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post #91 of 151
11/11/11 at 11:27pm
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Originally Posted by Neil Brock View Post

Unless you have been completely oblivious to what's been going on with this show for the last several years, you would understand that they are releasing the only episodes that have been located and that are known to exist. This isn't some money grab scheme to stretch out the return. 15 of the 26 shows are MIA. You're comments make no sense whatsoever.
Yes, that's true. And I *have* been following what's going on with this series and know about the issues. I read the release, totally forgot these issues, and did a knee-jerk reaction solely based on what's occuring with the I'm Dickens, He's Finster release, which IMHO *does* seem to be somewhat of a "money grab scheme to stretch out the return". Comments retracted as they were stupidly made...blush.gif
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post #92 of 151
11/26/11 at 10:14am

Am intrigued by what will be on the music soundtrack included with the first volume DVD set of My Living Doll.

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post #93 of 151
11/27/11 at 12:16am
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Originally Posted by Neil Brock View Post

It you are at all familiar with the series, there is so much music that a DVD release is just an impossibility. After all, the show was about Jack's variety show and it was not just a straight ahead sitcom. So many episodes are chock full of music that no one could do a legitimate release. Its believed that of the 260 or so episodes that were done, only around 149 were filmed and the rest were live. Presumably, Universal owns all of the filmed shows and the rest would be in the public domain. Why only 104 of the filmed ones have ever been syndicated is anyone's guess. If anyone is interested, Antenna TV will begin airing the show next week when they change their schedule. They've also picked up quite a few other Universal shows as well.

They still could release a "Best of" Package of episodes with a limited number,or no musical numbers. I can think of several episodes off the top of my head of the Filmed era that had no musical numbers or performances.

CBS holds the master kinescopes on the bulk of the live shows,including the "Shower of Stars" hour shows however episodes shot on video tape were done in tandom with the filmed shows for a couple of seasons before the switch to all film. Not sure who holds those - CBS? NBC-Universal?
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post #94 of 151
12/29/11 at 2:36pm

TVShowsOnDVD news article, posted on their website on Tuesday (updated since then), about My Living Doll: The Official Collection - Volume 1:

 

 

My Living Doll: The Official Collection - Volume 1 - TVShowsOnDVD.com news article

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post #95 of 151
12/30/11 at 1:21pm
Up for preorder at Amazon.
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post #96 of 151
2/7/12 at 2:50pm
The Big Bang Theory had a homage to My Living Doll. Raj dreams iPhone's Siri is a real woman with a robotic voice and the actress looked and acted like Julie Newmar.
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post #97 of 151
3/9/12 at 1:47pm

TVShowsOnDVD news article about My Living Doll, posted on their website earlier this week, about the status on a second volume of episodes:

 

 

My Living Doll: Second DVD volume of episodes - TVShowsOnDVD.com news article

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post #98 of 151
3/9/12 at 11:38pm
Nice PR but little basis in reality. There was a magazine article I read in the mid 80s in which Jack Chertok essentially said that he had all of the prints and elements destroyed. The fact that even 11 survived is miraculous but don't bet on any others surfacing, despite what you read.
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post #99 of 151
3/13/12 at 5:15am
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Originally Posted by Neil Brock View Post

Nice PR but little basis in reality. There was a magazine article I read in the mid 80s in which Jack Chertok essentially said that he had all of the prints and elements destroyed. The fact that even 11 survived is miraculous but don't bet on any others surfacing, despite what you read.


Since volume I has been finalized, I have just read that it was discovered that the last 5 episodes have been sold by a film collector recently, and this is being looked into. There are some others too that have been found (just not clear on the number 1-3?) Those involved are hoping that the release of volume l would intensify the search and the fact that people will come forward with episodes that are still needed. This does seem to be the case.
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post #100 of 151
3/13/12 at 6:38am
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Originally Posted by Neil Brock View Post

Nice PR but little basis in reality. There was a magazine article I read in the mid 80s in which Jack Chertok essentially said that he had all of the prints and elements destroyed. The fact that even 11 survived is miraculous but don't bet on any others surfacing, despite what you read.

Well, Brian Wilson used to say that he burned some of the "Smile" session tapes and that proved to be false, so maybe Chertok wasn't telling the truth either.
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post #101 of 151
3/20/12 at 7:11am
I see this is actually out now - has anyone taken a look?
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post #102 of 151
3/20/12 at 10:25am
Just watched the first episode. Considering it's 16mm source material it looks quite good, better than many 16mm prints I've seen in a Timeless set.
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post #103 of 151
3/20/12 at 11:20pm
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Originally Posted by rcbrad View Post

Since volume I has been finalized, I have just read that it was discovered that the last 5 episodes have been sold by a film collector recently, and this is being looked into. There are some others too that have been found (just not clear on the number 1-3?) Those involved are hoping that the release of volume l would intensify the search and the fact that people will come forward with episodes that are still needed. This does seem to be the case.

