‘Swamp Thing’ Volume 3 due on DVD in June
Shout! Factory has announced a June 22 release for the third volume of the Swamp Thing television series on DVD. The set was being offered as part of their Shout! Select online exclusive line of product.
The first volume, comprising seasons one and two of the USA cable series, and volume two (beginning the third season) were released in 2008. This volume would complete the third season and series.
The series, featuring the character created by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson, debuted on July 27, 1990 with a total of 72 episodes. The series largely followed the continuity of the horrid film adaptation by Roger Corman and starred Dick Durock who portrayed the misunderstood creature in both feature films.
While the show was once a top-rated hit for the fledgling cable channel, it was poorly received by critics and fans of the source material.
Two points, Robert: Roger Corman was not involved with the Swamp Thing films. What’s more, the TV show was its own continuity, not tied to the that of the films.
Roger Corman didn’t do the movies–he had nothing to do with them, in fact–and the movies and TV show did not have the same continuity. Sloppy reporting, guys! Even basic research would have told you this.
Two points, Robert: Roger Corman was not involved with the Swamp Thing films. What's more, the TV show was its own continuity, not tied to the that of the films.
Roger Corman didn't do the movies–he had nothing to do with them, in fact–and the movies and TV show did not have the same continuity. Sloppy reporting, guys! Even basic research would have told you this.