In a totally unscripted format, DIRTY JOBS is a gauntlet of danger, fear, and humiliation, steadfastly endured by our intrepid host. Rowe assumes the duties of the job in question and works alongside Sewer Inspector, Zoo Poop Picker Uppers, Road Kill Collectors, Chinatown Garbage collector, Pig farmer... Average folks doing extraordinary work that simply must get done. Rowe is a tremendously good sport, and a perfect conduit between worker and viewer. His interactions are both earnest and ironic, and the results are enlightening, horrifying, hilarious, and very, very, real. In the end, viewers are left with an appreciation for hard working people, and a better understanding of what it takes to tackle tough jobs. No one will watch these segments and say, "That's a job I'd like to try," but everyone will be glad that somebody else is doing them.
B**N
A really great buy!
The media could not be loaded. This DVD is compromised of 4 episodes plus 1 holiday special that are the complete full episodes and not a compilation of random clips. I've bought some other DVDs that are compilation ones but they don't feel as satisfying compared to watching the full thing which I enjoy that this had. From start to finish I found this to be greatly fun, nostalgic, and surprisingly educational.. although be warned that there are a few gross out scenes such as going down into a waste sewer to clean out backup from toilets..Audio quality is really good, clean, and crisp despite it being presented in dolby 2.0 stereo. I may have been wrong but I feel like my home theater system (and even my smaller system that has 5 audio channels) had output it on my other speakers making it sound as if it was originally in surround sound.Picture quality is surprisingly good too despite it consisting of episodes from 11 years ago during the 2010s. Up close, you can really see the problems such as the noise, jagged lines, and lack of detail. From a distance (a few feet away minimum) it looks much better seeing no noise, and seeing a lot of facial features such as wrinkles in Mike Rowe's face. Locations look good too allowing you to really see all the little details regardless if your sitting up close or in the back.. I give it props for looking somewhat decent sitting/being up close compared to other DVD releases from the 2010s that look absolutely unwatchable sitting as such that. When the camera zooms in on anything, thise scenes in particular look great regardless of where you sit. Compared to the original TV broadcast, this definitely looks 100 times better and is highly worth it!
S**W
Great DVD - Somewhat Misleading Title
This is a great DVD for Dirty Job fans however I believe the title is misleading. I think it should have been "Dirty Jobs - The Specials" This DVD has the special episodes of Dirty Jobs that are never included in the full dvd seasons or the Dirty Job Collection dvds. The rather general product description fails to include the specifics of what the DVD includes:1. The Dirty TruthMike Rowe serves up an alternative to worn out cliches with six hard-earned lessons gleaned from 250 Dirty Jobs.2. Dirty ConversationsMike is joined by long-time fans, Carolyn and Marilyn Maedel for a look at never-before-seen footage featuring unusual, skewed, and quirky conversations he's had with a colorful array of characters3. Dirty DNAMike is joined by his own mom and dad as he takes a look back at the family businesses he has visited over the years.4. Dirty InfrastructureMike reviews America's Infrastructure Report Card, issued by the American Society of Civil Engineers, as he pays tribute to the men and women who fight an uphill battle working to keep the infrastructure from crumbling.5. Dirty HolidaysOn this special episode, Mike revisits the holiday jobs he has worked. From turkeys and reindeer to cranberries and parade floats, Mike shows us the dirt, sweat, and poop that go into the jobs that get us ready for the holidays.I do wish it had included all of the special DJ episodes but this is a definite start on some of the best special episodes so far.
J**T
Love the show
Love the show
T**S
too much talking and reminiscing about the episodes. not the episodes themselves.
i love all the episodes of dirty jobs. i thought these would be full episodes of the toughest jobs. it's a lot of talking and brief glimpses. why don't they just come out with a collection of every season of dirty jobs. they do with other shows, why not this one. you can buy a season here and there, an episode here and there, but not a complete collection.
B**O
My grandson loves this show so he will receive this ...
My grandson loves this show so he will receive this for his birthday. I will update my review once he watches it. Can't go wrong with this show totally entertaining.
S**L
Entertaining
It was great to see this show again on DVD.
A**
Eh
Just a clip show
H**T
LOve Dirty Jobs
Can't go wrong with Dirty Jobs!
C**A
Order came quickly
I love this show. Order came quickly.
K**E
One Star
It wasn't what I thought it would be! It's not actual episodes of the show.
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