I too hope Yogi's Treasure Hunt will come out on DVD eventually. That, and Yogi's Space Race (the complete 90-minute/1-hour series also with Galaxy Goof-Ups, The Buford Files and The Galloping Ghost).
Of the shows, you mentioned, I edited it to exclude all but my favorites, along with something like Quick Draw, which I know has music issues. A lot of people mention Yogi's Space Race, but a 90 minute show with various segments, bumpers, and some previously released material, seems harder to assemble than a 30 minute show with a common theme. My kids liked Yogi's Ark, and I think Yogi's Treasure Hunt would be a good follow up to that. As for Dynomutt, I would be happy with just the four unreleased episodes from Season 2. I don't understand why that couldn't be done as a MOD. All and all, it's kind of concerning what's happening at Warner Archive.
I agree with you on some of these views. I still believe that the appropriate number of discs should be used depending on the overall length of the episodes.
The laurel and hardy and abbott and Costello shows should definitely come out. Relatively speaking, I think they'd sell.
I want the Abbott & Costello and Sinbad Jr released so bad. Those two were always paired on TBS when I was growing up. I especially want A&C released.
I'm Pretty sure Warner said they don't have the rights to the Laurel and Hardy cartoon but they do have Abbott and Costello. They are probably in need of remastering like most of the 60's and 70's shows we are still waiting for. They just don't seem to be moving forward on any of these the past year and half. The last classic HB release we got was Peter Potamus which was 2 years ago.They only seem to want to release newer shows from the 80's or 90's now. Probably because they need very little remastering.
Randy,
Which raises the question of why they don't release Yogi's Treasure Hunt. It even has Dick Dastardly and Muttley in it. Could please everyone.
They were releasing Yogi in order and are still stalled on Yogi's Space Race complete show which also has everyone. They reported working on it two years ago but nothing since then.
They probably stalled because they ran into trouble with certain segments associated with the series (such as discolored masters due to improper storage). Or just so many rumors.
I understand, but that probably isn't realistic in the current environment. They spent a lot of effort on Space Stars, and that probably wasn't a big seller for them, so I bet they are reluctant to do another lengthy show.
Maybe when they run out of decent 1/2-hour programs to release, might they resume work on Yogi's Space Race and other 1-hour or longer shows...
I think that is the real problem. Unfortunately none of the unreleased shows are realistic in the current environment. The 80's and 90's shows are nowhere near as popular but don't need as much work but in the current environment are not selling that well. The 60's and 70's shows sell better but also need more work. That's why we are not seeing hardly anything. I have regretted the few post 1981 80's shows I have bought and will pass on any future ones. Any 90's HB is not even a consideration for me, just an instant pass. The 80's and 90's stuff is just too juvenile and lower budget to me. Far past their golden age.
