New on DVD: Connery, Christie and the greats of comedy

“007 Collection: Sean Connery-Vol. 1”

Sean Connery has had a long and lasting film career, but it was his role as James Bond that made him an international star. He remains a favorite in that role, even though a number of other actors have donned the dapper spy's tux over the decades.

The three films in this collection are “Dr. No,” “From Russia, With Love” and “Goldfinger.” They feature state-of-the-art restoration and remind fans why Bond has endured.

“Hollywood Comedy Legends: 50 Movie Pack”

This 12-disc set features 50 films from Hollywood's golden era and showcases some of its brightest stars — Cary Grant, Humphrey Bogart, Loretta Young, Jimmy Durante, James Stewart and Carole Lombard, to name but a few. The collection includes “Angel on My Shoulder,” “Beat the Devil,” “Catch Me A Spy,” “Ghosts on the Loose,” “His Girl Friday,” “Love Laughs at Andy Hardy,” “My Man Godfrey,” “Second Chorus” and a number of others.

“Andy Williams Show: My Favorite Duets”

Andy Williams had a very popular TV show, with a large and loyal following. He sang songs with many of his guests and this program features some of his best duets with the likes of Ray Charles, Judy Garland, Bing Crosby, Johnny Mathis, Tony Bennett, Lena Horne, Simon and Garfunkel, Peter, Paul and Mary and others.

“Andy Williams: Moon River and Me”

“The Andy Williams Show” ran for nine years, and this DVD has the star introducing 18 of his favorite songs, The show also features Henry Mancini and Al Hirt. Some of the performances include “Moon River,” “Love Story,” “Without a Song,” “Dear Heart,” “The Shadow of Your Smile,” “Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars,” “Born Free,” “Call Me Irresponsible,” “Danny Boy” and others.

“Agatha Christie Poirot: Definitive Collection”

David Suchet is terrific as Agatha Christie's detective Hercule Poirot. Her mysteries have many twists and turns and we follow along on each and every story. Each one is unique, and this 12-disc set features some of her best mysteries, including “Evil Under the Sun,” “Death on the Nile” and “Murder in Mesopotamia.”

Available Next Week

“Client 9: The Rise and Fall of Eliot Spitzer”

“Enter the Void”

“Glee Season 2: Volume One”

“John Wayne: Bigger Than Life”

“Nowhere Boy”

“Ronald Reagan: Centennial Collection”

“Secretariat”

“Zorro: The Complete Series”