I normally don't have any interest in those themed compilations of TV show episodes; they're usually overpriced, and besides, if I like the show enough to purchase multiple episodes, I'd probably rather just get season sets. However, as Halloween approaches, I can't help but wish Paramount would put together a package of the "Bar Wars" episodes from "Cheers." After all, one of the best of these installments was a Halloween-themed show that led to the apparent death from fright of Sam's bitter rival Gary. Plus, several years ago, TV Land ran a marathon of these to celebrate the holiday. So, yeah, I'm in the mood to see these, and it would be great to be able to buy a disc of 'em for 10 bucks or so.
I have a few of the "Cheers" season sets already and plan to keep buying them...eventually...but as that marathon proved, this is a case where you can enjoy similar-themed episodes in one or two sittings without getting bored. There was a great deal of variety in the "Bar Wars" saga. The wild one-upsmanship in the prank contests between Sam's gang and the Gary's Olde Towne Tavern crew made for some of the best episodes and moments ever. I'm talking Kevin McHale, Harry the Hat, the Bloody Mary recipe, and all the great elements that made this set of episodes one of the best "series within a series" in TV history.
BTW, former "Cheers" scribe Ken Levine posted a "Bar Wars FAQ" a few years ago on his excellent blog. It's a must read--this post and the blog, for that matter--for fans of the show and especially these great episodes.
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