--- product_id: 2328976 title: "The Wild Wild West - The Complete First Season" price: "R436" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/2328976-the-wild-wild-west-the-complete-first-season store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # The Wild Wild West - The Complete First Season **Price:** R436 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Wild Wild West - The Complete First Season - **How much does it cost?** R436 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/2328976-the-wild-wild-west-the-complete-first-season) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Product Description ALL 28 ACTION-PACKED EPISODES FROM THE 1ST SEASON. AN UNLIKELY PAIR OF SECRET SERVICE AGENTS, JAMES WEST & ATRMUS GORDON WORK TO PROTECT PRESIDENT ULYSSES S GRANT & INVESTIGATE FEDERAL CRIMES IN THE OLD WEST. desertcart.com CBS had an instant hit on their hands when The Wild Wild West made its network debut on September 17, 1965. While many of the popular TV Westerns were running out of steam, series creator Michael Garrison ripped a page from the Ian Fleming/Sean Connery playbook and conceived The Wild Wild West as a "James Bond Western," energizing the genre by combining a traditional Western setting (primarily the San Francisco region in the 1870s) with the accoutrements of the spy genre. It was a foolproof formula, further refined by producer Fred Frieberger (who later produced the third and final season of Star Trek), and TWWW held its popular time-slot (7:30-8:30 on Friday nights) for its entire four-season run. Smart casting proved to be another source of audience appeal: While Robert Conrad fit nicely into his role (and tight-fitting costume) as macho Secret Service agent James West, doing his own challenging stunts and charming each episode's obligatory beautiful female guest star, Ross Martin proved an equally excellent choice to play West's skillful sidekick Artemus Gordon, a debonair dandy whose mastery of disguises and dialects would prove essential as they tackled dangerous crime-fighting assignments from President Ulysses S. Grant. The series' unique appeal arose from its clever and frequently bizarre plots. Every episode title began with a variation of "The Night of..." (including the pilot, "The Night of the Inferno," with more unusual titles thereafter), and as Jim and Arte plotted strategies from the comfort of their tricked-out custom railroad car, their exploits frequently led them into realms of the occult, mad science, bizarre inventions, and villains so eccentrically twisted that they became instant favorites among the show's growing legion of fans. Best of them all was the nefarious Miguelito Loveless, first appearing in "The Night the Wizard Shook the Earth" (original airdate 10/01/65) and played to perfection by dwarf actor Michael Dunn, a '60s TV regular familiar to Star Trek fans from his memorable role in the original series episode "Plato's Stepchildren." A gifted, intellectual renaissance man (like Ross Martin) with an angelic singing voice, Dunn was an overnight sensation, guest-starring in four of the first season's 28 episodes, with six more appearances in subsequent seasons. Dunn's gleeful malevolence (accompanied by his mute henchman Voltaire, played by giant actor Richard Kiel) was an essential addition to the series' sideshow esthetic; weirdness, humor, gorgeous women, and devious ingenuity (in plotting, action and gadgetry), became the trademarks that set TWWW apart from its more conventional TV Western competition. --Jeff ShannonOn the DVD For this much-anticipated DVD release, Paramount has made above-average efforts to satisfy fans. Virtually every episode looks and sounds practically brand-new, and with TWWW expert Sue Kesler serving as DVD co-producer, this seven-disc set features a wealth of archival extras, many culled from Kesler's own research as author of the out-of-print guidebook The Wild Wild West: The Series. In addition to excerpts from audio-taped interviews with Frieberger, writer (and "Dr. Loveless" creator) John Kneubuhl (who tells a fascinating story of how Liberace almost guest-starred on the show), music composer Richard Markowitz, and special-effects technician Tim Smyth, each episode includes brief but informative audio introductions by Robert Conrad, who also appears (with Martin) discussing the show (and their subsequent TV-movie revival of TWWW) in a 1978 talk-show appearance. Excerpts from the original music-theme scoring sessions were found in UCLA's Film and Television archive, and other extras include a network series promo clip (from a later season, after TWWW switched to color), a sketch by Ross Martin, a photo gallery, and even one of Conrad's notorious Eveready Battery commercials from