Lion's Gate Home Entertainment will release ALF Season One on DVD on Tuesday, August 10, 2004!

Finally this series hits DVD! More information will come about soon.

Purchase ALF - Season One on DVD (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0002DB5N6/ref=nosim/happydaysonline3-20)

I can't wait!!! With the exception of the Alf marathon from 2001, I havent seen this show in almost 14 years!

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYY!!!!! Woo-hoo!!! ::jumps up and down::

I saw that in my email, I'm so excited! :D

Sweet.

Thread has been stickied, FWIW

OH. MY. GOD. You have no idea how excited I am to hear this...no idea. Alf was my absolute favorite childhood show, and I still love it to death today. I'm so freakin' happy that I'll be able to watch this show again, and hopefully get all 4 seasons on DVD. Just thrilled...wow. My other major childhood favorite, Punky Brewster, is being released on Tuesday, so I'm double excited.

What an awesome year this is shaping up to be for TV on DVD! We also got Freaks & Geeks and Gilmore Girls. And SCTV, Laverne & Shirley, Happy Days, Diff'rent Strokes, Boy Meets World are coming up, and who knows what else will be announced later this year? I hear Fox is interested in doing a Wonderfalls DVD set! Maybe Judith Moose will persuade Sony to release Silver Spoons, or maybe Fox will finally get the Malcolm in the Middle music problems taken care of, and release more seasons. Maybe Carsey-Werner will finally start releasing shows. ::crosses fingers::

Plus we should be getting more Simpsons, Married with Children, Saved by the Bell, Will & Grace, etc.

Sorry for the ridiculously long, incoherent post...that Alf news really pumped me up. Thanks for posting that, pavanbadal!

I can't wait to see what extras will be on it! :::Still waiting for Facts of Life to come out on DVD:::

Originally posted by MandieR1980
I can't wait to see what extras will be on it! :::Still waiting for Facts of Life to come out on DVD:::

Hang in there, Mandie. I bet Facts of Life will eventually be released on DVD. :)

I'm still all euphoric over this Alf news... :happyface :crazy: :happyface

I like ALF too but I'm still waiting for Small Wonder to arrive on DVD

Ever since the first release The Alf Files, I've been waiting for another now finally season sets! It's about time, I notice Warner Brothers isn't releasing it but Lions Gate Entertainment, which is a good company. Warner Brothers better get on the stick because they are releasing other distributors shows and are making the big bucks. Oh well, this is a push and shove for Warner Brothers to release MAma's Family, Growing Pains, and more.

I just hope I have enough money this summer to buy these shows on dvd because alot of my favorites are coming out this summer, like I love Lucy S2, Here's Lucy, Alf, Punky Brewster, Who's the Boss. And too think the summer has barely started yet.

IT'S ABOUT TIME, ALF ON DVD!!!!!!

This is great news indeed. I was just watching me at age 8 watching ALF on my vcr earlier today LOL in old family movies I converted to DVD, and now I find out that it is coming to DVD! This was the best of the best in my book! This was one of the first few shows I really loved and my parents recorded for me :)


I am buying it the first day it comes out. This is going to be the year for 80's shows on DVD!


Punky, Who's the Boss, Alf, Diff'rent Strokes...What's next? I know Silver Spoons isn't that far off, but within the next year hopefully Silver Spoons, Facts of Life, and Gimme A Break will be added from shows that were on in the 80's on NBC!

Originally posted by TVH
I like ALF too but I'm still waiting for Small Wonder to arrive on DVD

I'd love to see Small Wonder and Mr. Belvedere on DVD, but since Fox owns them, I'm not holding my breath waiting for it to happen. I believe they are picky with their releases, especially comedies. They're not even sure they want to release Dharma & Greg...so I don't think these 80s syndicated shows have much of a chance. Unless, of course, some other company acquires the rights and releases them.

As for Silver Spoons, I think Sony is having doubts about releasing it, but Judith Moose is meeting with them in July to try and convince them that it is a good idea. She has a petition that you can sign at TVshowsonDVD.com or tvtome.com

I am SO SO HAPPY!

I have been waiting for this for 3 years since i first boughht a dvd player

ALF is my favorite live action show ever(because the simpsons is #1)
but ALF is a close #2

I don't know if I can wait to Aug 10

first the talk show now this

Hip Hip Hooray!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is awesome news!!!! I was actually just watching some Hallmark-taped 1st season eps a few days ago. The first season is definitely the best. Can't wait!!!!

