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Calling All Kindred Spirits!
By metropolitanmama | June 8, 2008
If you haven’t heard of Anne of Green Gables, it is my distinct pleasure to introduce you to her this evening.
Anne is a fiery, intelligent, and dramatic redhead with a knack for getting into mischief. Orphaned as a child, Anne is delighted when she finds out that a couple is interested in adopting her and that she will finally have a home. But her dreams are shattered when Matt and Marilla Cuthbert explain that they want a boy instead. Of course, Anne works her way into their hearts and what results is a beautiful coming-of-age story that is heartwarming and entertaining.
Anne’s character was originally created by L.M. Montgomery, an author who wrote 8 books about Anne’s life. Canadian Film Director Kevin Sullivan produced a film based on the first book - Anne of Green Gables - in 1985. His rendition of the second book - Anne of Avonlea - came out in 1987. Finally, in 2000, he released a movie called Anne: The Continuing Story, which ironically is not based on the novels (a bad move, in my opinion, since most viewers of the movie are also big fans of the books).
Anne of Green Gables and Anne of Avonlea (sometimes referred to as Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel) are both among my very favorite movies. The cast is second to none, the costumes and scenery are enchanting, the script is smart and amusing, and the characters are developed so exquisitely that the viewer feels very attached by the end of the story. I also have a particular fondness for both movies because they are refreshingly wholesome and devoid of the “ugliness” of crass humor, one-night stands, and violence. This is truly a movie for the whole family.
You would probably find this movie in the “family” section at your local video rental store, but it could also be neatly tucked into “drama,” “comedy,” and “romance” because it combines all of those elements. The love story between Gilbert Blythe (”Gil”) and Anne Shirley (”Carrots”) is one of the sweetest that I’ve come across on the silver screen.
If you’re looking for a memorable and magnificent movie to add to your home collection, look no further than Anne of Green Gables.
If you’re a die-hard Anne fan (or should I say a “kindred spirit”?), you’ll be excited to hear about the Anne of Green Gables 20th Anniversary Five-Disc Collector’s Edition ($69.99), which includes all 3 Anne movies (I know…you don’t really care for the third movie…), missing scenes, lost footage, and over 75 minutes of 2 new documentaries.
WIN IT! There will be three winners. Each winner will receive Anne of Green Gables Five-Disc Collector’s Edition. To enter, leave a comment on this post prior to Monday, June 16 at midnight (don’t forget to follow the rules). *Contest is open to readers from any country.
*UPDATE* The winners are #85 Nicole Bloodgood, #3 Kari, and #167 MaryAnn. Congratulations!
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June 9th, 2008 at 3:00 am
Yes, yes, yes! I have had the pleasure of seeing both of these and they rank among my favorites.
Like all great classics, these will stand the test of time. It is very rare that I can watch a movie twice; these I can and I can get something different out of each viewing.
It’s like a book come to life.
June 9th, 2008 at 3:16 am
I love Anne.
though that should come as no great shock
June 9th, 2008 at 4:17 am
Oooooh oooooh ooooooh, sweet mercy….I heart Anne….fav all time movie evah!!!
Yay, count me in!!! “I don’t want diamond sunbursts or marble halls…I just want you”. Hello? Does it get ANY better than that?? From one kindred spirit to another, have a wonderful day!! 
June 9th, 2008 at 4:22 am
As a smart, redheaded, freckle-faced girl growing up, Anne was my personal hero. I’d love to have these DVDs to share that love with my daughter (who is already a fan of the books).
June 9th, 2008 at 4:31 am
Great giveaway, thanks for hosting yet another great one.
June 9th, 2008 at 4:35 am
I loved Anne of Green Gables!
June 9th, 2008 at 4:44 am
Loved reading these books as a child.I will enjoy seeing the movies again and sharing with my Grandchildren.
June 9th, 2008 at 4:48 am
This is classic, right up my alley! Put it right next to Pipi Longstocking and Little House on the Prairie!
June 9th, 2008 at 4:50 am
I never had a chance to read the books or see the Anne of Green Gables films. Your review makes them sound very worthy of checking out. Movies the whole family can enjoy.
June 9th, 2008 at 4:51 am
I never saw this, but heard many good things about it - thank you for the contest!
June 9th, 2008 at 4:59 am
my grandmother would love this as a present!
June 9th, 2008 at 5:02 am
I have no fewer than 26 L.M. Montgomery books on my shelf. Anne is my 2nd favorite Montgomery character (Emily of New Moon is my fave). I’d love to win these DVDs!
June 9th, 2008 at 5:02 am
My mother loved these books and movies, and I did as well…they’re wonderful.
June 9th, 2008 at 5:20 am
I love Anne of Green GG, the books and and the movies (though I haven’t seen the 3rd). It’s good family entertainment. Megan Follows is a great actress. Thank you!
June 9th, 2008 at 5:26 am
I remember my mother reading these to me. I’d love to win them.
