Yes, Richard, I think it just fell prey to low ratings. All potentially good theories. I have found, unscientifically, that the more frequently a show was syndicated in the 80s and 90s, the more successful it seems on DVD. Fortunately, The Virginian disproves that rule. The "salesmanship" theory...
The discount retailer thing never occurred to me. So even though the MSRP is higher, the real price may be lower than Ironside. I wonder why Shout doesn't have that outlet. Steve, that would be a major explanation. Given their syndication histories, I would have assumed Ironside had the bigger...
I have always wondered about the different thresholds for profitability in vintage TV releases, and some recent news has given me the perfect comparison for my question. I recently wrote to Shout Factory to ask about the status of Ironside. I was informed, very openly and cordially I might add...