Anyone know the SRP yet?

www.tvshowsondvd.com has posted the cover art http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=1626 Looks kind of generic if you ask me, but oh well, it's what's inside the packaging that really counts :)

$39.98. Retailer's Price may vary.

Cover Art has been attached.

Here is actual update from "TVShowsONDVD.com" concerning cover art for release of ALF TV Series - Season #1 on DVD with link to cover art that may be easier to access.

ALF - Cover art for ALF
Posted by David Lambert
6/02/2004


It wasn't long ago that we reported that Alf - Season 1 is coming to DVD on August 10th. Lions Gate will be distributing this 4-DVD set for a list price of $39.98.

Now, thanks to the May 31st issue of Video Business magazine (an industry periodical), we have a scan of the cover art to show you:




Link to this page:
http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=1626 ALF



Copyright 2001-2004 TVShowsOnDVD.com - Contact us

Starting to look more and more like this might really happen.

Mike

Yes!I can't wait for Alf to come out on dvd.I will buy every season.I guess it really does pay to vote on tvshowsondvd.com for your favorite shows.I like the coverart also.

40 DOLLARS?? That blows. Punky was only 25. Oh well, it's worth it I suppose.

Originally posted by Idol Fanatic
40 DOLLARS?? That blows. Punky was only 25. Oh well, it's worth it I suppose.

Relax, Idol Fanatic. $40 is just the MSRP, the stores will definitely be selling it at a cheaper price. To give you a comparison, I believe the MSRP for Punky Brewster: Season 1 was $35, but it sold in stores for around $25, which is very cheap for a full 22 episode season set, with extras to boot! I expect the Alf sets to sell in stores for around $30 or so.

So far, least expensive site I have found for preorder of ALF - Season One DVD set is deepdiscountdvd.com.

Link:
http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemID=LGE015752

POSSIBLE WARNING:
Product details state that ALF DVD set is encoded for Region 1. Region 1 DVD's are meant for use in DVD players sold in North America and may not work in DVD players sold in countries other than U.S. and Canada.

Mike

Thanks for posting!... I've been waiting for this too long.

We have a couple of extras:

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=1877

Originally posted by JoshB80
We have a couple of extras:

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=1877

I saw it a few minutes ago in my email but I wanna know why is the pilot episode a special feature? Isn't that the first episode when ALF crashes into the garage? I'm very disappointed in the extras.

Originally posted by MandieR1980
I saw it a few minutes ago in my email but I wanna know why is the pilot episode a special feature? Isn't that the first episode when ALF crashes into the garage? I'm very disappointed in the extras.
I don't know it has been so long since I have seen ALF. Does anyone know if there was an unaired pilot?

Pertaining to extras mentioning "pilot episode", while I am not certain, I have heard there was a pilot episode that has never been aired. Hope this is it!

Mike

Originally posted by fms1265
Pertaining to extras mentioning "pilot episode", while I am not certain, I have heard there was a pilot episode that has never been aired. Hope this is it!

Mike

I have just found out that the extra pilot episode is indeed the unaired pilot! So, the set will have the unaired pilot as an extra, and of course, the aired pilot we have seen. Great news!

And the gag reel will be about 5 minutes in length. Look for our ALF review late next week hopefully!

Originally posted by pavanbadal
I have just found out that the extra pilot episode is indeed the unaired pilot! So, the set will have the unaired pilot as an extra, and of course, the aired pilot we have seen. Great news!

And the gag reel will be about 5 minutes in length. Look for our ALF review late next week hopefully!

WOOHOO! thanks for the info!

I'm just disappointed that there is no cast commentary or reunion. I'd love to see what the kids look like now and what they are all doing.

I just read the info myself and must say that is GREAT NEWS! I am more excited about this set than before. I just hope that we get to see all of the seasons!

I wonder if they will split the two parter Wayne Slagel episode which is on season 1 of Alf or if they will combine both into a 1 hr episode.Fortuanly Alf didn't have that many seasons so hopefully all could possibly be released in a year or 2.I will buy every one.August 10th can't come soon enough for me.

This is fantastic news.

Anyone know if/when the DVD will be available in other regions? e.g. Europe!

Ed

"The only good cat is a stir-fried cat!"

Oh man, I freaked out when i found out this was coming to dvd...I can't wait to get this.

I hope there is an option to watch with or without laugh track.

I got the DVD today for review. I'll have the review up soon, and hopefully everyone will be able to view it by the weekend. SitcomsOnline.com DVD Review Team will also have a nice surprise regarding this set on Sunday. So be on the look out!