June 9th, 2008 at 5:30 am
I would love to win this for my daughter. When she was growing up, she watched “Anne of Green Gables” over and over again on TV (maybe because she has red hair)! I would love for her to be able to share this with her child, who also has red hair!!
June 9th, 2008 at 5:33 am
Excuse me while I catch my breath. We can WIN THIS, you say??!! I almost named my son Gilbert for crying out loud. Instead of Gil, we went with Finn, I figured they were both part of a fish, so I got my way a tiny bit!
June 9th, 2008 at 5:36 am
I hate to admit it, but I’ve never seen Ann of Green Gables. I’ve heard so many fantastic things about it, I’d love to see the series. Thanks for a great giveaway!
June 9th, 2008 at 5:38 am
My daughter loves this movie..its one of her favorite. I would love to win it. Count me in please.
June 9th, 2008 at 5:56 am
I would love to share these with my granddaughter. Thank you for this giveaway!
June 9th, 2008 at 6:05 am
Was just over to P.E.I. and toured th house, amazing, great contest
June 9th, 2008 at 6:07 am
A friend was just telling me how great this series is — I had no idea there was a video version. I have 2 daughters, ages 10 and 7, who love this kind of story. We have the books on our “to read” list, and this would be a great complement! Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
June 9th, 2008 at 6:10 am
My granddaughters would love this DVD series. Now days it’s very hard to find good wholesome movies like this that you want your children to watch.
June 9th, 2008 at 6:13 am
Great Prize !!
June 9th, 2008 at 6:15 am
I have always wanted the dvd set! I can recall watching it on PBS back in the day and setting the VCR to record it. I would love my daughter to finally get a chance to see this. Anne is such an amazing character and I love the time period it was in. She always hated her red hair and hated when she got picked on by Gilbert. I cried so when Matthew died he was such a sweet man. I loved the part about the puff sleeves and the mouse in the food.I also read the books and was disappointed in the last movie of it but the rest is amazing. Thanks for this wonderful giveaway you have great taste!
June 9th, 2008 at 6:17 am
I loved Anne of Green Gables growing up and it also got me through my bedrest with my first pregnancy. One of my great friends brought it by to pass the time and it totally helped me forget how terrible bedrest could be!
June 9th, 2008 at 6:25 am
Anne of Green Gables is a big tourist draw in Prince Edward Island, Canada. Good story.
June 9th, 2008 at 6:27 am
I used to DREAM about Gilbert when I was little. My grandma bought me these VHS tapes and I literally wore them out. I’d love to have them on DVD for my kids. Though if I don’t win, I know I will buy them soon!
June 9th, 2008 at 6:37 am
Oh, my goodness! I love Anne! And yet I’ve never bought the movies to own. I really hope I win!!
Thanks!
Megret
meg.wilson@gmail.com
June 9th, 2008 at 6:39 am
This is a wonderful story that I remember from Childhood and undoubtedly, other people remember as well. A story that has stood the test of time and that I would like to pass on to new generations.
June 9th, 2008 at 6:46 am
My daughter just discovered Anne of reen gables and Loves it!
June 9th, 2008 at 6:47 am
I had the biggest crush on Gil growing up! I used to watch this over and over again. And then I read and reread all eight of Montgomery’s Anne series during the summers. I understand the farm house that was used for filming is in the midst of a golf course on PEI. I’ve always wanted to go there to see it for myself. But until I get there, I’ll settle for indulging in watching the series again.
June 9th, 2008 at 7:02 am
wow!!! i bought the vhs set like 13 years ago and it is so worn and old now and we don’t ever use the vhs player anymore.
i would love to be in this contest.
i used to change my name to Anne Erin because i wanted to be her so bad. sigh…
have a good day.
June 9th, 2008 at 7:04 am
can’t wait to win this one
June 9th, 2008 at 7:11 am
Nice prize.
June 9th, 2008 at 7:18 am
Nice prize.
June 9th, 2008 at 7:19 am
I have very fond memories of reading the Anne of Green Gables series as a pre-teen. I was definitely sucked into the world, and longed to be there in the middle of it all! I think I’ve seen at least one of these with my sister-in-law, many years ago, but it would be so fun to have the whole series to myself!
June 9th, 2008 at 7:25 am
great giveaway
June 9th, 2008 at 7:30 am
Please enter me. I love Anne! Thanks.
June 9th, 2008 at 7:32 am
One of my all time favs!!!!
June 9th, 2008 at 7:44 am
I absolutely loved the books.
June 9th, 2008 at 7:48 am
This one is for my wife and daughter who both adore ANNE OF GREEN GABLES. I would love to win the DVD set for them. Please add my name to this contest.
June 9th, 2008 at 7:51 am
Seriously…I channel Anne. At least I try to. I blog about her all the time!!
I would love love love the dvd set because I have vhs tapes and I don’t have the third movie!
Last summer I went and saw a production of Anne and Gilbert….it was a musical and it was incredible!!!!!
we have the same hair by the way. You and I….not me and Anne.
June 9th, 2008 at 7:55 am
I have never watched these movies, but I would love to watch them now with my family!
