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GIVEAWAY: M-Squad: The Complete Series!

11/04/2008 Posted by Admin

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Week in Rewind is pleased to offer a giveaway of
M-Squad: The Complete Series

Own it on DVD November 11, 2008!

Thanks to our friends at Timeless Media Group
for this opportunity!
Product description:
The long wait is over for fans of classic television and crime drama, as one of the groundbreaking programs from the golden age of television finally arrives on DVD.  M Squad, starring Oscar-winning actor Lee Marvin (The Dirty Dozen, Cat Ballou), makes a grand return when all 117 episodes arrive on DVD in a definitive 15-disc collectors’ set.  For M Squad: The Complete Series, Timeless Media has painstakingly compiled over 47 hours of the captivating series which debuted on NBC in 1957 and aired for three seasons.   As a bonus, the set also includes the original TV soundtrack The Music From M Squad, a CD collection of jazz-inspired musical score from the series performed by legendary musicians Count Basie, Benny Carter, and composer/jazz pianist John Williams. 
The late ‘50s saw the emergence of the television police drama, with “Dragnet”, “Arrest & Trial”, and “Checkmate” competing for viewership.  “M-Squad” stood apart from the others with its coarse, film noir look, unique story lines and first rate music score.   Filmed in Chicago, the high-contrast cinematography brought the city to life – from the easily recognizable landmarks and swanky lake-front penthouses, to the seedy, darker side of the city.   “M Squad” (M stands for Murder), was inspired by actual Chicago crime-fighter Joseph Morris, and the series retained a sense of realism and intensity lost among the other dramas.  As a credit to its realism, after an episode of “M Squad” depicted a Chicago police officer accepting a bribe, Mayor Richard Daley banned any other television or film production in the city of Chicago.  (The ban was eventually lifted with the filming of The Blues Brothers in 1980.) 
“M Squad” stars a 33-year old Lee Marvin (with his distinguished and distinctive premature white hair) as Lt. Frank Ballinger, a no-nonsense plainclothes cop working in the elite M-Squad division of the Chicago Police Department.  Marvin’s portrayal of the cool tough-guy character with a big heart gave him instant name recognition, and launched his career.  He went on to star in The Dirty Dozen, Paint Your Wagon and The Iceman Cometh, and won both the Oscar and Golden Globe® awards for his role as Kid Shelleen opposite Jane Fonda in Cat Ballou.  He last starred opposite Chuck Norris in 1986’s The Delta Force, just a year before his death at age 63.
Long time character actor Paul Newlan played Ballinger’s boss, Captain Grey.  The rest of the cast features a revolving door of television luminaries and stars-to-be; guest actors included, most notably, Angie Dickinson, Charles Bronson, a very young Burt Reynolds, and Leonard Nimoy and DeForest Kelley of “Star Trek”.
Also playing a starring “role” in M Squad is the extraordinary musical score.  For the first season, the producers enlisted long-time conductor and music supervisor Stanley Wilson to lead the orchestra in moody arrangements by legendary jazz man Benny Carter and a new composer on the scene, 25-year old jazz pianist John Williams (Star Wars, etc.).  For the second season, jazz great Count Basie wrote the enduring “M Squad Theme”.  It was a perfect marriage of image and sound.   Because of the importance of the musical score to the series, Timeless Media has included the CD version of the original 1959 soundtrack, The Music From M Squad, within M Squad: The Complete Series DVD collection. We are giving away TWO copies, and winning is easy.

We are giving away TWO copies, and winning is easy.

The contest will end on December 23, 2008.

To double your chances of winning, leave a comment on this post. You can do so below in the "Comment" or "Post a comment" sections.

Once that is done, sign up for this contest by clicking here and following all of the directions carefully.

Good luck!

Christopher

P.S. DON'T FORGET OUR PLAYSTATION 3 GIVEAWAY HERE .

And...

DON'T FORGET OUR IPOD TOUCH GIVEAWAY HERE .

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109 comments:

  1. Unknown said...
    November 4, 2008 at 6:12 PM

    would love to have this!

  2. Anonymous said...
    November 4, 2008 at 6:26 PM

    oh yeah, i remember this!!

    LINDA B

  3. Annie said...
    November 4, 2008 at 6:37 PM

    I've never heard of this, but your description has convinced me that it's another one I'd love to own!

  4. linett said...
    November 4, 2008 at 7:16 PM

    would love to win this

  5. Ken said...
    November 4, 2008 at 7:23 PM

    Please accept my entry. Thank you.

  6. mverno said...
    November 4, 2008 at 7:27 PM

    love to win

  7. Anonymous said...
    November 4, 2008 at 7:28 PM

    I remember watching this, it was a really good show

  8. danosor said...
    November 4, 2008 at 7:34 PM

    I WOULD LOVE TO WIN THIS.

  9. Anonymous said...
    November 4, 2008 at 7:47 PM

    Man, what a great giveaway! I have a vague memory of this show. What fun it would be to be able to see it now! Thanks!

  10. Anonymous said...
    November 4, 2008 at 7:58 PM

    Ive Never Seen This Show So I Would Love To Win It On DVD

  11. Erica C. said...
    November 4, 2008 at 8:27 PM

    looks great

  12. Maja said...
    November 4, 2008 at 9:04 PM

    angelina115@hotmail.com


    love it

  13. windycindy said...
    November 4, 2008 at 9:32 PM

    Good ole' Lee Marvin! I would love winning this "M-Squad: The Complete Series" Giveaway Drawing. Many thanks, Cindi
    jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

  14. Tim said...
    November 4, 2008 at 9:41 PM

    Lee Marvin was great. Thanks for the giveaway

  15. Anonymous said...
    November 4, 2008 at 10:48 PM

    I did not get a chance to see this when it originally aired so I am very interested in owning this dvd.

  16. Anonymous said...
    November 5, 2008 at 12:15 AM

    I've never saw this show but I do like Lee Marvin.


    vgsaxon at yahoo dot com

  17. chromiumman said...
    November 5, 2008 at 12:35 AM

    i don't remember this at all

  18. Karen B said...
    November 5, 2008 at 1:10 AM

    Another oldie we always watched when I was a kid - love to win!

  19. marleenandlouie said...
    November 5, 2008 at 3:02 AM

    I would love this old show on DVD. Thanks for the chance to win it.

  20. saxoman said...
    November 5, 2008 at 3:15 AM

    Please count me in!

  21. Annie said...
    November 5, 2008 at 10:10 AM

    One for the old folks!

  22. wesley1955 said...
    November 5, 2008 at 10:53 AM

    Often the oldies are the best.

  23. jessiejaws said...
    November 5, 2008 at 10:57 AM

    I was too young to watch this, but from the description I know I will enjoy this. Please enter me in the giveaway!

  24. Unknown said...
    November 5, 2008 at 1:12 PM

    I would love to win this.

  25. Anonymous said...
    November 5, 2008 at 3:10 PM

    Please enter me. Thanks!

  26. Anonymous said...
    November 5, 2008 at 3:58 PM

    I'd love to watch these programs again.

  27. redron said...
    November 5, 2008 at 6:03 PM

    want to win this

  28. toughturtles said...
    November 5, 2008 at 9:07 PM

    a good old show

  29. David Johnson said...
    November 5, 2008 at 11:10 PM

    thanks

  30. Anonymous said...
    November 7, 2008 at 12:13 PM

    Nostalga big time!

  31. pintolinda said...
    November 7, 2008 at 5:52 PM

    Please enter me in the giveaway.
    pintolinda(at)hotmail(dot)com

  32. Dave said...
    November 8, 2008 at 12:30 AM

    I've never seen this show, but it looks like fun. Thank you for the giveaway.

  33. Annie said...
    November 8, 2008 at 5:50 PM

    Thank you.

  34. Anonymous said...
    November 8, 2008 at 8:52 PM

    I want M-Squad !!!

    captfree[at]excite[dot]com

  35. Annie said...
    November 9, 2008 at 2:35 PM

    This looks great!

  36. Annie said...
    November 10, 2008 at 10:36 AM

    Please accept my entry. Thanks.

  37. Anonymous said...
    November 11, 2008 at 12:51 AM




    Count me in too please.

    Thanks
    Tammy OHagan
    tammyohagan ~~~ AT ~~~ westco ~~~ DOT ~~~ net

  38. Annie said...
    November 11, 2008 at 2:17 PM

    Would like to win.

  39. Anonymous said...
    November 13, 2008 at 12:34 PM

    I would love to have this!

  40. Anonymous said...
    November 14, 2008 at 2:55 PM


    Pick Me! Pick Me!

    I would love to win this DVD.

    This dvd sounds like an awesome movie!

