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post #31 of 56
10/23/05 at 5:54pm
This was going to be a sure sale for me. Having read Gord's review.... I'm going to have to think about it, now.

Problem is, I'm not one who likes to shoot myself in the foot, so to speak. This will likely never be re-released in a proper format. I guess if I want it, I'll have to take my chances that the discs will work (I am not one who has had problems in the past with Universal's DVD-18s, but I don't like tham and I know there are enough reported problems to be concerned) - and I'll have to juggle the discs to watch in the correct order.

I've already passed on House because of the treatment it got.

Damn Universal.

-Scott
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post #32 of 56
10/27/05 at 8:10pm
So, I printed out the correct order of the shows and I'll keep that in the box.

Just got to start watching this tonight, so good. Not far into the first show Lucas is walking through the jail whistling "The Fishin' Hole" from the Andy Griffith Show. Great stuff.

American Gothic is perverse, scary, funny and very sexy.
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post #33 of 56
10/28/05 at 8:06pm
Does this series conclude or just quit?
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post #34 of 56
10/29/05 at 12:01am
Talk about out of order. I'm watching the discs this week. Wish they would have cut down on the video noise.
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post #35 of 56
10/29/05 at 11:48pm
yep, I'm experiencing the same problems Gord is having with the DVD-18s on this set (never had any problems with DVD-18s on any other TV on DVD set).
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post #36 of 56
10/30/05 at 6:11am
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yep, I'm experiencing the same problems Gord is having with the DVD-18s on this set (never had any problems with DVD-18s on any other TV on DVD set).


Funny enough i was just about to ask if anyone was experiencing problems...i'm just about to watch 'Meet The Beetles' after watching the prior episodes thus far without problems, so am hoping that these problems aren't widespread, though i do of course sympathise with those having problems as result of seemingly poor quality control at Universal etc.
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post #37 of 56
10/30/05 at 7:15am
I watched through the "To Hell and Back" episode, so I've been in 4 of the six sides.
No problems so far.
Did someone take credit for producing this set? Everytime I have to pick up my crib sheet to check where I need to jump to next I think I'd like to take that person off my Holiday card list.
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post #38 of 56
11/5/05 at 2:51am
I originally watched American Gothic
during its initial television run 10 years ago.

I became an instant fan and was quite upset
that the series lasted for only one season.

You can bet that I quickly snatched up the
recent DVD release, and have spent the last
week making my way through the set.

First, I wish to thank TVSHOWSONDVD for posting
the correct order in which to watch this set.
I do remember when this show originally aired
on CBS, there was something odd about the order
of the shows. Thanks to the episode list, I
have been able to watch the shows as they were
inted to be viewed.

Watching American Gothic after all these
years I am really amazed at how well written
these shows were. Take a look at Meet the
Beetles for instance. The dialogue between
Celena Coombs, the coach, Sheriff Buck and the
detective is very tongue-in-cheek. The writers
had a real knack for snappy dialogue.

This is really an outstanding show that deserved
more than a single season. I do vaguely remember
that the series did end on a very high note that
sort of finalized everything (as if the creators
Knew this was the end), so I don't think viewers
are going to be left feeling empty.

On a side note, the picture quality of these
shows could have been better. Lots of video
noise present here. I am experiencing none
of the DVD related problems being reported here.

Quick question to the fans...

As it has been 10 years since I last saw this show...

 Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)

Was it ever established exactly WHO Sheriff
Buck was? I always thought he was the Devil,
but I am uncertain if that was ever revealed.
I do remember the final episode was very
spiritual and it may have revealed that fact.


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post #39 of 56
11/5/05 at 7:29am
Ron, they pretty much cover the answer to your question in the pilot commentary (I don't know if you've listened to it yet).

Gord
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post #40 of 56
11/5/05 at 10:41am
Gord,

No, I haven't listened to it, and
unfortunately, I really don't have time.

Could you put the explanation that was
given up in spoilers? If you feel better
about it, you could also email me the
explanation.

Really appreciate it! Thanks, Gord!
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post #41 of 56
11/5/05 at 11:53am
My thoughts on the DVD Release

I listened to the commentary for the pilot, but I was a little disappointed that Shaun Cassidy sometimes wanted to watch the show instead of commenting on it.

As for the problems some are getting on the DVDs, I think it might be the cause of older DVD players and/or the new copy protection scheme on newer DVDs (and how it was encoded into some newer DVDs). So far I have only experience problems with two or three new DVD releases this year (HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS and AMERICAN GOTHIC) on my Sony DVD player (and the computer DVD-ROM).
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post #42 of 56
11/5/05 at 2:18pm
Ron:

Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)
He's the devil


Gord
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post #43 of 56
11/6/05 at 9:17am
Gord,

Once I finish the series I'll go back
and listen to the pilot commentary now
that I know the "secret."

