Solomon's Weekly Rant - Aug. 18, 2007: Anchor Bay Annoys Three's Company Fans

[Pavan]

Read the rant:

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/blog/2007/08/mini-dvd-review-south-park-season-10.html

...then discuss.

[sunshinefizzy]

Good one! I have all the seasons on dvd and seriously, what do I need those for? In case some discs from the sets go missing I have a back-up?

[BensonFan]

I agree and I thought releasing those "Best of" DVDs was total overkill. I sure as hell wasn't about to buy them.

[Ireneparalegal]

As usual, good rant my man.

As for the Flav Roast...:cheers: That was FRIGGIN' HILARIOUS!!!!!!! :rofl: Glad you liked it.

[Stuck In The '70's]

Solomon that was great especially the part about Mike the bartender's favorites. That had me laughing. :lol: I don't know why these best of DVDS are being released anyway. They can't be for the true fans who have or are in the process of getting the season set DVDS. It really is a useless release. I just hope some other company gets the Ropers and TAC released soon.

[freshprinceofLA]

GREAT JOB! I totally agree those favorites what a waste of $$$$!

[TVFactFan]

Solomon that was great especially the part about Mike the bartender's favorites. That had me laughing. :lol: I don't know why these best of DVDS are being released anyway. They can't be for the true fans who have or are in the process of getting the season set DVDS. It really is a useless release. I just hope some other company gets the Ropers and TAC released soon.


Exactly, we TC fans want the Next DVD release to be on the spinoffs not some put together best moments crap they we already have by having the show complete on DVD

[Cactus Jack]

That was awesome!

[Raisingdad2004]

I agree its a shame we don't have the Ropers and Three's a Crowd, but the new Best of DVDs aren't for "us" - they're for casual watchers who have no interest in buying full sets of Three's Company ... they're not sympathy DVDs.

[Stuck In The '70's]

I agree its a shame we don't have the Ropers and Three's a Crowd, but the new Best of DVDs aren't for "us" - they're for casual watchers who have no interest in buying full sets of Three's Company ... they're not sympathy DVDs.
How many of them are their though? I'm a casual fan of a lot of shows but I have no interest in buying the DVDs.

[TVFactFan]

I agree its a shame we don't have the Ropers and Three's a Crowd, but the new Best of DVDs aren't for "us" - they're for casual watchers who have no interest in buying full sets of Three's Company ... they're not sympathy DVDs.


Ok well I will call them DRAINAGE DVD RELEASES, draining more money from fans of the show

[Ireneparalegal]

How many of them are their though? I'm a casual fan of a lot of shows but I have no interest in buying the DVDs.
I agree. I mean, one can be a casual fan of a show, but I don't see those kind of people spending $$$ on a show that they casually like. And if one is wanting the BEST OF anything, then BUY THE WHOLE SERIES.

The only time BEST OF anything is worth buying, is music.
It is like when I would buy CD's of my fave old school groups. I would buy the BEST OF ________. That way I get the best and my fave songs.

[TVFactFan]

I agree. I mean, one can be a casual fan of a show, but I don't see those kind of people spending $$$ on a show that they casually like. And if one is wanting the BEST OF anything, then BUY THE WHOLE SERIES.

The only time BEST OF anything is worth buying, is music.
It is like when I would buy CD's of my fave old school groups. I would buy the BEST OF ________. That way I get the best and my fave songs.


Right, we already have Jack and Janet best moments, it's spread out on the DVD's from season 1 to 8-lol

[Ireneparalegal]

Right, we already have Jack and Janet best moments, it's spread out on the DVD's from season 1 to 8-lol
Exactly!!!!!!

[TVFactFan]

Exactly!!!!!!


I'm a causual fan of Who's the Boss and would never buy the best of Tony DVD-lol

I answered your Jeffersons Question about Lana Clarkson

[Stuck In The '70's]

I agree. I mean, one can be a casual fan of a show, but I don't see those kind of people spending $$$ on a show that they casually like. And if one is wanting the BEST OF anything, then BUY THE WHOLE SERIES.