All your questions will be answered in the review. I will make it detailed as I possibly can!

ALF - Season One DVD Review:

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/alfseason1dvdreview.html

The menus sound very cool!

Originally posted by TJ
ALF - Season One DVD Review:

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/alfseason1dvdreview.html

The menus sound very cool!

thanks TJ I'm very excited :D

If this were a bare-bones release with only the complete 1st season and static menus, I would have been thrilled. But after hearing about the special features, and now after reading about the "hosted by Alf" menus, well, now I'm even more excited than before about this release. :D I can't wait to see this!

I'm worried about the length of each episode. The scant few ALF episodes I have on tape (obtained in a trade) from the original broadcasts run approximately 24 minutes without commercials. Other shows from that time frame seem to be the same as well (i.e. 227, Amen, Golden Girls). However the review mentioned that episodes run between 20 and 22 minutes. What's up with that? Edited episodes suck, plain and simple and there is no excuse to release them on a dvd unless the master videotape is gone, which I doubt it is from a show that isn't even 20 years old yet. I will have to do some careful research before purchasing. I was looking very forward to this set, but now have some doubts.

Chad

Originally posted by storrs19
I'm worried about the length of each episode. The scant few ALF episodes I have on tape (obtained in a trade) from the original broadcasts run approximately 24 minutes without commercials. Other shows from that time frame seem to be the same as well (i.e. 227, Amen, Golden Girls). However the review mentioned that episodes run between 20 and 22 minutes. What's up with that? Edited episodes suck, plain and simple and there is no excuse to release them on a dvd unless the master videotape is gone, which I doubt it is from a show that isn't even 20 years old yet. I will have to do some careful research before purchasing. I was looking very forward to this set, but now have some doubts.

Chad

It sounds to me like these episodes may have gotten cut down a little bit for some reason since there suppose to be 24 minutes a piece but I will still buy Alf season 1.I can't imagine why they would cut them without commercials thou.

Originally posted by storrs19
I'm worried about the length of each episode. The scant few ALF episodes I have on tape (obtained in a trade) from the original broadcasts run approximately 24 minutes without commercials. Other shows from that time frame seem to be the same as well (i.e. 227, Amen, Golden Girls). However the review mentioned that episodes run between 20 and 22 minutes. What's up with that? Edited episodes suck, plain and simple and there is no excuse to release them on a dvd unless the master videotape is gone, which I doubt it is from a show that isn't even 20 years old yet. I will have to do some careful research before purchasing. I was looking very forward to this set, but now have some doubts.

I'm worried about that too. :( I love Alf and am definitely buying this set no matter what...but I will be very disappointed if it turns out that these episodes are edited from the original airings. If this is the case, then Lions Gate better have some explination for it. I want the FULL episodes, not the inferior syndication edits. :mad: It does seem kinda odd, considering that show creator Paul Fusco was involved in production of the DVD. I wonder how he feels about this...?

While annoying, I wouldn't be surprised if this is true about the edits. According to some Saved by the Bell fans, some of the episodes on the Seasons 3/4 set (also released by Lions Gate) are edited from their original airings, with scenes missing.

Well, I've seen the NBC version of the season 1 Alf episode "Strangers in the Night" MANY times back in the day, so I'll be watching very closely looking for any cuts on that episode. 20-22 minutes sounds fishy...if some eps originally ran for 24 minutes, and are only 20 now...well that just stinks. :mad:

Maybe they aren't counting the opening theme in the episode times.

Originally posted by MandieR1980
Maybe they aren't counting the opening theme in the episode times.

I always count the opening and closing credits.

"Anyone know if/when the DVD will be available in other regions? e.g. Europe!"

You're in the UK - do you have a dvd player or dvd rom that plays discs from other regions? I'm in the Uk and dvdsoon shipped my copy yesterday - should have it in my grubby hands by next weekend.

I so hope these episodes aren't edited. I hate that!

well...

I know that the pilot episode SHOULD begin with Willie walking out to the garage, telling the store of "the night, that 'he' came"...
in the ORIGINAL airing, we see him walking out alone to the garage, then the kids and Kate come in later, but on the DVD, it begins, just like the syndicated cut, with Willie and Kate already being in the garage.

the DVD is... CENSORED.

so im advising all of you, DONT buy it unless you want stinky, syndicated prints of the episodes.

We should all complain to Lion's Gate Films and tell them that we want UNCUT episodes.

