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[GoldenFamilyTies]

What does everyone think it is?

[Small Wonderian]

Originally posted by GoldenFamilyTies
What does everyone think it is?


I don't know.........the suspense is killing me!!! :D

[Plasma]

They are sure building things up....cliffhanger? Ummm....what is the ultimate cliffhanger tv show...Dallas comes to mind! But would Dallas be that exciting? Bring Bewitched or I Dream of Jeannie or even Get Smart and I will be very happy!

[Impressions]

I don't know either, hopefully it will have something to do with some of our favorite shows being released on DVD.

[Small Wonderian]

Originally posted by Impressions
I don't know either, hopefully it will have something to do with having some of our favorite shows released on DVD.


If Small Wonder ever came to DVD, I would faint and then leap for joy. :lol:

[Lady T]

I am looking to see if they put Chico and the Man on DVD, if they do, I will be doing leaps and jumping up and down like a nut if they do; recently I found out that their are going to have one of other favorite shows, Barney Miller, on DVD, I cannot wait to get that DVD and add it to my collection, but right now I am waiting to see if they make Chico and the Man on DVD, Maude is another one I want to see released and so it the 2nd season of Good Times:happyface

[Sitcomwriter]

Townies on DVD perhaps? Nah.How about original some failed pilots? I would like that but something makes me thing that it's something concerning the site itself and not television.

[JTC]

I bet the show that is coming will be Seinfeld. That seemed to be the one show they were excited about when even the possibility of the show being released on DVD came about.

[Impressions]

Originally posted by JTC
I bet the show that is coming will be Seinfeld. That seemed to be the one show they were excited about when even the possibility of the show being released on DVD came about.

Yes, they have announced that Seinfeld is in the stages of being released on DVD, here (http://tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=425) is the news item.

[GoldenFamilyTies]

I think one of the studios is probably going to release SEVERAL popular shows on DVD, and TVShowsonDVD is gonna make one big super huge announcement about it!! :)

Family Ties? The Golden Girls? The Cosby Show?

We can hope!!

[dlemond]

Originally posted by GoldenFamilyTies
I think one of the studios is probably going to release SEVERAL popular shows on DVD, and TVShowsonDVD is gonna make one big super huge announcement about it!! :)

Family Ties? The Golden Girls? The Cosby Show?

We can hope!!

I agree, it has to a studio releasing several shows.

I'm hoping its a '70s barage instead of the 80s shows you listed.

And The Cosby Show?
That would be like selling snow in winter.

[ClassicTV4Ever]

Originally posted by dlemond
I agree, it has to a studio releasing several shows.

I too have to agree :) I'm thinking it might either be Paramount or Universal (I do believe that those two haven't quite jumped on the TV show on DVD bandwagon yet, but I could be wrong)

[James]

Originally posted by GoldenFamilyTies
What does everyone think it is?

Are they FINALLY going to sell The Wonder Years on DVD?

[Adamantium]

Originally posted by James
Are they FINALLY going to sell The Wonder Years on DVD?

I think "The Wonder Years" would be perfect for DVD. I liked that show, but never really watched it that much in reruns. But I would definately buy the DVD if they were season sets.

[SBTB Geek]

LOL... if "Small Wonder" is coming to DVD, I'll be in shock for a straight week!

[dawsongirl]

Originally posted by JTC
I bet the show that is coming will be Seinfeld. That seemed to be the one show they were excited about when even the possibility of the show being released on DVD came about.

Oh yuck. puke:

[dawsongirl]

Originally posted by ClassicTV4Ever
I too have to agree :) I'm thinking it might either be Paramount or Universal (I do believe that those two haven't quite jumped on the TV show on DVD bandwagon yet, but I could be wrong)

I hope it's Universal. :)

[GoldenFamilyTies]

Does anyone know the big name shows from Paramount and Universal, just for reference?

[ClassicTV4Ever]

Originally posted by GoldenFamilyTies
Does anyone know the big name shows from Paramount and Universal, just for reference?

Well, from Paramount I think of shows like Happy Days, Family Ties, Laverne & Shirley, and I'm sure there are others.

I can't think of any real big time names from Universal, though.

[Adamantium]

Originally posted by ClassicTV4Ever
I can't think of any real big time names from Universal, though.

