All American Girl comes to DVD!!!

Jay_B! · 09-22-2005, 06:48 PM

was there anyone else excited to see this yesterday? I am a big fan of Margaret Cho's and have always been curious to see the infamous sitcom she spent so much time talking about in the stand-up film I'm The One That I Want. I didn't become a convertee to her until a few years ago, and I vaguely remember the sitcom, I do remember Quinten Tarentino appearing in an episode, but at the time, I wasn't familiar with her. But since I became a fan, I have always held out hope this would come on DVD, but figured it'd be released around the same time we'd see "Life With Roger" or "Pearl" releases.

Robert Ringwald · 09-22-2005, 09:36 PM

I'm very excited.

I haven't seen any of these since the original ABC airings. I love the one with the nudist roommate.

David Rain · 09-22-2005, 10:34 PM

Well, I adore Margaret Cho and I have since before most people knew who she was. But unfortunately, AAG was a big disappointment considering the talented cast and the fact that it broke new ground in TV by featuring the first Asian-American family to have their own show. I'm guessing this is being released to cash in on the success of Margaret's concert DVD's.

But since this show was cancelled after one season (and a failed re-vamp) that means it never made it to syndication. So perhaps these episodes will at least be un-cut. Hopefully this means that even more "one year wonders" will make it to DVD. I'd love to see shows like Delta & Women Of The House, personally.

Random Hero · 09-22-2005, 11:43 PM

This show is on DVD? I don't see anything about it...

Robert Ringwald · 09-22-2005, 11:48 PM

It's coming in early 2006, according to Tvshowsondvd.com

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Random Hero · 09-23-2005, 01:28 AM

OK, cool. Thanks for the info, Robert.

Lynda-Marie · 09-23-2005, 05:30 PM

Thank you! That's some terrific news, and gives hope to other "obscure" shows being released.

David Rain · 09-25-2005, 10:59 PM

Margaret is doing at least one commentary track for the set. I'm kind of surprised considering what a terrible time she had on the show. She was trashed in the media for portraying asian-americans in an unflattering light because her character was considered too flippant. The network pressured her into losing weight which eventually led to her being hospitalized for an eating disorder.

I'm curious as to what she'll say in the commentary track. If I were ABC my ears would be burning.

Robert Ringwald · 09-25-2005, 11:02 PM

Her entire "I'm the One that I Want" was basically her story of how she was chewed up and spit out by Hollywood. I'm interested as well, because I can't imagine she'd have anything good to say about ABC.

TravisR · 09-26-2005, 05:50 AM

It seems likely that you won't hear it on the DVD either. All those parts will suddenly become gaps of silence due to lawyers being afraid to offend anyone.

David Rain · 09-26-2005, 04:08 PM

By the way, the "naked roommate" was comedian Judy Gold. She's a fabulous stand-up comic so try to check out one of her concert specials on Comedy Central or HBO. Also, Margaret's first 2 concert DVD's prove just how good she can be when given a free-form format in which to perform.