I found this email to contact them:

general-inquiries@lgecorp.com

subject: General Inquiries

Well,

I won't buy it if they are edited. The only excuse for releasing edited versions of a show is if the original masters are gone. I'm pretty sure that this is not the case with ALF. As much as I like this show, I will wait for unedited versions or simply do without.

Dvdplanet.com has the back cover art for Alf if anyone is interested in seeing it early.

Found an email address to the Vice President of Marketing at Lion's Gate Entertainment.

Her name is Anne Parducci.

Here's her email address. Let's all complain. Anne Parducci, Vice President of Marketing (ap@lgecorp.com)

i know that i'm going to write one hell of a letter to them and "sock it to them" for butchering the episodes of alf on dvd.

I bought my set even though I knew the episodes were edited. I figure syndicated is better than no ALF at all. But hopefully Lions Gate will listen to us and realize that we want UNEDITED episodes. If they do, I will definitely buy the set again and either put the syndie box set away or give ti to someone else.

Edited episodes explanation: http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=2067

Paul Fusco is not happy about this at all. Not at all.

Originally posted by Screenwriter
Paul Fusco is not happy about this at all. Not at all.

Then why didn't he do something about it? Wasn't he in charge of the show? I'd think he'd have some say in how it would be put on dvd

Originally posted by pavanbadal
Edited episodes explanation: http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=2067
TVshowsonDVD has pulled the article saying, "12:40 PM PST - Lions Gate has asked that we pull this story for a bit so they can work on getting us a better explanation as to what happened."

Originally posted by combsisthebest
TVshowsonDVD has pulled the article saying, "12:40 PM PST - Lions Gate has asked that we pull this story for a bit so they can work on getting us a better explanation as to what happened."

LOL that sounds funny

Originally posted by MandieR1980
Then why didn't he do something about it? Wasn't he in charge of the show? I'd think he'd have some say in how it would be put on dvd

There's a possibility that Lion's Gate never told him. But it does leave one scratching their head as to why Fusco let this happen.

It does leave one with satisfaction that Fusco is not pleased. Fusco's Alien Production should've in the first place released the set themselves. I don't understand why Lion's Gate owns the right to the show anyway.

But there's probably a logical story behind that as well. It's hard to tell.

I do know that this isn't the first time Lion's Gate Entertainment has made the same mistake. They released edited episodes of Combat! before.

Hopefully, Fusco can get to the bottom of this as Lion's Gate isn't really telling the whole truth as to why they did this. All they say is that they didn't feel like going through the hassel of getting the original masters and then from there cleaning them up and preparing them for tranfer to DVD.

I'm thinking that Lion's Gate pulled the wool over Fusco's eyes and intentionally did this. But if Lion's Gate owns the rights to the show then Fusco can't do a damn thing about it.

Originally posted by combsisthebest
TVshowsonDVD has pulled the article saying, "12:40 PM PST - Lions Gate has asked that we pull this story for a bit so they can work on getting us a better explanation as to what happened."

That's just another way of saying that Lion's Gate is trying to cover their asses.

Lion's Gate messed up their last Will & Grace DVD set too.

Now I'm kinda confused. Back in March (of this year of course) TVShowsOnDVD.com posted a wrap-up of a Warner Bros chat complete with a list of shows that were being released this year, being worked on, in discussion, or no plans for release at all at this time, and ALF was on the list of titles that there were no plans for at that time. Here's what I took from my original post:

This is taken from the article posted at www.tvshowsondvd.com about the recent Warner Bros. chat.

No plans for release at this time
- The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. (1993-1994)
- ALF (1986-1990)
- Beetlejuice (1989-1991)
- Birds of Prey (2003)
- Brimstone (1998-1999)
- Bucky O'Hare (1992)
- CNN's Cold War (1998)
- Fish Police (1992)
- The Flash (1990-1991)
- Freddy's Nightmares (1988-1990)
- Growing Pains (1985-1992)
- Justice League (2001-current) [16x9; box sets]
- Off Centre (2001-2003)
- Perfect Strangers (1986-1993)
- Run of the House (2003-current)
- Thundercats (1985-1987)
- Xiaolin Showdown (2003-current)

********
And here's a link to the article http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=1224

So, like I said, I'm confused. Could it be maybe that Lions Gate only has the syndie episodes and Warner Bros. have the master tapes? Ugh, I don't know. I just thought it was weird that both Lions Gate and Warner Bros. both the rights to ALF.

I think Warner Brothers own the distribution rights (broadcast) and Paul Fusco owns the title to be able to produce ALF programs at his will.

It could be a joint ownership.

Columbia TriStar is even terrible about it... releasing a season of Sanford and Son with a syndicated epsiode in there. People need to start speaking up about these DVD problems.