I can't think of sitcoms, but one of my favorite shows is from Universal, "Sliders". I read a while back that Universal was going to release a bunch of shows including "Sliders" but that was the only mention. And that was like six months ago. Also, I think "Quantum Leap" is Universal. "QL" is another favorite of mine.

[dlemond]

Originally posted by TVAdam
I can't think of sitcoms, but one of my favorite shows is from Universal, "Sliders". I read a while back that Universal was going to release a bunch of shows including "Sliders" but that was the only mention. And that was like six months ago. Also, I think "Quantum Leap" is Universal. "QL" is another favorite of mine.

Funny, I was just checking ebay for Sliders episodes today.

I think I will hold off on doing anything rash.

Plus, I think a box set- 4 hours of Sliders- is on Sci Fi in 2 weeks.

[dawsongirl]

I know for sure Universal had the Jack Webb shows (Adam-12, Dragnet, Emergency). I'm 95% sure they had The Incredible Hulk.

[omalleyfan]

insiders tell me that it's nothing other than Manimal!

ha

[Brian]

Originally posted by dawsongirl
I know for sure Universal had the Jack Webb shows (Adam-12, Dragnet, Emergency). I'm 95% sure they had The Incredible Hulk.


They do have The Incredible Hulk.

[ClassicTV4Ever]

Originally posted by omalleyfan
insiders tell me that it's nothing other than Manimal!

ha

Huh?

[omalleyfan]

Originally posted by ClassicTV4Ever
insiders tell me that it's nothing other than Manimal!

ha
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Huh?

Manimal is a famous (infamous) bad tv show that aired in the early 80's about a detective who had the ability to turn into various animals. It was as bad as it sounds, I know Sci-Fi aired reruns of it a few years ago

[ClassicTV4Ever]

Originally posted by omalleyfan
Manimal is a famous (infamous) bad tv show that aired in the early 80's about a detective who had the ability to turn into various animals. It was as bad as it sounds, I know Sci-Fi aired reruns of it a few years ago

Ohhh, I see. Thanks for clarifying :)

[ClassicTV4Ever]

From www.tvshowsondvd.com

Big Announcement - What it's not
8/23/2003

Well, looks like our "big announcement" post has created quite the stir. We're not ready to announce it just yet, but Dave suggested I post to let people know what it isn't. It's not Seinfeld, or Roswell. Seinfeld is still awaiting an official timeframe for it's release, and we already posted that Roswell is coming out in 2004. In fact, our announcement has less to do with the title that's being announced, and more to do with how it's being announced. Even if it's not a show you're interested in, the news could still affect you in the future.

More to come, but I thought I'd clear some of that up.

[Brian Damage]

The Odd Couple needs to be put on DVD.

[GoldenFamilyTies]

Hmm, this is interesting... I have no idea.

Maybe they're releasing them based on sometihng with what the viewers want?

[Adamantium]

Maybe it's going to be a DVD original series.

I can't see just 1 series coming to DVD being what's referred to as "Big News". No matter what the show is. And what's with the big wait?

Maybe the production companies have decided to release all the top *100 series according to TVShowsonDVD.Com because they've finally decided to listen to the public.

*Well those that aren't or haven't come out yet.

[barwars]

Im seeing a theatrical advertisement, maybe tagged along with the next tv-to-bigscreen movie.

I just want to know!
The suspense is killing me.

[AtlantaBravesFan29]

Originally posted by Plasma
They are sure building things up....cliffhanger? Ummm....what is the ultimate cliffhanger tv show...Dallas comes to mind! But would Dallas be that exciting? Bring Bewitched or I Dream of Jeannie or even Get Smart and I will be very happy!

I was figuring since they are mentioning "Cliffhanger",my guess would be the first season of Batman on DVD.

[dawsongirl]

Originally posted by Brian Damage
The Odd Couple needs to be put on DVD.

YES!

[ClassicComedyFan2]

"...the way its been announced..."

Perhaps, one can order their favorite episodes in their own customized DVD set? That would be UTTERLY AWESOME, and that way everyone would be happy.

[dlemond]

Originally posted by TVAdam
Maybe it's going to be a DVD original series.

I can't see just 1 series coming to DVD being what's referred to as "Big News". No matter what the show is. And what's with the big wait?

