View Full Version : Bad news, Roseanne DVD is going to be cut
DVDFreaker 08-04-2005, 09:16 AM I just emailed Anchor Bay to finally put to rest the question of whether the episodes would be syndicated or full versions. Sorry, bad news, the response I got was ....
"The release will be of the syndicated version."
http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htforum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=238742&highlight=roseanne
Ant-Lox 08-04-2005, 10:03 AM damn....
HuntingtonM15 08-04-2005, 10:13 AM If this is true, it's completely ridiculous. Why would we want to buy the syndicated version when we can see it on TV all the time? What a huge let down after looking forward to it for so long.
DVDFreaker 08-04-2005, 10:49 AM I am not a fan of the show but I just thought I let you guys know
L&OFan4Eva 08-04-2005, 11:09 AM Now I'm convinced it's Carsey Werner's fault and not the distributors. First Cosby's edited now this? I'm pissed, to be honest. But I'm still buying.
troopoleon8897 08-04-2005, 01:07 PM I emailed them four times over the past two months and got one response, and it was just a copy of a press release, I don't not believe you I would just like some proof or is what tey sent you what you put in your first responce...
DVDFreaker 08-04-2005, 03:10 PM I emailed them four times over the past two months and got one response, and it was just a copy of a press release, I don't not believe you I would just like some proof or is what tey sent you what you put in your first responce...
Fine, don't believe me, if I am right, you will be saying "You're right DVDFreaker, I'm sorry" and next time, listen to me
well i dont see why youd lie about it-and im not saying you are im just saying what would be the reason if you did-so i guess i believe dvdfreaker
DVDFreaker 08-04-2005, 03:23 PM well i dont see why youd lie about it-and im not saying you are im just saying what would be the reason if you did-so i guess i believe dvdfreaker
I wouldn't lie but if I made a mistake, I will apoligize
DVDFreaker 08-04-2005, 03:32 PM I sent a e-mail to Gord on TVShowsonDVD.com to see if it will be indeed cut to make sure and here is what Gord said:
Yes, it will be. We'll have more on that soon.
Gord
DVDFreaker 08-04-2005, 03:34 PM I emailed them four times over the past two months and got one response, and it was just a copy of a press release, I don't not believe you I would just like some proof or is what tey sent you what you put in your first responce...
Will the Roseanne DVD be cut?
Yes, it will be. We'll have more on that soon.
Gord
Now what do you have to say about this, hmm? Told you so! :p
Pavan 08-04-2005, 03:36 PM It looks to be Carsey-Werner's doing, not Anchor Bay. So, it is likely they messed up UrbanWorks' Cosby Show release, too.
USTVFanFromUK 08-04-2005, 03:42 PM It looks to be Carsey-Werner's doing, not Anchor Bay. So, it is likely they messed up UrbanWorks' Cosby Show release, too.
I don't understand how they could've messed up The Cosby Show and Roseanne, but gave us 3rd Rock unedited. There is no way 3rd Rock was going to sell as much as the other two titles.
Carsey-Werner is full of crap as far as I'm concerned. They held out on DVD releases because they wanted to find the "right distribution company" for their releasees who would treat their shows with care. However, they go and give us edited versions of their two most popular titles?
DVDFreaker 08-04-2005, 03:46 PM I don't understand how they could've messed up The Cosby Show and Roseanne, but gave us 3rd Rock unedited. There is no way 3rd Rock was going to sell as much as the other two titles.
Carsey-Werner is full of crap as far as I'm concerned. They held out on DVD releases because they wanted to find the "right distribution company" for their releasees who would treat their shows with care. However, they go and give us edited versions of their two most popular titles?
Maybe they lost the unedit versions? I dunno, yeah, it's really stupid, I mean Full House and Golden Girls is uncut, why not Cobsy Show, Roseanne, and Alf? I don't get it...
Pavan 08-04-2005, 03:49 PM Well, 3rd Rock is probably left unedited because the show premiered in the mid-90s, when the episode run usually 22-23 minutes, rather than 24.
