THE DONNA REED SHOW, SEASON 3 - October 20th - Page 2

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9/12/09 at 4:27pm

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Are you saying they only have the rights to the first 5 seasons?

Would be ashame to see this get to season 5 and then end. The last three seasons, while inferior to the earlier seasons, are still worth watching and something I would think fans of the show would want in their DVD collection.

Yes- that is what I understand! Different Share Holders own the last Three Seasons of "The Donna Reed Show" which has something to do with Music Rights according to Paul Petersen. But, Paul Petersen also went on to say on "The Shokus Radio Show" that you know they will release the last Three Seasons of "The Donna Reed Show" if this show continues on to sell as well as it has been... He said this when the sales of the First Season of "The Donna Reed Show" were at an all time high on Amazon.com...

I agree, that it would be quite ashame if one couldn't purchase the last three seasons of "The Donna Reed Show." But we can't count on purchasing these last 'Three Seasons' just yet! So lets just hope for the BEST!!!!!

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9/14/09 at 5:16am

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If you remember, General Mills came out with a Donna Reed dvd in their cereal that had 2 episodes from the last 3 seasons but they were syndicated versions. If DR sells well, I'm sure the remaining seasons will come out. I think three other tv shows were featured in the cereals-Barney Miller, Mad About You and King of Queens. All of them had a saeson release except DR. Now I know why, Sony only had rights to the last 3 seasons and it would have looked silly coming out with The Donna Reed Show Season 6 without 1-5. I guess if DR was that popular they would have come out with a "Best of" set from those last seasons. Does anyone know if Barney Miller and Mad About You season sets were uncut? Come to think of it, Walker, Texas Ranger final season was released before season 1 so anything's possible.

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9/14/09 at 10:19am

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If you remember, General Mills came out with a Donna Reed dvd in their cereal that had 2 episodes from the last 3 seasons but they were syndicated versions. If DR sells well, I'm sure the remaining seasons will come out. I think three other tv shows were featured in the cereals-Barney Miller, Mad About You and King of Queens. All of them had a saeson release except DR. Now I know why, Sony only had rights to the last 3 seasons and it would have looked silly coming out with The Donna Reed Show Season 6 without 1-5. I guess if DR was that popular they would have come out with a "Best of" set from those last seasons. Does anyone know if Barney Miller and Mad About You season sets were uncut? Come to think of it, Walker, Texas Ranger final season was released before season 1 so anything's possible.

I have the DVD that was attached to the package of the General Mills Cereal Box which included these two episodes from the Eighth Season of "The Donna Reed Show" in which Sony Pictures at that time had owned.

When Paul Petersen was on the "Stu Shokus Radio Show," he said that Sony Pictures no longer owns the last Three Seasons of "The Donna Reed Show" He just said that Share Owners have the Rights to these last Three Seasons that are tied to Music Rights.

Apparently much litigation has been taking place regarding "The Donna Reed Show" during the past six years or so... I have no idea what ultimately will be the result of these litigations concerning these last 'Three Seasons' of "The Donna Reed Show." I am just hoping since there is so much interest in these first 'Five Seasons' of "The Donna Reed Show" that something will turn out very positive. And as a direct result of this, hopefully fans of this show will be able to purchase on DVD's these final 'Three Seasons' from this Great Family TV Series!!!

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9/14/09 at 1:18pm

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Does anyone know if Barney Miller and Mad About You season sets were uncut?

I have the Barney Miller sets and so far, the one's I've seen in S1 appear to be uncut clocking in at ~25+ min/episode.

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9/17/09 at 9:52am

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Did anybody notice that the release date for Season Three regarding "The Donna Reed Show" is now December 1, 2009? Do you think this Current Release Date for Season Three will be the True Release Date, since this is the third time that it has changed?!

Well, it had better be- if they want the Christmas Shoppers to purchase it!

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9/17/09 at 10:18am

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The release date for season two got pushed back a couple of times too, IIRC. My guess is since Virgil Films is a relatively small player, their production schedule is more likely to get bumped by the manufacturers and duplicators they rely on to produce the final product. They simply are not going to have the same kind of clout with their vendors as a Warner Bros. or a CBS/Paramount whose manufacturing runs will be huge compared to a vintage release like The Donna Reed Show. I take the fact that season two made it out the door, albeit late, as a very good indicator that we will see future seasons.

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9/17/09 at 12:37pm

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The release date for season two got pushed back a couple of times too, IIRC. My guess is since Virgil Films is a relatively small player, their production schedule is more likely to get bumped by the manufacturers and duplicators they rely on to produce the final product. They simply are not going to have the same kind of clout with their vendors as a Warner Bros. or a CBS/Paramount whose manufacturing runs will be huge compared to a vintage release like The Donna Reed Show. I take the fact that season two made it out the door, albeit late, as a very good indicator that we will see future seasons.