    It's very kind of you to offer such a great giveaway.

    Thanks
    Tammy OHagan
    tammyohagan ~~~ AT ~~~ westco ~~~ DOT ~~~ net

  41. Anonymous said...
    November 15, 2008 at 6:40 PM

    This is a great giveaway and I would really love to win it. Thanks.

  42. Anonymous said...
    November 15, 2008 at 9:29 PM

    I would love to win

  43. Annie said...
    November 15, 2008 at 9:47 PM

    Would like to be entered!

  44. budtaz said...
    November 16, 2008 at 9:11 PM

    What an awesome collection..clearly those type that one would watch again and again..

  45. Anonymous said...
    November 17, 2008 at 6:57 AM

    I saw Lee Marvin in an old Twilight Zone the other day...and it reminded me of when he was the star of M Squad.

  46. misa said...
    November 17, 2008 at 11:11 PM

    Wow, another great prize! Thanks for the chance, Chris!

  47. Anonymous said...
    November 17, 2008 at 11:19 PM

    would love to win this one

  48. Annie said...
    November 19, 2008 at 9:23 PM

    Can't wait to win!

  49. Annie said...
    November 20, 2008 at 9:29 PM

    Please enter me. Thanks!

  50. Anonymous said...
    November 20, 2008 at 10:17 PM

    would love to win

  51. Annie said...
    November 21, 2008 at 3:12 PM

    I hope I win!

  52. Anonymous said...
    November 21, 2008 at 11:28 PM

    I hope this is still a giveawy

  53. Anonymous said...
    November 23, 2008 at 2:01 AM

    another entry

  54. Annie said...
    November 23, 2008 at 10:07 PM

    Lucky number 61!

  55. Annie said...
    November 26, 2008 at 8:11 PM

    Really want this!

  56. Anonymous said...
    November 27, 2008 at 1:18 AM

    would love to win

  57. Annie said...
    November 27, 2008 at 8:58 PM

    Please Please Please!

  58. Annie said...
    November 28, 2008 at 9:47 PM

    Tidy.

  59. Annie said...
    November 29, 2008 at 9:22 PM

    Give it away to me!

  60. Anonymous said...
    November 29, 2008 at 11:09 PM

    I would like to win this

    countryrebelh@aol.com

  61. Annie said...
    November 30, 2008 at 8:28 PM

    I would be ever so grateful, sir, if you select me.

  62. Annie said...
    December 1, 2008 at 9:13 PM

    This is my entry.

  63. Anonymous said...
    December 1, 2008 at 9:41 PM

    still trying to win

    countryrebelh@aol.com

  64. Annie said...
    December 2, 2008 at 9:46 PM

    Can I say "mine"?

  65. Annie said...
    December 4, 2008 at 9:45 PM

    I'd love to watch this! Thank you.

  66. ms-texas said...
    December 4, 2008 at 9:58 PM

    looks like something my hubby would enjoy!

  67. Annie said...
    December 5, 2008 at 6:59 PM

    Gotta win it!

  68. Annie said...
    December 6, 2008 at 8:52 PM

    Entering again.

  69. Annie said...
    December 7, 2008 at 7:43 PM

    Neato.

  70. Anonymous said...
    December 7, 2008 at 11:35 PM

    Still trying to win this DVD

    countryrebelh@aol.com

  71. Annie said...
    December 8, 2008 at 10:36 PM

    This would be fab to own!

  72. Annie said...
    December 9, 2008 at 9:31 PM

    A great addition to our DVD collection!

  73. Annie said...
    December 11, 2008 at 10:50 PM

    I am wishing so hard!

  74. Annie said...
    December 12, 2008 at 8:37 PM

    I want to be a winner!

  75. Anonymous said...
    December 13, 2008 at 8:38 PM

    This is another great show, I'd like to own

    countryrebelh@aol.com

  76. Anonymous said...
    December 14, 2008 at 12:01 AM

    ~~~~ I'm back again ~~~

    Pick Me! Pick Me!

    You 'all have so many wonderful articles and giveaways, it's difficult to keep up!

    Thanks
    Tammy OHagan
    tammyohagan ~~~ AT ~~~ westco ~~~ DOT ~~~ net

  77. Annie said...
    December 14, 2008 at 9:59 PM

    Thank you for this giveaway!

