the possiblity of seeing "FROZEN SCENES". I have saw this on the first season of Good Times, Second season of Three's Company and the 2nd season of Sanford and Son. You don't never have to worry about seeing a scene freeze when you purchase tv shows from Columbia House.

Originally posted by TVShow Analyzer
the possiblity of seeing "FROZEN SCENES". I have saw this on the first season of Good Times, Second season of Three's Company and the 2nd season of Sanford and Son. You don't never have to worry about seeing a scene freeze when you purchase tv shows from Columbia House. I did not have this problem with the DVDs that you mentioned; maybe there is something wrong with your DVD player?

Originally posted by Undercover Angel
I did not have this problem with the DVDs that you mentioned; maybe there is something wrong with your DVD player?


No because I took it back-Good Times season 1 and it was still frozen at the same scene, same episode. The ep-My Son, the Lover

Originally posted by TVShow Analyzer
No because I took it back-Good Times season 1 and it was still frozen at the same scene, same episode. The ep-My Son, the Lover Interesting, because I heard a lot of complaints for different people; but I do not have that problem with my DVDs from the same shows...

Never had a problem with them. :cool:

That only happens to me with VCDs.

Originally posted by TVShow Analyzer
the possiblity of seeing "FROZEN SCENES". I have saw this on the first season of Good Times, Second season of Three's Company and the 2nd season of Sanford and Son. You don't never have to worry about seeing a scene freeze when you purchase tv shows from Columbia House.

I'm not sure what you mean by "FROZEN SCENES" but there are dvds where a layer change is necessary and the image doesn't move for a very short period of time. If the freezing that you mentioned happen at the same exact point on two different discs, it has nothing to do with the dvd being bad, it's a layer change.

Layer change

Because most DVD's have two layers of information there is a point during the disc at which the laser will need to re-focus between the layers. Depending on the player and the authoring of the DVD, this can make the picture and sound pause for a second before the procedure is complete. Good layer changes are usually situated in-between scenes in a film or at some other point where they are not noticed.

No, no, the biggest negative of buying a television series on DVD is spending $127 on the set, getting it, having it not work, sending it back for another copy, having that one also not work, sending it back for a refund and waiting for a few weeks to see if you actually get your money back.

And then being unable to watch the show because it did not work in your DVD player.

For me if the DVDs were edited, and/or didn't have the original theme song for the show, then I def. wouldn't spend my money, cause it'd be the same as watching it on tv

The Biggest negative is buying a set, and not liking it...I've never had this freezing problem...

Originally posted by TVShow Analyzer
the possiblity of seeing "FROZEN SCENES". I have saw this on the first season of Good Times, Second season of Three's Company and the 2nd season of Sanford and Son. You don't never have to worry about seeing a scene freeze when you purchase tv shows from Columbia House.

Don't forget Three's Company-Season 1.When they were going to Regal Beagle in episode 5,it takes a couple more seconds for Janet to close the door

Originally posted by dawsongirl
That only happens to me with VCDs.

Same here. That's why I stick to watching VCDs on the computer and not my DVD player. :lol:

Originally posted by Angela Micelli
For me if the DVDs were edited, and/or didn't have the original theme song for the show, then I def. wouldn't spend my money, cause it'd be the same as watching it on tv Ditto, unless I REALLY love the show

I hope when/if Full House is on DVD, they show the extended theme song .

The ONLY negative of buying a TVDVD.... is they cost money.

Originally posted by vashti1999
I'm not sure what you mean by "FROZEN SCENES" but there are dvds where a layer change is necessary and the image doesn't move for a very short period of time. If the freezing that you mentioned happen at the same exact point on two different discs, it has nothing to do with the dvd being bad, it's a layer change.

Layer change

Because most DVD's have two layers of information there is a point during the disc at which the laser will need to re-focus between the layers. Depending on the player and the authoring of the DVD, this can make the picture and sound pause for a second before the procedure is complete. Good layer changes are usually situated in-between scenes in a film or at some other point where they are not noticed.



Well i consider that a negative because there are no layer changes on Columbia House. With the layer change, the scene is still for about 5 seconds. That's TOO LONG

I've noticed Columbia Tristar puts out crappily done DVD's.

For intance - Who's the Boss? Season 1 and All in the Family Season 3 (I bet the other two are like this - but I only have S3 at the moment). It's just....yuck. They shouldn't be putting 8 episodes on one DVD. 6 is enough. 7 is pushing it. 8 is a big no-no. It's just ehh...Watch them, and you'll see what I mean.

Just space the damn DVD's out and don't try to compress them so much. :rolleyes:

Now, now - don't get me wrong - I LOVE both shows but sheesh. Most TV shows have 22 to 24 episodes in one season, and they put them out on 4 discs...but WTB S1 and AITF S3 both had 24 episodes, and they squeezed it all on 3 discs. :eek:

Originally posted by Miss Vicki
I've noticed Columbia Tristar puts out crappily done DVD's.

For intance - Who's the Boss? Season 1 and All in the Family Season 3 (I bet the other two are like this - but I only have S3 at the moment). It's just....yuck. They shouldn't be putting 8 episodes on one DVD. 6 is enough. 7 is pushing it. 8 is a big no-no. It's just ehh...Watch them, and you'll see what I mean.