Maybe the production companies have decided to release all the top *100 series according to TVShowsonDVD.Com because they've finally decided to listen to the public.

*Well those that aren't or haven't come out yet.

I like the idea that they would actually pay attention to what the people want.

But that is no guarantee of sales to them, unless there is a pre-pay or something of that nature, so I doubt it's that.

I don't think the site is being fair with its "big news" label, because I assume that in the end this won't mean diddly to most of us.

So, don't tease us with this crap unless it means multiple- and I mean MULTIPLE releases.

Right?

[ClassicTV4Ever]

Originally posted by dlemond
So, don't tease us with this crap unless it means multiple- and I mean MULTIPLE releases.

That's why I'm not getting too excited. The news probably won't affect me in the least bit.

[DarleneIllyria]

Originally posted by dlemond

So, don't tease us with this crap unless it means multiple- and I mean MULTIPLE releases.

Right?

Gotta agree with you there, dlemond.

[dlemond]

Well this was a post about recent news on this subject, but I found it was already posted.

I hope the announcement has something to do with the music rights problem and some significant breakthrough.

[GoldenFamilyTies]

Why don't they just post the news already? We've been waiting long enough, and why should we have to wait anyways... grrr!

[GoldenFamilyTies]

Still waiting... looks like it won't be today. :(

[Lucylover22]

I wish they would say something already. The suspense is killing me, although I bet it won't affect me in the least.

[*ShortCake*]

I hope its Happy Days!!!

[Screenwriter]

Have they came out with the news to what's being released yet? I wonder if it's Three Company.

[dlemond]

Originally posted by Screenwriter
Have they came out with the news to what's being released yet? I wonder if it's Three Company.

It's not Three's Company, they already announced it's release before.

[Screenwriter]

Originally posted by *ShortCake*
I hope its Happy Days!!!

I hope it's Happy Days, also... and Laverne and Shirley

[B&W fan]

Guys, don't get your hopes up too high. The announcement isn't quite what you are thinking. That's all I'll say.

And getting back to Universal, they own the rights to a couple of classic sitcoms - LEAVE IT TO BEAVER & THE MUNSTERS. But Universal is really pathetic about tv on dvd at present. For instance, they could have jumped into the boxed set game by releasing THE HULK in season sets this summer. Instead, they gave us a few overpriced episodes, and now come out with the "Ultimate Collection" which is only selected episodes in a boxed set. It's still far short of what they could and probably should do if they want to keep up with companies like Fox.

B&W "Universal is up for sale, so don't look for them to leap into a strong tv on dvd deal right now" fan

[GoldenFamilyTies]

If it isn't even that big why are they waiting so long to say anything? It's getting annoying!!

[dawsongirl]

Originally posted by B&W fan
For instance, they could have jumped into the boxed set game by releasing THE HULK in season sets this summer. Instead, they gave us a few overpriced episodes, and now come out with the "Ultimate Collection" which is only selected episodes in a boxed set.

I'd dye my hair pink and blue for season sets of Incredible Hulk.

[Screenwriter]

Originally posted by GoldenFamilyTies
If it isn't even that big why are they waiting so long to say anything? It's getting annoying!!

They want to get the people going. It's for publicity, which... at the rate of how many shows are being released, compared to how many shows should be getting released, doesn't seem to be that big of a deal. Unless there's an explosion in the TVShowsonDVD population, then you shouldn't be too concerned.

I'm looking forward to Adventures of Superman on DVD in season sets. That would be sweet. and Leave It To Beaver and The Munsters. coming to DVD would be cool. The Munsters, I think only lasted 2 to 3 seasons. Same goes for Gilligan's Island and The Brady Bunch. The release of those two shows seems like an impossibility right now. The Brady Bunch only lasted 5 seasons.

[B&W fan]

Screenwriter,

What great picks for dvd releases! You have great taste. I'd be doing cartwheels if any of those shows you mentioned were released to dvd.

The sad part is that none of these shows are even being considered (at least not seriously considered) for release right now. They all seem to be far off dreams at best.

B&W "since Universal owns LITB & The Munsters, I'm not optimistic about our chances of seeing these on dvd in the near future" fan

[Screenwriter]

Thanks for the nice comments... I would've listed more tv shows if I knew you would've done backflips. LOL. they shoul;d also release Happy Days, Laverne and Shirley, and even Mr. Ed

[The Obsolete Man]

And for more "Universal Sucks" sentiment...