Here is a quote from our 3rd Rock review by TVJunkie101:
"I did notice something that gives me pause: The theme uses the shortened intro (doesn’t have the James Earl Jones “this is the story of four such explorers/they had an extra seat” voiceover – it goes straight into the music). – shortened intros are usually a sign on syndication cuts, but the episodes run 22:00; which seems about right for a show from 1996. Unfortunately, I never recorded the show in original broadcast or syndication, so I have nothing for comparison. It’s also possible that James didn’t clear his voiceover at the start of the show."
DVDFreaker 08-04-2005, 03:57 PM For over twenty years, the company, under the personal leadership of partners Marcy Carsey and Tom Werner, have always practiced its original philosophy:
"Quality over quantity - every program must be worthy of its airtime."
That figures :rolleyes:
Dean Winchester 08-04-2005, 03:58 PM does anybody know how to contact C/W?
I think if everyone emails them instead of AB, they might feel the heat. It's not AB's fault over Roseanne and it's not Urbanworks' fault over Cosby. I think CW needs to feel the heat over this.
TCS and Roseanne are both classic shows, they mean a lot of things to people. They were both blockbusters and were important sitcoms.
I figure if someone starts an online petition to C/W about "release the original versions of Roseanne and Cosby Show", they might listen. Whoever supplied Too Close For Comfort to Rhino heard the anger from fans and they quickly corrected things with season 2.
It might be too late for Cosby, the first season of that show is TCS at it's finest, but Roseanne was a show that slowly built up from a decent blue-collar sitcom to one of the best sitcoms in television.
DVDFreaker 08-04-2005, 04:01 PM does anybody know how to contact C/W?
I think if everyone emails them instead of AB, they might feel the heat. It's not AB's fault over Roseanne and it's not Urbanworks' fault over Cosby. I think CW needs to feel the heat over this.
TCS and Roseanne are both classic shows, they mean a lot of things to people. They were both blockbusters and were important sitcoms.
I figure if someone starts an online petition to C/W about "release the original versions of Roseanne and Cosby Show", they might listen. Whoever supplied Too Close For Comfort to Rhino heard the anger from fans and they quickly corrected things with season 2.
It might be too late for Cosby, the first season of that show is TCS at it's finest, but Roseanne was a show that slowly built up from a decent blue-collar sitcom to one of the best sitcoms in television.
I wonder if Roseanne is actualy involved with the production of the DVD? If so, that means she doesn't care what the fan gets which is sad...
Starting a online petition would help but don't bet the company will listen but a cut Roseanne DVD is better than no Roseanne DVD at all right?
To contact them, go there : http://www.carseywerner.com/
DVDFreaker 08-04-2005, 04:12 PM In my opinion, you guys need to quit compaining because compaining will do nothing to help change the producer's minds so suck it up and be glad Roseanne came out on DVD :D
troopoleon8897 08-04-2005, 04:15 PM Will the Roseanne DVD be cut?
Yes, it will be. We'll have more on that soon.
Gord
Now what do you have to say about this, hmm? Told you so! :p
Listen, I never said your were wrong i just wanted to see some proof because stupid people (not you) post false things some times, and also this is my favorite show so i was like trying to make myself think it was not true, right after I posted i went to the link and realized that other people had said it to so i was like "ohh damn he was right, this sucks, carsey warner sucks" so you don't have to be immature and stick it in my face just cause i was wrong i was just being percatious (suck at spelling) so ok you were right, However I never said you were wrong was just wondering if that was the exact response they sent you...
ok, bye
USTVFanFromUK 08-04-2005, 04:15 PM In my opinion, you guys need to quit compaining because compaining will do nothing to help change the producer's minds so suck it up and be glad Roseanne came out on DVD :D
Why buy the edited version when you can watch it for free on TV? And Roseanne isn't a show that's RARELY seen either.
DVDFreaker 08-04-2005, 04:19 PM Why buy the edited version when you can watch it for free on TV? And Roseanne isn't a show that's RARELY seen either.
