Dave Anderson wrote:Anyone watch this show back in the day or on DVD?
I think it was probably one of, if not the most, ridiculous programs in the history of TV. And I mean that in the best possible way.
I liked both "versions" (the first two seasons with the "real" (original) Ray Vecchio and the final two seasons with the "fake" Ray Vecchio) about equally. Both added something different to the show.
Hi Dave,
Due South was a outstanding show and is a cult fave around the world, especially Canada.
It spawned 2 or 3 CDs too, the producers had excellent taste in music. Leslie Nielsen begged to get on as his Dad was a Mountie, if I recall correctly he wore his Dad's Sam Browne belt and hat in the episodes he was in.
Was there ever a cooler pet than Constable Fraser's pet wolf? Rin Tin Tin and Lassie were dog food next to Fraser's doggie.
I like how the Mountie Fraser and Chicago cop Ray are imbued with the national characteristics of their respective countries, for good or bad, so when they partner up they are greater than the sum of their parts despite their constant bickering.
I watched it on CBS when it was first on, then it later ran on independent stations for 2 more years.
Just a real good show, stupid people or the humorless should just pass it by, they will never get it.