The only time BEST OF anything is worth buying, is music.
It is like when I would buy CD's of my fave old school groups. I would buy the BEST OF ________. That way I get the best and my fave songs.
The only best of DVD I ever considered buying was Chico and the Man and that's because I can't see it anywhere since I don't get AL. So far though I haven't even picked that one up though. :lol:

[Ireneparalegal]

The only best of DVD I ever considered buying was Chico and the Man and that's because I can't see it anywhere since I don't get AL. So far though I haven't even picked that one up though. :lol:
Then, you are a "casual" fan my man. ;) :lol:

[Stuck In The '70's]

Then, you are a "casual" fan my man. ;) :lol:
I don't even think I'm that since I haven't seen the show since 1978 except for the pilot. :lol:

[Ireneparalegal]

Wow! Since it's first run???? That is indeed a long time. I do have ALN, and I try to catch the episodes, but I forget sometimes and miss it.

[BensonFan]

Is there a way of finding out how well (or poorly) those "Best of" DVDs sold?

[Heidi Dawn]

I don't see the point in me buying those 'best-of' sets when I already have the complete series on DVD. I say bring on the spin-offs. I do remember watching 'Three's A Crowd' when it originally ran on ABC and I only saw a couple of 'The Ropers' episodes.

[Stuck In The '70's]

I don't see the point in me buying those 'best-of' sets when I already have the complete series on DVD. I say bring on the spin-offs. I do remember watching 'Three's A Crowd' when it originally ran on ABC and I only saw a couple of 'The Ropers' episodes.
That's the same with me...these best of sets are just a waste of time.

[TVFactFan]

A more creative DVD release would be a NEW Behind the Scenes Story that includes the Other Actors and not just Suzanne Somers like it was on the THS. They could also discuss why the Zoo was chosen for the season 6 opening credits, and why the Pier was selected for season 4 and Beach for season 1 to 3.

[tvfan0101]

Why bother getting upset over this? Anchor Bay/Starz Home Entertainment does not have the rights to the Three's Company spin-offs, so they cannot release them no matter how much you rant and rave. And they must have some idea that the Best Of sets will sell or else they would not release them (nor would we have, what, a dozen Best Of sets for Friends).

I can understand being upset because a show you really want to see is not yet on DVD. But this is something else.

[Stuck In The '70's]

Why bother getting upset over this? Anchor Bay/Starz Home Entertainment does not have the rights to the Three's Company spin-offs, so they cannot release them no matter how much you rant and rave. And they must have some idea that the Best Of sets will sell or else they would not release them (nor would we have, what, a dozen Best Of sets for Friends).

I can understand being upset because a show you really want to see is not yet on DVD. But this is something else.
I agree Anchor Bay is something else.

[TVFactFan]

Why bother getting upset over this? Anchor Bay/Starz Home Entertainment does not have the rights to the Three's Company spin-offs, so they cannot release them no matter how much you rant and rave. And they must have some idea that the Best Of sets will sell or else they would not release them (nor would we have, what, a dozen Best Of sets for Friends).

I can understand being upset because a show you really want to see is not yet on DVD. But this is something else.


Let me just say I'm not really ranting, it's more like me poking fun at things each week I think is kind of silly. And if Anchor Bay doesn't have the rights then they should stop with these dumb releases since the best moments of Jack and Janet can be seen on the DVD's we already have. So not upset at all, just confused about TONS of things that are improperly Done and that's when Solomon pokes Fun.

[Stuck In The '70's]

Let me just say I'm not really ranting, it's more like me poking fun at things each week I think is kind of silly. And if Anchor Bay doesn't have the rights then they should stop with these dumb releases since the best moments of Jack and Janet can be seen on the DVD's we already have. So not upset at all, just confused about TONS of things that are improperly Done and that's when Solomon pokes Fun.
and they have those best of Jack, Janet and the others scenes on the DVDS and I never watch them because I got the whole show if I want to see it.

[TVFactFan]

and they have those best of Jack, Janet and the others scenes on the DVDS and I never watch them because I got the whole show if I want to see it.


