(Editor’s Note: Congratulations to Jacob, commenter #50, your number was picked as this week’s winner using Random.org. Check your e-mail for instructions on how to claim your prize!)
With the brand new MacGruber movie hitting the big screen on Friday, it’s easy to forget the original series that made it possible.
Macgyver was a popular ABC action show that ran from 1985 to 1992. It started Richard Dean Anderson as the titular character, a secret agent who never used a gun. Instead, he became famous for fashioning solutions to problems (be it traps, bombs, etc.) out of everyday items. Really, that was only a small part of the show, but when you say the word “Macgyver” now, that’s what everyone thinks of.
It then was spoofed by Saturday Night Live and Will Forte and the rest is history.
So, to celebrate the new movie based on a television skit and the old TV show at the same time, we’re giving away a free copy of the first season of Macgyver. Want it? read on.
Here’s how to enter:

The more you enter, the more chances you have to win!
(Note: Please use a valid e-mail address. US and Canada residents only. The winner will be chosen randomly. Giveaway ends on Wednesday, 5/26/10, at 12:01am PST. Winners will be notified via e-mail and announced here on the blog.)



















Comments
shel772
May 19th, 2010 - 8:41:42 AM
I remember this show. Would like to have the DVD.
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john rasmussen
May 19th, 2010 - 9:37:08 AM
I was always intrigued with his way of figuring out how to make things happen.
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Amber G
May 19th, 2010 - 10:10:32 AM
I would love to win because this is a great show! It would be fun to watch with my family.
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Carol
May 19th, 2010 - 11:16:28 AM
I want to win because I love this show.
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Carol
May 19th, 2010 - 11:17:04 AM
I tweeted http://twitter.com/cdziuba/status/14308729591
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Carol
May 19th, 2010 - 11:18:00 AM
Follow on Facebook Carol P Dziuba http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/profile.php?id=752204468
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Carol
May 19th, 2010 - 11:18:43 AM
follow on Twitter cdziuba http://twitter.com/cdziuba
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Melissa
May 19th, 2010 - 11:51:34 AM
I have been a FAN of Macgyver for so long and this would make my day! Thanks!
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Andrew Gordon
May 19th, 2010 - 12:46:09 PM
I think my son might enjoy watching the show.
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Christa Griffin
May 19th, 2010 - 12:56:16 PM
Used to watch this with my dad all the time. Would love to share these with him!
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Kimberly
May 19th, 2010 - 2:10:15 PM
I loved this show. I looked forward to watching it when I was a kid.
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Jaque
May 19th, 2010 - 5:11:30 PM
I am a bit embarassed to admit I did not watch Macgyver, always meant to and heard it was wonderful....so this would be my opportunity to watch this very popular series. Thank you. :-)
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Dan
May 19th, 2010 - 6:09:40 PM
I've made fun of MacGyver for years without ever actually watching it. I'm interested to find out how many of the jokes are true and how similar MacGruber actually is.
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Lauralee Hensley
May 19th, 2010 - 8:57:09 PM
I want to win this because I could have a sister movie night and have my younger sis over to watch, because she used to have a major crush on MacGyver's star Richard Dean Anderson. I actually enjoyed the show too, but I didn't have a crush on the actor.
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david basile
May 20th, 2010 - 5:27:51 AM
he can make anything out of anything
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SueP
May 20th, 2010 - 5:59:33 AM
so much fun watching MacGyver get in and out of trouble show is still on at times on Sleuth Channel
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SueP
May 20th, 2010 - 6:01:18 AM
i follow on twitter @Bigcat59
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carol
May 20th, 2010 - 7:22:01 AM
loved the show and would love it for my dvd collection
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M. Rogers
May 20th, 2010 - 7:29:50 AM
I'd love see these again, I loved the show years ago.
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Stephen Saunders
May 20th, 2010 - 7:53:39 AM
Dad used to love this show, I'd like to win this for him.
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Stephen Saunders
May 20th, 2010 - 7:54:23 AM
Following you on twitter http://twitter.com/ghostamongyou
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Stephen Saunders
May 20th, 2010 - 7:57:41 AM
I liked you on facebook. http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000173733711
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mindy
May 20th, 2010 - 8:00:50 AM
because it was a great show thanks
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Brandon Ralston
May 20th, 2010 - 8:42:28 AM
I want this offer because this is one of my favorite shows.
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Monica C
May 20th, 2010 - 9:30:07 AM
Loved MacGyver, have'nt seen it in years
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Monique Rizzo
May 20th, 2010 - 9:51:04 AM
I used to watch this with my Dad!! Great show. Thanks for the chance. mogrill@comcast.net
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Heather S
May 20th, 2010 - 10:33:08 AM
Fun show..would love to watch again
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Angela J
May 20th, 2010 - 12:09:46 PM
Nostalgia, I like looking back
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Deborah Wellenstein
May 20th, 2010 - 3:04:29 PM
I am a big fan of this show. Thanks!
