So are they going to colorize them??

[Frischman_Fan]

Does anyone know if the classic 39 are going to finally be colorized or not?? If they are, anyone know when they're coming out? thanks

[Bill S.]

I don't think it'll happen anytime soon but it's definitely possible. I personally wouldn't be too excited about it, I love the black and white feel of the show. Gleason said it best himself, you don't need color for comedy.

[W.B.]

Gleason said it best himself, you don't need color for comedy.
And the proof of this philosophy of his, was that his show remained in black-and-white for as long as CBS would allow him, and only went color in 1966 after CBS decided to have 100% of their prime-time programming in color. That, I.I.N.M., was the only reason Gleason went color in the first place.

[VIDEOWACK]

That was a very crucial season (66-67) in TV history. Viewers were forced into seeing their favorite shows in color for the first time, and for many, that was a bitter pill to swallow. It didn't hurt the variety shows and many comedies, but the switch from B&W to color had a strong impact on the dramatic programs. Depending on the show itself, black and white had a way of setting a tone for drama that was remarkable. Taking that mood away could and DID ruin many shows. I have to admit, when I first saw the Kramdens apartment in color it actually made me miss the familiar gray and white shades of the B&W's. Happily, there was always the C39's over on WPIX, so we had the best of both worlds.

[gilligan fanatic]

at least they do a better job colorizing things now then in the 80's. I wouldn't want to see it either, maybe just an episode though for the fun of it

[MrBand]

I don't need the Classic 39 to be colorized. If they do, I'll pass. I think the current b &w versions sparkle enough.

IIRC, the sketch "Glow Worm Cleaning" was colorized by Viacom in the 80s for one of the specials that showcased the release of the lost episodes. I never saw it, so maybe someone who did can comment.

[VIDEOWACK]

I don't need the Classic 39 to be colorized. If they do, I'll pass. I think the current b &w versions sparkle enough.

IIRC, the sketch "Glow Worm Cleaning" was colorized by Viacom in the 80s for one of the specials that showcased the release of the lost episodes. I never saw it, so maybe someone who did can comment.

Yes, that was shown on one of The Honeymooners Reunion Specials with Jackie, Art, Audrey and Joyce. I just took a look at it again since it's been some time. As far as it being a novelty for a one-time thing, it was interesting to see. I would never, ever want to see that done to any others, whether they are the "lost" or "C-39's". It isn't natural for one thing, and they weren't intended to look like that for another. Black and white had its place in cinema and TV and it should be left alone.