June 9th, 2008 at 8:01 am
I soooo want to say: pick me, pick me, pick me!! But I know that’s not a fair comment. How about if I tell you that I LOVE gilbert blyth, and that I hate it and cry every time Matthew dies… my sister and I are obsessed with AoGG. I would invite her over for a marathon weekend if we win! Yippee! Thanks for the chance.
June 9th, 2008 at 8:01 am
These movies are great some of the best shows I have ever seen.
June 9th, 2008 at 8:10 am
I just finished reading “Before Green Gables” by Budge Wilson. Sure, it’s not as Lucy Maud Montgomery would have written it. The style is different. But we see the makings of Anne (with an e) and for those who ove that Anne girl, it’s a good read.
I’d love to win the dvds.
June 9th, 2008 at 8:13 am
Ooohh.. my sister would love this. She really likes Anne Of Green Gables and I’d love to win something for her. What a great giveaway. Thanks.
June 9th, 2008 at 8:28 am
Love Anna of Green Gables.
June 9th, 2008 at 8:41 am
My dd loves ann books. She just finished reading them . This would be a great gift for her.
June 9th, 2008 at 8:42 am
I would love to share these with K. I totally loved watching them with my grandma when I was a little girl. I agree…2000 was a waste! So anticipated something as good as the first two and was completely let down.
June 9th, 2008 at 9:03 am
Oh wow, this would make my niece’s day! Thanks so much for a great giveaway!
June 9th, 2008 at 9:13 am
Love enchanting and refreshing. Hope to win.
Thanks.
June 9th, 2008 at 9:14 am
I would love to share these with my granddaughter..we both love the books.
June 9th, 2008 at 9:16 am
I loved watching the Anne of Green Gables movie as a child and I would love for my daughter to watch these movies. They are definitely classic and one of my all time favorites.
Thanks for the great giveaway!
June 9th, 2008 at 9:21 am
Anne of Green Gables brings back memories of reading her tales as a young avid reader in the summertime! I would love to revist her world through the pages again!
June 9th, 2008 at 9:33 am
Like another commenter, I am still catching my breath! You rock!
We’ve already bonded over our common joy in all things Anne, and you’ve really said all I would have, but I know the “rules” and so I will add that it is rare when a movie can come even close to such a cherished series of books. Often I am disappointed because so much is left out or the sentiment is gone. These movies are so true to the heart of the Anne books, that I would treasure having them in our family’s DVD library.
Crossing my fingers…
June 9th, 2008 at 9:35 am
I love Anne of Green Gables! What a treat it would be to own these!
June 9th, 2008 at 9:37 am
I dream of Prince Edward Island,
and the Lady of Shalott,
Diana Barett can be my friend,
But Josie absolutely shall not!
I will smooch dear Gil in the gazebo,
and the Pringles, I shall win their hearts…
if only I could win these DVDs
that I consider will always be classic art!
June 9th, 2008 at 9:43 am
My daughter and I LOVE watching Anne of Green Gables and wish these movies went on forever!
June 9th, 2008 at 9:44 am
This DVD will fulfill my craving for wholesome entertainment. I agree that wholesome, fun stuff is sorely lacking in today’s TV. Excellent choice for a prize. You folks are the BEST.
June 9th, 2008 at 9:45 am
wow how cute i love to win this i still to this day love ann of green gabbles this is a verry cherished book series and well if i was to win this i then could give them to my little one to read in the mean time i could read them to her if i won this thanks
June 9th, 2008 at 9:45 am
How fun! I read the books as a young girl, and I just bought the first 3 for my 10 year old to start reading! Great giveaway! Thanks for offering this!
~Tanya
the4moyers(at)msn(dot)com
June 9th, 2008 at 9:51 am
I love the books and the movies. I have to watch the movies whenever they are aired on PBS.
June 9th, 2008 at 9:54 am
Loved the books
June 9th, 2008 at 9:58 am
Would love this for my granddaughter- I read these books as a child and would love to pass them on to my granddaughter
June 9th, 2008 at 10:24 am
I was an Anne fan as a young girl, but I’ve never seen the movies - I was always afraid they’d mess with my treasured memories of the novels. After your very favorable comments on the novel-based movies, I can’t wait to watch them for myself. Sharing classics like these with my daughter is going to be so much fun when she’s older!
June 9th, 2008 at 10:25 am
I have never seen these, but now that I have read your review, I definitely want to see them. Thanks for the chance and information.
June 9th, 2008 at 10:36 am
i love this show
June 9th, 2008 at 10:36 am
such a great show
June 9th, 2008 at 10:37 am
i really enjoy this classic
June 9th, 2008 at 10:39 am
Wow,this is a really sweet prize.
June 9th, 2008 at 10:44 am
I remember watching these as a kid, but still love them. I’ve always wanted to visit Prince Edward Island because of these!
June 9th, 2008 at 10:53 am
I loved the book series, loved watching the movies and now I enjoy them with my daughters!