Universal owns the classic Horror movies. Universal has discontinued the DVDs of these movies (and the DVDs weren't that packed with extras to begin with). When Bride of Frankenstein can't be readily found on DVD, The company weho owns the movie should be flogged.

Oh, and Sliders should also be on DVD. And Dragnet. However, there's the curse of Universal again.

[Screenwriter]

I wonder if the problem is that they're doing terrible in the stock market?

[ClassicTV4Ever]

TV on DVD conference
8/29/2003

When there's a conference about TV on DVD, you know it's huge. Our friends over at Video Store Magazine are putting on the first TV on DVD conference this October. While it's only open to members of the industry and the press, this event is going to be exciting


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: JENNIFER HALPERIN 714.513.8434 jhalperin@advanstar.com

HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS AND TV PRODUCERS GET TOGETHER FOR FIRST-EVER TV DVD CONFERENCE

AUGUST 28, 2003 - The surging popularity of TV shows on DVD will be the focus of a one-day conference this fall in Hollywood. The first-ever TV DVD Conference, produced by Video Store Magazine in cooperation with the Digital Entertainment Group (formerly the DVD Entertainment Group), will be held Oct. 22 at the Wyndham Bel Age on Sunset Boulevard. Executive producer Thomas K. Arnold says he expects more than 300 DVD and television executives to attend the event, which will include three panel discussions and a product showcase luncheon with a special guest celebrity speaker, not yet announced.

"Television has provided DVD with a whole new channel of programming," Arnold says. "We're seeing huge sales for everything from boxed sets of popular current series like 'The Sopranos,' 'Friends' and 'The Simpsons' to vintage favorites like 'The Outer Limits' and 'Married...With Children.' And then there's the whole other issue of children's TV programming migrating to disc, such as 'The Rugrats' and 'Spongebob Squarepants.'"

"TV shows on DVD is truly a phenomenon," adds Video Store Magazine publisher Don Rosenberg. "Our market research shows TV programming on DVD last year accounted for 10 percent of total consumer spending on DVD, up from just 6 percent in 2001. And based on the heavy release schedules we're looking at, spending this year will cross the $1 billion market."

Panel discussions will examine marketing strategies for current TV series, how to find, license and release vintage TV shows on DVD, and the booming market for short-form children's television. Also on the agenda is a special research presentation on the TV DVD market from Judith McCourt, Video Store Magazine's market research director.

The event is open to the trade only. Advance registrations are $195 for Digital Entertainment Group members and $245 for nonmembers. Special press registrations are available to credentialed media by contacting Thomas K. Arnold at tkarnold@aol.com.

For more information and to register, visit the Web site www.tvdvdconference.com.

Charter studio sponsors include Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment, HBO Home Video, Paramount Home Entertainment, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment and Anchor Bay Entertainment.

[Screenwriter]

This could be a possibility for all of our favorite tv shows.

[The Obsolete Man]

Only problem is, two rathger financially unstable companies who were responsible for a lot of great TV are missing from this press release...

AOL/Time-Warner and a Partridge in a Pear Tree, and Universal.

However, pessimism aside, this is great news!

Maybe this means we'll get Police Squad on DVD one of these days!

[B&W fan]

If someone could get to this meeting (too far from me) I wish they'd ask Universal about the shows we've mentioned here, and I wish someone would mention to the representative of Paramount that THE FUGITIVE needs to be released! It would make them a bundle if marketed to people 30 and above (who have had a chance to see it in reruns). Unfortunately, since it hasn't been on the air for the last 10 years or so, I'm afraid the "younger generation" (those under 30) will have no knowledge of this incredible show and consequently not buy it.

B&W "every young person I've shown this series to has fallen in love with it, even though most of the episodes are in black and white" fan

[B&W fan]

Oops, my bad. I guess Universal isn't gonna have a representative. Too bad. They need some good advice. ;)

B&W "but Paramount will be there, and they own the rights to the greatest show of all time - THE FUGITIVE" fan

[dawsongirl]

:bash: Dumb Universal!

[Screenwriter]

The movie Fugitive was based on the tv show, right?

