Now, don't get me wrong. When I say "sell," I'd be referring to very modest numbers...maybe 10,000 copies max. I think that given its infamous status and cult following, a few thousand copies could be moved easy.

I know this probably won't happen, but I don't think it's unrealistic to think it would have some sales appeal, either.

What do you guys (and girls) think??:confused:

I don't know if enough people remember the show. I loved it and would love to see it on DVD.

Originally posted by mr roper
I don't know if enough people remember the show. I loved it and would love to see it on DVD.

I think it enjoys a sort of infamous cult status that would sell at least a few copies. I vaguely remember it - I did watch it when it was on, but after 25 years, memories do tend to fade. I think they're going to get out the hit series on DVD first, so I wouldn't count on seeing this one soon...if ever.

Originally posted by Dr. Thong
I think it enjoys a sort of infamous cult status that would sell at least a few copies. I vaguely remember it - I did watch it when it was on, but after 25 years, memories do tend to fade. I think they're going to get out the hit series on DVD first, so I wouldn't count on seeing this one soon...if ever. I know what you mean. I watched it when it was originally on but my memories have faded too. At the time I thought it was a cute show and I liked it better than the first season of the FOL. The only time I've seen them since has been on reruns of Diff'rent Strokes. There are a lot of short lived tv shows from that era I'd like to see again but I'm afraid most of them are gone forever.

Originally posted by Dr. Thong
Now, don't get me wrong. When I say "sell," I'd be referring to very modest numbers...maybe 10,000 copies max. I think that given its infamous status and cult following, a few thousand copies could be moved easy.

I know this probably won't happen, but I don't think it's unrealistic to think it would have some sales appeal, either.

What do you guys (and girls) think??:confused:



No it wouldn't sell due to the fact it was short-lived and never seen in syndication. That DVD would remain on the shelf in Best Buy-LOL

i would buy TWO copies if it ever came out, but it wont because i think i'd be the only one in town to buy one.

i agree i dont thik it would sell and like you i might be the only person in my town who would buy it

I think that nostalgia is huge right now so:

1. Mclean Stevenson was on MASH and we loved him on that.

2. Kim Richards is a '70s icon.

3. The show was decent.

I think it would sell. Maybe not as much as Diff'rent Strokes, but I think they could sell enough copies of Hello Larry to make a little profit.

I think it would sell. Maybe not as much as Diff'rent Strokes, but I think they could sell enough copies of Hello Larry to make a little profit.


I disagree, I think this show would do miserable in sales. It hasn't been seen in 25 years and never in syndication so I can't see this show selling on DVD.

I disagree, I think this show would do miserable in sales. It hasn't been seen in 25 years and never in syndication so I can't see this show selling on DVD.

I didn't know that. :lol: Still, I think this show could sell at least 4,000- 5,000 copies. People who used to watch this show in it's original run would buy the dvds and I think people who liked the crossover episodes on the Diff'rent Strokes dvd, such as myself, would buy the HL dvds too.

I disagree, I think this show would do miserable in sales. It hasn't been seen in 25 years and never in syndication so I can't see this show selling on DVD.

here we are 25 years later, still discussing a show that didn't last long enough to see syndication but has nonetheless become a touchstone of "bad 70s memories".

i know i'd buy the dvd and unless the great unwashed American public has changed overnight, i'm fairly sure i wouldn't be the only one.

in fact, if this DVD does come out (which is pretty unlikely at this point,) your copy is on me, Solomon.

Yeah it would sell. Hello Larry is probably the most infamous short lived series next to My Mother The Car. It wouldn't get blockbluster numbers.... but for having not seen it, a lot of people know about HL.

Yeah it would sell. Hello Larry is probably the most infamous short lived series next to My Mother The Car. It wouldn't get blockbluster numbers.... but for having not seen it, a lot of people know about HL.



A show that has not been seen since 1980 will not sell 10 copies on DVD

A show that has not been seen since 1980 will not sell 10 copies on DVD

That's exaggerating. And yes.... it would sell. It wouldn't have huge Seinfeld numbers, or even DS numbers.... but it would do alright. People would buy the DVD just to see what the hoopla over the show is all about.

10 bucks says it would sell 100 times better than That's My Mama.

That's exaggerating. And yes.... it would sell. It wouldn't have huge Seinfeld numbers, or even DS numbers.... but it would do alright. People would buy the DVD just to see what the hoopla over the show is all about.

