The Best 55-Inch TVs 2024

1. Project Twenty: Life in the Thirties [DVD]

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Life In The Thirties was part of an Emmy Award-winning documentary series produced by NBC in the middle/late-1950's. It is also -- one can hope -- the first in a series of DVD releases from Shanachie Entertainment of that NBC News documentary series "Project Twenty," covering these classic programs, from a period in which network news departments usually got things right, if not always complete. Shanachie has done a decent job with this program, the transfer looking at least as good as -- and probably better than -- the program looked on its original broadcast, with good sound at a healthy volume. The 11 chapters are more than adequate to break down the sections of the program, which claims a running time of 60 minutes but is actually just under 53. The whole piece is informative and entertaining, if a little simplistic, with very brisk editing -- the result is a dazzling mosaic of heartbreak and wit, humor and tragedy. Clips of Robert Benchley (one of his best, explaining the cause of the Great Depression), Will Rogers, Benny Goodman, and other stars of the era abound, but some of the most clever moments can be found in the sound editing -- over Roosevelt's first 100 days in office, in which the government literally worked around-the-clock to address the crisis of the Great Depression, one can hear the strains of Cole Porter's "Night And Day"; the repeal of Prohibition is accompanied by "Anything Goes"; and shots of hurricanes and the storms of the dust bowl are accompanied by a mournful harmonica rendition of "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes". Apart from the economic upheaval and Franklin Roosevelt's successes, nothing occupies the screen for too long, except the Lindbergh kidnapping/murder trial, which gets a full five minutes -- that segues into a section on radio, the new entertainment medium, spotlighting everyone from Jack Benny and Fred Allen to Arturo Toscanini. Hitler gets some screen time along with his domestic adherents, though his invasions of Austria, Czechoslovakia, and Poland are overlooked in favor of coverage of the 1939 New York World's Fair, for a finale. Of course, today, Ken Burns would do 15 hours on the decade, and delineate all of these and other elements in a more careful fashion -- there are no non-white American faces shown anywhere -- but this is one of the better "Cliff Notes" versions of the history.

2. Laramie: The Third Season (In Color) (DVD), Timeless Media, Drama

John Smith, Robert Fuller. From the golden age of television Westerns comes one of it's most fondly remembered shows. Rancher Slim Sherman, his younger brother Andy and ex-gunfighter Jess Harper stand tall and together against bank robbers, rustlers, kidnappers and other outlaws. Includes 28 color episodes on 6 DVDs. 1961-62/color/24 hrs., 10 min/NR/fullscreen.

LARAMIE IN COLOR PT. 1 Drama Timeless Media

3. Bones: Bones: Season Eleven (Other)

Bones: Season Eleven

Bones: The Complete Eleventh Season (DVD)

4. Solaire - SOL 55G Outdoor TV Cover (52.5"–60") - Gray

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Enjoy watching TV on your deck, by your pool, from your hot tub or anywhere outdoors with the Solaire 52.5 in. to 60 in. Outdoor TV Cover. Know your TV is protected in any weather. Give your electronics investments the best protection from the elements with this durable TV cover made from the finest marine grade elements. Measure your TV for the best fitting cover. This cover is 33 in. high by 52.5 in. wide by 4.5 in. deep.

5. Life in Pieces: The Complete First Season [DVD]

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This set features all episodes from the first season of the drama series, based on Rebecca Serle's novel. Young actress Paige Townsen (Bella Thorne) wins the role of a lifetime, and soon finds herself falling in love with co-star Rainer (Carter Jenkins).

6. Epson - EpiqVision™ Mini EF12 Smart Streaming Laser Projector with HDR and Android TV - Black and Copper

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7. Epson - EpiqVision™ Mini EF11 Laser Projector - Black

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8. Care Bears: Adventures In Care-A-Lot (DVD)

The first four episodes of the classic series starring the Care Bears includes Care-A-Lot's Birthday," Grumpy's Three Wishes," The Great Race" and Home Sweet Homeless." Animated.

Care Bears: Adventures In Care-A-Lot (DVD)

9. Epson - EpiqVision Ultra LS300 Smart Streaming Laser Short Throw Projector - White

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Go Epic! Immerse yourself in a new type of streaming experience with the Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS300 Smart Streaming Laser Projector. Utilizing an advanced, ultra-short throw design, viewing content has never been easier. Simply place the projector just inches from the wall and watch TV shows, sports, movies and more up to an astonishing 120". Featuring built-in Android TV and wireless connectivity, the Epson EpiqVision LS300 Streaming Laser Projector gives you seamless access to popular streaming services including Hulu, HBO and YouTube, right out of the box. So, whether you’re binge-watching your favorite TV shows or hosting movie night, the Epson EpiqVision LS300 Streaming Laser Projector makes it easy to stream bright images virtually anywhere in your home. Audiophile 2.1 Speaker System by Yamaha. Epson has partnered with Yamaha to create a unique audio experience unlike anything it its class. Developed exclusively for the Epson EpiqVision LS300 Streaming Laser Projector, Yamaha’s leading Acoustic Engineers designed a unique 2.1 sound system to deliver a true audiophile performance. Designed within a custom 3D Acoustic Enclosure, two high-end Yamaha drivers and a dedicated woofer are powered by a discrete amplifier and tuned, using Yamaha’s latest AudioEngine™ DSP technology to produce an impressive, deep and wide sound stage that rivals dedicated higher-end audio systems and soundbars.

10. Epson - EpiqVision Ultra LS300 Smart Streaming Laser Short Throw Projector, 3600 lumens, HDR, Android TV, Sports - Black

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Go Epic! Immerse yourself in a new type of streaming experience with the Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS300 Smart Streaming Laser Projector. Utilizing an advanced, ultra-short throw design, viewing content has never been easier. Simply place the projector just inches from the wall and watch TV shows, sports, movies and more up to an astonishing 120". Featuring built-in Android TV and wireless connectivity, the Epson EpiqVision LS300 Streaming Laser Projector gives you seamless access to popular streaming services including Hulu, HBO and YouTube, right out of the box. So, whether you’re binge-watching your favorite TV shows or hosting movie night, the Epson EpiqVision LS300 Streaming Laser Projector makes it easy to stream bright images virtually anywhere in your home. Audiophile 2.1 Speaker System by Yamaha. Epson has partnered with Yamaha to create a unique audio experience unlike anything it its class. Developed exclusively for the Epson EpiqVision LS300 Streaming Laser Projector, Yamaha’s leading Acoustic Engineers designed a unique 2.1 sound system to deliver a true audiophile performance. Designed within a custom 3D Acoustic Enclosure, two high-end Yamaha drivers and a dedicated woofer are powered by a discrete amplifier and tuned, using Yamaha’s latest AudioEngine™ DSP technology to produce an impressive, deep and wide sound stage that rivals dedicated higher-end audio systems and soundbars.