Is the b&w era of TV on DVD slowly coming to an end? (1 Viewer)

[Neil Brock]

And there is at least one other B&W show I hope to see released on DVD soon:
Twelve O'Clock High (TV series) (1964-1966, color from 1966-1967)

~Ben

The home video rights are mired in uncertainty and when interested parties have inquired about the show, they were told to not even ask.

 

[Ron1973]

I wouldn't count on Netflix for anything old. They used to have a lot of old TV shows and movies but they can't get rid of them fast enough now. It has to be a classic 101 TV show or Movie. Their target audience is under 35 so b & w is a no-no.

Hulu, however, has a pretty good variety of classic TV, including some black and white. Dennis the Menace, Father Knows Best (they look to be cut version, sadly), the PD episodes of The Beverly Hillbillies (they do include the original music, though), The Twilight Zone, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, and probably others I can't think of. The majority of their classics stream in HD. I really couldn't tell you about their movie selection. I tried watching a John Wayne movie and immediately turned it off due to it being pan and scan.

 

[Gary OS]

I'm sure Adrian told the NFL the same thing. LOL.

Where’s Adrian when you need him.

Gary “sometimes you ‘LOL’ and sometimes you don’t“ O.

 

[LouA]

The Complete PUBLIC DEFENDER series with Reed Hadley - 26 episodes , announced for release by CLASSICFLIX on April 23 , Just when you think you've seen the last B&W release something pops up!

 

[Gary OS]

The Complete PUBLIC DEFENDER series with Reed Hadley - 26 episodes , announced for release by CLASSICFLIX on April 23 , Just when you think you've seen the last B&W release something pops up!

Unless I’m mistaken, only this set and a June release of Waterfront are what we have on tap for b/w tv thus far in 2019.

Gary “not a great start to the year, announcement wise” O.

 

[John*Wells]

Problem with Hulu is they moved Dragnet 1966-70 into their live tv service. Can’t watch even though I used to be able to. Also only seasons 1-2 of Mister Ed

 

[Neil Brock]

The Complete PUBLIC DEFENDER series with Reed Hadley - 26 episodes , announced for release by CLASSICFLIX on April 23 , Just when you think you've seen the last B&W release something pops up!

That's far from the complete series. Info is sketchy as to how many were made but it varies from 39 to 69, depending on the source used.

 

[Neil Brock]

I can't say anything under penalty of death, but I can say that there are a few shows which may happen that would please a great many of us here.

 

[Darby67]

I can't say anything under penalty of death, but I can say that there are a few shows which may happen that would please a great many of us here.

Perhaps some of these shows may be hinted at with future entries in your "Crystal Ball Time" forum entries, Neil?

 

[andrew woj]

I can't say anything under penalty of death, but I can say that there are a few shows which may happen that would please a great many of us here.

What about the Bill Dana Show? I think awhile ago you hinted/talked about it.

 

[LouA]

I can't say anything under penalty of death, but I can say that there are a few shows which may happen that would please a great many of us here.

I hope it happens Neil!!

 

[Neil Brock]

Perhaps some of these shows may be hinted at with future entries in your "Crystal Ball Time" forum entries, Neil?

Once permission is given!

 

[LouA]

Amazingly , four years after thier first release , VCI is has announced a release date for Waterfont Collection 2!

 

[DeWilson]

The Complete PUBLIC DEFENDER series with Reed Hadley - 26 episodes , announced for release by CLASSICFLIX on April 23 , Just when you think you've seen the last B&W release something pops up!

It's not the complete series, just the first season.

https://www.classicflix.com/blog/2019/02/11/public-defender-the-official-first-season-this-april

 

[bmasters9]

Problem with Hulu is they moved Dragnet 1966-70 into their live tv service. Can’t watch even though I used to be able to. Also only seasons 1-2 of Mister Ed

I can't even see The A-Team or O-R Hasselhoff Knight Rider without having Live TV!

 

[JQuintana]

Why not just watch Knight Rider on the NBC app. They're free. Tubi TV app has A-Team. all for free.

 

[bmasters9]

Why not just watch Knight Rider on the NBC app. They're free. Tubi TV app has A-Team. all for free.

Sounds like a plan!

 

[John*Wells]

I can't even see The A-Team or O-R Hasselhoff Knight Rider without having Live TV!

Hence the need to have physical media. Because streaming services will become as big as the cable companies. Eventually, the streaming companies will be as high priced as cable. It’s already happening

 

[Richard V]

Amazingly , four years after thier first release , VCI is has announced a release date for Waterfont Collection 2!

Sure hope the quality is better than the first release.

 

[LouA]

It looks like Mill Creek is re-releasing their Adventures Of Robin Hood Series which starred Richard Greene . A good nineteen fifties black and white action and adventure show and beloved by baby-boomers. It's worth checking out if you've never seen it.
Oh , and MPI is releasing a complete seasons 1-5 Donna Reed Show Box Set a good black and white sitcom.