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post #151 of 333
2/17/10 at 3:55pm
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I would take strong issue with this notion.    If anything, network television has become *more* one-sided in nature and there isn't any pretense at offering balance reflecting the matter of where Americans in general stand on important issues.   Abortion is dealt with many times on network television, it's just that it is *always* done from an aggressively pro-choice stance in which those on the other side are murdering caricatures (see any episode of "Law And Order" that deals with the subject).     And I won't even bother to mention how one-sided it is on other things like gay marriage or the War on Terror, I don't have to watch more than one minute to know it's going to be a soapbox aimed at pleasing only one side of the debate.    When it comes to offending those of conservative perspectives on every issue across the board be it foreign policy, economic policy or social issues, the networks have hardly been what I would call shrinking violets.    OTOH, if there was ever a show similar to "The West Wing" in which it was all about a heroic conservative Republican administration as the focal point, do you think for one minute that would be allowed to be on the air without seeing the networks succumb to pressure groups from other ends of the spectrum?     Not a chance.    And such a show would have even less of a chance in the world of cable TV where the one-sidedness is even worse.
 


I completely agree that when a potentially controversial topic is brought up, it is almost always slanted to one side. However, it's not like there's tons of shows that tackle any type of 'sensitive' issue. After The West Wing or any Aaron Sorkin show and the occasional episode of Law And Order, I can't really think of any network TV show in the last decade (though I'm sure there's a few) that looks at any side of a 'sensitive' issue and the reason for that is because the networks are terrified of scaring advertisers on either side of any issue.
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post #152 of 333
2/17/10 at 4:46pm
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Originally Posted by Jack P View Post\ if there was ever a show similar to "The West Wing" in which it was all about a heroic conservative Republican administration as the focal point, do you think for one minute that would be allowed to be on the air without seeing the networks succumb to pressure groups from other ends of the spectrum?     Not a chance.    And such a show would have even less of a chance in the world of cable TV where the one-sidedness is even worse.

Isn't this mythical show you're describing pretty much "24" with Jack Bauer as our unelected president that's keeping American safe from bleeding hearts?
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post #153 of 333
2/17/10 at 4:57pm
The only time I watched "24" in S1 and S2, President Palmer was a self-described Democrat.

I am referring to the concept of a dramatic series in which policy issues are discussed in a manner in which conservative perspectives on the role of government, social issues, economic policy etc. are treated fairly or titled in their favor.    That is something I have never seen happen with modern TV.     And I seriously doubt that an episode of "24" is going to ever balance the hysterical preenings that every incarnation of "Law And Order" is now giving us like its recent episode that openly went after the Bush Administration for policies related to the Iraq War.   
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post #154 of 333
2/17/10 at 8:56pm
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The only time I watched "24" in S1 and S2, President Palmer was a self-described Democrat.

I am referring to the concept of a dramatic series in which policy issues are discussed in a manner in which conservative perspectives on the role of government, social issues, economic policy etc. are treated fairly or titled in their favor.    That is something I have never seen happen with modern TV.     And I seriously doubt that an episode of "24" is going to ever balance the hysterical preenings that every incarnation of "Law And Order" is now giving us like its recent episode that openly went after the Bush Administration for policies related to the Iraq War.   
If you want your conservative/pro-capitalism TV show, just watch Undercover Boss - which allows us to see CEOs have a heart

I would like to thank people for hijacking what should have been a nice thread alerting people as to what new DVDs are in the pipeline for various classic TV shows.

Couldn't you people have created a new thread entitled: What's Classic TV or How Come There's No TV Dramas that are like Fox News? But instead you've pretty much clogged this thread with completely worthless bantering about TV has gone downhill since they allowed the word Pregnant on the air.
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post #155 of 333
2/17/10 at 9:09pm
Conversations in threads can sometimes take intriguing turns that can be productive so long as we all keep a civil tone.     There's nothing "worthless" in that if the mutual respect is always there and maintained.
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post #156 of 333
2/17/10 at 10:13pm
Having read these forums for a few years, the conversations turn into the same spiels from the same people.
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post #157 of 333
2/17/10 at 10:36pm
And no one is forcing you to take part in conversations you'd rather not be part of.
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post #158 of 333
2/18/10 at 12:30am
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Guys, this thread is for discussing old shows that are coming out on dvd. I think a lively discussion of current trends in tv script-writing is fine, but it belongs in the "Programming" forum.
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post #159 of 333
2/18/10 at 2:07pm
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And no one is forcing you to take part in conversations you'd rather not be part of.

But this is a thread topic I'm interested in checking - only to discover 4 pages of unrelated topics including your dream programming choices.
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post #160 of 333
2/18/10 at 2:14pm
You were not averse to jumping in yourself with your "24" comment, so I think your sudden disdain for the fact that the conversation came up at all rings a tad hollow from my perspective at least.
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post #161 of 333
2/18/10 at 3:55pm
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The long-awaited Family Matters makes its way to the list, along with total surprise "I'm Dickens--He's Fenster." Didn't see that one coming! Also, Everwood season 3 comes off the "rumored" list and onto the schedule where it belongs!
But isn't that "I'm Dickens - He's Fenster" release a "tribute" thing with only a few episodes and some interviews?  That's what I took away from the press release.  I truly hope I'm wrong.
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post #162 of 333
2/18/10 at 4:25pm
TVShowsonDVD just updated...

