Turner Classic Movies has just announced the release of James Dean: The Lost Television Legacy.

The 3-disc set will be comprised of 19 full television episodes Dean appeared in before debuting in movies, including appearences on Studio One, Lux Video Theater, and Hallmark Hall of Fame. There are also two original commericals and a wealth of bonus material (below).

This will be available at ClassicFlix on November 17th.

Before East Of Eden (1955), Rebel Without A Cause (1955) and Giant (1956) turned James Dean into an international icon, he honed his craft on television, appearing on such shows as Studio One, Lux Video Theater and Hallmark Hall of Fame many broadcast live and thought to be lost.

This is the most complete collection to date of Dean's television legacy featuring 19 full episodes, 2 original commercials and 2 clips featuring Dean, all meticulously re-mastered for picture and sound quality from the best available sources.

BONUS FEATURES:

• The documentary Fairmount Today, exploring Dean's hometown in Indiana
• 3 photo galleries from world famous photographers Roy Schatt, Frank Worth and Sanford Roth
• Episode introductions by James Dean's cousin, Marcus Winslow, Jr., head of the Dean Estate
• A video demonstration illustrating the restoration and preservation process.
• Commemorative booklet featuring a comprehensive essay focusing on the actor's personal life and television career, and featuring rare stills, episode credits and descriptions.