Vanna White Books

You've seen the TV show and read the book. Now get the book on tape. Vanna underestimates her own talent. "You have to know the alphabet", she says. If you have always wondered - what is Vanna really like (see answer number 3, below), this is the tape for you. It is fifty minutes of pure Vanna.

Do not get this tape because you are looking for a literary masterpiece. Buy this tape because you are a Wheel of Fortune fan! How many of us can say that we are the best in the world at what we do? There is no question, Vanna is the world's best letter turner (now letter presser). She performs her job with a fluidity of motion that no other letter turner can approach. Yes, there are others who do this. I have seen substitutes for Vanna on Wheel of Fortune, and Wheel of Fortune equivalent shows in other countries. (The most amusing is the Hungarian version where there are more vowels than consonants.) Vanna is the best.

I have to admit to some level of prejudice. I met Vanna when I appeared on WOF as a contestant. The answers to your three questions are: (1) $55,618, (2) the money is taxed as income, (3) Vanna is very nice, but we do not keep in touch.

The Naked Gun Gift Set contains all three of the films and boy you will be laughing like crazy when you get this baby home. Of course the original is the best, but the sequels are enjoyable as well. Leslie Nielsen has great comic timing and Priscilla Presley is not too shabby either. I highly recommend this awesome collection. Enjoy!

This movie it's just one of my favorites comedies. Leslie Nielsen just awesome. Tons of laughs. If you want to spend some time on your couch laughings in a boring afternoon this is the one. Excellent comedy

i love these movies! they are hilarious! u cant tell me u cant laugh once at leslie nielson's crazy antics. he's great!

This is not what I expected it to be. Its true that many scenes not appearing in TV broadcasts are shown, but then the extra scenes that the TV media puts in to stretch the show time are missing. Too bad. I'll give this away and buy each movie seperately.

The Naked Gun DVD Gift Set.

This collection features all three films in the Naked Gun series, which are The Naked Gun: From The Files Of Police Squad! (1988), The Naked Gun 2 and ½: The Smell Of Fear (1991), and The Naked Gun 33 and 1/3: The Final Insult. Three discs total. Each film has trailers and commentaries as bonuses. All films are the theatrical cuts.

This review is strictly for the box set itself, and its content. If you're looking for reviews of the films themselves, I've posted them on their respective item's pages.

-DISC ONE-

-The Naked Gun: From The Files Of Police Squad!

-Trailer

-Commentary track

-DISC TWO-

-The Naked Gun 2 and ½: The Smell Of Fear

-Trailers

-Commentary Track

-DISC THREE-

-The Naked Gun 3 and 1/3: The Final Insult

-Trailers

-Commentary Track

This set is handy because it combines all three of the Naked Gun films into a single, affordable collection. The commentary tracks are interesting to listen to if you're a fan, as well. This is a nice alternative to having to hunt down each film separately, not to mention on average it's cheaper than buying each one on its own.

Sadly, the set isn't perfect. My biggest complaint is with the lack of extras. These are the same movies that are sold separately, with commentaries and trailers as the only bonuses. When are we going to get the deleted scenes from the first film on a DVD? So far, these have only shown up in TV airings. And why is there no behind-the-scenes footage or interviews with cast and crew?

There are two different versions of this set, the DVD Gift Set version and the Triple Feature version. Both versions are exactly the same, apart from packaging. The Gift Set is larger, with each film in its own "as sold separately" case, while the Triple Feature condenses all three films to fit in a single-sized DVD case. You can't go wrong either way, but generally the Triple Feature is cheaper.

It's great to get all of these movies in one convenient spot, but I am extremely disappointed by the lack of bonus material. Hopefully a special edition release of the movies will come eventually. Paramount seems to be re-releasing a number of their older releases as special editions with bonus material, and I'm hoping this series will eventually get that treatment.

Thumbs up for the movies, thumbs down for the extras-lacking box set.

I do not know who thinks this book is accurate, but I have tried four and found errors in the instructions; i.e, Cabled Sampler, I have been crocheting for over 30 years and the Basket Weave Block row 2-5 makes no sense. If I am incorrect, please advise.

There were three other patterns that were extremely frustrating?

beautifully presented, fabulous patterns, with great variety. WHat more could you ask for?? . I love the color shos, right next to the directions too. you wont regret owning this book!

I've been crocheting most of my life, and this book had the most veriety I've ever seen (and afghans I'd actually make). The work is beautiful and will keep you busy for a very long time. Don't be afraid to change yarns from the recommended, or change colors to suit your taste: I use worsted weight instead of chunky (don't like using chunky yarn). This book includes easy patterns and more complex patterns - I would recommond it for any crocheter.

