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Hepburn collection includes 7 films

"Audrey Hepburn Couture Muse Collection"Audrey Hepburn was a beautiful and talented actress. Because of her slim figure, she was seen as fragile but radiant. She had star quality, and was one of Hollywood's finest actresses.Hepburn could play a variety of roles, and she appeared in comedies, dramas and suspense tales. She was nominated five times for Best Actress and won for "Roman Holiday." She also won an Emmy and Tony Award.Her latest collection includes seven of her finest films in a special collector's package, along with designer cards highlighting some of Hepburn's fashions from her terrific career. The films in the collection are: "Breakfast at Tiffany's," "Funny Face," "My Fair Lady," "Paris When it Sizzles," "Roman Holiday," "Sabrina" and "War and Peace.""Second to None: 10th Anniversary Special Edition"Last weekend, many alumni of Second City were in Chicago to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the comedy troupe. There were many stars who attended and they all got to relive old times. Fans of Second City can now enjoy this terrific new edition of the Emmy-nominated documentary about the group's revue "Paradigm Lost." What you will see firsthand is how routines are created. Many famous writers, directors and actors share their experiences at Second City, which helped launch their successful careers. There are some excellent special features, and the program includes sketches with or written by Tina Fey, Rachel Dratch, Mike Napier, Scott Adsit, Jenna Jolovitz, Jim Zulevic and others."Roller Derby Chronicles"Roller Derby has many loyal and devoted fans. This three-disc set chronicles the sport from the Great Depression to its height in the 1970s.Announcer Donald Drewry hosts the programs that include game action as well as the "Rolling Thunder" documentary."The Judy Garland Show Collection"Judy Garland was a Hollywood star who also had a very successful recording career. Her 1961 album "Judy at Carnegie Hall" was on the Billboard charts for 73 weeks. She also starred in her own variety show on CBS for just one season (1963-64). There were 26 episodes, and this collection features three entire shows and a bonus disc. The shows feature Garland with Mickey Rooney, George Maharis, Jack Carter, The Dillards, Leo Durocher, Bobby Darin, Bob Newhart and Jerry Van Dyke,There are many routines and great songs throughout. Judy's voice was strong, and she was backed up by Mort Lindsey and his orchestra. The bonus disc has an outtake and the star singing to her audience in concert with songs such as, "The Nearness of You," "Time After Time" and "The Last Dance."Available Next Week"American Experience: The 1930's""Beautiful World with Jim Brickman""Big Love: Season Three""Imax Solormaxx""Jane Austen: Complete Collection""Kendra: Season One""Nova: Hubble's Amazing Rescue""Two Angry Moms"