the late '70s. All in all, this 40th Anniversary package should give TWWW fans ample reason to celebrate, boding well for the other season-sets to follow. --Jeff Shannon Review: Outstanding TV Show...Well-Done DVD Set..Robert Conrad is The Man! - I grew up watching The Wild Wild West. So when I discovered the first season was to be released on DVD I started salivating. But I was also wary. I mean, I remember the show through the eyes of an eight- or nine-year-old. What would I think about it now nearly 40 years later? (Cases in point: Time Tunnel -- cool as a kid, nearly unwatchable now. Or Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea...ditto.) Frankly, I'm blown away by The Wild Wild West -- now more than ever. It holds up. And, in fact, surpasses contemporary TV shows for sheer imagination and storytelling. This was an incredible show. And still is thanks to the magic of DVD. Star Robert Conrad narrates an introduction to every episode and I'm so thankful that he did. If there's one star in Hollywood that I'd love to meet it's Robert Conrad. I've been a fan of his for, literally, four decades. So it's great to hear his voice providing recollections and behind-the-scenes factoids about the episode. Thank you, Mr. Conrad! Speaking of Mr. C. -- holy cow! -- the man is astonishingly dapper. Toned to perfection. Abs (and cojones) of steel. He did all of his own stunts. And some of them were extremely difficult (like hanging upside down in a straightjacket and then lifting himself up with nothing but his abs to support him while he untied his feet...or scaling a vertical wall with a rope, or just his fingertips). All of his athleticism was probably lost on me as a kid. But now I watch him and think, "Wow. I can't believe he just did that." My wife and I watched every episode as soon as we got the box set home. She had never seen the series before. Probably never even heard of it. But she was as thrilled by the episodes as I was. Ross Martin as Artemus Gordon was the perfect counterpoint to Robert Conrad's super-suave James West. The two have a delightful chemistry. Ross was a great character actor and it was always fun to see him show up in some improbable costume with a new accent -- often just in time to save Jim. The stories! Unreal. Way ahead of their time. A combination of Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and the Old West. With a bit of the dire espionage of 24 thrown in for good measure. The villians! I never forgot Michael Dunn as recurring bad guy Dr. Miguelito Loveless. It was great to see him again in these episodes. The women! To my mind, James West was much cooler than James Bond. His quips and come-ons are fantastic. Once my wife figured out the "format," she always watched for the beautiful woman to appear -- be she the villian's daughter, neice, or wife. At some point, a gorgeous woman will appear and James West will be all over her like white on rice. The theme song! Unforgettable. One of the best ever created for television. The opening sequence graphics! Clever. The various panels are replaced with frozen images from the episode, sort of counting down to the finale. My only quibble with the opening animation is that these DVDs appear to use the PC version -- the one in which James West doesn't wallop the woman with the dagger about to do him in. That version is provided. But it's not used to open each episode. I can't praise The Wild Wild West DVD box set enough. This is an amazing collection of episodes that entertain, delight, and amaze to this day. Robert Conrad was my hero when I was eight. He still is, nearly 40 years later. Thank you to one and all for releasing The Wild Wild West on DVD! Now... How about Season Two? :) Review: The Wild Wild Best! - "The Wild Wild West" was a great series, and the 7 DVD set of the complete first season gives the fans what they deserve. The picture has been remastered and the shows look great, and the sound is very good as well. Each disk contains four episodes, as well as some special features. The first season was in black and white, and contained 28 1 hour episodes, including the first four Dr. Miguelito Loveless episodes. The shows vary from some almost standard westerns to some almost science fiction or James Bond in the old west style episodes. If the 28 first season episodes are not enough, don't worry because the set is loaded with extras. Robert Conrad gives a brief audio introduction to each episode, and there are three audio interviews with John Kneubuhl (a writer and the creator of Dr. Loveless), as well as audio interviews with Ethel Winant (casting), Fred Freiberger (producer), Tim Smyth (special effects), and Richard Markowitz (Music). There is a joint appearance of Robert Conrad and Ross