June 9th, 2008 at 10:53 am
This brings back wonderful family memories. We looked forward to our Sunday nights when we all watched the made for television series of Anne and her antics while munching on popcorn. Those were the days! I would love to have these and watch them whenever we wanted to.
June 9th, 2008 at 11:03 am
OMG! I am seriously in love with the Anne of Green Gables movies. Ever since I was little and would watch them on PBS. I have the video version but would love to have the series on DVD. Please!!
June 9th, 2008 at 11:03 am
loved reading the book want the dvd
June 9th, 2008 at 11:05 am
Oh how I love Anne!! What sweet memories of a much easier time of my life :-). Love, love, LOVE!
June 9th, 2008 at 11:07 am
saw this a thousand times as a kid! loved it!
June 9th, 2008 at 11:10 am
I love Anne! Count me in,
thanks
June 9th, 2008 at 11:21 am
44 yrs old and I’ve NEVER seen nor read Anne of Green Gables. I’ve heard so much, but haven’t had time. I would very much love to win these dvds!
June 9th, 2008 at 11:22 am
I love these movies.
June 9th, 2008 at 11:30 am
What a great giveaway. I would love to watch these with my daughter. What a great prize. I’ve read some of the books, but never saw the movies and this would be great to share with my daughter. Thanks so much for offering this contest.
June 9th, 2008 at 11:31 am
Being a fellow carrot top about the same age as the character I could identify with her pain. Not a fan of the red either, but since I was born with it and the color goes with the complexion better then any other color I’ve tried. I decided to keep it.
Now my brother was just as orange as Anne! Thankfully I turned out quite a bit darker red.
I have been a fan of L. M. Montgomery since 1985! It started with a set of her books for a birthday by my father, then a summer watching the Disney Channel episodes with my grandmother. This much exposure tied me fully to the characters story line and Green Gables universe.
I have just about everything L. M. Montgomery wrote and they are among my favorite reads.
So I say YES! Sign me up for this prize pack and thank you for putting such a wonderful collection up for grabs.
June 9th, 2008 at 11:40 am
I loved using these books as read-alouds when I was a teacher and my 13-year-old daughter absolutely loves Anne Shirley!
June 9th, 2008 at 11:43 am
I remember watching these as a girl- what a wonderful, quality set of movies! I would love to have these for my kids to view- thanks for a great give away!!
June 9th, 2008 at 11:50 am
My daughter loves this.
June 9th, 2008 at 11:56 am
We love Ann of Green Gables! I would love my granddaughters to see them too.
June 9th, 2008 at 11:58 am
Great classics to watch and read.
June 9th, 2008 at 12:06 pm
Yes, please! I love these movies!!
June 9th, 2008 at 12:14 pm
Have been to PEI many times. Love the house and grounds.
June 9th, 2008 at 12:23 pm
i have to have these DVDs! i have the best memories of watching these movies while having slumber parties with my aunts, and now my mother-in-law and sister-in-law and i talk about them all the time!
June 9th, 2008 at 12:28 pm
I too love the Anne movies & the books (and really all of L.M. Montgomery’s writings), so this is a super exciting giveaway indeed!
June 9th, 2008 at 12:37 pm
Two of my favorite movies of all time! (Haven’t seen the third) Would love to win!!
June 9th, 2008 at 12:47 pm
I love Anne of Green Gables! I didn’t know there were five in the series. Oh Yeah!
June 9th, 2008 at 12:53 pm
Thanks for the contest hope I win.
June 9th, 2008 at 1:03 pm
I loved those books as a kid. Can you believe I never saw the movie? At least, I don’t remember seeing the movie. Brings back go memories.
June 9th, 2008 at 1:04 pm
I would love to win this for my daughter. Please enter me.
June 9th, 2008 at 1:05 pm
Anne is one of my favorite characters of all time
June 9th, 2008 at 1:06 pm
Many hours of my life were spent watching Anne of Green Gables. I’d love to have this to watch with my daughter.
June 9th, 2008 at 1:09 pm
Not only was Anne a favorite of mine, but she has become a friend of my daughters. We would LOVE to own the rest of the set.
June 9th, 2008 at 1:12 pm
great for my niece
June 9th, 2008 at 1:15 pm
Oh, I loved the books so much when I was a little girl. I’d love to watch these with my daughters, and with my granddaughter when she’s old enough. Thanks for the great contest.
June 9th, 2008 at 1:21 pm
My delight would be to share this with my granddaughter. I’ve read it to her, and to be able to watch the series with her would be a treat.
June 9th, 2008 at 1:23 pm
My niece is reading this at present. I would love to give her the DVDs for her further enjoyment.
June 9th, 2008 at 1:31 pm
I love Anne of Green Gables because it hearkened back to a simpler, lovelier time . It was masterfully done . Thank you for the giveaway!
June 9th, 2008 at 1:50 pm
It’s been so long since Anne of Green Gables/Anne of Avonlea have been on PBS. I would love to win.
June 9th, 2008 at 1:53 pm
I love Anne in the book and in the tv series. It never grows old. Please enter me to win.
