In the case of the larry sanders show as well as a few other notable television programs which have made their way onto the dvd format, it is rather dissapointing when they release a season or two and then neglect the rest of the series (six feet under). These seasons are quite pricey (including sanders) and seem as an unwise investment if the distributors were to not follow up with the rest of the series. Having spent over nearly one hundred dollars on six feet under, i'm still anxiously waiting for at least an acknowledgment on the part of HBO, who are usually very impressive with respects to distributing their shows on DVD, albeit their high price tags (at least Curb was easily affordable).
As happy as I am to have complete season one of Sanders, if I knew there was only going to be one release of this series, I'd have preferred a "Best-Of" containing firsts, lasts, bests. Same with "Mary Tyler Moore." If the series isn't going to be released to completion, I'd rather get a best-of than invest in a full season one set, only to be skunked.
It's strange, because this goes entirely against my usual way of thinking--I'm the first to complain when we get "best-ofs" instead of complete seasons. But first seasons of shows are sometimes not the best seasons...the writing isn't there, the performances are a little off.
On the whole, TV-to-DVD-mania has been a fantastic boon to old-TV fans and those who want to own current series...so the occassional aborted series is a small price to pay. But man is it irritating!
It's coming...and a complete series set as well. I've recently watched season 1 having downloaded some off-air broadcasts and thought it was fantastic. I will be all over this set.
I loved this show and its offbeat style. BUT i seriously doubt this will ever see the light of day since Larry Sanders apparently did so badly. If Garry's highest profile series didn't sell then I doubt that his more obscure Showtime series would do well. It's not even being shown in syndie as far as I know. That irks me!