  78. Anonymous said...
    December 15, 2008 at 6:03 PM

    would be nice to win

    countryrebelh@aol.com

  79. Annie said...
    December 15, 2008 at 10:52 PM

    Thanks for the chance. Happy Holidays!

  80. Anonymous said...
    December 16, 2008 at 12:36 AM


    I'm back!

    Count me in too please.

    Thanks
    Tammy OHagan
    tammyohagan ~~~ AT ~~~ westco ~~~ DOT ~~~ net

  81. Annie said...
    December 16, 2008 at 5:51 PM

    Take pity and pick me.

  82. djgroz said...
    December 16, 2008 at 10:41 PM

    Win Please

  83. Annie said...
    December 17, 2008 at 10:30 PM

    I suppose I'll be the lucky one someday ...

  84. Anonymous said...
    December 18, 2008 at 12:58 AM

    ~~~

    Count me in too, please. I would love to win this!

    This would make a great addition to my DVD collection.

    It's very kind of you to offer such a great giveaway.



    Thanks

    Tammy OHagan
    tammyohagan ~~~ AT ~~~ westco ~~~ DOT ~~~ net



    ~~~

    I'm a subscriber and Ive sent an email.

  85. Anonymous said...
    December 18, 2008 at 12:58 AM This comment has been removed by the author.
  86. Anonymous said...
    December 18, 2008 at 7:39 PM

    thanks

    weblynx at hotmail.com

  87. Anonymous said...
    December 19, 2008 at 12:36 AM


    Pick Me! Pick Me!



    Thanks
    Tammy OHagan
    tammyohagan ~~~ AT ~~~ westco ~~~ DOT ~~~ net

  88. AJANDREWS said...
    December 19, 2008 at 2:26 PM

    Count me in too! I'd love to win.

    I have sent an email also.

  89. Annie said...
    December 19, 2008 at 9:59 PM

    Mine, mine, mine!! (please)

  90. Anonymous said...
    December 20, 2008 at 9:56 PM

    I would love to own this one

    countryrebelh@aol.com

  91. Annie said...
    December 20, 2008 at 11:25 PM

    Another entry - thanks!

  92. Anonymous said...
    December 21, 2008 at 3:28 PM

    would love to win this

  93. Carla said...
    December 21, 2008 at 9:13 PM

    I sent an email

  94. Annie said...
    December 21, 2008 at 10:37 PM

    Make my day!

  95. robt6 said...
    December 21, 2008 at 11:40 PM

    Great prize, enter me please.

  96. Qwill said...
    December 22, 2008 at 9:21 AM

    Consider me entered.

  97. Anonymous said...
    December 22, 2008 at 1:42 PM


    Pick Me! Pick Me!



    Thanks
    Tammy OHagan
    tammyohagan ~~~ AT ~~~ westco ~~~ DOT ~~~ net

  98. Anonymous said...
    December 22, 2008 at 4:41 PM

    Here's my entry

    countryrebelh@aol.com

  99. Anonymous said...
    December 22, 2008 at 9:20 PM

    Great idea for a contest!

  100. Annie said...
    December 22, 2008 at 10:22 PM

    I'd love to win this!

  101. azrosebud said...
    December 23, 2008 at 1:19 AM

    this looks good

  102. KristenH said...
    December 23, 2008 at 3:02 AM

    I have never seen this series since it was before my time. But I have heard it is really good from my parents and I would love to win it on DVD so I can see it. I would really enjoy watching it. This is a great giveaway. Thanks.
    girlof80s@aol.com

  103. Anonymous said...
    December 23, 2008 at 5:45 AM

    This sounds like an interesting series. I'd love to see it.

    ladycat713@yahoo.com

  104. cuddlyinvt said...
    December 23, 2008 at 10:16 AM

    PLEASE COUNT ME IN ON THIS AWESOME GIVEAWAY :)

  105. susan1215 said...
    December 23, 2008 at 10:25 AM

    Please enter me

  106. Anonymous said...
    December 23, 2008 at 2:31 PM


    Please accept my entry.



    Thanks
    Tammy OHagan
    tammyohagan ~~~ AT ~~~ westco ~~~ DOT ~~~ net

  107. JOYVEN said...
    December 23, 2008 at 3:34 PM

    good show

  108. Annie said...
    December 23, 2008 at 7:01 PM

    Last chance for me.

  109. Anonymous said...
    December 23, 2008 at 7:08 PM

    M Squad...great show when Lee Marvin was young and tough-looking.

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