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Strong Medicine - The Complete First Season | 
 enlarge | Directors: David Livingston, Fran Drescher, Michael Lange, Michael Nankin, Rick Rosenthal
Studio: Sony Pictures
Category: DVD
List Price: $29.95
Buy New: $21.65
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Rating:  29 reviews
Sales Rank: 16133
Format: Box Set, Color, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Subtitled, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), Spanish (Subtitled), Portuguese (Subtitled)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 99
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 5
Running Time: 60 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.4 x 1
MPN: COLD12858D
ISBN: 1404911871
UPC: 043396128583
EAN: 9781404911871
ASIN: B000BX0VU0
Theatrical Release Date: July 23, 2000
Release Date: January 10, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
Studio: Sony Pictures Home Ent Release Date: 02/26/2008 Run time: 982 minutes
Amazon.com
Two strong-willed, capable female doctors with differing approaches to medicine must forge a working relationship when their practices are merged in this premier season (2000) of Lifetime television's longest running original series. All 22 episodes are included in this five-disc DVD box set beginning with the "Pilot," which introduces the characters and frenzied setting of the visceral drama. In an award-winning role, Rosa Blasi plays Dr. Luisa "Lu" Delgado who runs the inner city South Philly Women's Clinic serving a full caseload of indigent, drug addicts, and abuse victims. A straight-talking maverick, Dr. Delgado is sympathetic to the plight of her patients as she fights to keep her free clinic afloat despite financial hardships. Janine Turner (Northern Exposure, Cliffhanger) plays Dr. Dana Stowe, a polished-if-not-sterile surgeon at the prestigious Rittenhouse Hospital treating patients on the opposite side of the city and socio-economic spectrum. Practicing textbook medicine, Dr. Stowe chafes at Delgado's unconventional methods. (Turner will remain in the series until the early part of season three). A stroke of fate pairs the women to run a brand new women's heath center and, although sparks fly professionally, the doctors haltingly approach a level of understanding. The season explores a variety of women's health issues: infertility, abortion, rape, genetic testing, co-dependency, breast cancer, and right-to-die. Complex medical questions are explored from several perspectives without succumbing to quick resolutions. Undoubtedly, the series has grown in popularity because of the underpinnings established this first season. Blasi and Turner develop a compelling rapport—alternatively appreciating and opposing each other—while a supporting cast adds depth in standout performances by Josh Coxx (as nurse/midwife Peter Riggs) and Jenifer Lewis (as receptionist Lana Hawkins). Intense drama is tempered with comic relief, usually by way of Hawkin's banter and, in one case, her correct diagnosis of a patient's phobia of bald men. Season one introduces a budding romance and ends with a cliffhanger. Lending their vision are executive producers Tammy Ader and Whoopi Goldberg, who also plays a prominent role in the Pilot episode as Dr. Lydia Emerson, a women's health pioneer who returns in three additional stories. The only deficiency is the absence of bonus material: interviews, audio commentaries, or outtakes would strengthen the package. (Caution: violence, language, and adult themes). --Lynn Gibson
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| Customer Reviews: Read 24 more reviews...
What a great series! August 31, 2008
Cammie Hering (Portland, OR)
I became a fan of Strong Medicine later in their run, so I am very grateful to be able to go back and start from the beginning. I can't wait until the Second Season comes out! This series respectfully and intelligently explores a wide variety of issues women face - medically and interpersonally. Race, class, sexual orientation, and interpersonal violence are just some of the social issues addressed within the story lines.
Medicine August 20, 2008
Neuza Benedicto
Strong Medicine is an excellent TV series. It shows to dedication and concern of two doctors to the patients of them. However I can attend manytimes in the DVD player.
Strong Medicine Petition August 6, 2008
Tammie Jo Watson
There has to be a way to get the producers to release all the seasons of Strong Medicine to DVD...I realize Season one is out there but why leave us hanging? This is crazy...I love this show. Maybe they leave us hanging because not enough people have written in...maybe they want to see if there is truly a desire...on the other hand...ya know how some items are pulled off the shelf once the manufacturer finds out they work? Hopefully they are not doing the same here. Blockbuster told me they thought Amazon had a petition going...I wonder if this is what is being considered the petition or if there is any truth in that statement. If any one finds anything out about the release or hopeful release, I would love any information you might have.
love the series July 13, 2008
M. Aston
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
but who do i have to yell at to get the rest of it? it has been too long since they released the first season and i would like to get the rest before i die. i wasnt able to see the entire series but the seasons that i did watch i loved, and i would really love to see how things turned out in the last two seasons.
Fans want more seasons of Strong Medicine July 11, 2008
B. Knight (Ohio)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This was a really great show. I hope they hurry up and release more seasons. They got better with every season and the final episode was awesome. I want to own the entire collection!!! Please release them soon.
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