Product Description

The adage that father knows best is taken to task in this hilarious comedy series that launched network ratings into the stratosphere. Tony Micelli is a former professional baseball player who along with his pre-teen daugher moves into advertising executive Angela Bower's house to be both housekeeper and father figure to Angela's young son. But chemistry and camaraderie collide between Tony and Angela - accentuated by a barrage of unforgettable one-liners - hurled by Angela's eccentric mom. Tony Danza Judith Light Katherine Helmond Alyssa Milano and Danny Pintauro comprise one of the most formidable comedy ensembles of all time in this complete 22-episode WHO'S THE BOSS first season collection.System Requirements:Starring: Tony Danza Judith Light Katherine Helmond Alyssa Milano Danny Pintauro Running Time: 454 Min. Copyright Sony Pictures Home Entertainment 2005Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: TELEVISION/SERIES & SEQUELS Rating: NR UPC: 043396028692 Manufacturer No: 02869

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #10822 in DVD
• Brand: Sony
• Released on: 2004-06-08
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• Formats: Box set, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 3
• Dimensions: .60 pounds
• Running time: 454 minutes

Amazon.com
Who's the Boss? was a standard sitcom--turned on its head. Sure, there was a mom, a dad, two cute kids, a house in the suburbs... and a live studio audience. But Angela Bower (Judith Light) was a single advertising exec with a son (Danny Pintauro) and Tony Micelli (Tony Danza) was a widowed ex-ballplayer with a daughter (future Charmed star Alyssa Milano). The Connecticut mansion belonged to Angela (along with the big '80s hair and shoulder pads) and Tony wasn't her boyfriend, but rather her housekeeper. Then there was her mother, Mona (the incomparable Katherine Helmond). The sexed-up, slightly cracked grandmother is a primetime staple, but in the former Soap matriarch's hands, the character was a cut above (and usually got the best lines). As Angela complains to her in the pilot, "You've sent me a man for a housekeeper!" "Oh, don't be sexist," Mona replies. "A man can do meaningless, unproductive work just as well as a woman."

"Meaningless, unproductive work" is what Tony does for the Bowers--and does well--but he and Samantha (Milano) also become part of the family. Angela and Tony go on a number of dates with other people, but there's an obvious sexual tension between them. The show would continue to exploit that tension for eight seasons to great success (even inspiring a British version called The Upper Hand, with Honor Blackman as the "Mona" character). Helmond, meanwhile, would garner an Emmy and a Golden Globe for her efforts. Highlights include "Mona Gets Pinned," in which Mona takes up with a younger man, and "Angela's Ex, Part I," in which Angela reconciles with her estranged husband--who proceeds to fire Tony. Guest stars include Betty White (Mary Tyler Moore) in "Eye on Angela" and Danza's Taxi co-star Jeff Conoway in "First Kiss." --Kathleen C. Fennessy

Customer Reviews

Classic '80s comedy!
A wealthy marketing executive and single mom employs a male housekeeper -- causing many of the misunderstandings and laughs that made this show a classic.

Judith Light stars as the conservative Angela Bower, to Tony Danza's ex-professional athlete housekeeper Tony Micelli. Fresh from Brooklyn, Tony and his adolescent daughter Sam (Alyssa Milano) quickly develop a tight-knit household with Angela, her six-year-old son Jonathan (Danny Pintauro) and sexy, wisecracking mother Mona Robinson (Katherine Helmond) who moves in with the family mid-season.

Memorable episodes include "Briefless Encounter," when a newly-hired Tony accidentally barges into the bathroom on a bathing Angela; "Samantha's Growing Up," where Mona and Angela help the young, embarrassed Sam on her journey into young womanhood; and the two-part "Angela's Ex," where Mr. Bower returns and claims to want his family back.

"Who's the Boss?" is a classic TV series, full of both laughs and heartfelt moments. I'm really anticipating the release of Season 2!

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Don't look at me like that DVD you are never gonna release more of the series ever! I got the first season a few weeks ago at FYE for only $11.95 and they had a second copy of it for $40.00. I have not watched the whole season because I have so much other stuff to do but I think it's a great show. I never really saw it before but it used to be on Nick an Night. I got it because it was so cheap and I love buying DVDs. It's been over 4 years so I don't think there's any hope. You never know though. With Barney Miller it took them about 4 years to release the second season. If people buy more we may have a change. I am #50 to review this so 50 people most have bought this. I think that's enough people.

Great Comedy Series!
I greatly enjoy watching "Who's the Boss!" as it gives a "good feeling" to TV watching. The comedy is great - the characters believable, genuine, caring and funny. And there is even an underlying moral message beneath each episode, be it ever subtle - like honesty, integrity, sticking with each other. It's visible that the relationship between all the characters is genuine and caring. Tony is always upbeat and true. Mona is a card with an upbeat sense of humor who underneath it all is very caring of her daughter, Angela. Angela is more straight-laced, although funny at times too, however you need that to balance the whole mix of characters. And the kids are cute with their own innocent comedy. Sometimes while watching the show, I have to remind myself that it actually was filmed 2 decades ago because the stories can fit today as well. The show is an overall "feel good" type that leaves you talking about it and rehashing the funny stuff, long after you're done watching. I recommend it highly!