TV series good, bad and indifferent go onto DVD

A pair of '60s and '70s "classics" . . . if that's the word . . . and one of the best of the reality shows hit DVD on Tuesday, along with a number of other TV series and programs.

• "Tony Orlando & Dawn: The Ultimate Collection" (R2, 1974-77, not rated, $49.99, three discs). You'll hear "Tie a Yellow Ribbon," etc., but even if you aren't a fan, you can enjoy this '70s flashback for the humorous comedy skits, goofy clothes, garishly colorful sets — and such disparate guest stars as Jackie Gleason, Freddie Prinze, Dom DeLuise, Hank Aaron, the cast of "Hee Haw," Neil Sedaka, Jerry Lewis, George Carlin, Alice Cooper, etc.

Extras: Full frame, 1975 "Carol Burnett Show" segment, 1976 "Tonight Show" segment, 1981 "Fridays" excerpts, music tracks, chapters.

• "The Beverly Hillbillies: Ultimate Collection: Volume 1" (MPI, 1962-63, not rated, color and b/w, $34.98, four discs). Despite its being a punchline for so many years, this show is actually pretty funny in some of its earliest episodes — and no dumber than a lot of 21st century comedy, by the way. Buddy Ebsen and his poor Ozarks clan strike oil, head to Beverly Hills and live the life — sort of. But oh, that laugh track!

Extras: Full frame, 27 episodes, new introduction (by Linda Kaye Henning), never-aired original pilot, making-of featurettes, cast commercials, promo spots, excerpt of Ebsen and Irene Ryan on variety show, chapters.

• "The Amazing Race: The First Season" (CBS/Paramount, 2001, not rated, $38.99, four discs). This show is just what the title suggests, with 11 pairs of contestants racing to various locations around the world, with one pair eliminated each week. Some couples pull together, others argue and bicker, and it all seems pretty real, and sometimes quite amusing; things often seem to go awry, just like life.

Extras: Full frame, 13 episodes, audio commentaries (on four episodes), deleted scenes, making-of featurettes, optional English subtitles, chapters.

• "A Touch of Frost: Seasons 7 & 8" (MPI, 2000-01, not rated, $39.98, two discs). This British mystery series with David Jason perfect as the world-weary, wisecracking (under his breath) police detective gets better with each new season. In this set, two seasons are represented, each with a lengthy two-part episode — "Line of Fire," which deals with police corruption, and "Benefit of the Doubt," with Frost yet again annoyed with his new partner, while investigating a couple of cases.

Extras: Widescreen, two episodes, chapters.