When you think about it, the only thing you probably remember from this hit 70s ABC series is the cool sound Col. Steve Austin made when he jumped into the air using his bionic legs. Now here’ your chance to time travel back and rediscover exactly why the show was such a hit. Unlike a lot of rereleases, this box set offers more than just a trip down memory lane. The majority of the shows still stand up well, particularly in the strong stories of the early seasons. The 90-minute pilot movie is particularly effective as it concentrates more on the emotional side effects that Austin goes through as he wakes in a hospital bed to hear doctors talking about how they will rebuild him. Lee Majors does a good job of keeping the focus of the series on the man and not the machine he became, and Richard Anderson is perfect as Oscar Goldman, the military man who helps Austin find his way in life.
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