June 9th, 2008 at 1:56 pm
What a great contest! I haven’t yet had the pleasure of viewing these and would love to do so with my daughters.
June 9th, 2008 at 2:03 pm
Great prize
June 9th, 2008 at 2:04 pm
Thanks for the contest
June 9th, 2008 at 2:07 pm
Oh wow. I used to watch this show with my Granny years ago. She passed away when I was 12. I haven’t watched it since. I’d love to watch this show with my daughter, thanks so much for the opportunity.
June 9th, 2008 at 2:15 pm
I would love to win this one! What a great giveaway.
June 9th, 2008 at 2:25 pm
Ah, I recall sweet summer afternoons watching this in the playroom with my mom while she ironed. I secretly crushed on Gilbert Blythe (who didn’t?) and longed to visit Prince Edward Island! I loved reading the books, too, of course. Thanks for this one!
June 9th, 2008 at 2:39 pm
Great gift for my friend
June 9th, 2008 at 2:40 pm
I would love to win this, I have read all the books and agree with you ,I wish the third movie had of been like the books. I lived close to P.E.I so I have been to Green Gables and it’s great .
June 9th, 2008 at 2:41 pm
cool it’s “green”
June 9th, 2008 at 2:53 pm
These books were a major part of my childhood; I’d love to see the series.
June 9th, 2008 at 2:56 pm
I’d love to introduce my grand daughters to Anne. My daughters love her.
June 9th, 2008 at 2:58 pm
Would love to share with my greatgranddaughters!
June 9th, 2008 at 3:14 pm
Has it really been 20 years? Wow. My sister and I loved this series. I would enjoy sharing it with my daughters.
June 9th, 2008 at 3:27 pm
i loved this as a kid! i’d love to relive the memories!
June 9th, 2008 at 3:32 pm
I love “Anne of Green Gables” I use to watch this all the time years ago… What a great giveaway! Would love to now watch this with my daughter.
June 9th, 2008 at 3:42 pm
I loved watching Anne of Green Gables! Very interesting stories. Please pick me!:)
June 9th, 2008 at 3:42 pm
My daughter and my mom loved watching these together
June 9th, 2008 at 3:45 pm
I had SUCH a crush on Gilbert when I first began watching these movies - LOL! Oh, how I swooned! It makes me giggle just to think about it. And I can’t even begin to tell you how I sat on the edge of my seat biting my nails when he got sick and almost died. Gut-wrenching drama!
I would LOVE to get Hannah hooked on these.
June 9th, 2008 at 3:45 pm
Great Prize
June 9th, 2008 at 3:49 pm
Thanks.
June 9th, 2008 at 4:01 pm
like to win this
June 9th, 2008 at 4:02 pm
Oh, I LOVE those books. It’s been ages since I’ve watched it. How fun!
Thanks for the visit! Yep baby #3 for us! I’m SO ready to find out if it’s a boy-child or a girl-child. Goodness, I’m impatient!
June 9th, 2008 at 4:12 pm
I would love to win this!
June 9th, 2008 at 4:41 pm
I have every LM Montgomery book she wrote, including a collection of 1930s Anne books, I LOVE these movies. I hope I am in the running !!! Best movies ever.
I almost wished I was a red haired orphan having her experiences with Puffed sleeves!!
June 9th, 2008 at 4:45 pm
My sister and I loved these movies WOuld love to now share them with my sisters daughter.
June 9th, 2008 at 4:52 pm
this has always been one of my favorites. my sisters and i still love it
June 9th, 2008 at 4:53 pm
Being Canadian Anne makes me feel akin to her.
June 9th, 2008 at 5:02 pm
I watched the series as often as they showed it on PBS. I’d love to have it!
June 9th, 2008 at 5:14 pm
What a marvelous set of movies. My granddaughters would love these.
June 9th, 2008 at 5:15 pm
thank you
June 9th, 2008 at 5:16 pm
I haven’t seen these movies in forever. I loved them. I can’t believe I never read the books. I loved the movies so much. But I guess I was too busy reading Sweet Valley High.
June 9th, 2008 at 5:16 pm
This was I think the only series I was allowed to stay up and watch as a kid
(got to love PBS)
I would love to win and introduce my little one to Anne - which BTW is my middle name, and yes, it is after the book
June 9th, 2008 at 5:26 pm
Love this series
June 9th, 2008 at 5:34 pm
This truly is a wonderful collection. I’d love to (try to) spend a weekend watching them all! My 3 year old may watch them with me….who knows?
June 9th, 2008 at 5:39 pm
I’ve watched Anne of Green Gables countless times and read and reread the book till they’re falling apart! I would love this!
June 9th, 2008 at 5:40 pm
Wow, this would be so wonderful! I grew up reading Anne, and then from there, read all of LM Montgomery’s other books. I still reread the Anne books every few years. I’ve wanted to see the movies again, but no longer have a VCR and video stores don’t carry it in DVD. Also, have you read Montgomery’s The Blue Castle–it was pretty different from her other work.
