Being a pioneer in the American West was difficult enough, but imagine as well as hardships of frontier life, being a single woman trying to make her way in the world. Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman was a show about overcoming odds and fighting prejudice of all kinds as Dr. Michaela Quinn sought her destiny in a growing community in the late 1800’s West.
Jane Seymour starred in this award winning and timeless family drama that is now presented by A&E in a wonderful collector’s boxed set.
Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman is one of those series that is held in the hearts of many. Families watched this show together, and people of all ages were drawn to these chronicles of life in 1800’s Colorado Springs. The show had high standards of historical representation and presented stories that addressed problems of the day with admirable accuracy.
The plight of the American Indian was examined honestly, and the difficult passages of immigrants to the new land explored. There were numerous plot lines telling of the circumstances that sent souls looking for a second chance which they hoped to find in the West. Like life anywhere at any time in history, the events were not all bad.
There was much joy, humor and good will included in these episodes, rounding out the characters, making them feel even more real to viewers. As we shared in their troubles and sorrows, we were also given a chance to celebrate victories, happy times and romance. The human condition was presented in the microcosm of the town of Colorado Springs.
The series begins with Dr. Michaela Quinn, leaving Boston after the death of her father. Having shared a medical practice with her father for several years, she is astonished to find that patients are no longer interested in having a female physician. She travels to the Colorado territory to take the position of doctor to the growing village of Colorado Springs.
Upon arrival she learns that the town leaders thought that she was Dr. Michael Quinn, a man, and are just as prejudiced against a female as their Eastern city counter parts. The first few episodes of the series are concerned with Dr. Quinn gaining the respect and trust of the citizenry.
Along the way she inherits a ready-made family of three children and stirs romantic feelings in a brooding widower mountain man Byron Sully (Joe Lando.) Throughout the series viewers see the development and changes that take place in the lives of people as the country was growing and politics were changing.
There are good and bad things that happen, there are foolish actions, and noble or heroic deeds chronicled and history is framed by the story of Dr. Quinn herself. Most of all it is a story of perseverance and strength, with lessons for life in any time period..
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman: The Complete Series Megaset is attractively boxed as a turn of the century leather album. All 42 discs are housed in sleeved pages that contain information about the series as well as program notes for the 150 episodes and the two television movies.
This set is a fan’s dream with features that include the A&E Biography “Jane Seymour: Hollywood’s English Rose,” featurettes of “Beginnings” and “Favorites,” Four cast commentaries, Boarding House: Guest Stars, an interactive tour of early Colorado Springs, a trivia quiz, photo galleries and cast biographies.
This set would be a wonderful addition to any fan’s collection, as well as a grand gift for a family. Treat yourself to this treasure and enjoy quality viewing.
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman: The Complete Series Megaset is now available at Amazon . As of yet, there is not a release date for this version of the DVD in the UK. Visit the DVD database for more information.
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