Reviews

The reviews of *The* Forgotten Birds documentary are steadily coming in as viewers watch and comment on this cinematic chronicle of the Pre-1954 Baltimore Orioles and their historic and legendary evolution from 1872 to 1953. We asked viewers to comment on the documentary and to rate it on a scale from 1 to 10. Below are the results we've received to date:
Comments	Rating (1 to 10)	Place of Origin
Both my wife and I have viewed and re-viewed "The Forgotten Birds." It is an excellent historic analysis of Baltimore baseball through mid century. It is also a fascinating collection of nostalgic reminiscences and thorough social commentary on an era now past. "The Forgotten Birds" deserves the very highest rating for its information and entertainment content and its unqualified professional quality. With some license as a former Baltimorean, I consider that you and your colleagues' efforts have created --The Unforgettable Forgotten Birds.	10+	Charleston, WV
I completed the viewing of **The Forgotten Birds** last night and enjoyed every minute. Watching the players and uniforms change through the years was an added delight. Your presentation of the historical data by using "stills" with a blend of live action kept the show moving. Watching the DVD certainly rekindled many memories and I send you a job well done.	10	Bel Air, MD
*The Forgotten Birds* documentary is a very comprehensive historical record of the Pre-1954 Baltimore Orioles. It is well-written and the narration makes the description of each era come to life. The graphics that accompany the narration are wonderful and represent quite a collection of Orioles memorabilia in themselves. The introduction to each section provides a helpful framework about what was happening in the country over the first half of the twentieth century. The use of dramatic reenactment is effective in highlighting certain events throughout the team's history. The background music was well-chosen and provides an appropriate atmosphere for the narration. In summary, this is not only an entertaining account but also a valuable historical record of the Pre-1954 Baltimore Orioles that anyone with an interest in baseball or history would find fascinating.	10	Fulton, MD
The DVD documentary The Forgotten Birds written by Jimmy Keenan and directed/narrated by Paul Sekulich is a fascinating and educational experience. The 5 decades (1903-1953) covered, brought back many memories of early baseball. (I am 86 years of age.) The attention to detail by Jimmy Keenan reflects an amazing amount of research. It is well written and narrated. It should be of interest not only to Oriole fans but to the general public. Worth noting is the added description of the events going on in this country within that time frame. I gave this a rating of 10, that being the highest rating. It had my interest throughout its approximate 4-hour length.	10	San Antonio, TX
Just a note to say how much I enjoyed your DVD of the International League Orioles The Forgotten Birds. You really did a fine job with it. I know you researched for hours on end to get it right. Please do the American League Orioles from '54 to the current team of 2010. Get the Orioles involved in support of such a project. You could produce it in, say, a 5-DVD set. Oriole Productions used to put out VHS tapes back in the '80s, I think. But you guys could do such a better job. Keep up the good work. Any other productions that I might be interested in, let me know!	10	Baltimore, MD
Thank you very much for The Forgotten Birds DVD. It is excellent. Everyone in Baltimore should own a copy and [it's] a must-have for all O's fans. I had an "oh wow" moment when my Uncle Dick came on the screen. It may be the most important document on the International League Orioles ever.	10	Glyndon, MD
Well done!	10	Baltimore, MD
Wow, what a nice story about the old O's.	10	Concord, NH
The Oriole story was beautifully interwoven with the history of the times. Beautifully narrated and expertly researched. The research, photos and interviews make The Forgotten Birds a real treasure for all Oriole fans. Congratulations on a job expertly done	10	Rehoboth Beach, DE
Very well done; fills a void in Orioles baseball history. Should be of value to any baseball fan.	10	Cockeysville, MD
A very impressive work.	10	Columbia, MD
One adjective: - Outstanding !	10	Joppa, MD
Great account of the minor league Birds. Very well written! I love it!	10	Ellicott City. MD
An impressive pictorial rendering of the 1903-1953 Baltimore Orioles. Creates a valuable photo history.	9	Rockville, MD
Fantastic! Very informative and entertaining! Nice quality! Well-written script. Great photos. Thoroughly enjoyable and worth the price.	10	Harrisburg, PA
The DVD will be enjoyed, with fond memories, by the three generations he [Ernie Salamone] left behind. Wonderfully done.	10	Shamokin, PA
The knowledge and expertise that culminated in The Forgotten Birds documentary is amazing. I enjoyed every minute of it.	10	Harrisburg, PA
I watched The Forgotten Birds with my daughter. We both thought it was great. Congratulations on a job well done. My only wish was that Ernie [Salamone] could have seen it. He would have loved it.	10	Salisbury, MD
Great work.	10	Fort Worth, TX
A friend in SABR arranged for me to get a copy of the most delightful "The Forgotten Birds." I am a Baltimore-born, life-long Orioles fan now living in Florida, and spent many enjoyable hours at Municipal Stadium watching the Triple A team in the late' 40s and early' 50s. What I appreciated most in your video were the photos and commentary about Howie Moss, whom I (as a grade schooler) met after World War Two. Howie and my late Dad were Navy buddies from their days at the Bainbridge Naval Training Center, and the video brought back a flood of pleasant memories. Thanks.	10	Viera, FL
Well worth the watch. Thank you for featuring my father, Ernest Salamone. I know he would be proud.	10	Keymar, MD
Very well done	10	Freeland, MD
Great stuff	9	Ellicott City, MD
I felt that the pieces on Jackie Robinson and Leon Day should have been extra features instead of part of the documentary because they deviated too much from the main story, however vital they were. The rude reception Jackie received when he played against the Orioles in 1946 would properly be a part of the Orioles' story, but the rest could have been an extra feature.	9	Annandale, VA