June 9th, 2008 at 5:51 pm
I am a kindred spirit who will be your very best friend until my spirit no longer resides within.
I sit down and watch the series when ever I catch one on PBS.
You are so kind to offer 3 soon to be dear friends this wonderful gift that will be treasured forever.
June 9th, 2008 at 5:54 pm
I would love to see these!
June 9th, 2008 at 6:03 pm
I would like this.
June 9th, 2008 at 6:18 pm
i loved anne of green gables books!
June 9th, 2008 at 6:34 pm
What a magnificent giveaway prize package. To me, prizes like this are made to be keepsakes! I would love to give this to a “special” niece in my life. Please enter me in your contest. It is always appreciated. Thanks,Cindi
June 9th, 2008 at 6:41 pm
I loved this series from when it first came out. After seeing the first one I read the entire series. Megan Followes was and will always be Anne Shirley. Timeless story girls and even boys will become kindred spirits.
June 9th, 2008 at 6:46 pm
I could watch these movies over and over. A wonderful addition to any collection.
June 9th, 2008 at 7:02 pm
this is one of my favorite childhood series and I would love to share it with my daughter
June 9th, 2008 at 7:03 pm
My daughter and I would love this!
June 9th, 2008 at 7:10 pm
I’ve never seen the whole series
June 9th, 2008 at 7:15 pm
Oh, how I love Anne Shirley! This was an exceptional series. I would love to show it to my daughter.
June 9th, 2008 at 7:25 pm
I would love to show Anne Shirley to my grandchildren and teach a whole new generation about Green Gables.
June 9th, 2008 at 7:31 pm
Oh, my. Those books are STILL my favorites of all time. I could read them again and again. The movies are just as good! I’d love to share these with my kids.
June 9th, 2008 at 7:40 pm
I GREW UP WATCHING THESE!!! This would be perfect to get!
June 9th, 2008 at 7:49 pm
My sister and I used to watch these with our mom all the time. I think I’m going to go out and rent tomorrow!
June 9th, 2008 at 7:49 pm
Classics! Totally awesome.
June 9th, 2008 at 7:58 pm
Remember Tomorrow is new with no mistakes in it. That sentiment has keep me going through some bad times, and I’ve even given those words I learned to others in need. In this modern hectic time, it is nice to cuddle up on the couch to Anne’s world and watch how she mustered her strength through her trying times and succeeded. I would love to win Anne of Green Gables 20th Anniversary Collector’s Edition.
June 9th, 2008 at 7:59 pm
Please count me in!
June 9th, 2008 at 8:03 pm
I want to win!
June 9th, 2008 at 8:06 pm
The books are among my absolute favorites! I haven’t seen the movies (except bits and pieces), so would love to win this.
June 9th, 2008 at 8:06 pm
Saw this for the first time yesterday. Was really taken by the wonderful acting story and emotional empowerment. Just a pleasure to watch. Would love for my girls to have a copy to view
June 9th, 2008 at 8:07 pm
Wow! It’s been a long time since I read the books. Never have seen the movies, guess I should go rent them!
June 9th, 2008 at 8:08 pm
My youngest daughter is almost old enough to read these. I always tell my kids I’ll buy the movie after they’ve read the book.
June 9th, 2008 at 8:12 pm
This is a great story! I would love to have the dvd’s.
June 9th, 2008 at 8:13 pm
i remember when these were first featured on PBS YEARS ago. addictive! i loved them. the books were fantastic, but the dramatic series did them justice, indeed.
June 9th, 2008 at 8:20 pm
wow, this really takes me back! i can’t believe it has already been 20 years!!! i used to live for all things “anne with an e.” i will be crossing my fingers that the dvd set will be mine…i pine for it as anne pines for puffed sleaves!!!
June 9th, 2008 at 8:35 pm
I fell in love with anne of green gables in my teen years.. I still have a crush on gilbert. I wanted these movies to go on forever…However the 3rd installment was quite a disappointment but I still love Anne!!!
June 9th, 2008 at 8:47 pm
I’m a fellow kindred spirit who has enjoyed Anne books since I was a young girl. This is one prize that I would love to win. I would definately watch these dvds over and over again. Thanks for the chance to win such an amazing prize!
June 9th, 2008 at 8:48 pm
oh i so agree with you on the third!!
June 9th, 2008 at 8:57 pm
I have been a fan of these books for years, and have dreams of seeing Prince Edward Island myself. My Grandfather was born and raised on the island and somehow these books make me feel like I got to know my Grandfather (he died years before my birth) Thank you for the contest
June 9th, 2008 at 9:12 pm
In all my 34 years, I’ve never seen any of the movies shown above. They look great and if they’re anything like little house on the praire…well, I think that’s awesome, besides all of the older films from when I was growing up are pretty neat, although the only shoes I ever watched was little house on the prarie.
Really great prize package up for grabs.
June 9th, 2008 at 9:13 pm
sweet prize.