Not that I would buy it, but a Best of Felipe or Angelino would actually be creative since they were such minor characters. Or the Most Entertaining Guest Stars DVD. That would show me that someone actually put some thought into the release of the DVD. When is Anchor Bay going to throw us TC fans a Entertainment CURVE BALL???-lol

[Ireneparalegal]

That's the same with me...these best of sets are just a waste of time.
Not to mention a waste of shelf space for your DVD's.

[TVFactFan]

Not to mention a waste of shelf space for your DVD's.


really a best of dvd is pointless whether the show is complete on DVD or not. I wonder who came up with this dumb idea and really thought fans would be interested. Like CPO Sharkey is not on DVD at all and I damm sure wouldn;t want a best of release

[clarkkent]

I e-mailed anchorbay about the spin-offs and I was told they don't own the rights. How about acquiring them then? Or find out who does own the rights and get them to release the spin-offs for us. I have all the season sets and have absolutely no interest in buying the same episodes again. It's like buying 2 copies of the same CD.

[Raisingdad2004]

I'd argue its more like buying the album and the single CD. The best ofs aren't meant for people who bought the season sets, they are for a different market ... the less interested, less likely to spend much money on the show, buyer.

[Pavan]

Anchor Bay doesn't want to obtain them from DLT because of the high music cost. DLT is shopping both series to other DVD companies right now. S'more Entertainment is really interesting. Hopefully they can afford it.

[TVFactFan]

Anchor Bay doesn't want to obtain them from DLT because of the high music cost. DLT is shopping both series to other DVD companies right now. S'more Entertainment is really interesting. Hopefully they can afford it.


Anchor Bay needs to stop being cheap. And what music costs? The Opening Theme for both Shows?

[Stuck In The '70's]

Anchor Bay needs to stop being cheap. And what music costs? The Opening Theme for both Shows?
Yea that's about the only music on the shows.

[TVFactFan]

Yea that's about the only music on the shows.


I can't think of no other songs-lol Sounds like Bullsh*t to me sonny.

[Pavan]

Music clearance is done on nearly every show for DVD. Anchor Bay feels it would cost them too much money for it, and they would lose money if the spin-offs bomb on DVD.

[TVFactFan]

Music clearance is done on nearly every show for DVD. Anchor Bay feels it would cost them too much money for it, and they would lose money if the spin-offs bomb on DVD.


And they really think Jack and Janet Favorites won;t bomb?? But then again it is a lazy release abd nuch cheaper so it's not the same as a full season of the Ropers and Three' a Crowd

[Pavan]

Solomon, they already paid for the Three's Company rights. Of course the series did well for them, so those best of sets didn't cost them anything really. It was win-win situation for them to make more bucks. If they bombed, they bombed, they didn't lose any money because they paid for Three's Company already for the season sets.

[TVFactFan]

Solomon, they already paid for the Three's Company rights. Of course the series did well for them, so those best of sets didn't cost them anything really. It was win-win situation for them to make more bucks. If they bombed, they bombed, they didn't lose any money because they paid for Three's Company already for the season sets.


I think it's stupid for AB not to atleast take a chance on Three's a Crowd since that is basically season 9 of Three's Company. Why do they think it will bomb if Jack tripper is involved? Not the Ropers I can understand being risky to release

[Pavan]

Oh well, their loss. I'm sure another company will pick-up Three's a Crowd just for John Ritter. S'more is very likely.

[Janice]

Another excellent rant Solomon. You're right. They try to pacify people with silly filler DVDs. They remind me of flashback shows, which usually means that half the writing staff took a vacation that week, lol.

[Skywalker]

I agree with most of you, I think best of sets are a waste of time for the most part. I mean when a show is already complete on dvd, it's kinda stupid to release best of sets. I've bought a few best of dvds like Chico and the Man, Alice and Welcome Back Kotter and that was only because none of those shows were available in season sets at the time and I figured they'd never come out and I really wanted to see those shows. I love TC, it's my favorite show, but I'd never consider buying the best of Jack or Janet or heck, even Felipe if that ever came out. :lol:

[TVFactFan]