[B&W fan]

Yes, but there was no way a two hour movie could capture the "magic" of a 4 year tv series run. As much as I like Harrison Ford, the movie can't hold a candle to the original series.

If you ever get a chance to watch it, please do. I'm quite sure you will not be disappointed.

B&W "gotta get to bed - it's late" fan

[Screenwriter]

Did it take any plot ideas from the tv show? Like the Brady Bunch movie did.

[B&W fan]

Originally posted by Screenwriter
Did it take any plot ideas from the tv show? Like the Brady Bunch movie did.

Well, the basic premise is the same. Here's a real brief synopsis of the tv show:

Dr. Richard Kimble (Pediatrician) and his wife lose their only child at birth and in order to save his wife's life, the doctor performs surgery that prevents her from having any more children. She becomes depressed, and on one night of drinking, yells at Richard and he leaves the house. While gone, a one-armed man enters the house to rob it, finds his wife, and kills her. Just as he's running out of the house, Dr. Kimble drives up and almost literally runs over the man (therefore getting a good look at him). He runs into the house to find his wife dead, and is then charged with her murder since no one believes his story about the one-armed man. While on his way to prison (and the electric chair) the train he is in derails and he escapes from Lt. Gerard (the detective who oversaw his prosecution and was escorting him to prison).

From there he goes from town to town, trying to both run from Gerard and seek the one-armed man. In the process, he is constantly helping people and dealing with all different types of situations. Here's an interesting fact: "The Incredible Hulk" copied the premise of this show to a tee. You know how David Banner went from town to town each week helping people while running from the reporter? Well, that show took it's cue from THE FUGITIVE 100%. So if you liked the basic premise of HULK, you'd surely like THE FUGITIVE.

The writing and music for the show was incredible. I first started watching it in the early 90's when I found it on A&E. I instantly fell in love with the show!

Again, if you ever get a chance to watch it, I highly recommend it.

B&W "the finale, at the end a four year run on ABC, was a two-parter where Kimble and the one-armed man head back to Kimble's hometown for a huge, and shocking, conclusion to everything" fan

[ClassicComedyFan2]

Personally, I would like to see "Tokyo Pig," "Dexter's Lab," "The Lucy Show," "The Beverly Hillbillies," "The Tick (animated)", "The Andy Griffith Show," "Totally Spies," "Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers," "Batman (1960s)," "I Dream of Jeannie," "Pokemon," "America's Funniest Home Videos," "Green Acres," "Carol Burnett & Friends," "The Cosby Show," "Get Smart," "Diff'rent Strokes," "CHiPs," "Star Trek," and "Cosby (1996)" all released on DVD Season Sets.

[Screenwriter]

Originally posted by B&W fan
Well, the basic premise is the same. Here's a real brief synopsis of the tv show:

Dr. Richard Kimble (Pediatrician) and his wife lose their only child at birth and in order to save his wife's life, the doctor performs surgery that prevents her from having any more children. She becomes depressed, and on one night of drinking, yells at Richard and he leaves the house. While gone, a one-armed man enters the house to rob it, finds his wife, and kills her. Just as he's running out of the house, Dr. Kimble drives up and almost literally runs over the man (therefore getting a good look at him). He runs into the house to find his wife dead, and is then charged with her murder since no one believes his story about the one-armed man. While on his way to prison (and the electric chair) the train he is in derails and he escapes from Lt. Gerard (the detective who oversaw his prosecution and was escorting him to prison).

From there he goes from town to town, trying to both run from Gerard and seek the one-armed man. In the process, he is constantly helping people and dealing with all different types of situations. Here's an interesting fact: "The Incredible Hulk" copied the premise of this show to a tee. You know how David Banner went from town to town each week helping people while running from the reporter? Well, that show took it's cue from THE FUGITIVE 100%. So if you liked the basic premise of HULK, you'd surely like THE FUGITIVE.

The writing and music for the show was incredible. I first started watching it in the early 90's when I found it on A&E. I instantly fell in love with the show!

Again, if you ever get a chance to watch it, I highly recommend it.

B&W "the finale, at the end a four year run on ABC, was a two-parter where Kimble and the one-armed man head back to Kimble's hometown for a huge, and shocking, conclusion to everything" fan

Did the movie use the same music? Can you find the tv show on anywhere today?

