Douglas Yancy Funnie has no incredibly special qualities. He's not half-ghost. He doesn't have a pair of wacky fairy godparents (though he does have a dog who thinks he's practically human) at his beck and call. He doesn't live under the sea. He's just a normal 12-year-old boy going through normal, REAL things and writing (or drawing) about it in his journal. From adjusting to a new environment, to getting your crush to notice you, to working through low self-esteem, this middle-schooler charmed his way through every episode dealing with these issues with silent wisdom. Doug was Nickelodeon's very first Nicktoon (and you may be interested to know that his voice is provided by Billy West of Futurama fame), so if you're only familiar with what the channel is today, perhaps you should step back in time for awhile and see what you missed. It's very cute and fun, and you can't leave feeling anything but good, no matter your mood when you started. But if you're looking for outrageous situations and computer slick animation, look elsewhere.
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f313/moonswing/doug1.jpg <- Main menu http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f313/moonswing/doug2.jpg <- Episode selection http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f313/moonswing/doug3.jpg <- Video sample
Many people are curious about how Nickelodeon has handled their shows via "DVD On Demand," so I'll tell you about quality. It's very good - doesn't really look at all like a "legal bootleg" (as some have called them). The casing and DVD covers are nice. Audio and video are excellent and worked fine on my DVD player and computer. I don't have a fancy stereo setup so I can't tell you about how it would work there, it's probably "mono." However, the menus are plain and to the point, with absolutely NO extras (cast interviews, TV commercials, etc.) - so don't expect them when you buy.
So, despite the rather unreasonable price, it's worth the purchase if you're a fan. You're showing support and telling Nickelodeon you want them to release the last few seasons. So get to it!
BUY IT HERE at Amazon
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