10 bucks says it would sell 100 times better than That's My Mama.



Have to disagree again because TMM was in syndication during the 80's. HL has been unseen for 25 years and I just can't see no one paying for a HL DVD

There is little if any difference between a show not being seen since the 80s and a show not being seen since the 70s.

If you had 10 people in a room, I doubt 2 would even know what TMM was. Whereas 6 or 7 would recognize the name "Hello Larry"

I would like to see Hello, Larry again, but I don't know if I would actually buy the set. I would rent it or check it out from the library. I haven't seen it since it's original run.

It would sell. We will be seeing more and more shows like "Hello Larry" released to dvd. Limited sales potential, yes. But it's there. Take "Tabitha" for instance. The producers knew damn well they were only going to selll a few thousand copies of the set, so they charged accordingly. I'm not seeing the title restocked, but I saw the copies move untill they were gone. And I bought one, even though I didn't like the show when it was on. I still think it was mishandled, but I enjoy it for what it is now. I'd love to buy "Hello, Larry". Speaking of rare, does anyone remember a syndicated series with Richard Schaal called "Please Stand By"?

Christopher

It would sell. We will be seeing more and more shows like "Hello Larry" released to dvd. Limited sales potential, yes. But it's there. Take "Tabitha" for instance. The producers knew damn well they were only going to selll a few thousand copies of the set, so they charged accordingly. I'm not seeing the title restocked, but I saw the copies move untill they were gone. And I bought one, even though I didn't like the show when it was on. I still think it was mishandled, but I enjoy it for what it is now. I'd love to buy "Hello, Larry". Speaking of rare, does anyone remember a syndicated series with Richard Schaal called "Please Stand By"?

Christopher



If Hello Larry was released on DVD they better put the Diffrent Strokes characters on the back of the box since there crossed over THREE TIMES. That may help the DVD sell

If Hello Larry was released on DVD they better put the Diffrent Strokes characters on the back of the box since there crossed over THREE TIMES. That may help the DVD sell
it didn't help sell Season 1 of Diffrent Strokes (according to Columbia Tristar anyways :lol: )

If they released HL tomorrow I would buy it just for Kim Richards!;)

If they released HL tomorrow I would buy it just for Kim Richards!;)


Kim Richards should have played Kimberly Drummond

Not to burst anyone's bubble or anything, but there are plenty of shows that were actual hits and considered classics that have yet to be released on DVD, so I wouldn't hold your breath waiting for a short-lived show that was considered by many to be one of the worst series of all-time.

My bubble's not burst, but thanks. Again, I say to ya and atcha..."Tabitha"! Many shows are held up by red tape, and nothing more. Maybe the "DS" set didn't sell like some of the "greedy bastards" were hoping it would, but I bet they made money.

Wich season of "DS" did "Hello, Larry" first appear on? Season Two...or are they on the Season One set?

Christopher

My bubble's not burst, but thanks. Again, I say to ya and atcha..."Tabitha"! Many shows are held up by red tape, and nothing more. Maybe the "DS" set didn't sell like some of the "greedy bastards" were hoping it would, but I bet they made money.

Wich season of "DS" did "Hello, Larry" first appear on? Season Two...or are they on the Season One set?

Christopher



The Hello Larry Cast appeared in season 1 of Diffrent Strokes and twice during Season 2 of Diffrent Strokes

Thanks.

My bubble's not burst, but thanks. Again, I say to ya and atcha..."Tabitha"! Many shows are held up by red tape, and nothing more. Maybe the "DS" set didn't sell like some of the "greedy bastards" were hoping it would, but I bet they made money.

Christopher

True, but Tabitha had the tie-in of both the Bewitched series being released on DVD and the release of the theatrical film with Nicole Kidman, so there was an association with a beloved, classic TV series.

Hello Larry has only a superficial kind of association with Different Strokes as the characters were shoehorned into a few episodes to promote the show, which ultimately didn't work.

BTW, I decided to look back and see who started this cockamamie thread. Guess what?? It was ME!! So what the hell do I friggin' know????:rolleyes:

LOL! That's funny!

You make some good points. Still, I really do think we will be seeing some releases that will surprise us. Maybe not "Hello, Larry", or at least, not any time very soon. But you never know, do ya?

BTW, I know it's off topic, but [I]does[I] anyone remember "Please Stand By" with Schaal? It also had Elenore Donahue. I've never forgotten it.