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Mike Weisberg
May 20th, 2010 - 3:21:39 PM
would like to win this
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Lisa
May 20th, 2010 - 3:29:32 PM
Would love to be able to watch the show.
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wolvie72
May 20th, 2010 - 6:49:18 PM
This was the best show. He could get out of anything with a gum wrapper, cool.
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Margie B
May 20th, 2010 - 7:13:18 PM
McGyver taught us all how to use dental floss, the parabolic mirror from a headlight, and dryer lint to save our lives!
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don
May 20th, 2010 - 7:40:38 PM
sign me up
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Cynthia C
May 21st, 2010 - 5:51:55 AM
I'd like to watch it again.
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sarah
May 21st, 2010 - 8:10:24 AM
I would love to win this as a gift for my mom.she loved this show
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Deedles
May 21st, 2010 - 8:39:05 AM
I would love to win this because I like Richard Dean Anderson.
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Nicole C.
May 21st, 2010 - 8:43:46 AM
I want this because it is a great show!
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John Stetson
May 21st, 2010 - 7:52:48 PM
MacGyver never ceased to amaze me with the way he adapted everyday items to his own purpose.
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Daniel M
May 21st, 2010 - 9:18:50 PM
they just don't make shows as good as this was anymore
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angie
May 22nd, 2010 - 9:35:48 AM
I remember watching this when I was a kid. I would love to see it again.
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jayme
May 22nd, 2010 - 2:29:59 PM
I also remember watching it when I was a kid and wanna see it too. It was a pretty crafty show with all his homemade gadgets.
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Marc-Andre Taillefer
May 22nd, 2010 - 5:08:34 PM
I remember this show. Would like to have the DVD.
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Marc-Andre Taillefer
May 22nd, 2010 - 5:08:51 PM
Follow Real TV Addict on Twitter as sinhead83
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Marc-Andre Taillefer
May 22nd, 2010 - 5:09:15 PM
Become a fan of Real TV Addict on Facebook
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Marc-Andre Taillefer
May 22nd, 2010 - 5:09:43 PM
tweet : http://twitter.com/sinhead83/status/14523926522
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Karen M
May 22nd, 2010 - 6:58:24 PM
I want to win the 1st season of MacGyver so my husband and I can watch this together. Thanks.
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Jacob
May 22nd, 2010 - 8:08:55 PM
I used to watch this with my father. I would love to win!
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Jacob
May 22nd, 2010 - 8:09:39 PM
I follow you on twitter under the name JCHARRIES
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Jacob
May 22nd, 2010 - 8:10:30 PM
I tweeted this giveaway at http://twitter.com/JCHARRIES/status/14532592726
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B003
May 22nd, 2010 - 8:42:43 PM
I was always something else, I need to make up for it.
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paul haddock
May 23rd, 2010 - 1:13:02 PM
This is a classic, would like to see what I missed
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ky2here
May 23rd, 2010 - 5:52:03 PM
Because I'm the least resourceful person imaginable and McGyver was my hero.
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ky2here
May 23rd, 2010 - 5:52:40 PM
Twitter follower ky2here1.
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ky2here
May 23rd, 2010 - 5:53:02 PM
And here's my tweet: http://twitter.com/ky2here1/status/14589917421
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brandy nelson
May 23rd, 2010 - 8:46:13 PM
I do not want this offer. My geeky husband does, and since he is dealing with 2 back to back pregnancies and the hormones that come with them, I am entering this giveaway as a peace offering. Help a lady out!
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Mia J.
May 23rd, 2010 - 8:52:25 PM
I used to watch this show all the time and would love to have the dvd. Thanks for the chance.
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Carla
May 24th, 2010 - 10:21:51 AM
I liked this show and would love to see it again.
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Melissa D
May 24th, 2010 - 3:20:36 PM
Macgyver was my first crush and I'd love to re-live those happy-yet-embarrassing days. Thanks!
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Melissa D
May 24th, 2010 - 3:21:06 PM
I'm following on Twitter (@turboterpmd).
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Jacob LaFountaine
May 24th, 2010 - 5:51:58 PM
Pure 80s cheese
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Dave
May 24th, 2010 - 5:52:47 PM
MacGyver is not just a TV show. It's a phenomenon. I don't know anyone who doesn't reference MacGyver when unusual ingenuity is called for. I would love to see this great show again. Thank you for the fun give-away.
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Paula Hafner
May 24th, 2010 - 8:22:06 PM
I want this because MacGyver is awesome :)
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Paula Hafner
May 24th, 2010 - 8:22:35 PM
I follow on Twitter- ksh123
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Erica C.
