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FINALLY.....RHODA!!!!!!!!!!!!!

post #1 of 170
12/18/08 at 12:17pm
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Rhoda DVD news: Announcement for Rhoda - Season 1: 35th Anniversary Edition | TVShowsOnDVD.com

I didn't think this had a snowballs chance in Hades of being released.
I am happy as a pig in slop about this one.
Just this week, I was watching episodes taped from its run several years ago on TVLand, lamenting the poor quality, and the fact that I'd never see it on DVD. I give a BIG SHOUT out to Shout Factory!
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post #2 of 170
12/18/08 at 12:22pm

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This is unbelievable. Shout, thank you.

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post #3 of 170
12/18/08 at 12:23pm

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This came out of no where .... what a total surprise! I still can't believe it!
Maybe Shout! has OTHER surprises in store, let's hope!
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post #4 of 170
12/18/08 at 12:54pm

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Right now I'm TOTALLY loving Shout Factory! First Room 222 and now Rhoda. I am doing a very happy dance right now.

Thank you Shout Factory! You are starting my 2009 off to a great start.

One more of my top 5 most wanted shows is now off the list.
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post #5 of 170
12/18/08 at 12:57pm

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Wow talk about out of Left Field. I was not sure i would get this, but just to support Shout Factory! and the great job they are doing here i am in. I bet you this will not sell nearly aswell as the Mary Tyler Moore so-called poor sales were. Which Fox was forced to stop releasing and Shout is probably likely to release them all. Here is to hoping S5 of MTM is announced soon.

Once Again Shout Factory! is someone that gives a damn! great job guys!
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post #6 of 170
12/18/08 at 2:58pm
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Originally Posted by Theodore J. Mooney
This came out of no where .... what a total surprise! I still can't believe it!
Maybe Shout! has OTHER surprises in store, let's hope!

You are right that it was out of nowhere. How did this escape the rumor mill?
I regularly check VideoETA, and nothing there either. I haven't heard even the SLIGHTEST hint of a rumor that this was in the works much less on its way to a release. I can hardly wait to throw my homemade copies in the circular file.....YIPPEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!
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post #7 of 170
12/18/08 at 3:22pm

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Originally Posted by Brian Himes

Thank you Shout Factory! You are starting my 2009 off to a great start.

One more of my top 5 most wanted shows is now off the list.

I could't agree more! The guys at Shout have done it again!
First Simon & Simon, then Mr, Belvedere, now Rhoda!!
I must be dreaming, so now I haven't given up on the entire TV/DVD hobby.

I've been waiting for Rhoda forever!!
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post #8 of 170
12/18/08 at 3:49pm

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What I really would like to come out is Lou Grant although I suspect the likelihood is zero.
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post #9 of 170
12/18/08 at 3:55pm

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This is EXCELLENT news!! I love 'Rhoda'. I'd never seen until I caught reruns in the mid 90's but I became hooked instantly. I can't even recall the last time I saw an episode. This is a definite purchase for me. SHOUT Factory is impressing me more and more with each passing day. I can only wonder what other surprises they have in store down the road.
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post #10 of 170
12/21/08 at 11:08am

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Actually, the first few seasons of "Rhoda" had better ratings than MTM, so who knows WHAT could happen here, sales-wise. I know I'll be purchasing one for myself and several for gifts!
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post #11 of 170
12/21/08 at 10:11pm

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Viva La Nancy Walker !
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post #12 of 170
12/22/08 at 8:28am

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Originally Posted by Glenn Curtis
What I really would like to come out is Lou Grant although I suspect the likelihood is zero.
Nearly every episode of Lou Grant is available for free streaming on Hulu. I know it is not the same as a DVD release, but at least it is available in some form right now.
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post #13 of 170
12/22/08 at 10:22am

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EDIT: Never mind.
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post #14 of 170
2/2/09 at 11:43am

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This is another set I plan to buy. I haven't seen this series in ages. The last time I seen it was when Nick-at-Nite aired it back in the 90's. So it is going to be a treat to watch this set. I can't wait to watch the Rhoda's Wedding episode ... that one was so hilarious.
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post #15 of 170
2/19/09 at 8:39am

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Rhoda DVD news: Press Release for Rhoda - Season 1: 35th Anniversary Edition | TVShowsOnDVD.com

Great box art, btw~~
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post #16 of 170
2/19/09 at 9:19am

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I think I am gonna take that day off and sit at home having a RHODA marathon. I am right there with the member who said they hadn't seen it since the 90's on Nick @ Nite - Same Here.. I remember watching it late at night.

The cast is all great Nancy Walker especially. And the Cover art is really good. Looks like they have a extra of interivews with the shows creators.. but I am surpirsed they didn't get Valerie Harper to do some interviews for Season 1. I remember she went on Larry King Live with the cast of MTM minus- Mary herself - when the first season of Mary Tyler Moore was released. Haper is usually candid about most things... she is always refreshing to see interviewed.
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post #17 of 170
2/19/09 at 9:44am

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Anyone remember the VHS releases that MTM Home Video put out? They were plagued with edited-for-syndication episodes, and the wedding episode was the 2-part version, instead of the one-hour version. I have no idea why on Earth they would do that, when they could have just used the original 25 minute length episodes.

