I'd like to get this, but Amazon Canada is currently charging more for the Season 1 Blu-ray ($52.99), than what Wal-Mart.ca is charging for the first 5 Seasons ($45.00) of THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW, albeit on DVD. With my already limited entertainment budget, I simply can't spare that much for a single season at this time. I'm also a bit reluctant to go with 3rd party vendors, these days.
My dilemma is, because I'm ordering from Canada, the cost for the PD set ends up being about the same as the 50th Anniversary DVD set. If I were ordering from the U.S, the PD set would be more of a no-brainer to me.
On the positive side, I did view the first episode from season 1, and I found that the visuals upscaled rather nicely!
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Before our Canadian Dollar returned to the basement a couple of years ago, I would occasionally order from U.S. sites, if it meant saving a few dollars. Unfortunately, after experiencing heartbreak in that area more recently, I reluctantly came to the conclusion that ordering from the U.S. is simply no longer a viable option for me, although I've found Amazon UK to be a viable alternative on occasion.
If our Canadian Dollar ever gets above 90 cents US again, I'd be happy to revisit that option with you, Richard. Unfortunately, it was below 74 cents, the last time I checked it recently!
Having checked the Season 3 DVDs from the Wal-Mart Exclusive 5 Season set, I found that the first 2 episodes listed are still missing their epilogues, and the first is still otherwise edited. Andy & Opie Bachelors does include its epilogue, and at 25:41, appears to be complete.
You'd think CBS/Paramount would at least supply the semi fixed 2010 version.
The only CBS shows that I know of are TAGS and the Star Trek franchise of shows. TOS utilizes the "enhanced" versions where that you can't hear Kirk's voice at the beginning because it's so low. I haven't really delved into much else besides a few episodes of TNG which appeared to be original.
For TOS switch to the original audio track (that happens automatically if you select to view with original vfx). It's a superior track and doesn't have the voices buried in the mix (the "modern" audio mix method for just about everything).
Not an option on Netflix that I've found.
Ahhh... I missed the Netflix part. Bummer... I watch via the discs and it's an option. One I found quickly after hearing the voices in the mud on the "improved" multi-channel audio mix.
I thought something had went awry with my home theater at first until I saw others mention the same issue! I really wish Netflix would get the originals.
I checked one VHS tape and it was a no go. I did find "The Bank Job" in a shabby off-air recording I did. I guess it was pleasing at the time even with all of the scratches from the 16mm print. I did notice the ending whistling seems different than the one on Netflix, though I'm not enough of an expert to know which one is correct. To my delight, I did get to see the b&w Viacom V of Doom! I'll check through some of my other tapes later.I'm just wondering whether the 5 season Wal-Mart exclusive includes whatever fixes were applied to the complete series sets?
Truth be told, the only one that'll really bug me, is if The Dillards "Salty Dog" from "The Darlings Are Coming" is still missing! That omission actually dates back to the '70s syndication version, as I recall. It was only much later on a '90s TBS airing that I finally got to view it!
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It seems to be so hit and miss regarding the edits in "The Darlings Are Coming" episode, that I'm not certain "Salty Dog" would have been restored to even a Blu-ray version, had CBS/Paramount got to Season 3 for THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW sets! Has anyone seen any versions with "Salty Dog" that was on an HD Transfer, or even in decent DVD like (As opposed to the VHS like quality that pops up on YouTube!) quality?