May 25th, 2010 - 7:20:28 AM
I'd love to bring the action home so I can watch when I have time.
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Rory Kaphing
May 25th, 2010 - 7:42:33 AM
I would love to win this for my girlfriend who is a big fan.
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electric island
May 25th, 2010 - 9:31:44 AM
George is a Mac geek so would like to win this for him.
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Jason Nickolay
May 25th, 2010 - 9:37:16 AM
Because I am a huge MacGyver fan. I wish he was my dad. jason(at)allworldautomotive(dot)com
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Jason Nickolay
May 25th, 2010 - 9:37:35 AM
Twitter follower parkerozgood jason(at)allworldautomotive(dot)com
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Jason Nickolay
May 25th, 2010 - 9:37:52 AM
Facebook Fan parker Ozgood jason(at)allworldautomotive(dot)com
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Jason Nickolay
May 25th, 2010 - 9:39:08 AM
Tweeted http://twitter.com/parkerozgood/status/14704177255 jason(at)allworldautomotive(dot)com
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Angela Winesburg
May 25th, 2010 - 11:09:44 AM
I would love to win this for my dad, thanks!
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jennifer h
May 25th, 2010 - 11:27:03 AM
I need to win this so that I can learn how to get out of a sticky situation with just a stick of gum!
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Sue Farrell
May 25th, 2010 - 12:22:51 PM
I would like to win this because MacGyver was a favorite show of mine back in those days.
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Sonya Allstun
May 25th, 2010 - 1:35:52 PM
It has been ages since I have seen this show and would love to have it so I can watch anytime I liked. Some of the things he figures out is just amazing.
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Sonya Allstun
May 25th, 2010 - 1:36:50 PM
followed Real TV Addict on twitter my username is @blueeyeleo
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Ed Nemmers
May 25th, 2010 - 2:50:43 PM
Mancrush on Richard Dean Anderson!
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Daryl H
May 25th, 2010 - 2:57:39 PM
Would bring back childhood memories watching this show.
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Daryl H
May 25th, 2010 - 2:58:14 PM
Follow on Twitter darylh2000
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DarcyO
May 25th, 2010 - 3:50:50 PM
I watched the show when it originally aired and loved it. I'd like to relive those moments.
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Deb K
May 25th, 2010 - 3:55:45 PM
I loved Richard D A on General Hospital, and followed him when he starred in Macgyver, I'd love to win!!
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Deb K
May 25th, 2010 - 3:56:47 PM
I follow on Twitter. lubelle7
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Danielle
May 25th, 2010 - 5:15:32 PM
This was a fun show!
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Sharon
May 25th, 2010 - 5:38:44 PM
I love Richard Dean Anderson! Everything he's ever been in is GOOD! MacGyver is a true fan's collector item! Thanks!
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Storm
May 25th, 2010 - 6:18:09 PM
I loved watching this show in the 80s!
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Storm
May 25th, 2010 - 6:19:29 PM
I follow on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/psychotichouse)
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Susan Smith
May 25th, 2010 - 7:24:25 PM
great show
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Susan Smith
May 25th, 2010 - 7:24:53 PM
follow via twitter susan1215
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Christy Schultz
May 25th, 2010 - 7:25:15 PM
I loved MacGyver when I was a kid. I would love to see it again.
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Susan Smith
May 25th, 2010 - 7:25:24 PM
facebook fan
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Robert Lockwood
May 25th, 2010 - 8:10:58 PM
I've been told it was a great series and I've never seen it. Like to see what I missed.
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christopher h
May 25th, 2010 - 8:15:20 PM
i loved this show as a kid, would like to see if it still holds up
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Sheila Newton
May 25th, 2010 - 8:26:15 PM
I want to win because the show rocks! Would love to have it on dvd! Thanks!
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Sheila Newton
May 25th, 2010 - 8:26:45 PM
I follow you on twitter (FineInsanity)
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Sheila Newton
May 25th, 2010 - 8:27:10 PM
I'm a fan on facebook as Sheila Newton.
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Auriette
May 25th, 2010 - 8:36:34 PM
I never really watched MacGyver when it was on, but my mom liked it, and I think hubby used to watch it. If I try it and don't like it, then they'll enjoy it, anyway.
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David
May 25th, 2010 - 8:37:00 PM
I'd like to win because this was a great series back in the day.
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Jeremy
May 25th, 2010 - 8:50:00 PM
I want it because MacGyver taught me I could do all kinds of crazy cool stuff with a string, some pocket lint, an aspirin, and a bottle cap.
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dana
May 25th, 2010 - 8:57:17 PM
I loved MacGyver, and think it would be great fun to watch again with my kids.
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heather c
May 25th, 2010 - 9:07:59 PM
I would love this just to see if what he comes up with is actually awesome or just good writing.