And they call Sanford and Son Complete...

Thank goodness for these message boards. I too pre-ordered the set expecting season one in its entirety, not the 2 minutes or more cut episodes. So now I can return my order in its original packaging and get a refund. I feel for the people who have opened theirs and thank them for passing on the information to the rest of us. If they can't produce uncut episodes, they should mention it somewhere before selling them. It's my pet peeve.

spread the word to all your friends!

I've been sending e-mails to Lions gate without, as yet, a reply. Has anyone heard anymore over this issue?

I think it might be more effective to actually write to them the old fashion way rather than just e-mailing them.

I got this address of the back of the DVD case:

Lions Gate Entertainment
2700 Colorado Avenue
Santa Monica, California
90404

Heres the letter I'm sending to them:

Dear Lions Gate Home Entertainment

When I bought the ALF season one DVD set, I was very disappointed to discover that you used the edited syndication versions of the episodes instead of the original NBC airings. I’m not sure if you’re aware of this, but the syndication episodes present on the DVD are each missing about 2 or 3 minutes worth of footage. I immediately returned the set to the store and informed all the ALF fans I knew about it. However, I would gladly buy the set again if the uncut episodes were used. I’m very glad that you decided to release this show on DVD, and I’m sure that everyone would be very happy if you corrected this problem.

Sincerely
Dane Clark

I strongly recommend that everyone write letters to them like this one.

I haven't written them yet I did email them however and I did mention the episode cuts along with the crappy packaging.I might back it up and write to the company as well.

This is a lost cause.

Lost cause is probably right. I've sent e-mails to Rhino and VSC (the company that produced "The Alf Files") wondering if they'd be inclined to produce an uncut version of season 1. Unfortunately there's been no replies. Ah well, I'll have to be content with the shows I taped when it was first shown and transfer them to DVD myself.

I was also a little disapointed when I found out they have cut the episodes of ALF, but quit complaining about. It seems to me you people have way to much time on your hands and nothing really important to worry about. If you keep complaining about it then they will probably not release a second, third, or fourth season. SO KEEP YOUR MOUTH CLOSED, PLEASE.

Be thankful they released the series on dvd, and now your complaining about it. Don't even count on a re-release of season one for the show, do you even understand how much that would cost.

BE THANKFUL FOR WHAT YOU'VE GOT!!!!

Well.. if you want lame, censored crap then go ahead and buy it, but most of us here wont.

you must have things mixed up, it is not CENSORED, it's syndicated. They had to cut 2 minutes of air time on the show to be seen on television because president clinton passed a law in 1995 to give more room for commercials. Censorship is where they cut out parts of the show that MAY BE OFFENSIVE to others.

THE DVD SET IS NOT CENSORED!!!!

Maybe for the them to even distribute the series on DVD they had to use the syndicated episodes, who knows, maybe Warner Brothers would not allow them to have the full length episodes because they didn't want some other company making a profit off of their series.

Well I guess there goes a chance for more releases for ALF through Lions Gate., people just can't stop.

What I don't understand is, if Warner Bros. owns the show, then why didn't they release it? I think if we should be complaining to anyone, we should be complaining to them.

It seems that Warner Brothers are not releasing any of their shows on DVD. The only show I have seen that Warner is releasing is Friends. I've noticed they are about the only production company that really isn't releasing any of their shows.

I don't understand it myself, they are probably making a huge profit off of their Friend's set so they really don't need to release any other show. The Friend's sets should be done very soon only 2 more seasons to be announced to be released on dvd. Then maybe they will star releasing their other shows. I am so sick of hearing about Friends.

Does anyone know how to contact Paul Fusco? I'm interested in seeing what he has to say about all this.

As someone who had no idea about the fact the eps were edited down by 2 minutes until coming on here today and reading this thread, all I can say is that it made absolutely no difference to me when I got Season 1 on DVD. I guess ignorance is bliss, but I certainly don't think I missed out on anything.. the episodes entertained me fine.

I agree that people should be grateful for what is put out.. we've come a long way from the days when all these classic shows looked as if they were doomed to lie in dusty vaults for eternity.. we should be thankful for the advent of DVD! :)

I watched the ALF season one dvd over the last few days. I knew the episodes were cut but badly wanted to see the show. I forgot how funny ALF is. For about £12 including postage I thought the price wasn't bad for cut episodes. I would have preferred un cut but that option was not available.

I don't have any of the DVD's, but it would be cool with an ALF DVD collection!