Jeeves & Wooster - The Complete First Season

"Jeeves & Wooster" is a lively comedy about a British aristocrat, Bertie Wooster, and his valet, Jeeves. The setting is 1920s London and south England, very upbeat, and filled with the optimistic careers and diversions of men and women in their 20s. While class structure is the basis for society then, individuality and eccentricity within each class is also present, and is a key to the comedy. What is also interesting is that the author's just didn't imagine a lot of the scenes but is supposed to have drawn from real relationships and manners of speech for his portrayal of the upper class. This TV show was a hit when it was released in the 1990s. The comedy in the original series is accentuated by the generation gap that became very clear by our time. In the 1920s the cast of characters was accepted as normal: wealthy but uneducated rural landowners, pushy aunts, exclusive men's clubs, and head over heels romance among men and women who are in college or at in their first job, a woman's search for marriage, and Wooster's desire to maintain his freedom as a single gentleman (apparently also an element of the comedy, since single men were the exception, not the rule, during the 1920s). The way Wooster reacts to various demands from people is a recurring source of entertainment. His wealth and friendliness, and no small amount of Jeeves ingenuity and clear thinking, ultimately carry the day. One would think Wooster learns over time but, as far as I can remember, he has the same attitudes through pretty the whole show, perhaps again a demonstration of the self-perpetuating nature of class, wealth, and connections.Jeeves and Wooster form a classic friendship though Jeeves always maintains respect due to Wooster, his family, and his friends. Having also read some of the books one can say this production is quite close to the original dialogue and scenes. The idea of a mentor is explored in a light and fun way because Wooster gets into complicated social situations that require sorting out, or some kind of personal sacrifice along the way. While this show is only a comedy it is yet one more contribution to world culture from the BBC and Great Britain.

The first episode I watched was actually season 2, in my experience shows often don't hit their stride right out of the gate. Now, having seen the entire series, I do feel season 2 to be the most acessible, perhaps of the entire run. But here in season 1 we still find the characters we love played to perfection by Mr. Fry and Mr. Laurie, and I laugh out loud at every episode. If you're new to the series, or to Mr. Wodehouse himself, the first episode where our main characters meet is, I think (you may feel free to disagree) a bit less madcap than those that follow, so you might jump in on the second episode. But beware! Many episodes have connecting arcs and plot lines that will be hard to grasp unless seen in the proper order. Now, all of that said, allow me to boil this thing down for you: Jeeves and Wooster as literature is 10 times better than 90% of what you find published today. Jeeves and Wooster as television entertainment is so far above all shows currently running on American television as to be in an entirely different galaxy. So start here, my friend! And then dive into the fabulous ocean of delight that is all of PG Wodehouse's works. Laughter, after all, does good like a medicine.

We already knew this was funny because we read Wodehouse. Adapting it to the screen is another matter. I can't imagine it could've been done any better--the actors, the theme music, the wardrobe people. I want to say I especially admire the sets, especially when they're in New York City. We know that Wodehouse was stuck in the 30's with this as well as other writings. A fantastic, awesome reflection of this era, in particular the Art Deco. I've never seen a finer adaptation except for Blandings. A work of beauty.

Perfect in every way. I have nothing but praise for the comedic skills of Fry and Laurie. Just as David Suchet owns Poirot and Jeremy Brett owned Sherlock Holmes, Fry is the quintessential Jeeves and Laurie the perfect Bertie Wooster. I own all the seasons on DVD already but I am buying them for my Fire for easy access while settling in for the night. Also, so much of comedy is time-sensitive. It may work for a while but does not stand the test of time. P.G. Wodehouse was a comic writer whose work is timeless. I can still read his works and fall off the couch laughing. I am eternally grateful to Fry and Laurie for having brought Wodehouse to the screen in admirable fashion.

I love these guys tho' they mightn't be to everyone's taste. Still my big, tough ex-Marine is laughing, too. The fellows who count Bertie Wooster a friend - and his valet Jeeves as the ultimate problem solver are numerous, as are their problems. Set in 1920's England, the characters are rather shiftless but affable well-to-do fellows, falling in and out of love, spending their allowances from wealthier family members, such as the formidable Aunt Dahlia, . Suggest you try this first series before committing to the whole set. I hope you laugh as much as I have.

When you watch Jeeves & Wooster, remember that it is set during an historical time when morals and behaviors were quite different than they are at present. Keeping that in mind, you can better comprehend that these shows are not only humorous but also make light of the prejudices which existed during the time. Wooster is very self-centered and ignorant while Jeeves is smart, efficient and always in control and this contrast makes for great merriment. Society has made great, great leaps since this era as these shows confirm.

Really enjoying watching this series again. Laurie and Fry brilliant.

First Series is enjoyable but not as good as the following Series

Product arrived promptly but on first playing wouldn’t get through the first episode. On inspection, large scratches were seen on both discs. Not impressed at all.

As a life-long devotee of P G Wodehouse's 'Jeeves' stories I was worried that the televised version might not convey the light-hearted and hilarious spirit of the books. I need not have worried. Fry and Laurie are the perfect Jeeves and Wooster and this series perfectly captures both the style and content of the stories. It is very funny, endearing and excellent viewing. If you like period drama you'll love this. If you like P G Wodehouse's novels, you'll love this. If you like Fry and Laurie, you'll love this. Really, it can't miss - it should be compulsory viewing as an antidote to the violence of modern films and dramas.

What a stupid question. I used it to view the subject matter. I did not try to eat it. Review your questions please KGS