J D Jack of all Trades chronicles the misadventures of Jack Styles (Bruce Campbell), a US special agent who is shipped off to the island country of Palau Palau in the year 1801. His mission there? Team up with a British agent and, together, thwart the occupying French forces that have taken over the peaceful Pacific island community.Jack soon discovers that in order to get the people of Palau Palau behind him, he must pander to their beliefs. Dressing up as a Zorro-like avenger known as The Daring Dragoon, Jack fights off the French, pirates, mad scientists, the Marquis de Sade, and various other wacky villains.The show incorporates historic figures into each show, even if they weren't around in 1801, when the series takes place. Most notably included in the series are Napoleon (played by Mini-Me, Verne Troyer), Lewis and Clark, the aforementioned Marquis de Sade, Benjamin Franklin, Blackbeard the Priate, and the seemingly mad King George.The series lasted only 22 episodes, but each one gets funnier and funnier. Its a true shame that the series didn't nab a second season, as the characters were all truly coming into their own by the time the show was canceled.If you're looking for Three Stooges-style slapstick, insane alternate history, and a very healthy dose of Mr. Campbell, check out this DVD boxed set. Its well worth the inexpensive price tag.Viva la Jack!!!

MichaelM24 After Fox canceled THE ADVENTURES OF BRISCO COUNTY JR., I looked forward to the day Bruce Campbell returned to television. But JACK OF ALL TRADES isn't exactly the show I had hoped for. When I heard the concept I was instantly excited, but the show itself just wasn't that good. Campbell and the beautiful Angela Dotchin obviously had chemistry, but it was basically just another corny contemporary-styled show like HERCULES and XENIA. It was fun occasionally, with some witty dialogue and a few genuinely funny jokes, but for the most part, it was kind of lame. I have to admit, though, that casting Verne Troyer as Napoleon was rather clever, and made for some good laughs. JACK OF ALL TRADES was nowhere near as good or clever as BRISCO COUNTY, and while it could occasionally be somewhat funny, it was certainly not Campbell's best.

chrisandrews At first I couldn't stand this. But then one day, for some reason, I watched an episode. I found myself enjoying possibly the best program made ever. The comical banter between the two main characters Jack (Campbell) and Emilia (Dotchin) is perfectly laden with innuendo. Sure this relies on bending history for plot lines and uses the most rediculous of stereotypes for characters (the French are superbly played up), but I can sit for 30 minutes a week now with a silly grin on my face and enjoy. At that, folks, it pure entertainment.

Andrew Benjamin This show is just great. It's funny and has great acting and is also a little bit educational when it comes to 19th century America. I predict that Jack of All Trades will be on for a long time on television and who knows, they may make a movie on it.