The Goldbergs

WE SENT IT AS A GIFT TO OUR 93 YEAR OLD AUNT OUT OF STATE. IT WAS A COMPLETE WASTE OF MONEY. SHE WAS COMPLETELY DISATISFIED WITH THE CONTENT OF THE FILM.

"The Goldbergs"

What a Surprise to Find This

Amos Lassen

I am sure that with the success of the new documentary about Gertrude Berg (Molly Goldberg), there will be a new interest in "The Goldbergs", a hit TV series of the 1950's. I didn't think that a DVD of the series even existed so I felt both surprised and lucky to get this. Each of the episodes is full of heart and has something to say about America of the times. Gertrude Berg was the Oprah and the Lucy of the 50's and here is a wonderful way to remember her.

This show was before my time but I remember watching the reruns growing up. I have really enjoyed these DVD's and I wish so much that they would put the whole series on DVD.

I bought this show because i love classic tv, i wasnt born when this was on tv ,but amazon recommended it to me,i am glad i bought just wish it had a laugh track

Before listening to an NPR exposé about Gertrude BERG, I had neither of her or the radio/TV show, "The Goldbergs". It was the radio clips that I listened to that caught my attention...the realness of her voice and the way she delivered the lines. It was as if she wasn't even acting. By the end of listening to the exposé on the radio, I made a quick dash to my laptop to look her up online, and read more about her and the show. Once I finished there, I went onto You Tube, and found a video. I was, in a word, HOOKED! My next stop was Amazon.com to find whatever video I could. This was the only one available, and for the price, I couldn't pass it up.

It was like eating a potato chip, I just couldn't stop at one. I watched all 10 episodes..beginning to end!! The little nuances from each character made me want to get to know them personally; so the only logically thing to do, was to keep watching. There is so much good wholesome comedy in this little series of episodes, I quickly became a fan! From "Molly's" endearing mix-ups of common idiomatic expressions, to the loving tone of her voice, I wished I had a family member or a friend like her.

It's amazing the insight you get into the Jewish culture just by watching "The Goldbergs". It doesn't delve into the faith, not by any means, but you there's a quiet spiritual undertone that binds this family together. The accents of "Molly, Jake, and Uncle David are also endearing, it makes you want to listen to them for hours.

I highly recommend watching this series of episodes, if only to bring a smile to your face!! Enjoy!!!