This book has some terrific patterns. I have made several. The instructions are clear and accurate. Great thing about this is the patterns can be adapted to different yarns and hook sizes. I'm and Intermediate crocheter and have experienced great success with these patterns as gifts. I go through the book and can find something for each person on my gift list!

A GREAT buy!

This is a great book all around. There are often two pictures of each afghan; a full size view and a close up view which is helpful in viewing stitches. There are so many worthwhile projects in this book from baby afghans and a full size cat motif to kitchen placemats. All skill levels are present. Some of the easy ones (very easy) are also very beautiful. Color stitch guide at end of book. The best part: the exact Lion Brand yarn (with color name and number) used to make each afghan is listed at the bottom of the page. At the end of the book all the different types of yarns are explained along with an 800 number for ordering. You can also find all that you need under the Lion Brand Website. I am so eager to make many of these afghans. I am nearly done my first one and have bookmarked about a half dozen more.

I am making the loving hearts afghan and have done something wrong or cannt figure out how to connect my strips of motifs together. I honestly think you left out that step. Please help.

This book contains some of the most innovative afghan patterns I've ever seen. I specifically purchased it after searching for a double wedding ring afghan pattern. It turned out to be simply the most gorgeous afghan I've ever seen. Quite challenging for a relative novice like myself.

The variety of afghans in this book is wonderful. The pictures are clear, the instructions simple to understand. It's very inspiring book.

I am so pleased with this book. I am on a constant search of imaginative, unique patterns from doilies to afghans, and this book does fit the bill. I have always been a fan of any Vanna patterns, I have the entire binder she puts out, and have done many things out of it. I like the way the patterns are written, they are very clear. One note of caution: Vanna patterns that I know of do not have difficulty levels noted, and they do vary quite a bit from beginner to advanced. You will have no problem if you are intermediate or up, but may have a few if you are a beginner.

This book was the first of a big collection, and it remains one of my favourites. Has gifts for everybody. The projects are beautiful, well explained and with detailed pictures. I've done several afghans and they all turned out perfect. I would recommend it to everyone from beginner to expert level. I also bought Vanna's afghans all through the house, also a great book.

I checked this book out at the library and loved it, bought this one and her other 2 afghan books. Has varying levels of difficulty. Designs are beautiful and very motivating. The designs will not be outdated. Perfect gift for the crochet lover!

OMG, this movie is beyond belief and funnier than life itself. Leslie Nielson really perfected the role as Frank Drebin. I didn't care for the sequences that were about Frank's wife, Jane. However, Frank himself was unbelievable, especially at the academy awards, where he made a giant spectacle of himself. I really laughed when he ran off stage, saw tanya, and when she tried to seduce him, you should've seen the look on his face when he saw that she had a......well I can't say. You'd have to see for yourself. It was hilarious. This movie is timeless, and priceless. This belongs in the collection of any true comedy fan.

It was a fun movie.
It is made more so by the infamous member of the supporting cast.

I found all of the movies in the Naked Gun trilogy at wal-Mart for cheap and jumped on the chance to own them. definitely a guy flick and not too many women would be into this style of comedy.

The Naked Gun 33 and 1/3: The Final Insult is directed by Peter Segal. The film stars Leslie Nielsen and co-stars Priscilla Presley, George Kennedy, O. J. Simpson, Anna Nicole Smith, and Fred Ward. Ira Newborn contributes the musical score.

The aptly-named Final Insult is the third and final film in The Naked Gun series. Frank Drebin has now retired from Police Squad, and married Jane Spencer, the woman of his dreams from the previous two films. But marital tensions cause problems for the newlyweds, and before long, Drebin comes out of retirement. His new assignment is to go undercover in a prison, and to spy on a recently-arrested criminal with terrorist connections. He has an evil scheme in mind - one that could result in a deadly bombing at the Academy Awards ceremony.

The third and final installment in The Naked Gun series is, you guessed it, more of the same zany stuff we saw the first two times around. While not a superior product to either previous film by any means, it still makes for a good third installment. And like the first two, it's impossible to write a conventional review for this film. While there is a plot here and entertaining characters, this is more-or-less a showcase of well-written, fast-paced jokes. The writers keep the puns and gags flying at you from start to finish. Normally putting the jokes first and the characters and plot second is a recipe for disaster. But The Naked Gun series pulls it off well, and the third installment makes no exception to the rule.