I am hoping to hear Cassidy elaborate
a little more on the character and the
intentions of Lucas Buck.
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post #44 of 56
11/6/05 at 10:43am
One of the things that really hooked me into watching Amercian Gothic was Gary Cole's performance. I was also really disappointed when they only went for one season. Ever since I saw this show, I still keep an eye out for Gary Cole in other roles mainly on the strength of seeing him in this. It's a shame that he hasn't broken through into anything other than supporting roles. As a fan of Babylon 5 as well, I was especially pleased when he was cast as the lead of Crusade, but look how long that lasted.

Im disappointed about the order of the episodes on DVD. Hopefully this may be rectified when they release it on Region 2.
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post #45 of 56
11/7/05 at 5:46am
I am continuing to move forward through
these American Gothic episodes. Ten
years later, the show is even better than
I had remembered it. This really is a
first-rate series mainly for the writing
and cast.

I have been using the episode guide that
was posted on TVSHOWSONDVD.COM, and
I'm really going crazy here going all over
the map changing discs and episode orders.

Thus far, I haven't really noticed the benefit
of doing all this disc juggling except
that starting with Rebirth there is a
brand new show opener.

I suppose I'll see the real benefit of using
the proper episode guide as I continue watching.
I do remember there was something odd concerning
Dr. Crowler's appearances when the show aired on
CBS, so I imagine that this new pecking order will
remedy that problem.

In the meantime, I am having a blast rewatching
this series. I have forgotten most of it, so this
is almost like watching it for the first time. As
I have stated, outside of some of the effects, the
show holds up quite well. In fact, this is so good
for me that I can't wait to get home from work just
to watch the next episode.
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post #46 of 56
11/10/05 at 5:45am
Just finished watching the entire set
last night.

I'm a bit disturbed that Universal put
the epides entirely in the wrong order,
but I suspect that they were only going
off of the airlist that was given to them.

While there is quite a bit of disc juggling
involved, I see why it is absolutely necessary
to watch these shows IN ORDER according to the
list that is referenced earlier in this thread.

Watching it in order as presented on the DVD
will only confuse viewers with a particular
character, Dr. Crowley.

Also, it is VERY important that the LAST episode
watched is the one as indicated on the posted
list. It's a very climatic episode that sort
of closes the entire series.

Otherwise, I was very happy to revisit this
series on DVD. It's just as good (if not better)
than it was 10 years ago.
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post #47 of 56
11/10/05 at 6:11am
Thanks for your comments, Ron - especially concerning the importance of the viewing order.

I loved this show when it aired. Picked up the set last week, but haven't had a chance to watch yet. Looking forward to it.

-Scott
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post #48 of 56
11/12/05 at 1:15am
I am waiting for a region 2/4 release of this series.

I knew being a Universal R1 release would once again be a crappy quality release. Thats why I never bothered ordering it.

I have dual flippers dvd sets from other WB TV Shows, and the only problem I had was wonder woman S1, every other dual layer dvd was in perfect condition.

I think for many people, if they really want these Universal TV series, I think you are better off going for the R2/R4 version.
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post #49 of 56
1/2/06 at 10:25pm
Now that I've finally purchased the set, I have a question for anyone who might know: do they use the original music in it? I could be wrong but I seem to remember the theme being slightly different than the one on the DVD (at least the pilot, which is the only one I've watched so far). And knowing Universal's penchant for replacing music, I have to wonder. Anybody remember the original music or have an original copy to compare it to?
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post #50 of 56
1/3/06 at 10:11am
Looks like an R2 release is imminent in the UK as some of the episodes have been passed by the BBFC - here's hoping they sort out the ordering of the episodes
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post #51 of 56
1/3/06 at 12:13pm
I just finally ordered this set... will be the first time I seen several of the episodes. Can't wait to check them out. And yes I have the list to watch them in the correct order... thanks! I think that was one of the reasons I waited so long... not looking forward to juggling the discs to watch them in order.
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post #52 of 56
1/3/06 at 8:13pm
Elena - no, the theme music is entirely the same as my original (UK) recordings. There are however at least two different versions of the theme (it evolves slightly after a few eps, with more choir vocals). Also, one of the early episodes has an entirely different opening title sequence (which Universal preserved on the DVD).
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post #53 of 56
1/3/06 at 9:46pm
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one of the early episodes has an entirely different opening title sequence
Thanks for that info. Guess I'll have to watch more episodes!
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post #54 of 56
1/4/06 at 4:56am
It's been several months since I watched this but I recall 3 or 4 variations on the opening.
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post #55 of 56
7/24/08 at 4:14pm

Re: AMERICAN GOTHIC due in October!

Are there more deleted scenes in the R1 boxset than in the R2 boxset?

Re: The problems some people have been having with the discs. Were they audio problems, because I've had that problem with some of the DVDs and DVD boxsets I've bought in the last few months?
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post #56 of 56
7/24/08 at 8:21pm

Re: AMERICAN GOTHIC due in October!

I think DVD18 issues can manifest in various ways. I know on my Lone Gunmen set the audio has issues on one episode, and those are stupid DVD18.
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