Weird U.S.: Real Tales of the Bizarre Vol. 1 - Strange but True and Road to Weirdsville (DVD, 2006)

PROBABLY THE ONLY GLITCH IN THE SYSTEM IS THE HOSTS. THE SUBJECT MATTER IS FASCINATING BUT I THINK IF PRESENTED IN A MORE PROFFESIONAL MANNER IT WOULD BE A BIT MORE ENTERTAINING. IT IS FAIRLY SURREAL IN NATURE BUT ALSO TRUE AND HISTORICALLY CORRECT. IF YOU HAVE ANY INTEREST IN THE REALLY UNUSUAL YOU WILL PROBABLY ENJOY...I DID THOUROUGLY

This DVD is produced by the History Channel so its kid friendly.
My 4 kids aged 8 thru 22 ALL enjoy these episodes. (and they're educational)

"Weird U.S. Real Tales of the Bizarre: Volume One,"
Featuring two episodes: "Strange but True" and "Road to Weirdsville."
These episodes show the twisted and offbeat side of America.

In "Strange But True," Mark & Mark (the hosts) visit a Florida retirement community that marks the place where the circus truly comes to town and explores the history of the enigmatic Melungeon communities of Tennessee.
( a good episode. )

Then, in "Road to Weirdsville," Mark & Mark log overtime hours exploring the underbellies of America's favorite vacation destinations, from New York City to Las Vegas.
( a VERY good episode. )

I hope this review was helpful.
Good Luck bidding & Have FUN!

The stories are not as strange as I thought and not particularly interesting. Hosts Mark & Mark travel to various cities in the U.S. I do not think anything they found can qualify as "weird". What they found was of any interest such as the miniature White House in Florida or archival film footage and history of Coney Island was completely ruined by the incompetence of Mark & Mark. Just when getting interested in the subject matter, there pops up one or the other making lame quips and mugging for the camera.

I thought it was funny, informative and just what I expected. I bought it for the good price and also I like to see unusual and weird things in the United States.