[B&W fan]

No, the music for the tv show and movie were different.

Unfortunately, I'm unaware of any showing right now of the show on national tv. The last time it was on was about 3 years ago on a special "Fandemonium" weekend on TVLand. Many of us were hoping TVLand would air the entire series after the marathon, but for some unknown reason they chose not to.

B&W "It's a real shame it's been off tv for such a long time now" fan

[James]

Originally posted by ClassicTV4Ever
vintage favorites like 'The Outer Limits' and 'Married...With Children.'

Married ... with Children a "vintage favorite"???

:lol: :lol: :lol:

[Screenwriter]

Originally posted by James
Married ... with Children a "vintage favorite"???

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Paramount or Universal; whoever it is who owns the rights for the show thinks they're a favorite... they're only a sloppy redesign of All In The Family.

[B&W fan]

Originally posted by Screenwriter
Paramount or Universal; whoever it is who owns the rights for the show thinks they're a favorite... they're only a sloppy redesign of All In The Family.

Columbia Tri-Star owns the rights to this show, and are putting it out on dvd. Not to upset any fans of that show, but I think it is a shame that Columbia Tri-Star is putting this out on dvd before the many true CLASSICS they do own (like "Father Knows Best", "Bewitched", "I Dream of Jeannie", "The Partridge Family", and quite a few others as well).

B&W "right now the tv on dvd industry is terribly overbalanced toward modern shows, with little emphasis being placed on the true classics from the 50's thru the 80's - I'd say about 90% of the shows being released to dvd are less than 10 years old" fan

[Adamantium]

I'm glad "Married...With Children" is coming to DVD. And I too, hope they release alot of the classic sitcoms. A few classics that I really want to see come to DVD are: "Car 54, Where Are You?", "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis", "My Three Sons", "The Odd Couple", "Chico and the Man". Pretty much every single show ever made I would like on DVD. But since that's just my naive thinking, I guess that won't happen. Not soon anyways. The biggest DVD release that I'm upset about is the upcoming "My Big Fat Greek Life". They can bring that both ratings and critical failure to DVD, while the other short lived sitcom, the critically acclaimed "Andy Richter Controls the Universe" remains gone.

The thing that keeps me going is knowing that in early 2004, "NewsRadio: The Complete First and Second Seasons" is coming to DVD.

[Kitt]

I was crazy about The Fugitive..."With David Jansen as Doctor Richard Kimble", lol. When the movie came out I was in my own world, filled with anticipation. You know when movies based on by-gone TV shows come out, and usually it doesn't mean much to you? You see the fanatics and wonder what they are all hyped up about? Well, that's the way it was with me for The Fugitive; I was one of the all hyped ups! It was like having a secret passion that few other people around me or in my life could understand. As it turned out, the movie didn't begin to live up to my hopes. That wasn't because it wasn't a good movie. It was a very good movie. I guess it had to do with the adage, 'you can never go home'. There was no way that the movie could satisfy the emotions that I was looking to have satisfied.

Harrison Ford, who played Richard Kimble, and Tommy Lee Jones, who play Detective Gerrard are two of my favorite actors. They both did a great job. It was just not the Fugitive. That couldn't be helped.

[Screenwriter]

Originally posted by B&W fan
Columbia Tri-Star owns the rights to this show, and are putting it out on dvd. Not to upset any fans of that show, but I think it is a shame that Columbia Tri-Star is putting this out on dvd before the many true CLASSICS they do own (like "Father Knows Best", "Bewitched", "I Dream of Jeannie", "The Partridge Family", and quite a few others as well).

B&W "right now the tv on dvd industry is terribly overbalanced toward modern shows, with little emphasis being placed on the true classics from the 50's thru the 80's - I'd say about 90% of the shows being released to dvd are less than 10 years old" fan

I agree. They especially need to get the rarely ever seen today old shows out on dvd... like Your Show of Shows and the Superman and Batman serials.

[B&W fan]

Originally posted by Kitt
I was crazy about The Fugitive..."With David Jansen as Doctor Richard Kimble", lol.

Kitt! We agree on something! Let's build on that.

B&W "anyone who likes the Fugitive can't be all bad" fan :lol:

P.S. I am extending an olive branch here. Hope you take it in that spirit. :wave:

[Kitt]

Originally posted by B&W fan
Kitt! We agree on something! Let's build on that.