Leslie Nielsen reprises his role of Frank Drebin from the first film. By this time, I think you pretty much know what to expect from him. He steals every scene he takes part in, delivering the fast-paced comedy with an unusual level of seriousness, never cracking a smile no matter how comical or inappropriate what he says is. The Naked Gun is probably Nielsen's best-known series of films, and it won't be long into the movie before you see why that is.

Like the first two, there's really not much point in going too in depth about the supporting cast and what they do. This movie belongs to Leslie Nielsen. But amongst its ranks are O. J. Simpson as Drebin's long-time, loyal partner on the force, Priscilla Presley as the now-estranged love interest, and Anna Nicole Smith as the villain`s love interest. Everyone does well in this film, but no one steals the show the same way Nielsen does.

The style in which this film is presented stays true to the first two, and that`s a good thing. Unless you knew better, it's not likely you would have suspected the series had a change in directors for its final installment. The writers throw the jokes at the audience endlessly - there's not a single scene in this movie without something to make you laugh. And with Leslie Nielsen usually in charge of delivering these cleverly-written puns and gags, with his signature serious nature, you know the laughs won't let up.

The musical score for the film is written by Ira Newborn. Easily, the most recognizable piece of music in the film is its classic opening credits theme, which was also uses as the theme for Police Squad!, the show that the film was spun off from. Newborn's score is largely a jazzy, big-band one, which fits the cop/detective atmosphere well. It only helps to make the product feel more like a spoof/satire. Much of the score is rehashed from the first two movies, but that's not necessarily a bad thing.

This isn't a perfect movie, I won't kid you. The original was a comedy masterpiece. It was fresh, and easily one of the best spoofs ever made. The problem with the sequels is that they`re, to say the least, more of the same. And the jokes, while still downright hilarious, don't quite hit as hard and fast as they did the first time around. That's not to say this isn't a great comedy film in its own right, though - it is. It's far better than a lot of critics gave it credit for being.

Once again, though, the DVD presentation is disappointing. The only extras we get, as with the first two movies, are the commentary tracks and trailers. As usual, I was disappointed by the lack of behind-the-scenes footage, cast/crew interviews, and the like.

In the end, the third and last film in The Naked Gun series isn't quite the comedy masterpiece that the first one was, but it`s still a worthy addition to the Leslie Nielsen catalogue, and definitely worth your time. Although it`s not as good as the original, I`m still recommending it. If you liked the original, it's a good bet you'll like the sequels that followed.

Thumbs up

This was my least favorite Naked Gun movie. These were funny when they were hot, the others are still funny. This one however I thought was corny and overdone. The expression "It jumped the shark" is usually used when a TV show goes overboard and gets corny and tired. This movie jumped the shark and was indeed the 'final insult' to what was a pretty funny series. There were a few laughs but nothing really earth shattering. Anna Nicole is just an awful actress and looks like a cartoon character. She's ditzy and artificial looking and totally unfunny. The thing with slapstick humor like this is; it's falling-down-funny the first time, can be funny even years later but if it gets over-played it's just like that great song that the radio stations played to death. It's just not the same anymore. I guess the writers thought there can never be too much of a good thing but they were wrong. It wasn't a good thing and it was far too much for me. However, I will always enjoy the other two Naked Gun movies and I really liked Airplane and other similar movies. This one just didn't do it for me!

Loved the book. Can't wait to try out the suggestions. I've only been crocheting for a little over a year. The instructions seem clear and concise. I loved the ideas for color combinations. Can't wait to start putting these ideas to the test.

The book was exactly as presented and was shipped and received in very fast time. I am very pleased and would use this bookstore again and recommend to other buyers on Amazon.

Excellent book with novel project ideas for the novice at crochet. If you enjoy more complicated patterns, I suggest one of her other books. However, this is great to learn stitches with and practice some more basic patterns while completing beautiful gifts for friends and loved ones.

In this book, Vanna builds on basics to increase your "vocabulary" of creative tools. Use it all just as presented, or use it as a starting point to make more varied and spectacular projects.

Vanna's Choice Color It Beautiful Afghans is a keeper for beginner and novice crocheters. The directions are presented clearly. It's also a super brush-up for the more experienced.

If you are looking for a new addition to your crochet library, you won't go wrong with this.

I purchased this book and then ordered the yarn to make one of the ripple afghans. I used the color selections noted in the book. The pattern's are not new and innovative but I loved the muted shades in the photo in the book. When I worked this afghan with the colors from Lion Brand Vanna's choice yarn my afghan was fluorescent and almost glow in the dark bold. The colors in the photo were no where near the same as the ones in real life. I was very dissapointed.