Source?
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post #104 of 151
3/20/12 at 11:48pm
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Originally Posted by rcbrad View Post

Since volume I has been finalized, I have just read that it was discovered that the last 5 episodes have been sold by a film collector recently, and this is being looked into. There are some others too that have been found (just not clear on the number 1-3?) Those involved are hoping that the release of volume l would intensify the search and the fact that people will come forward with episodes that are still needed. This does seem to be the case.

Don't be so secretive with where you got the information from. It's bad to act like an authority if you know very little about something.
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post #105 of 151
3/21/12 at 6:42am

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Originally Posted by vnisanian2001 View Post

Don't be so secretive with where you got the information from. It's bad to act like an authority if you know very little about something.


With all due respect I have to ask: "Who died and made you boss?"  Don't you think it's going a bit far to rebuke someone in the manner you have?  I can't speak for Rick and don't know where he obtained the info he shared.  It may or may not be accurate.  But I can speak to the issue of having to be quiet at times with information.  Right now I'm sitting on some great future release news that I'd love to share, but I've been told to keep it quiet and that's just what I'm going to do.  I'm not about to burn source bridges, and would never demand someone else give up their source if they didn't want to.

 

 

Gary "between this thread and the 'Time Compression' thread, you've come on a bit strong recently" O.

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post #106 of 151
3/21/12 at 6:51am
Gary, I agree. There are a couple of guys on this board, one that's emotional regarding the WBA topic smiley_wink.gif, and this type of comment here that may affect others that might be inclined to particiapte on this forum, but who may abstain due to a couple of hall monitors that reside on this forum who post comments such as what we've seen recently in a couple of threads.

Regarding another "Timeless" comparison, well, we all have different opinions there smiley_wink.gif
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post #107 of 151
3/21/12 at 8:47am
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With all due respect I have to ask: "Who died and made you boss?"  Don't you think it's going a bit far to rebuke someone in the manner you have?  I can't speak for Rick and don't know where he obtained the info he shared.  It may or may not be accurate.  But I can speak to the issue of having to be quiet at times with information.  Right now I'm sitting on some great future release news that I'd love to share, but I've been told to keep it quiet and that's just what I'm going to do.  I'm not about to burn source bridges, and would never demand someone else give up their source if they didn't want to.


Gary "between this thread and the 'Time Compression' thread, you've come on a bit strong recently" O.

Gary, I can assure you I am nothing like this outside of the Internet. But based on my experience on message boards, I have been known to come across people who act like they are an authority, or when they act like they know what goes on between the licensor and licensee. But in fact, they know very little. And I feel they don't have enough proof to back up what they are saying. Or maybe they do know what they are talking about, but for some reason, are afraid of disclosing the source.

Vahan "I just want the facts ma'am (or sir)" Nisanian
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post #108 of 151
3/21/12 at 9:23am
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With all due respect I have to ask: "Who died and made you boss?"  Don't you think it's going a bit far to rebuke someone in the manner you have?  I can't speak for Rick and don't know where he obtained the info he shared.  It may or may not be accurate.  But I can speak to the issue of having to be quiet at times with information.  Right now I'm sitting on some great future release news that I'd love to share, but I've been told to keep it quiet and that's just what I'm going to do.  I'm not about to burn source bridges, and would never demand someone else give up their source if they didn't want to.


Gary "between this thread and the 'Time Compression' thread, you've come on a bit strong recently" O.

Gary, I for one, don't mind your teasers. On the contrary, I enjoy them because it tells me that the "powers that be" are still thinking about us classic TV-philes, and it encourages me to keep on my toes looking for everything I can find. You keep right on teasing us, it makes the "payoff" all the sweeter. smile.gif I also understand the need for confidentiality, if you give up sources, then de facto, your teasers disappear too.
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post #109 of 151
3/21/12 at 11:55am

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Gary, I can assure you I am nothing like this outside of the Internet. But based on my experience on message boards, I have been known to come across people who act like they are an authority, or when they act like they know what goes on between the licensor and licensee. But in fact, they know very little. And I feel they don't have enough proof to back up what they are saying. Or maybe they do know what they are talking about, but for some reason, are afraid of disclosing the source.
Vahan "I just want the facts ma'am (or sir)" Nisanian


That's fine.  I just think you were being a bit rough in the way you worded a couple of your recent responses.  No harm, no foul.

