Jim Henson's Dinosaurs Finally on DVD
Back in 1991, CBS aired the beginning of a short-lived series from Jim Henson's Creature shop that I fell in love with. After a season and a half and only 28 episodes, it was cancelled. That show was Dinosaurs.
A few days ago, I noticed it sitting on an endcap at Target and my jaw dropped. I was surprised to see it after 15 years. I had completely forgotten about it. I grabbed it and have been waiting for a chance to sit down and watch some. Today, after a couple of days in 98°F heat staining the deck and landscaping, I sat in the air conditioning and watched me some Dinosaurs.
I have to say, I'm enjoying it as much as I did the first time around. I love the subtle jokes in the background and the dinosaur style parodies of TV, movies, etc. I love the interaction between the grandmother the baby and Earl. It's working class humor mixed with satire, social commentary and just plain funny stuff. You've got to love a triceretops clown print on the wall.
Overall, the show has a distinct look to it with the lifesize rubber-suited actors instead of animated graphics. If you've seen the The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, the Vogons were done the same way (by the same people).
I hope that the Jim Henson Creature Shop keeps putting stuff out because it would be a shame if this unique style completely went away.
June 16th, 2006 at 11:07 am
i just wanted to let you know that there were actually 3 1/2-4 seasons….
personally i remember loving the show, but at the time i was so young i didn't get a lot of the jokes. i like the series now more than ever. i think it's my favorite sitcom…
August 26th, 2006 at 7:14 pm
Does anyone know if season 3 will be available on DVD also?
February 16th, 2007 at 2:34 pm
The world of Dinosaurs is a parody of human society. The first two seasons are available on DVD, with the third and fourth seasons scheduled for May 1, 2007.
February 16th, 2007 at 2:57 pm
i can't wait to get my hands on the 3rd and 4th!!!!!!! *squeeks with exitement*