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Lone Ranger - S1 & S2 on 11/11/08!

post #1 of 87
7/12/08 at 9:58am
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Great news for those, like me, that have been waiting for season releases of the Lone Ranger series. Gord & Dave have the story here.

Classic Media, who is releasing this, is the rights holder for the Lone Ranger and presumably have access to full length and high quality prints. I have an e-mail into them to confirm this as well as asking if the subsequent seasons, including the one with John Hart, are also planned for retail. If I get a response, I'll share.

This set is a bit pricey but hopefully will be heavily discounted. It does have a very nice set of collectibles accompanying it so it should appeal to LR collectors.
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post #2 of 87
7/12/08 at 12:16pm

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Right, I'm particularly pleased they've included the Lassie crossover episode.

I'll probably wind up buying this during one of the big online sales.
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post #3 of 87
7/12/08 at 12:51pm

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Originally Posted by Steve...O
Great news for those, like me, that have been waiting for season releases of the Lone Ranger series. Gord & Dave have the story here.

Classic Media, who is releasing this, is the rights holder for the Lone Ranger and presumably have access to full length and high quality prints. I have an e-mail into them to confirm this as well as asking if the subsequent seasons, including the one with John Hart, are also planned for retail. If I get a response, I'll share.

This set is a bit pricey but hopefully will be heavily discounted. It does have a very nice set of collectibles accompanying it so it should appeal to LR collectors.

Steve, thanks for the post! If the prints are good Q, I'm getting this set.
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post #4 of 87
7/12/08 at 1:02pm

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Originally Posted by Jeff Willis
Steve, thanks for the post! If the prints are good Q, I'm getting this set.

Me too. It's great news and while I probably will need to wait for a solid discount, there's no question I'll pick this up. Hope you get a response about the other three seasons, Steve.

Gary "guess I can get ready to dump my home-made dvds" O.
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post #5 of 87
7/12/08 at 1:18pm

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Great news indeed. I'm picking this up for sure.
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post #6 of 87
7/12/08 at 1:47pm

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great news; ill be picking this up for sure! just last month I was looking around for something like this but nothing really appealed to me.
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post #7 of 87
7/12/08 at 8:44pm

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As I said in another post, I'm salivating over this as it sounds like a great collection and am very anxious to add it to my own.

Kudos to FINALLY getting the masked rider of the plains back on his horse!
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post #8 of 87
7/12/08 at 10:18pm

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But will the episodes be UNCUT length? I can accept the fact they'd have to use the snydicated opening credits, but I'm more conserned about the editing.

The previous "offical" releases of the first 19 Color (Season 5) episodes were edited.

I too would like to see a release of the John Hart 3rd Season episodes ("Lone Ranger - The Lost Episodes" perhaps.) Do this as a budget release with less extras perhaps.
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post #9 of 87
7/12/08 at 11:32pm

CLASSIC MEDIA?!!!!!

What company is Classic Media and what has it released in the past?

If it is the same company that previously issued those wretched ROUTE 66 DVD sets then forget it!

If this outfit accesses the original 35mm print negatives and produces pristine new video transfers fully restored and digitally remastered then there is nothing to worry about.

Every one is always looking for a bargain. Just how is a company expected to make any kind of profit to pay expenses to warrant a continuance of the entire series? Some one has to support these things and pay the top price!

If it is a good tv show that is well produced on a quality DVD set then I don't worry about saving a few dollars myself.

Jeff T.
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post #10 of 87
7/13/08 at 12:42pm

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Originally Posted by JeffT.
What company is Classic Media and what has it released in the past?

Classic Media - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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post #11 of 87
7/13/08 at 6:54pm

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Yes! Yes! Yes! finally! I'm going to buy it being released on november I hope it be released on DeepDiscount 20% off sale in november!
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post #12 of 87
7/13/08 at 7:59pm

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Excellent news! The 2 seasons of episodes, the extras, the 88 page commemorative book and episode guide is well worth the price for this series. Can't wait to see how much lower the retail price is. I just hope the episodes aren't colourized.
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post #13 of 87
7/14/08 at 9:56am

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Originally Posted by JeffT.
What company is Classic Media and what has it released in the past?

Classic Media - I believe - were the ones that screwed up the Rocky and Bullwinkle DVDs by putting the TV bug in the corner on all the episodes.

This does not fill me with confidence.
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post #14 of 87
7/15/08 at 2:48am

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Sony/Classic Media released the Lassie 50th Anniversary DVD set a few years ago and the picture quality for that set was subpar...very disappointing.
I hope they are more ambitious with this "Lone Ranger" DVD release.
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post #15 of 87
7/16/08 at 6:37pm
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Classic Media has not answered my e-mail and while I didn't really expect one it would have been nice to get some reassurance from them that this collection was going to be done right.

I will probably join the others above in waiting for reviews before deciding on whether to purchase this. I'm a glass half full kind of guy but these reports of logos on DVDs and subpar quality on prior releases is cause for legitimate concern.

I did get a nice note from the gentleman who runs the Lone Ranger website mentioned in Dave's story. He's also trying to get more info on this set. The website is quite nice and has many great photos from the recent Memphis Film Festival which celebrated both the LR and Superman. Nice to see 88 year young Noel "Lois Lane" Neill still going strong and still looking quite attractive.
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post #16 of 87
7/16/08 at 9:35pm

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...but these reports of logos on DVDs and subpar quality on prior releases is cause for legitimate concern.
This would be a certain dealbreaker for me.
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post #17 of 87
7/16/08 at 10:44pm

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This would be a certain dealbreaker for me.

