Posts by Mike*SC

"That '70s Show" was shot on film, in 4x3 but "protecting for 16x9." That is, the camera viewfinders showed a widescreen image with a box in the center that showed what would air on television at the time. In theory, the cameramen and...

If the rest of this show comes out, I think it will be the last of my TV shows wishlist. Is that possible? I honestly don't know what else I would want that hasn't come out. Either I will be a very contented man, or my life will be...

Quote: Originally Posted by Stephen Wight  I'm no music rights expert,but I thought that live performances were harder,and cost more money,to clear than songs that are only played for a few...

Quote: Originally Posted by Eric Vedowski  I wonder if "music rights" is sometimes given as an easy excuse. I realize with some music it is a problem but "The Rich Little Show" (12 episodes on NBC 1975/76) was just...

I'm glad to see that many here share my wish for the rest of "The Bob Newhart Show."  I love that show, and so enjoyed revisiting it.   I'm amazed that that's the only one I can come up with, since they completed "The...

Quote: Originally Posted by Stephen Wight  People may not be demanding season sets of Watching Ellie,but don't you think the fact that Julia Louis-Dreyfus was on Seinfeld had something to do with Warner Bros...

I can't say this is surprising, and I hardly believe that these would be immensely popular and Universal is just too clueless to realize it.  Yes, Eddie Murphy is popular in "Shrek" (less so now than a few years ago),...

Quote: Originally Posted by Rob W  Has anyone actually confirmed that the "film' portions of the show were actually shot on film? My understanding is that it is possible to shoot video with a 'filmic' look,...

Quote: Originally Posted by Corey3rd  you can already see these cartoons online so it's not like Warners isn't already open for outcry.   By offering them as an Archive set, they're not going to...

I'll believe it when I see it.  Have you ever seen "Coal Black and de Sebben Dwarfs"?  To a modern audience, the racism is ugly and shocking.  Certainly, the film has historical value, but I can't imagine why...