Frank Soyke
Screenwriter
With only 2 and a half months left in the year and most of the releases already announced for the remainder of the year, IMO it's not too early too take some educated guesses for next years releases. here's my own take:
WA - Warner has already stated in different places that they are currently working on Eddies Father Season 3, Daktari Season 3, Kildare Season 2, and Medical Center Season 4, so I believe those are safe bets. Also pretty sure on Alice and Falcon Crest. Just can't remember what seasons they are on.
They appear committed to The FBI so with the news that season 6 is out, I'm predicting 7 and 8 will come out next year.
I'm also gonna take a guess that Maverick finishes out before the end of the year.
CBS - I took heat from the previous post but I will still take some shots on this. Frankly I don't know too read them lately regarding their commitment to classic releases, but I suppose If I had to be pinned down, I'd say 2 more Bonanza and two more Gunsmoke. I'll say one more of BH and PJ respectively. Beyond that, I can't even begin to guess.
TMG - We've already been told about MMTC and I don't know what they would even license, so I won't call this one.
Shout - Classic TV = nothing this year. They finished Hazel and I think they will continue to move toward newer stuff. Green Acres would be the only thing that might have a fighting chance here.
Time/Life - No idea what big box set they will choose for next year. I'll take a stab in the dark and say St. Elsewhere, Hill Street Blues, or LA Law. We know it must be a long runner so I can't think of any others that would be big sellers that would fit the bill.
The Rifleman set will also finally come out.
VEI - Love Boat - Licensed from CBS
WA - Warner has already stated in different places that they are currently working on Eddies Father Season 3, Daktari Season 3, Kildare Season 2, and Medical Center Season 4, so I believe those are safe bets. Also pretty sure on Alice and Falcon Crest. Just can't remember what seasons they are on.
They appear committed to The FBI so with the news that season 6 is out, I'm predicting 7 and 8 will come out next year.
I'm also gonna take a guess that Maverick finishes out before the end of the year.
CBS - I took heat from the previous post but I will still take some shots on this. Frankly I don't know too read them lately regarding their commitment to classic releases, but I suppose If I had to be pinned down, I'd say 2 more Bonanza and two more Gunsmoke. I'll say one more of BH and PJ respectively. Beyond that, I can't even begin to guess.
TMG - We've already been told about MMTC and I don't know what they would even license, so I won't call this one.
Shout - Classic TV = nothing this year. They finished Hazel and I think they will continue to move toward newer stuff. Green Acres would be the only thing that might have a fighting chance here.
Time/Life - No idea what big box set they will choose for next year. I'll take a stab in the dark and say St. Elsewhere, Hill Street Blues, or LA Law. We know it must be a long runner so I can't think of any others that would be big sellers that would fit the bill.
The Rifleman set will also finally come out.
VEI - Love Boat - Licensed from CBS