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One Day at a Time - The Complete First Season | 
 enlarge | Directors: John Robins, Noam Pitlik, Selig Frank, Norman Campbell, Howard Morris
Actors: Mackenzie Phillips, Glenn Scarpelli, Paige Maloney, Richard Masur, Howard Hesseman
Studio: Sony Pictures
Category: DVD
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Rating:  36 reviews
Sales Rank: 14976
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 99
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 2
Running Time: 380 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: COLD07599D
UPC: 043396075993
EAN: 0043396075993
ASIN: B00008EYBH
Theatrical Release Date: December 16, 1975
Release Date: April 24, 2007
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Product Description
Studio: Sony Pictures Home Ent Release Date: 04/24/2007 Run time: 360 minutes
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A sizable ratings hit in its debut season of 1975-76, One Day At A Time followed the formula established by producer Norman Lear in his other memorable television series (like All in the Family and Maude): It broke ground by discussing real-life social situations within the context of a friendly and funny sitcom. Bonnie Franklin was top-billed as Ann Romano, newly divorced after a 17-year marriage and raising two teenage daughters (newcomer Valerie Bertinelli and Mackenzie Phillips, then best known for her turn in American Graffiti). In addition to the everyday struggles for financial stability and open communication with her children, Ann wrestles to achieve her own independence--which includes standing on equal terms in a relationship with her upstairs neighbor, David (Richard Masur). Making matters slightly more complicated is her apartment super, Duane Schneider (Pat Harrington in an Emmy and Golden Globe-winning performance), whose incessant snooping and blowhard talk are a source of considerable irritation to Ann. One Day at a Time navigated the challenge of presenting comedy and realistic drama in the same program thanks to its talented cast and creative team, who addressed the social issues in a thoughtful manner without seeming preachy, and delivered genuine laughs that never stooped to slapstick or "hot button" issues (though the show's laugh track is particularly grating). All 15 episodes of the premiere season (which debuted as a mid-season replacement and rose to twelfth place in the ratings for the entire network year) are included in this double-disc set; longtime fans will be pleased to note that not only are the episodes uncut, but the One Day at a Time Reunion Special, which aired in 2005, is included as an extra (it's mentioned nowhere on the box cover art). All of the principal players contribute their memories of the show's successful run, including some honest discussion of Phillips' much-publicized drug problems. -- Paul Gaita
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 There's a Reason It Ain't In Syndication October 20, 2008
Tha Kosher Footlong (New Jersey)
1 out of 8 found this review helpful
Why? Because it blows, that's why! This series was nothing but 70s feminist propaganda with ugly people in it and it's aged over the last 30 years worse than fish. Pat Harrington was the only good thing about it.
 "So Hold On Tight, We'll Muddle Through, One Day at a Time!" September 11, 2008
Kenneth M. Gelwasser (Hollywood, Fl USA)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Back, when I was a kid, growing up in the '70s, my family and I pretty much loved most of the Norman Lear produced comedies, that were on the b**b tube at the time. "All in the Family" was king in our household, but a close second for us, would have to be the groundbreaking sitcom, "One Day at a Time".
For those who don't know, "One Day at a Time" featured Ms.Ann Ramano (Bonnie Franklin) a middle aged mom, who is newly divorced after a long time marriage. This is truely the first time in her life, that Ann hasn't been dependent on a man. She is now facing an uncertain new future, which includes finding a job and raising her two battling, teenage daughters, Julie (Mackenzie Phillips) and Barbara (Valerie Bertinelli) the best way she knows how. Along for the ride is both the meddling, wise-cracking, apartment building handyman, Dwayne F. Schnieder (Pat Harrington Jr.) and the teddy bear-like, divorce lawyer/love interest, David Kane (Richard Masur).
This was the first successful show on TV to really broach the topic of divorce and how it affected both women and kids alike. The scripts were sharp, sometimes moving and quite funny. The show made stars out of the four main cast members (I had a huuuuge, pre-teen crush on Valerie Bertinelli!), who really invested their characters with both personality and chemistry.
This DVD features all 15 episodes of the first season. The remastering is fine, but nothing special. The one extra included is a wonderful 40 minute, 2005 'reunion special', which features the principal cast members. In a relaxed setting, the actors talk and reminisce about their characters, the series' various themes & plotlines and the actual production of the show. Topics of interest run the gamut from the wild '70s clothing/hairdo fashions to a discussion of Mackenzie Phillips' drug problems, that lead to her eventually leaving the show. The actors good naturely banter back and forth, leaving the impression, that after more than 30 years, they are in a way still a family.
A great show! Highly recommended! Hopefully in the future more seasons will be released to DVD!
 THANK YOU September 5, 2008
Carol L. Fisher
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I am very pleased with the DVD of "One Day at a Time". The DVD's are in excellent collection and have been GREAT to watch. Thanks VERY much!
it's worth it. July 25, 2008
Irene Heras (CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS United States)
i love watching this dvd while i'm getting ready to go to work.
this truly brings back memories. it was every sunday night this show would come on. i even remember where i was for several episodes.
i hope season 2 will be out very soon.
Please sell dvds of all seasons! Thank you! May 17, 2008
Sitcom Fan (Minneapolis)
I'm glad I bought this set so I could see the earlier shows that I didn't see and hopefully I can see the rest of the series on dvd because I haven't seen these shows since they were on network tv.
Very enjoyable! I hope the next season includes the rest of the Reunion special. I'd love more bonus features!
..classic Norman Lear production! Intelligent and emotional dialogue with relevant storylines. The stories and characters were endearing and sympathetic. Also love the clothes and interior sets!
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