I agree with most of you, I think best of sets are a waste of time for the most part. I mean when a show is already complete on dvd, it's kinda stupid to release best of sets. I've bought a few best of dvds like Chico and the Man, Alice and Welcome Back Kotter and that was only because none of those shows were available in season sets at the time and I figured they'd never come out and I really wanted to see those shows. I love TC, it's my favorite show, but I'd never consider buying the best of Jack or Janet or heck, even Felipe if that ever came out. :lol:


I'm just hoping that by 2010

1. I will find out what happened to the TAG SCENE from Ralph's Rival
2. Have the Ropers on DVD
3. Have Three's a Crowd on DVD

[TVFactFan]

Another excellent rant Solomon. You're right. They try to pacify people with silly filler DVDs. They remind me of flashback shows, which usually means that half the writing staff took a vacation that week, lol.


Great description Janice-lol Nothing wrong with additional releases that has to do with the show, i would just like to see more creativity put into the release instead of a lazy a$$ best of DVD

[Skywalker]

I'm just hoping that by 2010

1. I will find out what happened to the TAG SCENE from Ralph's Rival
2. Have the Ropers on DVD
3. Have Three's a Crowd on DVD

I wonder if there are any TC scripts available? I mean if someone had the original script for "Ralph's Rival" they could find out if that episode had a tag scene or not. That would probably be the best way since no one seems to have the ABC version of that episode on tape or DVD.

[ThomasE]

I loved the part about "Felipe's Favorites/Moments". Flippin' hilarious!

[TVFactFan]

I loved the part about "Felipe's Favorites/Moments". Flippin' hilarious!


DVD release of Mr. Angelino's Firings of Jack-lol

[ThomasE]

LOL. That would be sad considering that I never liked Mr. Angelino or Felipe to begin with. I would not buy that release.

[TVFactFan]

LOL. That would be sad considering that I never liked Mr. Angelino or Felipe to begin with. I would not buy that release.


What about a DVD release of Dean Travers funniest moments when he was steamed?-lol

[ThomasE]

There could be commentary with Mr. Angelino and Felipe talking about the firings and how they had to motivate themselves by using method acting with an uncooked chicken as a focus for jealousy and rage in order to make the scenes real. LOL.

Dean Travers could do commentary on how he had to focus how he did not get finacial aid as a college student for his method acting approach.

[TVFactFan]

There could be commentary with Mr. Angelino and Felipe talking about the firings and how they had to motivate themselves by using method acting with an uncooked chicken as a focus for jealousy and rage in order to make the scenes real. LOL.



The Funniest Moments when the Trio's Parents came to Visit DVD

lol

[Janice]

How about a DVD with just the jokes about the Roper's dull sex life? Mrs. Roper, complaining, over and over, and over again. Just get me a gun.

[ThomasE]

The Best of Lana Shields and her attempt to get Jack Tripper.
The Best of Furley pursuing Lana Shields.

[Janice]

A compilation of all the "misunderstandings" that took place. I think there was one or two of those, lol.

The Best of Chrissy's hairstyles, including her six-tiered, multi-layered, ponytail within a ponytail, on both sides of her head, and four in the back, including braids.

[TVFactFan]

A compilation of all the "misunderstandings" that took place. I think there was one or two of those, lol.

The Best of Chrissy's hairstyles, including her six-tiered, multi-layered, ponytail within a ponytail, on both sides of her head, and four in the back, including braids.


I created a list of the next DVD releases very likely to happen on the Three's Company Board-lol

[Ireneparalegal]

The Best of Felipe...only in spanish. :lol:

I loved Felipe.

[TVFactFan]

The Best of Felipe...only in spanish. :lol:

I loved Felipe.



I liked when he said-"ME HEFE"


lol

[JulieSomoski]

How about a DVD with just the jokes about the Roper's dull sex life? Mrs. Roper, complaining, over and over, and over again. Just get me a gun.

That would at least be a 4-disc set-LOL

[ThomasE]

The best of:

Semi smart Chrissy vs. Dumb Chrissy

[Ireneparalegal]

I liked when he said-"ME HEFE"


lol
That was funny. Felipe was a great character. :lol:

[ThomasE]

The best of Jack saying "Mommy"
The best of Cindy assaulting Jack: Fists, Doors, Cars, Trucks:Uncensored.