Martin from 1978 on a show called "Every Day". There is also a music feature of some scoring sessions. There are several smaller features too, such as a network promo, an Eveready commercial, an intro blooper, and that type of thing. There are many guest stars during this season, such as Suzanne Pleshette, James Gregory, Richard Kiel, Sigrid Valdis, Leslie Nielsen, Martin Landau, Burgess Meredith, Don Rickles, and many more. The strength of the series, though, lies in the chemistry between Robert Conrad (James T. West) and Ross Martin (Artemus Gordon). Another strength of the series was in the creation of a nemesis in Michael Dunn's character, Dr. Miguelito Loveless. In one of the audio introductions, Robert Conrad talks about how the show wasn't originally intended to be a James Bond type show, but that is rather difficult to believe. Even the names of the main characters are very similar; James Bond vs. James West. If it was originally conceived as a take-off of James Bond, it certainly did it in a smart way by changing the time and place of the events. The show does take a few episodes to find the right feel, in some of the earlier episodes Artemus is almost a Q type character in providing gadgets for James West, but the foundation of the partnership is there. If you are a fan, then you will definitely like what they have delivered; if you are new to the series, sit back and enjoy. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000ERVJKO | | Actors | Imelda de Martin, John Hoyt, Lloyd Bochner, Robert Conrad, Ross Martin | | Aspect Ratio | 1.33:1 | | Best Sellers Rank | #52,386 in Movies & TV ( See Top 100 in Movies & TV ) #817 in Westerns (Movies & TV) #1,063 in Science Fiction DVDs #2,576 in Mystery & Thrillers (Movies & TV) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (650) | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item model number | 097368881648 | | Language | English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono), Unqualified | | MPAA rating | Unrated (Not Rated) | | Media Format | Black & White, Box set, Closed-captioned, Full Screen, Multiple Formats, NTSC | | Number of discs | 7 | | Product Dimensions | 1.23 x 5.39 x 7.79 inches; 13.95 ounces | | Release date | June 6, 2006 | | Run time | 22 hours and 27 minutes | | Studio | Paramount | ## Product Details - **Format:** Black & White, Box set, Closed-captioned, Full Screen, Multiple Formats, NTSC - **Genre:** Westerns, Westerns/Television - **Language:** English - **Number Of Discs:** 7 ## Images ![The Wild Wild West - The Complete First Season - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71-QKeieWtL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding TV Show...Well-Done DVD Set..Robert Conrad is The Man! *by J***L on July 6, 2006* I grew up watching The Wild Wild West. So when I discovered the first season was to be released on DVD I started salivating. But I was also wary. I mean, I remember the show through the eyes of an eight- or nine-year-old. What would I think about it now nearly 40 years later? (Cases in point: Time Tunnel -- cool as a kid, nearly unwatchable now. Or Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea...ditto.) Frankly, I'm blown away by The Wild Wild West -- now more than ever. It holds up. And, in fact, surpasses contemporary TV shows for sheer imagination and storytelling. This was an incredible show. And still is thanks to the magic of DVD. Star Robert Conrad narrates an introduction to every episode and I'm so thankful that he did. If there's one star in Hollywood that I'd love to meet it's Robert Conrad. I've been a fan of his for, literally, four decades. So it's great to hear his voice providing recollections and behind-the-scenes factoids about the episode. Thank you, Mr. Conrad! Speaking of Mr. C. -- holy cow! -- the man is astonishingly dapper. Toned to perfection. Abs (and cojones) of steel. He did all of his own stunts. And some of them were extremely difficult (like hanging upside down in a straightjacket and then lifting himself up with nothing but his abs to support him while he untied his feet...or scaling a vertical wall with a rope, or just his fingertips). All of his athleticism was probably lost on me as a kid. But now I watch him and think, "Wow. I can't believe he just did that." My wife and I watched every episode as soon as we got the box set home. She had never seen the series before. Probably never even heard of it. But she was as thrilled by the episodes as I was. Ross Martin as Artemus Gordon was the perfect counterpoint to Robert Conrad's super-suave James West. The two have a delightful chemistry. Ross was a great character actor and it was always fun to see him show up in some improbable costume with a new accent -- often just in time to save Jim. The stories! Unreal. Way ahead of their time. A combination of Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and the Old West. With a bit of the dire espionage of 24 thrown in for good measure. The villians! I never forgot Michael Dunn as recurring bad guy Dr. Miguelito Loveless. It was great to see him again in these episodes. The women! To my mind, James West was much cooler than James Bond. His quips and come-ons are fantastic. Once my wife figured out the "format," she always watched for the beautiful woman to appear -- be she the villian's daughter, neice, or wife. At some point, a gorgeous woman will appear and James West will be all over her like white on rice. The theme song! Unforgettable. One of the best ever created for television. The opening sequence graphics! Clever. The various panels are replaced with frozen images from the episode, sort of counting down to the finale. My only quibble with the opening animation is that these DVDs appear to use the PC version -- the one in which James West doesn't wallop the woman with the dagger about to do him in. That version is provided. But it's not used to open each episode. I can't praise The Wild Wild West DVD box set enough. This is an amazing collection of episodes that entertain, delight, and amaze to this day. Robert Conrad was my hero when I was eight. He still is, nearly 40 years later. Thank you to one and all for releasing The Wild Wild West on DVD! Now... How about Season Two? :) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Wild Wild Best! *by D***2 on July 28, 2006* "The Wild Wild West" was a great series, and the 7 DVD set of the complete first season gives the fans what they deserve. The picture has been remastered and the shows look great, and the sound is very good as well. Each disk contains four episodes, as well as some special features. The first season was in black and white, and contained 28 1 hour episodes, including the first four Dr. Miguelito Loveless episodes. The shows vary from some almost standard westerns to some almost science fiction or James Bond in the old west style episodes. If the 28 first season episodes are not enough, don't worry because the set is loaded with extras. Robert Conrad gives a brief audio introduction to each episode, and there are three audio interviews with John Kneubuhl (a writer and the creator of Dr. Loveless), as well as audio interviews with Ethel Winant (casting), Fred Freiberger (producer), Tim Smyth (special effects), and Richard Markowitz (Music). There is a joint appearance of Robert Conrad and Ross Martin from 1978 on a show called "Every Day". There is also a music feature of some scoring sessions. There are several smaller features too, such as a network promo, an Eveready commercial, an intro blooper, and that type of thing. There are many guest stars during this season, such as Suzanne Pleshette, James Gregory, Richard Kiel, Sigrid Valdis, Leslie Nielsen, Martin Landau, Burgess Meredith, Don Rickles, and many more. The strength of the series, though, lies in the chemistry between Robert Conrad (James T. West) and Ross Martin (Artemus Gordon). Another strength of the series was in the creation of a nemesis in Michael Dunn's character, Dr. Miguelito Loveless. In one of the audio introductions, Robert Conrad talks about how the show wasn't originally intended to be a James Bond type show, but that is rather difficult to believe. Even the names of the main characters are very similar; James Bond vs. James West. If it was originally conceived as a take-off of James Bond, it certainly did it in a smart way by changing the time and place of the events. The show does take a few episodes to find the right feel, in some of the earlier episodes Artemus is almost a Q type character in providing gadgets for James West, but the foundation of the partnership is there. If you are a fan, then you will definitely like what they have delivered; if you are new to the series, sit back and enjoy. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by D***A on February 28, 2016* EL EMPAQUE BUENO Y EL TRANSPORTE RÁPIDO. LA CAJA CONTIENE 5 DVD, CADA UNO ASEGURADO A UN SOPORTE INDIVIDUAL. NO OCUPA MUCHO ESPACIO. LOS DVD ESTAN CODIFICADOS EN REGION 0 (CERO( (TODAS LAS ZONAS), VIENE CON AUDIO INGLES Y ESPAÑOL NEUTRO O LATINO, SIN SUBTITULOS. LA SERIE FUE FILMADA EN BLANCO Y NEGRO Y ESTA EDICION RESPETA DICHA FILMACION. SON DOS CAJAS UNA CONTIENE 5 DVD CON LOS PRIMEROS 14 EPISODICOS, LA OTRA CAJA DICE "TEMPORADA UNO - SEGUNDA PARTE" Y CONTIENE LOS OTROS 14 EPISODIOS, COMPLETANDO UN TOTAL DE 28 EPISODIOS DE LA PRIMERA TEMPORADA. ESPEREMOS EDITEN LAS OTRAS TRES TEMPORADAS. NO TRAE EXTRAS. 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