Season 3 of Mr. Ed on June 1, Leave it to Beaver S3 and the Complete Series June 15. The Complete Series is only 199.99 MSRP, which will probably be down near 100 dollars by release date.
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post #163 of 333
2/18/10 at 5:35pm
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TVShowsonDVD just updated...

Season 3 of Mr. Ed on June 1, Leave it to Beaver S3 and the Complete Series June 15. The Complete Series is only 199.99 MSRP, which will probably be down near 100 dollars by release date.

 My ... they are sure releasing the Mister Ed program at a quick, convenient pace. Hopefully, they will be done with the series by next year and start on a new, abandoned one such as Green Acres.
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post #164 of 333
2/18/10 at 6:35pm
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You were not averse to jumping in yourself with your "24" comment, so I think your sudden disdain for the fact that the conversation came up at all rings a tad hollow from my perspective at least.

I blame why I stupidly answered your non-topic question on Jim Beam and returning to my computer with this page still on the screen.

On Topic: Mr. Ed is an "easier" sell for Shout! since they get to start with Season 1 since MGM did the clumsy Best of collections. Green Acres however starts with Season 4 - thus an already limited the audience will hop on board.Be nice if it gets finished up. It does need to get completed along with the Beverly Hillbillies. You figure with the amount of run they get on TVLand, they'd be a hot property.

Shouldn't July/August be a wrap up time for the 3rd season of Patty Duke Show?
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post #165 of 333
2/18/10 at 6:50pm
I sincerely hope the Jim Beam also explains your cheap shots about thread clogging and worthless bantering, along with your unnecessary insults of those of us who were having a reasonable conversation. 
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post #166 of 333
2/18/10 at 7:27pm
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Guys--it's not worth it. Please take it somewhere else.

Howie--I think you're right. I misread it. But if they're going through all that trouble to get something on dvd, they should just do the whole series! And they should try to get John Astin to participate while they're at it...
Edited by Ethan Riley - 2/19/10 at 2:53pm
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post #167 of 333
2/18/10 at 7:33pm
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I sincerely hope the Jim Beam also explains your cheap shots about thread clogging and worthless bantering, along with your unnecessary insults of those of us who were having a reasonable conversation. 

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4. No politics or religion. We do not permit the discussion of politics or religion at HTF.


And in order to make this part of the topic thread, does anyone know if Shout! Factory made their deals with for Mr. Ed and a few other MGM shows before the consortium's latest headaches?
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post #168 of 333
2/18/10 at 7:52pm
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But isn't that "I'm Dickens - He's Fenster" release a "tribute" thing with only a few episodes and some interviews?  That's what I took away from the press release.  I truly hope I'm wrong.
 
       
     I really didn't understand that release at all. Are they releasing the series or not? To me, a "tribute" DVD just sounds like they are putting out something that talks about the show and does related interviews without putting out the actual show itself. Personally, if I were to chose a Leonard Stern series to come out on DVD, it would be either He and She, Run Buddy Run, The Good Guys or The Governor and JJ. Unfortunately, I think all of those are owned by CBS/Paramount so I doubt we'll ever see any of them released.
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post #169 of 333
2/19/10 at 4:58pm
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Howie--I think you're right. I misread it. But if they're going through all that trouble to get something on dvd, they should just do the whole series! And they should try to get John Astin to participate while they're at it...
That's my feelings too, especially since this is a single season program.  Put out the entire thing and have the "tribute" as a bonus DVD in the set.  The fact that the press release indicates the episodes to be included received a full remaster/cleanup keeps me hopeful that I've misread and the whole series is coming.
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post #170 of 333
2/20/10 at 1:01pm
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That's my feelings too, especially since this is a single season program.  Put out the entire thing and have the "tribute" as a bonus DVD in the set.  The fact that the press release indicates the episodes to be included received a full remaster/cleanup keeps me hopeful that I've misread and the whole series is coming.
 

Exactly; it's like--why make such a fuss over a show few people remember, unless you're going to present the entire thing? I have heard of it--I've seen interviews given by John Astin in which he said how good it was. I'd be excited about it if it was a complete series package.
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post #171 of 333
2/20/10 at 1:44pm
Folks, I just want to let you know that I communicated your (in my mind, very VALID) concerns about the contents - especially episode-wise - to the party which sent me the previous I'm Dickens, He's Fenster press release, and even gave them the link to this particular thread (I know this has been discussed elsewhere, too, but this one seemed to encapsulate all the concerns I was seeing).

