Mr. Ed
Stunt Coordinator
- Joined
- Feb 1, 2009
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- Real Name
- Edward Van Fossan
"Contrary to popular belief, the rumors surrounding my death have been greatly exaggerated." With permission of Mark Twain (SC) I just had to say that.
These edited episodes also have video-generated fade-outs and ins where edits are.Originally Posted by Statskeeper
Is it possible that these episodes are shorter due to a longer sponsor spot in these episodes? Season 1 was sponsored by Studebaker and was seen in syndication. I haven't seen the set so it's just a thought.
Go back to making up lies about the multi-talented David Lambert, which is all you care about.Originally Posted by MilesH
As I correctly predicted, Shout screwed up the DVD. I'm not surprised. Luckily I wasn't foolish enough to preorder the DVD. I can't wait for the excuses that the Shout apologists will come up with.
Originally Posted by ChrisALM
Thanks Joe and Brad for your thoughts on the Mister Ed Season 1 release.
If we are getting the only available episodes, then I guess I have to live with that and I eventually buy the season 1 set for what it is. However, if this is another example of a studio's lack of concern for the completeness of the release, then if I buy it, it will be at a significant discount or used.
A licensing situation shouldn't cloud the trail. The end result is that edited episodes stand in place of full episodes, which is unacceptable with or without licensees.Originally Posted by Gary OS
I think this is where I come down with this release as well. If it were MGM putting it out and I knew for sure they could have given us 100%, completely uncut episodes across the board I'd be more inclined to protest by not purchasing. But I still think Shout just goes with what they are given when renting out these series. That's not to say they don't deserve some amount of criticism when this type of thing happens. But I just don't believe they can be held to exactly the same standard as the major studios.
It may be that simple or not. Unfortunately, they rarely let the consumer know what is going on. Too bad DVD's don't fall under the same scrutiny for labeling as some other products. As such, I can sort of understand their reluctance to acknowledge such issues if they don't have to for fear of scaring away potential sales for something the average consumer might not notice. However, full disclosure in a forum such as this couldn't hurt if the results had some justification. At least it would remove any inaccurate speculation.Originally Posted by Traveling Matt
A licensing situation shouldn't cloud the trail. The end result is that edited episodes stand in place of full episodes, which is unacceptable with or without licensees.
I hate to debunk your theory but Columbia House got uncut episodes not featured on the MGM DVDs like the Dodgers episode.Originally Posted by smithb
Based on this I think it is quite possible MGM new exactly what they had that was ready and available to be included. Quite possibly they decided to go with "Best Of" collections not only to try the market but because they wanted to stick with uncut episodes.
Originally Posted by MilesH
I hate to debunk your theory but Columbia House got uncut episodes not featured on the MGM DVDs like the Dodgers episode.