This was without a doubt one of the best movies I have ever seen. I agree with some of the others that it either should have been released at the theater or on VHS a long time ago (and by now, on DVD as well). These people (meaning the film's owners) do not realize the gold mine they are sitting on. I am certain that with only a minimum of advertising this re-release could surpass all expectations. I have initiated inquiries into what it would take to unearth this fine product from the dust heap it is apparently under. I will keep this website posted concerning my efforts on a regular basis. I think it needs to see the light of day once more so that others too young to remember can enjoy the majesty and pomp of truly great cinema. In the meantime, if anyone discovers a decent copy, please let me know.

This DVD needs to be produced in DVD format. This epic story line is excellent and well written. There can not be enough said about this production as the all-star cast weaves the tale of the Marco Polo's life, the political and economic reasons began his journey, and the problems he encountered the from start to finish. Ken Marshall's portrayal of Marco Polo developing from young Marco beginning his journey to a more mature Marco through the friendships and experiences that he encounters is excellent. I remember Sada Thompson's great performance as Marco's Aunt Flora. The location shots will take the watcher round the world without ever leaving a seat. The richness of costumes and many locations thrust the watcher back into the time of Marco Polo. It has been a while since I have watched Marco Polo, but I still remember the pageantry, the great performances of each actor, and the the fact that this could also be a documentary -drama about Marco Polo. The watcher can truly develop a picture of the life and times of Marco Polo. NBC really needs to find this in its archives and re-issue this Emmy winning epic in DVD, perhaps for a 25 year anniversary!

The expanded version of this score (over 120 minutes of music) is available at the following link. However, right now it's out of stock. Perhaps if you write to Douglass Fake (I've known him for more than 30 years and is my oldest friend) and ask if he's getting anymore in, he'd appreciate it.got to www.intrada.com. then click on catalogue by composer. then click on Ennio Morricone, then scroll down to Marco Polo.There could actually be a third disk added to this to bring out just about all the music from the mini-series, but this 2-disk set is glorious.I'm a huge Morricone fan, have been one since "A Fistful of Dollars" first hit these shores in 1966 (and he wasn't even credited as Morricone in the credits, but as Dan Savio, because the producers were afraid of being taken as an Italian movie since Italy had made so many sword and sandal movies, and we know how critics loved those, right?), so for me to say this is one of my favorite Morricone scores is really saying something. Another score that is very high on my list is his rejected score to "What Dreams May Come". Someone recorded about 28 minutes of that score and released to. I have a copy, and it is magnificent.But if you can get "Marco POlo", do so!

This is one of the most beautiful mini-series ever filmed. The script was good, the casting was beautiful, the music was wonderful. When TV is good, it is very, very good! This is a jewel, savor it, play it again, and marvel at the wondrous world of Marco Polo.