 

 

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Gary, I for one, don't mind your teasers. On the contrary, I enjoy them because it tells me that the "powers that be" are still thinking about us classic TV-philes, and it encourages me to keep on my toes looking for everything I can find. You keep right on teasing us, it makes the "payoff" all the sweeter. smile.gif I also understand the need for confidentiality, if you give up sources, then de facto, your teasers disappear too.

 

I appreciate that Richard.  I'd love to give some hints, but I've been asked not to at this time.  If and/or when I'm given a green light, I'll be more than happy to give some hints.  Until then I have to respect my contacts. 

 

 

Gary "I think I'm safe in saying that Timeless has been, and will continue, to please fans of b/w classic TV in 2012" O.
 

 

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post #110 of 151
3/21/12 at 6:09pm
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Originally Posted by Neil Brock View Post

Source?
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Originally Posted by vnisanian2001 View Post

Don't be so secretive with where you got the information from. It's bad to act like an authority if you know very little about something.
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Originally Posted by vnisanian2001 View Post

Gary, I can assure you I am nothing like this outside of the Internet. But based on my experience on message boards, I have been known to come across people who act like they are an authority, or when they act like they know what goes on between the licensor and licensee. But in fact, they know very little. And I feel they don't have enough proof to back up what they are saying. Or maybe they do know what they are talking about, but for some reason, are afraid of disclosing the source.
Vahan "I just want the facts ma'am (or sir)" Nisanian

I am almost sorry I took the time to post what I thought was good news and helpful. You've got it all wrong. I did not know that I had to provide a source? I was not trying to be secretive. I am not sure how you would figure that I know very little or a lot about the subject? I am not sure why you took me as acting like an authority on the subject? I just posted information in a matter of fact way in which I mentioned that it was something that I read. It's unpleasant to receive a response like this.

How about next time- Thanks for posting and this is great news, but where did you get the info from? (It's much more friendly, online or in person)

Just for the record:

The information came from a thread that was started by a worker at Jack Chertok television that has been active for 6 years.

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/showthread.php?t=177816&page=24
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post #111 of 151
3/21/12 at 7:25pm
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I am almost sorry I took the time to post what I thought was good news and helpful...
Don't be. I think most of us here appreciated the information and found it helpful. Your "I have just read" statement seemed to me to be enough. And... thanks for the link! There's some interesting reading there. smile.gif
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post #112 of 151
3/21/12 at 7:35pm

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I am almost sorry I took the time to post what I thought was good news and helpful. You've got it all wrong. I did not know that I had to provide a source? I was not trying to be secretive. I am not sure how you would figure that I know very little or a lot about the subject? I am not sure why you took me as acting like an authority on the subject? I just posted information in a matter of fact way in which I mentioned that it was something that I read. It's unpleasant to receive a response like this.
How about next time- Thanks for posting and this is great news, but where did you get the info from? (It's much more friendly, online or in person)
Just for the record:
The information came from a thread that was started by a worker at Jack Chertok television that has been active for 6 years.
http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/showthread.php?t=177816&page=24


You have absolutely nothing to be sorry about, Rick.  Most of the people here at HTF are friendly and decent folk.  Thanks again for the info, and take care.

 

 

Gary "I concur with Howie 100%" O.

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post #113 of 151
3/22/12 at 12:11am
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Originally Posted by rcbrad View Post


The information came from a thread that was started by a worker at Jack Chertok television that has been active for 6 years.
http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/showthread.php?t=177816&page=24

Yes, the same person who posted this on IMDB in 2006:

"That's not really going to be needed as we have almost all the shows in film form now.
Extra prints would be nice, but unless they are 35mm we are really covered."

And these quotes from the same person in 2006 on sitcomsonline:

"My Living Doll, Starring Julie Newmar.. Most of the key film elements have now been located, the show is about to be restored and put on a non bootleg DVD for the first time."

"The show is a present being put back together element by element. to make perfect hi def masters."

"Right now job one is to restore the full twenty six episodes into a set of perfect high def masters, once that is done, it will go to cable then DVD."

"while we are making every attempt to harvest the best source material possble for My Living Doll, we have had a recent problem with several segments. picture is fine but sound is sub-standard."


