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03-17-2008, 09:37 PM
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Re: Burke's Law/Honey West
Went ahead and pre-ordered a copy of this set from Amazon yesterday. I did this for two reasons.
1. From all accounts, it seems to be an enjoyable show that I will add to my evening viewing. I am no longer watching any new shows at all, and am seriously thinking about cancelling the cable completely and being my own programmer until some kind of classic TV station really becomes a reality.
2. I want to send a message to VCI that there is a market for older TV shows like Burke's Law, despite the major studio's like Fox concerns. If we support programs like this, Father Know's Best, and other sets coming out from smaller companies taking a chance on classic television, we may someday see shows like The Lucy Show, Petticoat Junction, Peyton Place, and maybe even finishing The Big Valley and countless others. There is a treasure trove out there of quality programming. Shouldn't we support those willing to take a risk?
Just my thoughts-
Jack
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03-18-2008, 07:14 AM
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Re: Burke's Law/Honey West
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Jack, excellent thoughts, and I agree with you whole heartedly, especially with the idea of becoming your own programmer. I've been cable free for years now thanks to vintage TV-on-DVD and about 90% of my television viewing is via DVD. Money that I would have spent on cable goes to DVDs. I also encourage support of the independent companies as, with the exception of Paramount, the independents have become the major source for vintage TV-on-DVD these days.
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03-18-2008, 10:14 AM
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Re: Burke's Law/Honey West
VCI Entertainment has posted (small) cover artwork for their upcoming release of "Honey West" on their web site's main page; there's still no confirmed release date (scroll down about half way).
VCI Entertainment: Home
Also, VCI is discounting everything by 33% at their site through March 24th; coupon code is EASTER.
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04-29-2008, 04:29 PM
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Today is the release day for "Burke's Law" and I just received a shipping notice from Deep Discount that my copy is on its way. It'll be interesting to see how the transfers for this series look. Still no formal release dates from VCI Entertainment for "Honey West" or "Zane Grey Theatre," though.
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04-29-2008, 07:05 PM
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Re: Burke's Law/Honey West
Bob,
Thanks for the reminder on this one. I'm waiting for xfr review info before getting this release. That'll be the deciding factor for me.
- Jeff Willis (Mainly a late 50's - mid-90's TV/DVD Collector)
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05-06-2008, 09:04 AM
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Anybody get their copy of "Burke's Law" yet? Although it has shipped, my copy has not yet arrived and I haven't been able to find any online reviews of the set other than the worthless pre-release "reviews" at Amazon.
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05-06-2008, 09:27 AM
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Anybody get their copy of "Burke's Law" yet? Although it has shipped, my copy has not yet arrived and I haven't been able to find any online reviews of the set other than the worthless pre-release "reviews" at Amazon.
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Unfortunately I can't help on this one. Money has been getting tighter and "Burke's Law" has been one of the casualties for me personally. Not that I don't intend to buy it. That's a given. It's just that I've put it in my wish list and am saving it in anticipation of a DD 20% Off Sale, hopefully to come in June. I just have to pull back a little on non-essentials. And while I'm excited and anxious to get this title, it's just not an essential on the same level as "The Fugitive", or "The Invaders", or "Rawhide." I'm just having to be a tad more discretionary now.
Gary "but I am looking forward to reading a review of this set" O.
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1950's - Father Knows Best (S3-6), The Donna Reed Show (S2-8), Dennis the Menace, Mickey Mouse Club, The Rifleman, Have Gun Will Travel (S4-6), Naked City (S1), Rawhide (S4-8), Leave it to Beaver (S3-6), Ozzie & Harriet, Perry Mason (S4-9), Hawaiian Eye, The Phil Silvers Show, Lone Ranger (S4,5.5), Lassie, Fury
1960's & 70's - The Fugitive (S2-4), My Three Sons, The Patty Duke Show, Route 66 (S3-4), The Untouchables (S3-4), Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (S4.5), Big Valley (S2.5-4), That Girl (S5), Flipper (S2-3), Tarzan, Petticoat Junction (S2-7), Beverly Hillbillies (S3-5), The Lucy Show, Harlem Globetrotters, Six Million Dollar Man, The Bionic Woman, Quincy (S3-8)
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05-06-2008, 11:30 AM
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Re: Burke's Law/Honey West
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1. From all accounts, it seems to be an enjoyable show that I will add to my evening viewing. I am no longer watching any new shows at all, and am seriously thinking about cancelling the cable completely and being my own programmer until some kind of classic TV station really becomes a reality.
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That's actually a good idea. I have been doing this for a while,(in small doses) and it's a lot of fun. On a few shows like The Incredible Hulk , and Dukes of Hazzard I even put the air dates together like they originally aired, and watch them back to back on Friday nights. 
Not on dvd yet...what a crime!
