Jeff_HR
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IMHO : Two of the 10 greatest shows ever on television
Too bad that the Studio that controls them hasn't a clue.
IMHO : Two of the 10 greatest shows ever on television
Too bad that the Studio that controls them hasn't a clue.
It is nice to know there is at least ONE other fan out there.
Rest assured, Jeff, here's another "Jeff" that wants HSB released badly. I really liked the early seasons with the original Desk Sarge (Michael Conrad....but what was his character name in the show? I forget...was it "Phil Esterhaus" or something like that?) I haven't seen this show in syndication in a while. Is it being aired currently anywhere and with "non-syndicated" eps?
NYPD Blue" (1993) TV Series .... Det. John Clark, Sr. (2001-2003)
Beverly Hills Buntz I read about but never got to see, because back then I had another show on the same time it aired.
You're right about Sid the Snitch partnering up with Norman Buntz though. I remember those two frequently doing business on Hill Street Blues, so it made sense to team them again for the unsuccessful spinoff.
because even though it undoubtedly has a great cast and stellar writing, the handheld camerawork style of filmmaking that became the trend on TV crime shows in the 1990s is downright naueseating to watch
I agree, although I like the 1st 2-3 Seasons of NYPD Blue. I never was a fan of that "innovative" camera motion thing.
Thanks for the HSB info. I'd guess you're a "fanatic" like I am of another 2 series (my very un-suttle signature on this site :b )
After Michael Conrad passed away I wasn't as much of a follower of the series. What was the season where the new Desk Sgt started? It was never the same after "Phil" was gone..."Let's be careful out there!"
Regardless : WE WANT HILL STREET ON DVD
I WANT "St Elsewhere" TOO!
Thanks for the HSB info. I'd guess you're a "fanatic" like I am of another 2 series (my very un-suttle signature on this site
Nah, I'm not buying this on DVD. I just used to enjoy Hill Street Blues from daily TV reruns, on both local TV in the 1990s and TV Land during that same period.
Other shows, such as St. Elsewhere, haven't made it to DVD because it isn't clear in older contracts who owns the DVD rights, particularly shows that were jointly produced by companies that might have since been sold, panelists said.I expect Hill Street Blues is probably right in the same boat with it. Sorry everybody. :frowning:
I find it a bit disconcerting that the fate of one show may control another.
I personally couldn't give a damn about NYPD Blue, but would be on Hill Street in a second. Hill St. is vintage TV that has a fanbase of older viewers, while NYPD is what, 25 years later?
I think you've just hit the nail on the head as to why HSB and SE aren't being released.
In the studios' minds, older viewers don't buy DVDs (At the very least, they don't buy nearly as many as young people do.) Ergo, shows like HSB and SE tend to be passed over for release. :frowning: