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03-13-2007, 03:03 AM
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Vance
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Just Max Headroom to go...
I have copies of all my favourite tv shows on dvd, all that is, except Max Headroom (US version) and now it looks like it will never happen. When dvd happened, my first thought was for tv shows because here was a format which could transfer quickly hours and hours of media. Great! I couldn't wait until they got around to Max Headroom. Oh, well. Even though it looks like nearly every show is on dvd, there can't be too many more - Max included. TV shows must now go straight to dvd as soon as the season is over.
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03-13-2007, 04:46 AM
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Vance
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Re: Just Max Headroom to go...
Oh, and by the way, I am new to this site. I'm from NZ and I make a living from repairing loudspeakers - drivers and cabinets, sent from all over the country - from all makes and models from around the world.
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03-13-2007, 12:37 PM
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Re: Just Max Headroom to go...
Welcome, Bikemadness...
Your disappointment in the lack of Max Headroom is shared by many of us.
Bruce
Bruce
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03-13-2007, 02:02 PM
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Re: Just Max Headroom to go...
How many episodes of Max was there I did'nt think it was a whole lot
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03-13-2007, 03:14 PM
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Vance
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Re: Just Max Headroom to go...
14 episodes (2 seasons). I happened to record the show - back in 1988, the only time it was shown on tv and the tapes were getting a bit worn. Thankfully, recordable dvd came along.
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03-13-2007, 03:17 PM
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Re: Just Max Headroom to go...
I think there were about 14 episodes. Easily releaseable in one set. I would love to see it and haven't given up hope yet.
Funny thing is, a lot of what the show predicted about the future of TV has come to pass.
Welcome to the forum BikeMadness!
EDIT: Oops BM beat to to the episode count!
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03-13-2007, 03:44 PM
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Bill
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Re: Just Max Headroom to go...
Only nobody has exploded from a blipvert yet. 
It was interesting how many people thought Max was totally a CGI creation back then. If they ever bring Max back, Matt Frewer probably won't have to wear the makeup anymore!
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03-13-2007, 07:34 PM
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Vance
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Re: Just Max Headroom to go...
I change the channel when the ads come on. I would explode if I sat through them. Funny how the shows ideas have come to fruition - even the 'grow your own babies'.
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03-13-2007, 09:05 PM
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Re: Just Max Headroom to go...
I vaguely remember this show from when I was in my early teens.
Why does the subject of "scrotum" come up when I think of this show?
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03-13-2007, 09:35 PM
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Re: Just Max Headroom to go...
All I remember, now, is Trojan Sheep...
Baa--aa--aa!
"A jerk with a quirk may do the work. Or,
a turk with a dirk may stick a clerk!"
-Shemp Howard in "Blunder Boys"
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03-13-2007, 10:16 PM
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Vance
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Re: Just Max Headroom to go...
Here's a thought. Taxation and legisation is rife nowadays. The 24 hour tv and being illegal to turn off on Max idea seemed comical. It now seems a scary thought with the governments of today.
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03-16-2007, 12:22 AM
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Re: Just Max Headroom to go...
Count me for an instant purchase of Max Headroom, if it ever comes out!
Great show!!!!
Heck, I reckon you wouldn't even be human beings if you didn't have some pretty strong personal feelings about nuclear combat.
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03-17-2007, 10:19 PM
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Re: Just Max Headroom to go...
I was particularly stricken with what's come to pass in the area of broadcast news. Max Headroom had an episode about news exclusives becoming a commodity. While we haven't (as far as I know) come to a situation where someone would give a news organization an exclusive on a terrorist act, it doesn't seem so unbelievable.
And who would argue that we're not too far off from the idea of yanking a program while it's on the air just because the instant ratings are showing a drop!
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