Yes, I too believe that future releases of "The Donna Reed Show" will be coming our way...

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9/30/09 at 2:27pm

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Dave L posted a news item for the S3 release. It's been pushed back to Dec 1 ('09). The news post is here . There is a change in the extras. One of the changes is a Christmas message. I think I see Gary dancing in Fla :)

Another Christmas news post is here about a Shout! Christmas episode compilation release. I think I see another one of Gary's Holy Grails in the list of Christmas episodes. "Windows on Main St". How about that? :)

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9/30/09 at 3:07pm

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Originally Posted by Jeff Willis

Dave L posted a news item for the S3 release. It's been pushed back to Dec 1 ('09). The news post is here . There is a change in the extras. One of the changes is a Christmas message. I think I see Gary dancing in Fla :)

Another Christmas news post is here about a Shout! Christmas episode compilation release. I think I see another one of Gary's Holy Grails in the list of Christmas episodes. "Windows on Main St". How about that? :)

You know me well, Jeff. I'm definitely dancing at the news from both those items!

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9/30/09 at 4:08pm

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You know me well, Jeff. I'm definitely dancing at the news from both those items!

Gary "and we got news that Season 4 is definitely in the plans" O.

Yeah, I forgot about mentioning that S4 info. Dave mentioned that it's tentatively coming around Mother's Day next year. Good news all around today for "Santa" themes and continuing what's turning out to be one my all-time best blind-buy shows.

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9/30/09 at 6:34pm

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Bummer, I was really looking forward to the "This Is Your Life" episode.

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10/1/09 at 10:48pm

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Yeah, I forgot about mentioning that S4 info. Dave mentioned that it's tentatively coming around Mother's Day next year. Good news all around today for "Santa" themes and continuing what's turning out to be one my all-time best blind-buy shows.

Thanks Jeff for the great news concerning Season 4 of "The Donna Reed Show." I simply can't wait for that particular season to be released!!!!!! It has been so MANY YEARS since I have seen that less syndicated season!!!!!

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10/1/09 at 10:51pm

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Bummer, I was really looking forward to the "This Is Your Life" episode.

So was I Bob!

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10/4/09 at 10:45pm

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You know me well, Jeff. I'm definitely dancing at the news from both those items!

Gary "and we got news that Season 4 is definitely in the plans" O.

Sorry Gary, I didn't see your previous post before Jeff's Post since I was so excited about "The Donna Reed Show" News!!!! Thank you Gary for mentioning about the Good News concerning Season 4 that is definitely in the works!!!!!

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10/31/09 at 11:25pm

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Here is a link to the most current up to date information in regards to (The Donna Reed Show/Season Three) which also lists the Special Features that are to be included on this Third Season Release: http://www.virgilfilmsent.com/store/landing.php?table=Television
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11/4/09 at 7:04pm

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Wow!!!! It is less than a month from now when The Donna Reed Show/ Season Three will be released!!!!!

Beat the drums in Celebration!!!!! This should be a very Fun Christmas Present for all of us Fans that love this Great Family Show!

Myself- I CAN'T WAIT, but I guess I have to just like everybody else.

I sure hope all of the episodes regarding this third season release are Complete Unedited Episodes!!!!!!!

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11/5/09 at 4:19pm

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I am just so happy to be able to get this show. I really hope the releases will continue, at the very least through the episodes featuring Shelly and Paul singing. I loved their songs.

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11/6/09 at 3:44am

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I am just so happy to be able to get this show. I really hope the releases will continue, at the very least through the episodes featuring Shelly and Paul singing. I loved their songs.

I can't wait for S3! I'm watching this show for the first time on DVD so I'm not familiar with the "singing" episodes. Were those actors recording artists in other careers?

TSoD had a great news release post about S3. Posted yesterday. Link is here .

From reading the post, it sounds like there's another Christmas episode in S3. I've been saving the S1 Christmas episode for viewing over the holidays.

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11/6/09 at 5:49am

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From reading the post, it sounds like there's another Christmas episode in S3. I've been saving the S1 Christmas episode for viewing over the holidays.

Unfortunately I don't believe there's a Christmas-themed episode for this show in Season 3, Jeff. The show only put out that great 1st Season Christmas episode as far as I know. What I believe will be contained on this upcoming dvd is a "Christmas greeting" from the cast that probably ran at the end of an episode that aired close to Christmas time. But I don't believe the episode itself is about Christmas like that first season one was. Still, it will be a nice extra.

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