Product: F Troop: The Complete First Season (2006)
Rating: 5.0
"You and your moons!"
I cried tears of joy when I received this set. I was not alive when F Troop had its original television run, rather, I watched it voraciously on Nick at Nite as a kid. Have seen every episode ad nauseum and I will keep watching them.The great thing about F Troop is that even though it is pure slapstick/farce and completely silly, it is still ten times smarter than a large majority of the sitcoms on tv today. It also has surprisingly remained relatively "undated," as few jokes are drawn from a 1960s mindset. Instead, jokes are made about historical topics (the Alamo, Gen. Custer, and the sale of Manhattan Island are favorites). And the physical comedy is sensational...all the actors are very good at pratfalls, facial expressions, dancing, etc. Ken Berry, of course, is by far the best at this type of physical comedy, but the other cast members should not be forgotten. Larry Storch can do one heck of a war dance! And I would argue that Frank de Kova's presence on scene is the most magnetic...he steals every scene he is in.And the best thing about F Troop? None of the main characters, military or Indian, are bad guys!! I think this is really a unique aspect of the program. All the villians (who for the most part aren't really that bad anyway) are only around for their episode. All the main characters, while perhaps greedy and/or clueless, are essentially nice people. It's refreshing to find a show that does not rely on constant tension between its characters for entertainment.A great show for adults to enjoy with the kids and grandkids. Absolutely hilarious!!!!