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heather c
May 25th, 2010 - 9:08:29 PM
I follow you on twitter - www.twitter.com/choochoo428
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Wayne Lecoy
May 25th, 2010 - 9:30:02 PM
Please enter me in your MacGyver:The Complete First Season DVD Giveaway. This Used To Be One Of My Favorite Shows So It Would Be Great To Win A Copy Of This DVD. Thanks For Having This Giveaway.
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Nancy C
May 25th, 2010 - 10:05:22 PM
Forget the "Magruber" flick, I need MacGyver, Richard Dean Anderson...the real deal!
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Bridget Combs
May 25th, 2010 - 10:07:09 PM
I remember watching this when I was my sons age and I think he'd love it now!
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Bridget Combs
May 25th, 2010 - 10:07:52 PM
follow realtv on twitter- @bridget3496
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Bridget Combs
May 25th, 2010 - 10:08:36 PM
Fan of real tv on FB- Bridget Combs
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Sand
May 25th, 2010 - 10:18:05 PM
My mom loved this show and I know she'd love to see it again.
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Gianna
May 25th, 2010 - 10:31:30 PM
I've always wanted to see it! Believe or not i've never watched.
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R Hicks
May 25th, 2010 - 10:58:35 PM
I WANT THIS BECAUSE I AM A HUGE MACGYVER FAN! ardy22 at earthlink dot net
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R Hicks
May 25th, 2010 - 10:59:18 PM
follow you twitter ardy22
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R Hicks
May 25th, 2010 - 10:59:36 PM
facebook fan of you rich hicks
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Buddy Garrett
May 25th, 2010 - 11:54:32 PM
I want this because I love Classic TV.
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Helen
May 26th, 2010 - 12:01:24 AM
I'm ready for an adventure.
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Christina
May 26th, 2010 - 3:21:48 AM
This is a great show, and one of my sweetie's favorites!
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susan smoaks
May 26th, 2010 - 3:51:13 AM
this show was my favorite back in the day, would love to watch it again!
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susan smoaks
May 26th, 2010 - 3:52:11 AM
http://www.facebook.com/RealTVAddict#!/smoaks
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susan smoaks
May 26th, 2010 - 3:52:38 AM
http://twitter.com/fdp4life
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Melissa B.
May 26th, 2010 - 4:43:50 AM
MacGyver is totally awesome!
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Rosey
May 26th, 2010 - 5:03:59 AM
I want to win because my two oldest boys LOVED this show when they were little. I think they'd get a kick out of watching it now that they are grown.
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Steph
May 26th, 2010 - 6:56:50 AM
I would like to win because it's a great show and I haven't seen it in years.
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susan
May 26th, 2010 - 7:39:05 AM
I grew up with this show I love it!
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Debra P
May 26th, 2010 - 1:10:07 PM
I'd like to win because I always enjoyed this show. debsweeps4@yahoo.com
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Rachel D.
May 26th, 2010 - 2:52:55 PM
My husband and I grew up watching this show, would love to win so we could watch it again...now we'd probably be able to understand more than back when we were only about 10! rachel_demille@yahoo.com
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Rachel D.
May 26th, 2010 - 2:53:39 PM
I follow you on Twitter http://twitter.com/tobinsmommy08 rachel_demille@yahoo.com
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Rachel D.
May 26th, 2010 - 2:54:05 PM
I'm a FB fan of yours (Rachel Honsvick DeMille) http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1585083356
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Lindsay
May 26th, 2010 - 3:55:27 PM
I would love to get this because my husband is obsessed with macgyver and this would be such a nicie prize!
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Lindsay
May 26th, 2010 - 3:56:42 PM
I follow you on twitter
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Lindsay
May 26th, 2010 - 3:57:03 PM
I posted on twitter http://twitter.com/Lstixrud/status/14793772284
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Maja Meza
May 26th, 2010 - 3:58:16 PM
my husband loves this genre
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Maja Meza
May 26th, 2010 - 3:58:43 PM
follow you on twitter @majameza
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Maja Meza
May 26th, 2010 - 3:59:26 PM
http://twitter.com/MajaMeza/status/14793928280
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Lindsay
May 26th, 2010 - 4:03:55 PM
I'm a friend on facebook.com/lstixrud
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Lindsay
May 26th, 2010 - 4:09:02 PM
I posted on my blog http://colitascorner.blogspot.com/2010/05/tv-set-giveaway.html
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Kip
May 26th, 2010 - 6:33:03 PM
This was an awesome show in it's day, I'd love to win.
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danielle
May 26th, 2010 - 9:47:22 PM
Who can resist a man who can solve/fix any problem without going out to buy tools...
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rebecca
May 26th, 2010 - 9:48:32 PM
I think this would be loads of fun to watch with my granddaughter.
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David
May 26th, 2010 - 10:47:24 PM
Because I am always doing a MacGyver type of fix to things!
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