B&W "anyone who likes the Fugitive can't be all bad" fan :lol:

P.S. I am extending an olive branch here. Hope you take it in that spirit. :wave: Of course I take it in that spirit. :)

Remember this episode of The Fugitive? The one armed man volunteered to be part of a scientific test. He did it for the money, naturally--the chump.:) He was locked away for several days, and sleep deprived, which messed with his mind. When he did sleep he was being filmed and recorded. He told the story, in his sleep deprived delirium, about having murdered Dr. Kimble's wife. Kimble got word of this. He was summoned to the place where the man was, and the people who were keeping the one arm man stalled him until Kimble arrived. Kimlble and the one armed man got into a brutal brawl. (The one armed man was one real tough hombre.) He managed to get hold of the tape of his confession, and destroyed it. Then, he escaped. My memory is vague about the specifics but it was something like that. The suspense on The Fugitive sometimes gave me fits, lol.

[Frasier W. Crane]

Man, i am getting sick of waiting! Hurry up already! LOL..i'm sure it's gonna be good, whatever it is..

[GoldenFamilyTies]

Was the big announcement the TV Conference thing or not?

I'm confused.

[ClassicTV4Ever]

Originally posted by GoldenFamilyTies
Was the big announcement the TV Conference thing or not?

I'm confused.

Yeah, same here. I just posted it since it could be the big news, but if it isn't it's still pretty cool :)

[B&W fan]

Originally posted by Kitt
Of course I take it in that spirit. :)

Remember this episode of The Fugitive? The one armed man volunteered to be part of a scientific test. He did it for the money, naturally--the chump.:) He was locked away for several days, and sleep deprived, which messed with his mind. When he did sleep he was being filmed and recorded. He told the story, in his sleep deprived delirium, about having murdered Dr. Kimble's wife. Kimble got word of this. He was summoned to the place where the man was, and the people who were keeping the one arm man stalled him until Kimble arrived. Kimlble and the one armed man got into a brutal brawl. (The one armed man was one real tough hombre.) He managed to get hold of the tape of his confession, and destroyed it. Then, he escaped. My memory is vague about the specifics but it was something like that. The suspense on The Fugitive sometimes gave me fits, lol.

Yes, that one was called the "Ivy Maze", I think. It was a great episode. I actually liked the fact that the one-armed man was almost a spectre in the series that only showed up every once in a while. It really made for that much more suspense. Had he been in every episode, I think all the near misses would have gotten old. As it was, since he was only in a handful of episodes, it made it all the better.

Great, great show!

B&W "I wish more young people knew about it - it might persuade Paramount to release it to dvd quicker" fan

[B&W fan]

Originally posted by GoldenFamilyTies
Was the big announcement the TV Conference thing or not?

I'm confused.

Nope.

B&W "that's all I'll say" fan

[Impressions]

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=644

Well, I had intended on posting this awhile ago (I didn't want to leave people wondering for too long), but deadlines slipped on getting the other site up and running...and it's still not up.

The reaction to our "Big News" has been rather interesting. Most people assumed the news was going to be a show coming to DVD, and while there is an unreleased show involved, "I don't think a single show would warrant a teaser like this...not even Seinfeld."

As we posted before, the announcement has less to do with the show, and more to do with how it's being released. Humor me for a moment while I try and explain. Walk over to your DVD rack and pick up your favorite box set. Come on...just do it. What if you were given the opportunity to help influence the set you're holding in your hands, would you have suggested something that wasn't on the set?

Broadway Video Enterprises is giving fans the chance to speak up and tell them exactly what they want on a Kids in the Hall: Season One DVD release. Fans will be able to register on a special site and be put on a list of people to be notified when the DVD is available for purchase, but they will also be able to fill out a survey and the results of that survey will help shape the DVD release. While there have been a couple of TV sets that have had surveys created to gauge interest, this will take it one step further. There will be production updates posted on the website so fans can follow the progress of the set. There will be a forum for discussion about the DVD set and many ideas will come from that. This will truely be a set created for the fans. Obviously not every idea will make it into the final product, but instead of input from a team of 5 or 6 people, the set will contain the input of thousands of fans.

