The problem with some shows starting in the late 80s is that they were finished on tape. If the negatives were conformed and the sound edited, then only minor work would have to be done. But special effects shows like Star Trek: The Next Generation would have to redo their special effects. Even Seinfeld had to re-compose matte shots for the HD masters.
Any shows finished on film may need to be restored (and some could certainly stand an improvement in picture quality compared to the DVDs), but that's minor compared to what SD-finished film shows would need to do.
And if 4x3 shows are reframed for 16x9 you can forget about me buying them.
Any shows finished on film may need to be restored (and some could certainly stand an improvement in picture quality compared to the DVDs), but that's minor compared to what SD-finished film shows would need to do.
And if 4x3 shows are reframed for 16x9 you can forget about me buying them.