Becker - The First Season
Starring: Ted Danson, Shawnee Smith, Terry FarrellStudio: Paramount
MPAA Rating: Unrated
Format: Box set, Color, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC
Audio: Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
Running Time: 360 minutes
DVD Release: April 1st 2008
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DVD Review
BECKER centers on the life of Dr. John Becker, a cantankerous, yet dedicated and talented physician, who, in spite of his constant rants, has a decent heart underneath the sarcasm. BECKER will continue to unleash his views at the local diner, even in Reggie?s continuing absense. Jake (Alex Desert), the blind proprietor of the local newsstand continues to turn a deaf ear to John. Bob, Becker?s brash, obnoxious apartment super (Saverio Guerra), persists in annoying virtually everyone. At the office, Becker?s head nurse Margaret (Hattie Winston) continues to make order out of chaos, keeping John and his space-cadet nurses-aid Linda (Shawnee Smith) in line. New to the neighborhood is Chris Konnors (Nancy Travis), Becker?s new neighbor, with whom he must contend on a daily basis. Although her positive attitude is a major annoyance to Becker, he slowly begins to have feelings for her. John Becker is a cynical Harvard Medical School graduate who is somewhat of a loner and has trouble letting people get close to him. He looks at the world around him and feels society has gone mad - full of inconsistencies and just plain backward thinking. Although he is a diagnostician by trade, Becker feels he can dispense diagnoses even when no one asks. He has no qualms about saying what comes to mind, never sugarcoats his opinions and often seems to offend somebody nearby. However, his friends and colleagues recognize the heart beneath the hate and so accept his gruff demeanor for what it is.
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Rude, arrogant, and funny as hell. - Rating: 4/5
I can think of a lot worse ways to spend $[...] bucks. The only difference between Becker and a lot of us, is that Becker says it out loud. Not concerned with protocol, good manners, or malpractice insurance, Becker is committed to his patient's well-being, and doesn't mess with political correctness or "red tape". He is surrounded by a variety of misfits that add to the hilarity, and sarcastic humor of this worthwhile show. Great one-liners.
Becker - the First Season - Rating: 5/5
My husband's face lit up when he opened the package. He loves Becker so it was a nice surprise for him!! He has watched this DVD over and over again and still laughs!!! He travels for work a lot so he takes his portable DVD player along with him on the train and watches DVD's.
Thanks!!!!!
Becker is Really Funny - Rating: 5/5
Becker show is really funny. Sometimes when I'm watching the show I catch myself laughing so hard that I can hardly stop. I often wish I could go to a doctor like John Becker on the sitcom. And I wish I could hang out with friends at a diner like Reggie's. No matter how grumpy and political incorrect Becker seems to be he is a good doctor, and he will do everything he can to diagnose and cure a patient's illness.
Wish I would have known about this show sooner! - Rating: 5/5
My husband watches the reruns of this show late at night so I bought him Seasons 1 and 2 on DVD as gifts. Now I'm hooked. This is a great show, and I wish I would have watched the episodes when they first aired.
ENTERTAINING AND GOOD FUN!! - Rating: 5/5
I HAVE ALWAYS ENJOYED BECKER, IT IS TRULEY WONDERFUL TO HAVE COMEDIES THAT ACTUALLY MAKE YOU LAUGH, THEY ARE GREAT FUN. IT WOULD BE REALLY SOMETHING TO HAVE SOME FRIENDS LIKE THESE ENTERTAINERS AND TO MAKE YOUR LIFE INTERESTING.
