CARL SAGAN Cosmos

[Phil]

Hi everyone has anyone watch the 7 disc DVD Carl Sagan Cosmos. Just would like no no what you think of it.
Phil

[astroturf (Bryan)]

Hi Phil

I saw a few episodes of Cosmos on the Ovation channel more recently & I'm a bit dissapointed I didn't get to see all of them

I like Carl Sagans way of presentation even tho it's a bit dated(1986 I think)
It's my birthday soon & I've put the DVD set on my wishlist

Cheers
Bryan

[Omaroo (Chris Malikoff)]

The original series first aired in September 1980. It was then, and still is, my favourite documentary series of all time. Dr Sagan had a personal delivery style that was as infectious as it was informal - not for everyone (he lulls my wife to sleep) but I love it.

There is none of the modern (and well-inferior) Discovery Channel-esque style that relies on constant visual battery, thump-in-the-face drama and repetition to get a point across. Sagan merely relies on the intelligence of the audience to absorb what he has said without belting them with it. It's a great change. He was a SCIENTIST, and yet he possessed the rare quality of being able to convey it to the laymen in their own terms.

As stated, it is dated a little - but the overall splendour of the presentation is well worth the time it takes to watch it. You won't be sorry you did.

[Prickly]

Hi Phil,

Havent seen it since my childhood - may years ago. It was a classic in my books but now quite old.

I wouldnt mind buying the set myself.

Cheers
David

[matt]

Hi Phil.

I was lucky enough to receive the DVD boxed set for my birthday last year.

It's absolutely outstanding, and as good as I remember from watching it on tv in the early 80s.

Yes...a little dated in its appearance, but still highly relevant and a wonderful testament to a man of such great intellect and talent.

[astroron (Ron)]

Shakespeare is dated and yet his plays are read and watched by millions.
The latest addition was updated not to long before his death.
I watch some of the episodes every couple of months or when there is not much on the box.
They are still worth watching.
Ron
Ps I forgot to mention he is my Astronomical Hero

[timelord (Al)]

I have the boxed set of dvd's they are great--think I've watched them about 4 times 5th time is looming

[Jen]

i would love to get my hands on this DVD box set too

[Chrissyo (Chris)]

Great coincidence with this topic! I'm planning on buying the box set this Monday afternoon after my last midsemester exam. I've been watching a bunch of the Cosmos clips on YouTube over the last few weeks and just can't get enough of it. Great stuff!

[Phil]

Thanks everyone for the reply. Ended up buying it have not started to watch the DVDs yet but cant wait.
Phil

[GrahamL]

Yes I must buy this one

One of his last interviews if you havn't seen it already
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBkaP7EY5Us

[Starless (Brian)]

For those interested Jacob Bronowski's
"The Ascent Of Man" series is on DVD
at ABC shops.

[Chrissyo (Chris)]

I went to the JB Hi-Fi in the city today to finally buy the boxset of Cosmos that I've had my eyes on for a few weeks, but it was gone!! All that waiting for exams to be over for nothing. I also couldn't find it in any of the other DVD shops in the city. Guess I'll have to order it online.

Darn.

[Glenhuon (Bill)]

Have a look on Ebay Chrissyo, I got mine there pretty cheap.

Bill

[mark3d]

ive noticed a few libraries (including the uni library) that have the DVD set ... it is a good show.. although yes it looks dated (but the content isnt).

[mdgodf (Mark)]

I have the DVD set and it is good. The book is also worth having.

[Aussie Pete]

The DVD set is simply brilliant, Carl Sagan was an integral part of Astronomy during his time. The cosmos series is his best work. But he did HEAPS..

Pete