Just space the damn DVD's out and don't try to compress them so much. :rolleyes:

Now, now - don't get me wrong - I LOVE both shows but sheesh. Most TV shows have 22 to 24 episodes in one season, and they put them out on 4 discs...but WTB S1 and AITF S3 both had 24 episodes, and they squeezed it all on 3 discs. :eek:


So what happened when you watched season 1 of WTB and season 3 of AITF?

Originally posted by TVShow Analyzer
So what happened when you watched season 1 of WTB and season 3 of AITF?

They were fine - but there were numerous tiny freezes. You know, like the characters on screen move around jerkily for a couple of seconds.

Originally posted by Miss Vicki
They were fine - but there were numerous tiny freezes. You know, like the characters on screen move around jerkily for a couple of seconds.


DVD"s are overrated

Originally posted by TVShow Analyzer
DVD"s are overrated

but they save more space and are more convienient than VHS

Originally posted by TVShow Analyzer
DVD"s are overrated

Fine with me, Mr. VHS guy. :rolleyes:

I'd rather have a DVD that has many mini-freezes than a VHS tape that goes down the ******* after the first two viewings.

Originally posted by Miss Vicki
Fine with me, Mr. VHS guy. :rolleyes:

I'd rather have a DVD that has many mini-freezes than a VHS tape that goes down the ******* after the first two viewings.

I have VHS tapes from 1994 and the picture still looks good.

Originally posted by TVShow Analyzer
I have VHS tapes from 1994 and the picture still looks good.

I have two tapes from 1988, and one tape has a wavy picture all throughout it, and the other one has lines through the picture.

How many times have you viewed that alleged tape from 1994, anyway?

All my storebought tapes from the early 90's are in pretty good shape. Its mainly the tapes I taped off the tv in slp mode that aren't.

Originally posted by Miss Vicki
I have two tapes from 1988, and one tape has a wavy picture all throughout it, and the other one has lines through the picture.

How many times have you viewed that alleged tape from 1994, anyway?


After 1998, i have not watched them at all

Originally posted by TVShow Analyzer
I have VHS tapes from 1994 and the picture still looks good.

I have DVDs from 1997.... and they look 100 times better.

Originally posted by barwars
I have DVDs from 1997.... and they look 100 times better.


It should-lol

Originally posted by TVShow Analyzer
After 1998, i have not watched them at all

I have just proved my point. If you don't watch your VHS tapes at all, then yes they will be in good shape. But if you view them over and over and over, then the picture gets worse every time. I have many tapes from 2001, 2002 and 2003 that are still in great shape because I never watch them afterwards, only when I labeled them.

You're afraid to watch your tapes from '94 because the quality is going to get worse, right? ;)

Originally posted by Miss Vicki
I have just proved my point. If you don't watch your VHS tapes at all, then yes they will be in good shape. But if you view them over and over and over, then the picture gets worse every time. I have many tapes from 2001, 2002 and 2003 that are still in great shape because I never watch them afterwards, only when I labeled them.

You're afraid to watch your tapes from '94 because the quality is going to get worse, right? ;)




I try not to watch them because i like to keep them in good shape when a tape trade comes up in the future

Originally posted by TVShow Analyzer
I try not to watch them because i like to keep them in good shape when a tape trade comes up in the future

Tape trades are overrated

Originally posted by vashti1999
Tape trades are overrated


No they are not. I can get things through tape trades that are not available on DVD's!!!!!!!!

Originally posted by TVShow Analyzer
No they are not. I can get things through tape trades that are not available on DVD's!!!!!!!!

I just said that to get a rise out of you. But just like tape trades are of value to you, dvds are of value to us. It's the wave of the present and future, you better come along.

Originally posted by TVShow Analyzer
No they are not. I can get things through tape trades that are not available on DVD's!!!!!!!!

well, you should be able to enjoy the things you have on tape, instead of not watchign something (even if you really want to) in order to preserve the quality of the video.

That is why DVD is so popular, because it doesn't age.

Originally posted by BuffySlayer79
well, you should be able to enjoy the things you have on tape, instead of not watchign something (even if you really want to) in order to preserve the quality of the video.

That is why DVD is so popular, because it doesn't age.

Exactly...I hated DVD's til 2002...Now I have seen the light. I will never turn back. Why are you SO against DVD's, Solomon?

Originally posted by Miss Vicki
Exactly...I hated DVD's til 2002...Now I have seen the light. I will never turn back. Why are you SO against DVD's, Solomon?


Because of the layer change on the disc which causes the scene to pause for 5 seconds. That to me, destroys the entire episode.

Originally posted by TVShow Analyzer
Because of the layer change on the disc which causes the scene to pause for 5 seconds. That to me, destroys the entire episode.

My, you certainly have issues...

You could just rewind it and play it again. Mine usually corrects themselves that way. I'd rather have a DVD riddled with visible layer changes than a VHS tape or movie riddled with unfixable white lines through it.

Originally posted by Miss Vicki
My, you certainly have issues...

You could just rewind it and play it again. Mine usually corrects themselves that way. I'd rather have a DVD riddled with visible layer changes than a VHS tape or movie riddled with unfixable white lines through it.


Well it doesn't work like that for me. VHS is what is all about