I received a response a short time ago, agreeing that any confusion needs to be cleared up ASAP, and that they naturally want the entire thing to be extremely fan-friendly.  The intent is to get that information together in a new announcement as soon as possible.  I don't know if this means "this coming week" or if it will take more time than that, but my impression is that the goal is to get it done in days (rather than weeks or longer).

I just wanted to let you know that this info is being worked on, and allay any fears that may be brewing.  And hey, if you are participating in a similar discussion to this one about IDHF anywhere else on the web, then please pass this along for me, okay?  Thanks, and stay tuned and keep an eye on TVShowsOnDVD for that update, okay?
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post #172 of 333
2/20/10 at 6:34pm
^Thanks Dave!  I'm looking forward to clarification and keeping fingers crossed that it'll be a full series release!
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post #173 of 333
2/22/10 at 1:24pm
I think this counts as Classic...

Shout's doing it again, rescuing another abandoned series from one of the three studios they deal with

www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Mad-Season-4/13372

Mad About You, season 4. Coming June 29.

Really makes you wonder if we'll be hearing about the Norman Lear shows eventually.
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post #174 of 333
2/22/10 at 1:25pm
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David: make sure they know I'm not complaining about the release; I'm just sayin'...that we'd love to see the whole series if at all possible!

...And in today's news, "Mad About You" comes off the long, long list of Sony's abandoned titles, courtesy of the fine people at Shout!
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post #175 of 333
2/22/10 at 4:30pm
Maybe there's still hope for the second season of HERE COME THE BRIDES.  

And throw in the last two seasons of FLIPPER too.  

I need to get those series done so I can find other stalled and/or unreleased shows to bitch and moan about.
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post #176 of 333
2/22/10 at 7:09pm
Most wanted on the interrupted Sony list for me is "Fantasy Island" and "Hart To Hart."    I'd like to see those rescued from limbo even if it took an outside licensor like Shout! to do it (my attitude toward them has softened now that "Ironside" got it's third season out at long last, though I'm still waiting to see them finally make that promised second season of Bill Cosby Show available to order).

That just leaves Warner as the hopeless studio.   Won't release anything won't license anything won't put them on demand!
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post #177 of 333
2/22/10 at 8:11pm
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Maybe there's still hope for the second season of HERE COME THE BRIDES.  

And throw in the last two seasons of FLIPPER too.  

I need to get those series done so I can find other stalled and/or unreleased shows to bitch and moan about.
 

Flipper!  Ditto :)

As far as abandoned TV/DVD shows.....I think everyone's list here is very long, far too many on mine to list.
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post #178 of 333
2/22/10 at 8:50pm
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Most wanted on the interrupted Sony list for me is "Fantasy Island" and "Hart To Hart."    I'd like to see those rescued from limbo even if it took an outside licensor like Shout! to do it (my attitude toward them has softened now that "Ironside" got it's third season out at long last, though I'm still waiting to see them finally make that promised second season of Bill Cosby Show available to order).
 

Give 'em time. The next wave of web exclusives isn't even out yet (My Two Dads, Sonic, COPS, Goldbergs).

I'd expect Bill Cosby announced around that time, and hopefully more exclusives if things are going well.

Anyway, I'd like to see Fantasy Island and TJ Hooker continued, but I'd love to see Shout get hold of the 1998 Fantasy Island first. That's a quick, easy show to get out there.
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post #179 of 333
2/24/10 at 9:46am
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Most wanted on the interrupted Sony list for me is "Fantasy Island" and "Hart To Hart."    I'd like to see those rescued from limbo even if it took an outside licensor like Shout! to do it (my attitude toward them has softened now that "Ironside" got it's third season out at long last, though I'm still waiting to see them finally make that promised second season of Bill Cosby Show available to order).

That just leaves Warner as the hopeless studio.   Won't release anything won't license anything won't put them on demand!
I really want Fantasy Island continued also.  My ideal line up would be The Love Boat/Fantasy Island, but FI has been stalled for years and The Love Boat seems to be stalled now also.  I just can't win.
Tell you what, I'm reeeeaallllyy interested to hearing what WB has on the agenda for upcoming releases in the WB chat.  If it's 'no plans' on all the things I'm interested in(both stalled and unreleased) then I'm going to be more than a little upset.
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post #180 of 333
2/24/10 at 8:32pm
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We Bump for Bump! (In the Night, that is). And for news of Soul Train and California Dreams (the latter of which we'll leave in the "rumors" section until we get official word).

Since it's kind of obscure, I'll explain that "Bump in the Night"  was a 1994 claymation animated series that ran on ABC for 26 episodes. Thematically, it was similar to "Monsters Inc." (monsters living under the bed and all that). Though not high rated, it was rather well-received, and enjoys a small cult following to this day, perhaps owing to its weird songs and the fact that it looks like a sort of twisted version of "Gumby." As a matter of weird dvd programming trivia, apparently Shout mentioned "Bump" in an online consumer poll--years ago--as a possible candidate for release. Good to see they're finally making it happen because this weird, forgotten little gem deserves to be seen by a whole new generation of kids (and some of us big kids too).
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