The question is easy to answer: The reason people buy it is because people want to see them commerical free plus seeing the bonus features like blooper reels, interviews, commeraties, and other stuff
DVDFreaker 08-04-2005, 04:22 PM Listen, I never said your were wrong i just wanted to see some proof because stupid people (not you) post false things some times, and also this is my favorite show so i was like trying to make myself think it was not true, right after I posted i went to the link and realized that other people had said it to so i was like "ohh damn he was right, this sucks, carsey warner sucks" so you don't have to be immature and stick it in my face just cause i was wrong i was just being percatious (suck at spelling) so ok you were right, However I never said you were wrong was just wondering if that was the exact response they sent you...
ok, bye
Ahh, I understand
Mr. Television 08-04-2005, 04:27 PM The question is easy to answer: The reason people buy it is because people want to see them commerical free plus seeing the bonus features like blooper reels, interviews, commeraties, and other stuff
I can tape edited versions commercial free and the bloopers aren't worth $30 or $40 or how ever much these DVD's cost.
DVDFreaker 08-04-2005, 04:28 PM I can tape edited versions commercial free and the bloopers aren't worth $30 or $40 or how ever much these DVD's cost.
True but you never know Roseanne comes off the air one day and never to be returned again so people buy the DVD
troopoleon8897 08-04-2005, 04:52 PM True but you never know Roseanne comes off the air one day and never to be returned again so people buy the DVD
Trust me Roseanne will never come off the air, It is a Classic, I Love Lucy is still around, Bewitched is still around, The Brady Bunch is still around, All In The Family is still around, Three's Company is still around, Cheers is still around, And The Cosby Show is still around. Other shows that will be like that are Friends, Seinfeld, Everybody Loves Raymond, Full House, Home Improvement, and The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air.
DVDFreaker 08-04-2005, 05:15 PM Trust me Roseanne will never come off the air, It is a Classic, I Love Lucy is still around, Bewitched is still around, The Brady Bunch is still around, All In The Family is still around, Three's Company is still around, Cheers is still around, And The Cosby Show is still around. Other shows that will be like that are Friends, Seinfeld, Everybody Loves Raymond, Full House, Home Improvement, and The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air.
I know that but I'm saying what if it happens?
Dean Winchester 08-04-2005, 05:37 PM In my opinion, you guys need to quit compaining because compaining will do nothing to help change the producer's minds so suck it up and be glad Roseanne came out on DVD :D
suck it up? If it was your favorite show would you be acting so calmly? Roseanne and Cosby are two of the most overplayed in rerun shows, there isn't a day that goes by that they don't come on at least 5 times. The audiences want them the way they originally aired.
Go to HTF with that attitude and you'd be ripped to shreds, I know people there who boycotted Mary Tyler Moore because TEN SECONDS was missing out of an episode... here we're missing 2-3 mins per episode. We're talking almost an hour of footage.
If the people who owned Too Close For Comfort listened to their fans, why wouldn't CW? Roseanne and TCS stand to sell a hell of a lot more copies on DVD than TCFC did yet the rights-owners saw the backlash over season 1 and supplied Rhino with the uncut prints for season 2.
Luckily I'm getting Roseanne for free so I can't complain, but I am still angry about Cosby Show.
Mr. Television 08-04-2005, 05:42 PM Trust me Roseanne will never come off the air, It is a Classic, I Love Lucy is still around, Bewitched is still around, The Brady Bunch is still around, All In The Family is still around, Three's Company is still around, Cheers is still around, And The Cosby Show is still around. Other shows that will be like that are Friends, Seinfeld, Everybody Loves Raymond, Full House, Home Improvement, and The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air.
Thats correct. Roseanne is still playing on my local channels not counting N@N. I think its been on one channel or another on my lineup since it debuted in 1988.
Pavan 08-04-2005, 05:44 PM For the case with Too Close for Comfort, I think Rhino got the angry emails/letters, and they corrected it themselves. Apparently DLT gave them the syndicated prints, so Rhino requested the masters, and hence we get the unedited version for season 2.
