Neil Brock
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Point by point:Originally Posted by RickER
Hate to stink on a parade...but.
Season sets of old shows on DVDR, no thanks!
Cause even if they did do this, a season would probably cost $200.
The movies they have are already over priced. They cost more than most of the Blu-rays i buy.
Not to mention the fact that DVDR's are not forever (if anything can be)
I know this DVDR program is a niche, and the price reflects that, so i would imagine TV shows would be more of the same.
I would rather see a company like SHOUT! release them, on real DVDs.
My 2 cents for what it worth.
No thanks to old shows on DVDR? Okay, but you won't get them otherwise. There are quite a few Warner shows that are not available in any format nor have they ever been. Shows like Conflict and The Alaskans haven't aired anywhere on earth in 50 years and are not available on 16mm film (save for a few Alaskans). Not like there are other options available to see these shows.
Cost? All relative. Prior to DVD, people would have jumped at the chance to get a complete season of a rare show for only $200.
DVDRs aren't forever? Neither are people. Chances are they will outlive you.
Shout Factory? Warner doesn't license their shows so that's not a valid option. Considering the fact that almost every vintage Shout release has had major problems, I wouldn't look to them as the shining example of a company. Father Knows Best, Rhoda, Mister Ed and Room 222 have all had issues. Personally I'd rather take my chances with Warner DVDRs than with Shout "we take whatever elements we're given without checking them" Factory.