June 9th, 2008 at 9:33 pm
This is wonderful and it is one of my all time favorites.
June 9th, 2008 at 9:55 pm
great prize
June 9th, 2008 at 10:07 pm
I used to love these books as a kid and would love to win this!
June 9th, 2008 at 10:22 pm
This prize would tickle my kids hearts.
A great giveaway prize.
June 9th, 2008 at 10:27 pm
My girls and I love the books. This would be a wonderful addition to our DVD collection.
June 9th, 2008 at 10:42 pm
I saw this when it originally aired in 1985 and I fell in love with the movie and its sequel Anne of Avonlea,2 of the best movies PBS has ever made.Megan Follows was perfect as Anne.I am not a fan of the 3rd movie either because it did not follow the bookk.Its been 23 years ago and those 2 movies still rank as 2 of my favorites.
June 9th, 2008 at 10:48 pm
Thank you so much for offering this wonderful giveaway.
I would LOVE to win !!
June 9th, 2008 at 10:48 pm
This has been a favorite of mine for years. Imagine how excite I was when my son’s first play was Anne.
June 9th, 2008 at 10:50 pm
Anne of Green Gables is bar none the best series that the whole family can enjoy! (Even the guys, even though they won’t admit they like it, you will catch them watching it).
June 9th, 2008 at 11:06 pm
I have read every book and watched each movie at least twice and the first once at least 5 times. I would love to share these movies with my girls!! (Well not the 3rd one since it has WW1 or the great war as it was known)
June 9th, 2008 at 11:09 pm
I have never seen this nor have I read the books. I would love to and I thank you for the opportunity.
June 9th, 2008 at 11:13 pm
I Know I am from rather far away (South Africa), but I just must enter the contest as I would love to be able to introduce a new generation to Anne of Green Gables.
Thank you.
June 9th, 2008 at 11:24 pm
It would be a pleasure to win this prize.
June 9th, 2008 at 11:55 pm
I carry ebooks of Anne’s adventure’s on my iPAQ, to read on the subway, in waiting rooms, in my spare time.
And I watched every minute of the series when it was on. It would be so good to have it home.
June 9th, 2008 at 11:57 pm
I loved watching this with my daughter, what fun it would be too watch them again with my grandaughter.
June 10th, 2008 at 12:22 am
I would LOVE to own these sets. The movies are fantastic and as timeless classic as the books which I do own
June 10th, 2008 at 1:22 am
anne of green gables is one of my all time favorites,!
June 10th, 2008 at 2:29 am
I just found your site through scribbit. Would love to win these, but am probably too far down on the list. I watched these movies with my mother when I was a teenager. They were wonderful.
June 10th, 2008 at 3:10 am
loved this growing up and would love to share it with family
June 10th, 2008 at 4:00 am
My daughter loves this movie..its one of her favorite. I would love to win it
June 10th, 2008 at 4:05 am
Definitely a kindred spirit here! I have always loved the Anne of Green Gables books and have enjoyed watching the movies - though I don’t own any of them.
I remember my mom watching some of her favorite parts so many times she had some of the script memorized!
Though I loved Gilbert - I kind of would have liked Anne to end up with “the old guy”…she could have married him, had him die off at some point and then marry Gilbert.
The books are so superior to the movies - you really need to read the books first before watching the movies…
June 10th, 2008 at 4:20 am
Oh, I loved these books growing up. And the movies. My daughter is only 5, but I’ve started collecting the books for when she’s ready to read them–this set would be great to have after she’s read (or listened to) the books.
June 10th, 2008 at 4:30 am
I would love to win this prize.
June 10th, 2008 at 4:48 am
Oh how I love Anne! I played Diana in our high school play…many years ago…it was so fun! My favorite stories are those from when Anne was teaching. I became a teacher, too!
dbstout[at]juno[dot]com
June 10th, 2008 at 5:08 am
I love to win. This is a great prize.
June 10th, 2008 at 5:11 am
This has always been a favorite.
June 10th, 2008 at 5:27 am
It’s mine, mine mine!!!
June 10th, 2008 at 5:54 am
I have only been able to catch a few of these on PBS….I’d love to actually see them all!
June 10th, 2008 at 6:14 am
The Anne books were my favorites as a young girl. I haven’t seen the show, but I would love to watch it with my grandaughter.
June 10th, 2008 at 6:30 am
count me in
June 10th, 2008 at 6:40 am
I watched these with my daughter. Now I could watch them with her daughters!
June 10th, 2008 at 6:50 am
Thank you for having this contest. I really appreciate it.
June 10th, 2008 at 7:11 am
I have heard so much about this collection, Sorry to say I have never seen any of them. It sounds like a wonderful collection to have in the movie case.
June 10th, 2008 at 7:14 am
I love the series, sure hope to win this great set.
June 10th, 2008 at 7:22 am
I have special person that would love this..
June 10th, 2008 at 7:31 am
great gift
June 10th, 2008 at 7:32 am
I would absolutely love to win this set for my daughter. Thank you for the chance.