I bet that at any given moment, somebody, somewhere, is writing a Master's thesis called something like "I'd Like To Solve the Puzzle: B-Celebrities and Why We Love Them".

From the very get-go in chapter 1, when Vanna tells you how she does her sit-ups then gives you instructions to make her favourite afghan, right to page 190, at the very end, when Vanna shamelessly plugs McDonald's, Spring Air mattresses, and Nestle's chocloate (and including more than 32 pages of photos inbetween!), I thought this book was brilliant and brainless. Apparently, just after this book was shortlisted for the Man Booker in early 1987, some scandalous, unauthorized photos of Vanna were published in Playboy.

This woman is so vapid that she uses knitting designs, beauty advice and recipes as filler. There's nothing behind that million dollar smile.

Do not get this book because you are looking for a literary masterpiece. Buy this book because you are a Wheel of Fortune fan! How many of us can say that we are the best in the world at what we do? There is no question, Vanna is the world's best letter turner (now letter presser). She performs her job with a fluidity of motion that no other letter turner can approach. Yes, there are others who do this. I have seen substitutes for Vanna on Wheel of Fortune, and Wheel of Fortune equivalent shows in other countries. (The most amusing is the Hungarian version where there are more vowels than consonants.) Vanna is the best.

I have to admit to some level of prejudice. I met Vanna when I appeared on WOF as a contestant. The answers to your three questions are: (1) $55,618, (2) the money is taxed as income, (3) Vanna is very nice, but we do not keep in touch.

Do not get this book because you are looking for a literary masterpiece. Buy this book because you are a Wheel of Fortune fan! How many of us can say that we are the best in the world at what we do? There is no question, Vanna is the world's best letter turner (now letter presser). She performs her job with a fluidity of motion that no other letter turner can approach. Yes, there are others who do this. I have seen substitutes for Vanna on Wheel of Fortune, and Wheel of Fortune equivalent shows in other countries. (The most amusing is the Hungarian version where there are more vowels than consonants.) Vanna is the best.

I have to admit to some level of prejudice. I met Vanna when I appeared on WOF as a contestant. The answers to your three questions are: (1) $55,618, (2) the money is taxed as income, (3) Vanna is very nice, but we do not keep in touch.

I really love this book and the other new release Vanna crochet book. They are both easy and real patterns without mistakes. If you haven't tried the yarn she uses before,,,you should also try it out. Nice, stretchy, and thick. Easy to work with. I have only crocheted for a year or so and consider myself a beginner. A lot of patterns out there are hard for me to understand but I really understand most of Vanna's (except the baby booties)....my fault I'm sure. Otherwise a good book for a beginner. You won't be disappointed.

Not what I had expected. Too many afghans and not enough variety in other "gifts". Would not have bought it in a store where I could have seen what was inside.

Several different patterns for hats, comfortghans, scarves and booties are included in this book. Patterns are offered in crochet as well as some in knit. A variety of sizes and styles make it a great overall resource to use up scraps of yarn for a worthwhile cause or as a gift.

I was disappointed with this book because I do make lots of gifts for people and was looking for some new patterns. For the most part, these patterns are very basic (all single crochet or all purl), and the only design part is to change colors every row or two. This book was not worth the money spent, to learn that I can knit a square blanket and change colors every two rows using expensive yarn.

Love to knit or crochet? Love to make things for a good cause? Then Vanna's book, VANNA'S CHOICE, will point you in the right direction. What better cause than St. Jude's Hospital?

There are 12 knit and 13 crochet projects in her book. Make one and donate it to a child fighting for their life at St. Jude's Hospital. From warps, to afghans, to slippers to hats and scarves, there is a project for everyone, even if you are just a beginner.

There are four pages describing the work that goes on at St. Jude's and the Quilt of Dreams event. After reading these pages, you will want to grab your knitting needles or crochet hook and some yarn and make several items to give.

The yarn of choice is Vanna's Choice yarn by Lion Brand. It is soft and comfy feeling and comes in earth tones. What better way to heal than to connect with our earth! Each project has a color photo and the instructions are clearly written and easy to follow. Skill level and yarn weight recommendations are also given with each project. Seven pages of general instructions include weight definitions and hook or needle sizing chart as well as the skill level definitions. If you have forgotten a basic, these pages will help you get going again.

It is nice to see that a STAR is willing to be down-to-earth and help others. Grab a copy and be part of this wonderful charity.