Christopher

Well I'm glad I atleast had a chance to see 3 eps of Hello Larry from being a TV collector. Before I came to SitcomsOnline, I thought Hello Larry was a spinoff of Diffrent Strokes-lol

I remember it being a pretty decent show at the time it was on, but I was 13 then and haven't seen it since. Many shows that I thought were good back then have not aged well. Or perhaps its the fact that I've aged and my tastes have changed somewhat.

I'd be curious to watch an episode or two, but I wouldn't buy the DVDs.

No, Hello Larry wouldn't sell, for the reasons everyone above have given.

To anyone who says that a "HL" release would make a profit, or sell 4,000 or 5,000 or 10,000 sets.... do you have any idea how many sets would have to be sold in order to break even?

If they sold this for $25 or $30 for a season, not too many people would pay that... and I'm not sure you can get a season of ANY series for much less than that...

Nah, "HL" wouldn't do well at all...and I love Kim Richards!!

No, Hello Larry wouldn't sell, for the reasons everyone above have given.

To anyone who says that a "HL" release would make a profit, or sell 4,000 or 5,000 or 10,000 sets.... do you have any idea how many sets would have to be sold in order to break even?

If they sold this for $25 or $30 for a season, not too many people would pay that... and I'm not sure you can get a season of ANY series for much less than that...

Nah, "HL" wouldn't do well at all...and I love Kim Richards!!


I agree-lol I would watched HL on DVD but would not buy it

No, Hello Larry wouldn't sell, for the reasons everyone above have given.

To anyone who says that a "HL" release would make a profit, or sell 4,000 or 5,000 or 10,000 sets.... do you have any idea how many sets would have to be sold in order to break even?

If they sold this for $25 or $30 for a season, not too many people would pay that... and I'm not sure you can get a season of ANY series for much less than that...

Nah, "HL" wouldn't do well at all...and I love Kim Richards!!

How many sets would have to sell in order for the producers to break even? How many would have to sell in order for them to make a profit? How much would it cost for them to put the set together? Is there an average cost?

No, Hello Larry wouldn't sell, for the reasons everyone above have given.

To anyone who says that a "HL" release would make a profit, or sell 4,000 or 5,000 or 10,000 sets.... do you have any idea how many sets would have to be sold in order to break even?

If they sold this for $25 or $30 for a season, not too many people would pay that... and I'm not sure you can get a season of ANY series for much less than that...

Nah, "HL" wouldn't do well at all...and I love Kim Richards!!
it would take some miraculously smart promotion and planning to sell HL - and I dont think anyone cares about it that much.

if you compare it to other less-than stellar performing shows, you would think that they would have to sell it for UNDER $20, expect to have limited sales, and produce the cheapest package possible - I'd even try tie it in promotionally with a Diffrent Strokes release or something...

Kim Richards should have played Kimberly Drummond

Dana Plato should've been Ruthie.

Stranger things have happened! I disagree that it would take a miraclulous promotional plan for the set to sell. A round of airings on N@N or TVLand would help. Often just having a clip or trailer on a more popular series set, can get interest up. Given the cult following that Kim Richards has, the connection to "DS", the dubious legend of the series, and the number of fans of the late MacLain Stevenson...it isn't such a terrible stretch to believe that a "Hello, Larry" dvd set would sell reasonabley well.

Has anyone checked out the "Buffalo Bill" set? Not the best, by a longshot, but there it is for the fans. A cheaply produced dvd set is better than none at all, for the people who simply want to enjoy seeing the show again.

I wonder why some of these "odd duck" show like Buffalo Bill get a release and some of the more huge 70's and 80's show are still waiting to be unleashed onto the fans. Sometimes I wonder who are the marketing directors of these studios.


I'm afraid if studios keep releasing too many poor selling titles we won't get some of the shows that should have been released already.

I'll bet HL would outsell Buffalo Bill and That's My Mama.

Has anyone checked out the "Buffalo Bill" set? Not the best, by a longshot, but there it is for the fans. A cheaply produced dvd set is better than none at all, for the people who simply want to enjoy seeing the show again.

I have it. I've only seen about 4 episodes of Hello, Larry but I laughed more times than I did during the 26 episodes of Buffalo Bill. Never the less I don't think Hello, Larry would sell any better.

I have it. I've only seen about 4 episodes of Hello, Larry but I laughed more times than I did during the 26 episodes of Buffalo Bill. Never the less I don't think Hello, Larry would sell any better.


I would buy the show now because of it's connection to Different Strokes