June 10th, 2008 at 7:42 am
I’m a great fan of the books and the movies. I’d love to win.
June 10th, 2008 at 7:48 am
Wow this takes me back. So many memories I’d love this prize
June 10th, 2008 at 7:51 am
classic a fav for my wife
June 10th, 2008 at 8:03 am
Even though I was neither wicked nor red-headed nor a stepchild, I always related to Anne and her headstrong ways!
June 10th, 2008 at 8:03 am
I love this series when I was younger. I would adore winning this and showing it to my young nieces and letting experience all the joys I remember
June 10th, 2008 at 8:09 am
I would love to win this and add it to my collection of favorite DVD’s.
June 10th, 2008 at 8:12 am
Anne of Green Gables is one of my favorite classic books! It’s a great mother-daughter read! The Librivox project (a free non-profit un-copyrighted audiobook project) has most of the Anne of Green Gables audiobooks for free! I haven’t seen these movies yet, but I would love to see them in the future!
June 10th, 2008 at 8:25 am
please count me in
June 10th, 2008 at 8:29 am
mom and grandma would love this. thanks.
June 10th, 2008 at 8:34 am
Please count me in!
June 10th, 2008 at 8:41 am
wow
June 10th, 2008 at 8:45 am
The DVD version of this great classic - what an awesome prize!
June 10th, 2008 at 8:45 am
What a great giveaway.
June 10th, 2008 at 8:52 am
I enjoyed watching this the first time around. It is such a timeless classic. I’d love to own it!
June 10th, 2008 at 8:52 am
This is one of the only television shows we were allowed to watch growing up. We got a Canadian station on our tv that played the series every Sunday night. Thank you for offering this giveaway!
June 10th, 2008 at 8:52 am
This novel is one of my all time favorites.
June 10th, 2008 at 9:00 am
Anne of Green Gables…Anne of Avonlea…awesome. As much as I loved Anne, I would still have to give the set to my sister if I won. She was an even bigger fan!
June 10th, 2008 at 9:01 am
My daughter is the perfect age to be interested in Anne. I’d love to win it for her, and us! Thanks for the contest!
June 10th, 2008 at 9:11 am
This is one of my favorite movies ever. Would love to own this set!!! Thanks for the contest!
June 10th, 2008 at 9:15 am
My mother would love this!
June 10th, 2008 at 9:21 am
I just re-read all my Anne books…still do it a lot, at age 36.
June 10th, 2008 at 9:22 am
great all time classics
June 10th, 2008 at 9:39 am
I haven’t seen these in so long! I’d love to be able to watch these again with my sister.
June 10th, 2008 at 9:58 am
Fantastic!
June 10th, 2008 at 10:09 am
Oh we love these movies! I’d love to have them on DVD! Please enter me in the contest!
June 10th, 2008 at 10:10 am
I love Anne of Green Gables. So Classic and I am definitely a fan ~ a.k.a. kindred spirit. It has been quite sometime since I have watched these, and I don’t think that my hubby has had the “Anne” experience yet. He’s in for a treat if I win.
June 10th, 2008 at 10:39 am
The first time I saw Anne of Green Gables it was in Japanese! (I lived in Tokyo at the time.) I didn’t understand a word - no subtitles - but was so enthralled by the music and scenery (and what I could make of the story) that I sought out the books right away. When I moved back to the states I rented the english version w/i my first week home. I can’t tell you how much our dear “Anne Girl” means to me. Thanks for having this contest.
~Kris
June 10th, 2008 at 10:40 am
Puh-leeeeeeease! I love these so very very much!
June 10th, 2008 at 10:47 am
Please accept my entry.
June 10th, 2008 at 10:49 am
I loved these books as a child and I would love to be able to relive the movies now.
June 10th, 2008 at 10:59 am
lol to all
June 10th, 2008 at 11:06 am
I also loved watching these movies when I was a teen. I would love to see them again.
June 10th, 2008 at 11:10 am
enter me!
June 10th, 2008 at 11:14 am
Would love to win this.
June 10th, 2008 at 11:20 am
I have yet to see this!!
June 10th, 2008 at 11:23 am
THANK YOU GOD BLESS
June 10th, 2008 at 11:39 am
My daughter, Nora, has red hair and loves to write. She enjoys every viewing of these videos. I would love to give them to her
June 10th, 2008 at 11:47 am
THESE ARE WONDERFUL
June 10th, 2008 at 11:47 am
i COULD WATCH THESE OVER AND OVER
June 10th, 2008 at 11:48 am
nice
June 10th, 2008 at 11:48 am
wonderful movie
June 10th, 2008 at 12:24 pm
this would be perfect for my daughter
June 10th, 2008 at 12:28 pm
These books were a childhood staple and something I will definately pass onto my daughter!
June 10th, 2008 at 12:39 pm
Awww!! Some of my fondest memories of my childood are of Anne.
June 10th, 2008 at 12:55 pm
Something to watch with the kids
June 10th, 2008 at 12:55 pm
i would love to share this series with my dd.