In New York City, in the 1840s, people need a diversion from the "railroad pace" at which they work and live. They find it in a game of questionable origins. On June 19, 1846, at the Elysian Fields in Hoboken, New Jersey, a team of well-dressed gentlemen, the Knickerbockers, play the first game of baseball. By 1856, the game is already being called "the national pastime," or simply, "Our Game." But the nation is about to be torn apart. And, in the midst of the Civil War, there is one thing that Americans North and South have in common: baseball..
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Well Done Series...But...Baseball is a well done documentary film and an enjoyable watch for fans of the game and non-fans alike. Anyone that enjoys history and/or documentaries will enjoy these films and neednāt know a thing about baseball. There is one qualifier for the above statement though. To enjoy Baseball, you must be able to do something that Mr Burns cannot do, which is to check politics at the door and objectively assess a topic without bias. Even the viewers least versed in politics will find it impossible to overlook Burns incessant inclusion of leftwing politics throughout the film. The individuals chosen to provide perspective on Baseball are nothing short of baffling. Noted liberals Doris Kearns and Mario Cuomo are two of the most featured commenters. While the perspectives are admittedly interesting and entertaining, the choices destroy the credibility of the series, reminding the viewer that the creator of the series has an agenda that heās not even willing to attempt to conceal. Of course, the most blatant illustration of Mr Burns agenda and bias are drawn from the Bill Lee interviews in which Mr Lee dons a red hat with a giant CCCP on it. The series also devotes a disproportionally high amount of time to the Negro Leagues, however many viewers may find this welcome as the Negro Leagues are generally understated relative to their importance to Major League Baseball. A mistake which Mr Burns does not make. If a viewer can put on their political blinders and pretend that segments of the film donāt come off like nothing short liberal propaganda, then nearly all will enjoy the film. Even the most clearly biased segments of the film are still well done and entertaining accounts..Score: 3/5
A Quintessential AdditionFor anyone who, with a childlike enthusiasm ground deep in tradition, ever impatiently endured a trip in the stationwagon from home to the stadium. To those who marvelled at the immaculately manicured grass or took in the smells of the hotdogs and popcorn. To those who remember the vendors who still roam the stadium yelling "Get your peanuts". To those who still love the sound of the crack of the bat, this documentary should be part of your collection. Covering the mythos of Abner Doubleday's "discovery" of baseball, a claim he never made, to archived footage of games being played in America's heartland, in cornfields, dusty, weed infested fields where the catcher stood instead of crouching like today. To the early heroes of the game, where great players such as Walter Johnson, Christy Mathewson, Cy Young, Honus Wagner, Rogers Hornsby, Hank Greenberg, Lou Gehrig, Babe Ruth all relied on their own natural physical talents to succeed. To Ty Cobb, considered by some to be the greatest overall player in the history of the game, alienating so much of the baseball world, that at his funeral only 3 of his contemporaries choose to attend. To the still embarrassing ostracization of black player until Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in 1947, thus denying to all but a very few the opportunity to see such greats as Josh Gibson, who it was thought hit a total of 800 homeruns (unconfirmed). To the talents of Satchel Paige, Buck O'Neil, and a myriad of black players who never had the chance to become household legends, who many, but the most astute baseball fans struggle to remember. Continuing through the years, the documentary touches on those players who sacrificed portions of their careers to enlist in the Armed Forces during World War 2. Ted Williams, Joe DiMaggio, Bob Feller, Yogi Berra are only 4 of the many who put their lives on the line for their country. Through the 50's and Mickey Mantle, Whitey Ford, the Yankee dominance, to Roger Maris breaking Babe Ruth's homerun record in 1961 on the last day of the season, through the Marvin Miller of the 70's, when the reserve clause was repealed in 1975 in favor of free agency at the expense of Curt Flood's career, who in 1970 filed a lawsuit against MLB and its reserve clause, setting into motion the system we have today. Through the 80's when MLB was found to be working in collusion to prevent higher salaries and eventually had to pay 280 million dollars in fines, to the increasing number of players being recruited and signed from foreign countries, Puerto Rico, South America, etc. Some will say the documentary does not delve deep enough into the "skeletons" jangling around in MLB's closets. Some will say it minumizes the Negro League's affect on MLB by providing talented hall of fame players even after Robinson in 1947. Hank Aaron, Willie Mays are just two athletes who played in the Negro League prior to becoming legends in the Major Leagues. However, I think the documentary is just the right length, had it been required to cover all of the background elements which comprise the organization as it stands today, holes and all, Mr. Burns might still be working on it or considered it too burdensome to attempt. You are not going to please everyone, in particular those fans passionate about every little detail that makes the mosaic complete. Now with the additional material which delves into the recent developments, McGuire and Sosa, Bonds, etc, the documentary reaches even a higher pinnacle. In an every changing environment such as MLB, Ken Burns has done an other-worldly job of bringing it all together..Score: 5/5
Good but expensiveEven though every episode is 7 dollars i know thats expensive but its worth it so u can pick 7 bucks an episode or leave it i didnt bye it i watched it on tv.Score: 4/5
Where?Where is the complimentary HD upgrade?.Score: 3/5
I hate iTunesGreat series, but why does iTunes not offer episodes one and eight? Apparently, they don't know. After days of trading emails with customer service, I found that they are not sure why episodes are missing. Also, they are unwilling to solve this problem. As soon as I can find an option to iTunes, I'm gone..Score: 5/5
Great films.I have innings 1 - 9 on tape at home, so I ain't buying this. But I always thought that the 10th inning was pointless..Score: 4/5
Like anything ever made.It starts with the true roots of of baseball. With that being as great as it is explained the origins of the game.Then it talks about Ruth and his true impact on how he was truly God like.Coming at the time baseball really needed him.They talk about Baseball as if it were a member of your family. "death in the family analogy is greatly talked with the Dodgers leaving brooklyn.Or when Ruth dies.The very under-rated Negro-leagues are talked about,and how Black ball players being kept out of white Baseball. Still had figures that influenced white baseball..It explains every decade from life outside of the game and what impact it has on the game.Some things are left out.some players are not talked about enough.The top and bottom of the tenth are great ad-on's.The writers and historians are great narrators of this whole masterpiece,and is what makes it priceless and timeless.Not only should every Baseball fan should see this.Which ownership is mandatory,but also any sport fan.Or any one who has a great deal of wonder of the foundation of the American spirit..Score: 5/5
Baseball is the greatest game ever created .... and Ken Burns did a masterful job laying the foundation about the game. Even after 20 years it is a great thing to watch. Play Ball!!.Score: 5/5
Why so much?Itās a great documentary, but why charge $6.99 and episode and $55.99 for the entirety? I can go to Amazon Prime and buy each episode for $1.99. Typically Apple markup in price..Score: 3/5
$7?At $2-$3 an episode I would easily buy most if not all of them, but $7 is simply more than I am willing to pay per episode. Too bad, because this series is fantastic and I would love to have it on my iPod. Stop taking tips from Barry Zito's agent and reduce the price to something reasonable.Score: 2/5
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Missing 1 episodeThe episode about the 1950's is missing. What's up with that?.Score: 4/5
1950's not missingIt is #8, The Capitol of Baseball.Score: 5/5
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