So why are we posting the news here? Remember back in April 2002 (http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=142) when we announced that we were partnering with Dry Grass Partners to help bring niche TV shows to DVD? Well, this is the first one we're involved in. We'll be working directly on the DVD release of the show and marketing it online. We're working with Kids in the Hall fans to help make this the best release possible. In fact I (Gord) am leaving for NYC tommorrow morning (Sat) to spend the early part of next week meeting the team at Broadway Video Enterprises to discuss the project.

So the big news is that a company is willing to listen to the fans of a show and use their knowledge to create an awesome set. If this set is a success who knows what will be next....maybe it'll be one of your favorites. Even if you aren't a fan of Kids in the Hall I hope you're excited by the news...because your favorite unreleased show could be next!

[Screenwriter]

THIS IS THE BIG NEWS?????????????? This sucks.

[Lucylover22]

Originally posted by Lucylover22
I bet it won't affect me in the least.

I was right! If this is the news, it is bunch of crap!:mad:

[Screenwriter]

Originally posted by Lucylover22
I was right! If this is the news, it is bunch of crap!:mad:

Amen to that.

[GoldenFamilyTies]

We waited all this time for that?! Ugh.

[DarleneIllyria]

What the hell is Kids in the Hall? Good night nurse, that should've been posted in the first topic.

[Sitcomwriter]

Originally posted by Jenny
What the hell is Kids in the Hall?

Basically a gay SNL.

[barwars]

Its not a gay SNL.

Its not as GOOD as SNL, but its a pretty funny show.
I remember my science teacher used to show us some videos of it.

[AKA]

Originally posted by barwars88
Its not a gay SNL.

Its not as GOOD as SNL, but its a pretty funny show.
I remember my science teacher used to show us some videos of it.

It was actually much better than SNL has been in years.

[DandR]

Awesome! That's like way cool.

[ClassicTV4Ever]

For those who don't know what "Kids In The Hall" is, here's a good description from Internet Movie Database.

"The Kids in the Hall" are a sketch comedy troupe, set apart by their cross-dressing antics and seemingly infinite supply of unique characters. Although writer Paul Bellini, various extras, and sometimes even an actual woman appear in the sketches, for the most part, the five main cast members portray every single character themselves. Recurring characters range from the harried corporate executive Danny Husk to Queen Elizabeth, from alienated teen rocker Bobby Tarrance to gay bar owner Buddy Cole, from occult TV show host Simon and his sidekick Hecubus to the gossiping corporate secretaries Cathy and Kathy, and an endless parade of others.

It's an OK show. I watched it way back when it was on HBO. I wouldn't go as far as to say it was a gay SNL though.

[ClassicComedyFan2]

I was nearly convinced it was the 60s Batman. Craters! This news doesn't affect me at all...except...

The way its released is promising. Imagine, your favorite show being released on DVD the way you want it! Here's hoping other shows get released in that way...

[Screenwriter]

Originally posted by ClassicComedyFan2

The way its released is promising. Imagine, your favorite show being released on DVD the way you want it! Here's hoping other shows get released in that way...

That's the only aspect I agree over.

[dlemond]

It was ridiculous to bill this as "big news."

So you may have a say in the extras or design of the DVD season sets. Well.....

THE PROBLEM IS GETTING YOUR SHOWS RELEASED ON DVD IN THE FIRST PLACE!!!!

Real big news might have been the going away of the music rights problems, leading the way to the release of many shows that can't afford to pay for them.

[Screenwriter]

Originally posted by dlemond

Real big news might have been the going away of the music rights problems, leading the way to the release of many shows that can't afford to pay for them.

Exactly. Like the possibility of The Wonder Years being released onto dvd.

[musicradio77]

Is it going to be a "Full House" DVD? I have the "So Little Time" DVDs. But, "Mary-Kate & Ashley In Action!" and "Two of a Kind" hasn't released on DVD yet.

[ClassicTV4Ever]

Originally posted by BrooklynGuy78
Is it going to be a "Full House" DVD? I have the "So Little Time" DVDs. But, "Mary-Kate & Ashley In Action!" and "Two of a Kind" hasn't released on DVD yet.

No, it's not even close to that. If you would have read further back in the thread, the big news is that Kids In The Hall is being released and the fans will have say as to what the extras should be and such.