and this mixture of swashbuckling adventure and British naval tradition is leavened with well-placed humor and a cast of colorful characters. Read more

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9. "Monty Python's Flying Circus, Season 1" (NR) VHS
starring John Cleese, Michael Palin, Graham Chapman, and Terry Jones; directed by John Howard Davies and Ian MacNaughton
And now it's time for something completely different. You know what we're talking about: nudge, nudge; "It's a Man"; and of course, singing lumberjacks. You didn't think we'd get through a top 10 list without some naughty fun from Britain's premiere comedy troupe? We present the first season of the total oddness and hilarity known as "Monty Python's Flying Circus," a series complete with live performances, a handful of movies, and a legacy of dead parrots and upper-class twits. You simply can't get any more absurd! Read more

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10. "The Newsroom" (NR) VHS
starring Ken Finkleman, Jeremy Hotz, and Tanya Allen; directed by Ken Finkleman
How is that so many people haven't heard of one of the most creative, intelligent, and hilarious television series to ever grace the airways? Do we sound enthusiastic? That's because "The Newsroom" is a personal favorite around here, a clever show, in the vein of "The Larry Sanders Show," that exploits the foibles behind the scenes of a television program (this time a Canadian public-TV newsroom rather than a talk show), using dark humor and incredible wit. This 4-tape boxed set, containing all 13-episodes, is a true treat! Read more

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