Hopefully, Shout won't repeat that same mistake. The product description on the store listing mentions the wedding episodes being a "special one hour episode", as does the press release, so hopefully that's a good sign.
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post #18 of 170
3/18/09 at 11:51pm

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Everyone's worst nightmares have come true:

Sitcoms Online - Rhoda - Season One - 35th Anniversary Edition DVD Review
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post #19 of 170
3/19/09 at 3:37am

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Thanks for the info MatthewA.

15 out of 24 episodes are the edited for syndication versions, highly variable sound and picture quality = no sale.
I'm a fan who was looking forward to this release, but this set sounds like a patchwork mess.
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post #20 of 170
3/19/09 at 5:13am

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I'm pissed off, too, but not at Shout! They just don't have the resources to create new transfers. Fox could have restored and remastered from the negatives at any time. They didn't.
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post #21 of 170
3/19/09 at 5:22am

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Originally Posted by MatthewA
I'm pissed off, too, but not at Shout! They just don't have the resources to create new transfers. Fox could have restored and remastered from the negatives at any time. They didn't.

Anytime the issue of syndicated episodes on DVD occurs, you usually mention the unedited network versions being on 3/4" inch U-matic tapes in the Library of Congress. You think Shout! Factory could have just acquired those tapes from there?

I also find it odd that Shout! can release Mr. Belvedere and Room 222 (both of which they also acquired from Fox) uncut, but not this show, which, in this case, is a mix of syndicated and network episodes.
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post #22 of 170
3/19/09 at 7:16am

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Unfortunately I had to cancel my pre-order here. I just can't justify buying this even though I really want to own it. I do not blame shout, unless we find out they could have acquired the uncut episodes from Fox. But, I have to think Shout did the best they could here. It's to bad
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post #23 of 170
3/19/09 at 7:23am

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I for one could have lived with variable sound, or picture quality, however 15 cut episodes on top, I think not.

I'm letting Shout! know I'm not buying and for which reasons, perhaps others who feel the same could drop them a line...
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post #24 of 170
3/19/09 at 7:25am

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I would have dealt with the syndicated cuts, if they were not piss poor video to boot. But, the combination of the two is too much.
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post #25 of 170
3/19/09 at 7:30am

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This will be the second time I have to pass on "Rhoda", I'm sorry to say.

Thanks for posting this in advance, Matthew.
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post #26 of 170
3/19/09 at 7:33am

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Here's the place to let Shout! Factory know how you feel.

Contact Shout! Factory
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post #27 of 170
3/19/09 at 7:36am

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I've waited on this set ever since the first season of MTM was released. I would have thought Shout Factory would have noted the issues on the press release and apoligize and make their case based on facts that maybe these were the only source materials they could find for season one... maybe the rest of the seasons would be fine.

If they don't try to clear up the issue sales could be so bad for Season one of RHODA that we may never see anothe season released. It may have been a lost cuase.

I have no idea if I am going to buy it now at all... which raises more questions for other tv show releases they are about to put out... but then again we should have known something was up when it didn't get the title COMPLETE Season one unlike other show releases from SHout.


I also sent SHOUT and e-mail reagarding the release to come forward and explain the release and is this only for Season 1? Or are we in for never having a complete RHONDA.
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post #28 of 170
3/19/09 at 8:21am

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Originally Posted by Powell&Pressburger
but then again we should have known something was up when it didn't get the title COMPLETE Season one unlike other show releases from SHout.

The word "Complete" has been contradictory with some sets.

For example, WKRP Season 1 had that word, and all the episodes were badly butchered.

Also, there have been some sets that didn't use the word "Complete", but were presented unedited anyways. Ever thought of that?
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post #29 of 170
3/19/09 at 8:50am

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Originally Posted by Powell&Pressburger
I also sent SHOUT and e-mail reagarding the release to come forward and explain the release and is this only for Season 1? Or are we in for never having a complete RHONDA.

I doubt the guys at Shout! didn't do their best to find the complete tapes. It's just the sad nature of corporations which over the decades considered their vaults valuable, but considered paying for restoration and upkeep a luxury. Two generations of heartless beancounters will do that to a company. To them videotape is videotape, but a dollar is a percentage of their job performance bonus.

Maybe Shout! could have waited, but the timing on this has to line up with the Mary Tyler Moore Show release. They need to piggyback on that attention.
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post #30 of 170
3/19/09 at 9:09am

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Originally Posted by vnisanian2001
The word "Complete" has been contradictory with some sets.

For example, WKRP Season 1 had that word, and all the episodes were badly butchered.

Also, there have been some sets that didn't use the word "Complete", but were presented unedited anyways. Ever thought of that?

Yep I am aware other seasons sets mislabel with COMPLETE, but I think Shout Factory has used it factually on their releases. So they were very aware of not listing it as such.

still 35th Ann. kinda sounds not so fresh now. oh well.
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