TV
"High School Musical 2: Extended Edition" (Disney, $30)
This hugely successful franchise returns on its march to world domination with its cast of tween favorites Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, Corbin Bleu and Monique Coleman. Extras include a singalong feature (perfect for slumber parties), "rehearsal cam," music videos, bloopers and more.
CURT FIELDS, WASHINGTON POST
"Saturday Night Live: The Complete Second Season" (Universal, $70)
As a TV document, this one's a must-have, following the show's ascent into pop-culture legend, the departure of Chevy Chase, the arrival of Bill Murray and the sense that the show was more important than the host. At the same time, while there are inspired moments such as Paul Simon in a turkey suit and Murray's hosting of a show in his shower, it's amazing how bad the show also could be. Jodie Foster, for one, was a terrible host, and the season's early episodes stumble as much as Chase did. The DVD extras include the show's notorious live New Orleans special, which included many on-air mistakes and trouble with the partying spectators. Also of note in the extras: Andy Kaufman's screen test, which includes his recitation of the lyrics to "MacArthur Park."
R.D. HELDENFELS, AKRON BEACON JOURNAL
"Lost: The Complete Third Season" (Buena Vista, $60)
"Lost" is easily one of the best shows on TV and this new set (along with Seasons 1 and 2, already on DVD) is the perfect time to get addicted. There's a writers' strike, so what else are you going to watch, reality TV? As with the first two seasons, this set comes with a ton of extras that will keep you on the sofa for a long time.