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05-06-2008, 12:31 PM
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Unfortunately I can't help on this one. Money has been getting tighter and "Burke's Law" has been one of the casualties for me personally. Not that I don't intend to buy it. That's a given. It's just that I've put it in my wish list and am saving it in anticipation of a DD 20% Off Sale, hopefully to come in June. I just have to pull back a little on non-essentials. And while I'm excited and anxious to get this title, it's just not an essential on the same level as "The Fugitive", or "The Invaders", or "Rawhide." I'm just having to be a tad more discretionary now.
Gary "but I am looking forward to reading a review of this set" O.
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Gary, you are so right (and thanks for responding) about having to prioritize your purchases and, yes, I hope that the DD sale will take place where, hopefully, I'll be able to pick up "Mannix," "The Invaders," and the complete "I Spy" series (if DD's current pricing holds, around $33 shipped for all three seasons). I was recently fortunate to pick up both volumes of season 2 of "Rawhide" for around $32 shipped from Barnes & Noble and, yes, with money a little tighter, I'm looking for deals. If one is patient enough, there are deals to be found.
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05-07-2008, 07:04 AM
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Finally, a review, brief that it may be, of the visual quality of the new "Burke's Law" release. This is excerpted from Eric Paddon's Amazon review . . . . .
"VCI's release of the first half of Season 1 (16 hour long episodes) is first-rate, especially since they've never handled a TV series before for release. The episodes clearly come from the original 35 mm masters, and while not as sharp as the prints we see on CBS/Paramount DVDs, they look very good. Original commercials from the film prints have been presented as a supplement, similar to Image's later releases of "Naked City" while the end of each episode retains the preview for the following week's show narrated by Barry."
Other than his comments of VCI not having previously handling a TV series (what about "My Little Margie," "I Married Joan," and a few others), this tells me what I need to know; VCI has done a good job with the release.
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05-07-2008, 10:00 AM
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Bob,
Sounds great! That gets me to 99% to blind-buy this set. I'm going to wait for your review before adding this one to a future order with a couple of other sets.
I like the fact that the Amazon Reviewer uses the CBS/Paramount sets as the "standard" for other sets in the late 50's-60's.
I also like the original commercials as an "extra" menu option. The "Naked City" commercials are really a kick to see. I watched one of those with Mom and she remembered several of the original commercials when Dad watched N.C. in the original airings.
Gary, it's getting tougher to wait this one out for a sale but I'll try I already have 11 sure-buys from BW S5, released yesterday 05/06, through the Perry Mason S3V1 set 08/19 .
It sure seems like the releases that are on my list, get released in "bunches".
Jeff "Assuming Bob's review verifies Amazon's review, this one will be in the cart at DD's sale along with several others" W.
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05-07-2008, 10:59 AM
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Finally, a review, brief that it may be, of the visual quality of the new "Burke's Law" release... this tells me what I need to know; VCI has done a good job with the release.
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Agreed Bob. This one was a sure buy for me no matter what, but it's nice to know the quality will be solid. Thanks!
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Gary, it's getting tougher to wait this one out for a sale but I'll try I already have 11 sure-buys from BW S5, released yesterday 05/06, through the Perry Mason S3V1 set 08/19 .
It sure seems like the releases that are on my list, get released in "bunches".
Jeff "Assuming Bob's review verifies Amazon's review, this one will be in the cart at DD's sale along with several others" W. |
It is tough to wait, but I'm really learning to be patient because if you wait even just a little bit you can generally get much better deals than what you'll get on the day of the release.
Is your "BW S5" Bewitched? Because I think it was Season 6 that was released yesterday. If it's something else other than that you have me curious. I know we like most of the same stuff so I don't want to miss out on something that might have slipped by my radar.
I'm looking at things that I know I will buy going from recent releases I've yet to pick up and going up to that August date for PERRY MASON. I see no less than 17* sets I plan on picking up. And that's a bare minimum of things that are basically "must buys" for me. Yikes!
Gary "trying so, so hard to cut back and/or be very patient for great sales where I pay no more than 50% of the MSRP - except in cases where I have to have the show on the day of release [i.e. FUGITIVE, RAWHIDE, PM]" O.
*EDIT: Make that 18 sets. Forgot about "THAT GIRL" coming in August as well. Whew.
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1950's - Father Knows Best (S3-6), The Donna Reed Show (S2-8), Dennis the Menace, Mickey Mouse Club, The Rifleman, Have Gun Will Travel (S4-6), Naked City (S1), Rawhide (S4-8), Leave it to Beaver (S3-6), Ozzie & Harriet, Perry Mason (S4-9), Hawaiian Eye, The Phil Silvers Show, Lone Ranger (S4,5.5), Lassie, Fury
1960's & 70's - The Fugitive (S2-4), My Three Sons, The Patty Duke Show, Route 66 (S3-4), The Untouchables (S3-4), Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (S4.5), Big Valley (S2.5-4), That Girl (S5), Flipper (S2-3), Tarzan, Petticoat Junction (S2-7), Beverly Hillbillies (S3-5), The Lucy Show, Harlem Globetrotters, Six Million Dollar Man, The Bionic Woman, Quincy (S3-8)
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