If you believe everything this guy posts on the internet, I have a couple of bridges I'd like to interest you in buying.
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post #114 of 151
3/22/12 at 2:19am
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Originally Posted by Neil Brock View Post

Yes, the same person who posted this on IMDB in 2006:
"That's not really going to be needed as we have almost all the shows in film form now.
Extra prints would be nice, but unless they are 35mm we are really covered."
And these quotes from the same person in 2006 on sitcomsonline:
"My Living Doll, Starring Julie Newmar.. Most of the key film elements have now been located, the show is about to be restored and put on a non bootleg DVD for the first time."
"The show is a present being put back together element by element. to make perfect hi def masters."
"Right now job one is to restore the full twenty six episodes into a set of perfect high def masters, once that is done, it will go to cable then DVD."
"while we are making every attempt to harvest the best source material possble for My Living Doll, we have had a recent problem with several segments. picture is fine but sound is sub-standard."
If you believe everything this guy posts on the internet, I have a couple of bridges I'd like to interest you in buying.

This is confusing....confused.gif
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post #115 of 151
3/22/12 at 8:42am
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This is confusing....confused.gif

I'll elucidate it for you - the guy is not completely forthcoming with the truth and until you see it in front of you and are holding it in your hands, as with the 11 released episodes, be skeptical of anything you read.
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post #116 of 151
3/22/12 at 9:29am
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Right now I'm sitting on some great future release news that I'd love to share, but I've been told to keep it quiet and that's just what I'm going to do.  I'm not about to burn source bridges, and would never demand someone else give up their source if they didn't want to.


Gary "between this thread and the 'Time Compression' thread, you've come on a bit strong recently" O.

Well, in terms of general fan interest, if you were to rank the excitement level of the information you have on a scale of 1 to 10 with 1 being a single DVD of previously released Ann Romano/One Day at a Time Fan Favorites (plus a special montage of her correcting people's mispronounciation of Ms.) and 10 being a complete restored Batman on Blu and DVD with mega bonus features, where would your news fall?
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post #117 of 151
3/22/12 at 11:16am
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a single DVD of previously released Ann Romano/One Day at a Time Fan Favorites (plus a special montage of her correcting people's mispronounciation of Ms.)
The fans have spoken! biggrin.gif
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post #118 of 151
3/22/12 at 11:45am

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Originally Posted by JoeDoakes View Post

Well, in terms of general fan interest, if you were to rank the excitement level of the information you have on a scale of 1 to 10 with 1 being a single DVD of previously released Ann Romano/One Day at a Time Fan Favorites (plus a special montage of her correcting people's mispronounciation of Ms.) and 10 being a complete restored Batman on Blu and DVD with mega bonus features, where would your news fall?


Given those parameters, I'd rate my news as an 11.  LOL, not really.  The problem in rating what I know is coming down the pike is the phrase at the beginning of your question: "general fan interest."  What I'm aware of is pretty darned exciting in my book.  But I just don't know how to gauge it when considering general fan interest.  If I can refine that a bit, and insert classic TV fan interest, especially classic fans on this board, I'd feel good about labeling the news I'm aware of at a 6 or 7.  Certainly it's not Batman news, which I'm sure most would call a 10 on the scale of release news.  But I think it's a nice mix of continuing vintage series, a release of a stalled out series, and some nice second tier stuff from the b/w era.  And that's all I'll say for now.

 

 

Gary "hope fans of 'My Living Doll' will be pleased with the Volume 1 release" O.

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post #119 of 151
3/22/12 at 11:57am
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Originally Posted by Neil Brock View Post

I'll elucidate it for you - the guy is not completely forthcoming with the truth and until you see it in front of you and are holding it in your hands, as with the 11 released episodes, be skeptical of anything you read.

I do wonder why he's been "playing" with the truth - all the conflicting information and such - wouldn't that actually hurt his "pet project"?
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post #120 of 151
3/22/12 at 12:40pm
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Given those parameters, I'd rate my news as an 11.  LOL, not really.  The problem in rating what I know is coming down the pike is the phrase at the beginning of your question: "general fan interest."  What I'm aware of is pretty darned exciting in my book.  But I just don't know how to gauge it when considering general fan interest.  If I can refine that a bit, and insert classic TV fan interest, especially classic fans on this board, I'd feel good about labeling the news I'm aware of at a 6 or 7.  Certainly it's not Batman news, which I'm sure most would call a 10 on the scale of release news.  But I think it's a nice mix of continuing vintage series, a release of a stalled out series, and some nice second tier stuff from the b/w era.  And that's all I'll say for now.


Gary "hope fans of 'My Living Doll' will be pleased with the Volume 1 release" O.

Well, it all sounds like an 11 in my book! Can't wait to get more details when the time comes. Meanwhile, "My Living Doll" should be arriving any day now. That and "I'm Dickens, He's Fenster" are two shows I hadn't seen since their original network runs. Dickens holds up fairly well. I suspect MLD will be quite a relic. But hopefully a fun relic.
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