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3 even simpler words.........I Love LucyFrank Soyke said:4 simple words for you folks....My Mother The Car.
3 even simpler words.........I Love LucyFrank Soyke said:4 simple words for you folks....My Mother The Car.
Had it run for years, there could have been a spinoff. Just think: My Mother-in-Law The Limo!Frank Soyke said:4 simple words for you folks....My Mother The Car.
Starring Eve Arden and Kaye Ballard!Rick Thompson said:Had it run for years, there could have been a spinoff. Just think: My Mother-in-Law The Limo!
Yeah... both those titles sold *very* well here - but I'm in the Mid-South, a breeding ground for lovers of that type program. I made sure to pre-order from the WM website as I figured they'd fly off the shelves, and they did. It *does* leave a margin of hope, eh?LeoA said:At least there's something. I'm interested in more Newhart, WKRP, Highway to Heaven, Bilko, and The Facts of Life off the top of my head. Wish there was more 50's and 60's content, though.
I'll have to consider The Ghost & Mrs. Muir from Australia, I suppose.
I wouldn't give up hope just yet. Looks like the first word around here of a remastering last year was on September 2nd (You broke the news), followed a couple of days later by DVD releases being announced and product pages appearing on Wal-Mart's website. So the opportunity for a similar tabletable this Fall hasn't yet passed us by.
And while they wouldn't be Christmas releases if this scenario happened, it's worth noting that the general retail release of both didn't happen until last spring. So even if the Wal-Mart deal doesn't continue, there's a bit of a chance they might be following up with general releases of both subsequent seasons early next year.
I'll be quite saddened if these don't continue. The impressions from several of us around these parts were that they were moving pretty well at their local Wal-Mart's. I remember buying Petticoat Junction and there were perhaps a half dozen copies on the shelf locally.
It was out of stock just a few days later when I checked.
Given that there are 9 seasons of The FBI, I think it makes sense. I imagine they could pick up some sales from those that are reluctant to buy one season at a time or pay $300 to $400 for the whole bunch. I think that they could sell a sizable number of sets around $150.Randy Korstick said:Time will tell if they do any complete series sets. They have completed a few shows now and have yet to do that with any of them. Although With their Made on Demand strategy it really doesn't fit to do a complete series since those are usually done as a way to move excess stock unless its released as a complete series from the beginning.
I don't - I've been buying each season as they come out!JoeDoakes said:I really hope that they'll release a complete series at a reasonable price (like $150 with sales).
I would fall into that category. As someone who is only familiar with The FBI from reading about it and viewing a few clips, I find the idea of getting the whole 9 years for around $150 and getting to explore the entire series more appealing than paying between $30 to $50 for a half-season. Even with shows I already know and like (such as Gunsmoke and Perry Mason), i've waited for a reasonable price before purchasing the half-season sets, so with a show that would be pretty much a blind buy, a reasonably priced full set such as Joe describes would be ideal. And I'm sure I'm not the only one who would take a chance on the show if such a set were offered.JoeDoakes said:Given that there are 9 seasons of The FBI, I think it makes sense. I imagine they could pick up some sales from those that are reluctant to buy one season at a time or pay $300 to $400 for the whole bunch. I think that they could sell a sizable number of sets around $150.
Johnny Angell said:I thought WKRP had huge music rights problems. They been solved?
FWIW, word from Shout!:HenryDuBrow said:As Herb Tarlek would say; we don't know...
JoeDoakes said:Given that there are 9 seasons of The FBI, I think it makes sense. I imagine they could pick up some sales from those that are reluctant to buy one season at a time or pay $300 to $400 for the whole bunch. I think that they could sell a sizable number of sets around $150.
For some of those selling numbers may have played a part, for others it could be remastering taking time as was the case with Streets.bronson said:I´m quite disappointed that CBS/Paramount has stalled classic series like "Matt Houston", Evening Shade, Jake and the Fatman, Barnaby Jones, Hotel, Cannon etc.
I think it´s evident that the selling numbers were too low. Otherwise they would have continue the series like they did with "Hawaii Five 0, Streets of San Francisco, Vega$ and Mannix.
I have bought all of Maverick. With two seasons general retail, and one half season, its doable. So are the others you mentioned (with the possible exception of Cheyenne). But 9 seasons of the FBI, sold in half season sets; that's really a challenge for show I have only vague childhood memories of. Personally, think that they could pick up significant sales from people who wouldn't want to wade into that, but it would also be a departure from their primary model, so they might not want to wade into that. On the other hand, I don't know of really any other show with that many seasons WA is likely to release.Randy Korstick said:That's the thing though is most that want the show have already bought it or are in the process of buying it so if they did offer a complete set it wouldn't make sense for them to offer it at less than $300.00 with not that many sales left and not many would buy at that price. So since they are made on demand sticking with single sets and frequent sales makes the most sense for them. Its still possible but with Cheyenne, Maverick, Courtship of Eddies Father, Tarzan, Eight is Enough all complete and no complete series sets yet I think that gives us a good idea of their plans on this.
The Syndication Bible also lists Bonanza Season 8 as completed in HD and Happy Days Season 6 as in progress.jdee28 said:According to the CBS Syndication Bible, the remastering of Season 11 of Gunsmoke is "in progress," a good sign for its eventual release on DVD. It would be the last black and white season.
There is no other show in the entire MGM or Warner TV catalog as long as "The FBI". "77 Sunset Strip" is the longest running unreleased show they have and that's only six seasons.If you're only a casual fan who just wants to sample the best of it, then I would recommend going no further than the first four seasons or so. By Seasons 7 and 8, I have noticed a great deal of creative atrophying, not helped by pressure group edicts to minimize violence which removed murderers from the kind of guest villains being profiled.On the other hand, I don't know of really any other show with that many seasons WA is likely to release.
By next year, the final season of Kildare should be out. That would make 40. Someone also hinted at a continuation of Peyton Place soon. So there is a real possibility of more.Jack P said:That also would increase the total number of shows on DVD from the 1965-66 season to 39 which is a record no other season of vintage TV has matched!
JoeDoakes said:I have bought all of Maverick. With two seasons general retail, and one half season, its doable. So are the others you mentioned (with the possible exception of Cheyenne). But 9 seasons of the FBI, sold in half season sets; that's really a challenge for show I have only vague childhood memories of. Personally, think that they could pick up significant sales from people who wouldn't want to wade into that, but it would also be a departure from their primary model, so they might not want to wade into that. On the other hand, I don't know of really any other show with that many seasons WA is likely to release.