Same here.

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Originally Posted by Steve
subpar quality

Steve, This one will be the bottom line for me. I want this release but won't pay my $'s for sub-std video Q. I love it that these shows are getting released for those that are able to accept different levels of Video Q than myself but after a couple of sets (Route 66, etc), I'll wait for some reviews here before spending the $'s for some of these sets.
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post #18 of 87
7/17/08 at 8:25am

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With the price tag, it's hard for me to imagine it would be anything less than a stellar release. I don't expect perfection, but I'm guessing this should be pretty darn good. Make sure and support this release. I want to see future releases, and I'm sure you do to
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post #19 of 87
7/18/08 at 2:40am

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...and has many great photos from the recent Memphis Film Festival which celebrated both the LR and Superman.

What the hell? I live in Memphis, and have never heard of this festival!!?!??!!!! I would have been there in a quick second, each year, if I had!! They can't be advertising this too well, locally.

And the "new home" of the festival is literally 2-3 miles south of my home. Sheesh!

Well, I guess I'll make plans to be at the 2009 event...or I'll try to. It apparently falls near or on my wife's birthday. And no, shows from before she was born isn't her thing.
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post #20 of 87
7/18/08 at 9:28am
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Dave, this event has been an annual event for many year. It's too far for me to attend, but my mouth waters every time I see the guest list. It's a bonanza for fans of classic film and TV.

Sadly the ravages of time have eliminated many of the "A" list talent and so many of the attendees these days are known primarily to buffs.

It's amazing that it is not promoted locally. If I had something like this in my back yard I'd want to know about it.

Bryan H - great post. I hope you are right. I very much want this to be all that it can be. With forums like HTF being so popular studios have a much better appreciation for what will fly with consumers in 2008 vs what won't. Hopefully they have learned from their past mistakes (logos on images for example) and won't repeat them.

After the Perry Mason collections, this is probably my most anticipated TV on DVD release of this year.
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post #21 of 87
7/18/08 at 5:20pm

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The Memphis Show is about a 500-mile drive for me, but I've managed to attend the past four years or so. Always great fun being able to meet and chat with the old-time movie/tv vets. Indeed, the theme to this past June's show was the "Lone Ranger" and "Superman" tv series.

As for this dvd-set, I certainly plan to get it, although I'll wait on a few reviews first, to verify its quality. I've become a bit wary of pre-ordering since that whole "Fugtive" s-2/p-1 fiasco. I do expect it, however, to be a top-notch presentation.
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post #22 of 87
7/19/08 at 1:45pm

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The more I think about this, the more excited I get. I'm buying it the day of release. I'll read the reviews after I own it. I'm a risk taker with the shows I love
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post #23 of 87
8/27/08 at 6:29am

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Just thought I'd mention that this mega-set is up for pre-order at both Amazon.com and Deep Discount. Wish the starting point discount was a little deeper, but I'll probably still spring for this set once a certain 20% Off sale starts in November [keeping fingers crossed]. By my best estimates that will bring the set down to about $72 if nothing changes.

Gary "man, there are going to be an awful lot of things coming before the year is out - guess my buddy Dave Lambert was right to tell all of us vintage fans to get ready for a busy 4th quarter" O.
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post #24 of 87
8/27/08 at 1:25pm

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Thanks Gary.

Pre-order complete
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post #25 of 87
8/27/08 at 4:41pm
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Thanks, Gary.

I believe I'm going to wait until it is confirmed that these episodes are uncut and are restored before pulling the trigger on this. I'd also like some assurance that if sales are good that Classic Media intends to release the other 3 seasons and that this isn't some one shot deal meant to tie in with the 75th anniversary.

This is definitely shaping up to be an expensive Q4 after a relatively slow Q1-Q3. Our Gang Collection, Chan 4, 3 Stooges, Looney Tunes 6, and now the A&C set is mighty enticing even as a double dip.
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post #26 of 87
11/11/08 at 9:58am

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So anyone find reviews on this yet? 100 bucks is kind of steep to drop sight unseen.
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post #27 of 87
11/11/08 at 4:20pm

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I just picked up this boxed set today at Sam's Club for $68. Can't wait to dig into it.
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post #28 of 87
11/11/08 at 5:08pm

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I have examined the set and sampled the transfers. This is simply a first class package all the way. The episodes I spot-checked looked sensational. Really nice transfers. Cleaned up well and they sound really good. As for being uncut, I believe they are. Some episodes are 11 minutes but that was typical back in the early days of TV as sponsors owned the slot and often ran serials, etc. The extras on this set are generous and right on target. You can't go wrong buying this in the $70-85 range. If you're a fan, it's the set for you.
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post #29 of 87
11/11/08 at 5:22pm

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I'm pleased to hear the transfers look good. That was my biggest concern, and I know it was other folks biggest concern as well. I ordered my using DD's 25% off sale, getting the set for only $61.45. With the extras this set boasts, it's a great, great buy!

Gary "can't wait to dive into this one" O.
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post #30 of 87
11/11/08 at 6:02pm
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Thanks, Carab, for the early info! Did you really mean to post that some episodes are only 11 minutes? I've always understood this to be a half hour show although I recall (perhaps erroneously) sometimes 2 stories could be presented in that half hour. Were they originally aired in a 15 minute time slot and later combined for syndication?

One question if I may please ask: Does this set have English subtitles or closed captions?

Thanks,

Steve
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