So, I'd contact Anchor Bay AND CW, but CW more, because AB is not at fault. Rhino/DLT did NOT know they were supplying the syndicated copies, but in this case CW clearly knows.
TheLandfordLunchBox 08-04-2005, 08:39 PM I don't really care...I'm just glad they are puting it on dvd.
ClassicTV4Ever 08-04-2005, 11:30 PM I saw this coming. I really did. When I heard about The Cosby Show I just got this sickening feeling about Roseanne as well. Oh well, unlike TCS, I think I will still purchase Roseanne anyway simply because my recordings are all unorganized and some discs are mistakenly mislabeled. At least this way I'll just have all of season 1 in one neat little package. I'm still very upset though.
swedeace 08-04-2005, 11:57 PM Darn! This totally sucks!! I was so much hoping to have these episodes UNCUT! This is my absolutely favorite season of Roseanne. What a disappointment!! *whines*
I have a question: Will there be chapters in between the commercial portions of the show? There aren't really any for Three's Company, and I was wondering if there would be for Roseanne.
Well, I'm still going to be purchasing it!
Pavan 08-05-2005, 12:23 AM Our review is coming soon. It'll answer all your questions and concerns.
swedeace 08-05-2005, 12:28 AM Thanks, Pav!!
DVDFreaker 08-05-2005, 11:22 AM As the TV DVD trend continues to pick up steam, certain classics remain unavailable. “Roseanne,” which ran from 1988 to 1997, is reportedly among the most-requested shows, but production company Carsey-Werner-Mandabach (CWM) has yet to give it the green light.
That frustrates star and series creator Roseanne, who believes the production company is worried a DVD release would negatively impact its syndication deals.
“I think because it’s doing so well in syndication; I think they still are selling it, and they kind of own Oxygen, that channel,” Roseanne said. “It’s something to do with money, I’m sure.”
A spokesperson for CWM would only say, “CWM has had several discussions about ‘Roseanne’ being sold on DVD, but no final decision has been made at this point.”
“Roseanne” featured the famed comedienne as the matriarch of a working-class family struggling to make ends meet and often fighting with one another.
Roseanne encourages fans to contact CWM to demonstrate demand for “Roseanne” DVDs. “That isn’t my decision,” she said. “It’s Carsey-Werner. If you write Carsey-Werner and ask them, maybe they will [release it on DVD]. I wish they would.”
Roseanne said she would be happy to create extras for a DVD package. She’s particularly keen on providing commentary tracks and promises to come clean on the notorious behind-the-scenes conflicts between cast and crew.
“I would totally do commentary for it, because I remember almost every show and what was going on,” she said. “I would say, ‘Well, this is where such and such was fired.’ There are good stories.”
And yet she maintains, “We always had fun, the cast. We always had great fun every day on that show.”
Roseanne said she’s also willing to film wraparound introductions to various episodes and features. She would also like to search for deleted footage. “There probably are hours of tape that I don't know where it is, or who has it, or it might have already been destroyed,” she said. “The whole time we were doing that show, I thought to myself, ‘I should save these,’ especially [the scenes in which] John Goodman is just improvising the most brilliant stuff you’ve ever heard. I don't know if it’s anywhere.”
Whatever the fate of “Roseanne” DVDs, the actress remains good humored. “Well, if it does [get released], I hope I make money off it,” she said. “Whatever they do, I just hope it keeps giving me checks so I can continue to support my children. I’ve got five kids, three ex-husbands and a mom and sisters and a brother. I have a lot of people I take care of, so keep that money coming.”
Although, she cautions, “If selling DVDs is going to cut down my [syndication] checks, I don’t want it to happen.”
http://www.videostoremag.com/news/html/breaking_article.cfm?sec_id=2&article_ID=6010
Looks like she is involved with the production of the DVD
TVJunkie101 08-05-2005, 08:32 PM I did the review for the set today. I'll let you read it for yourself whenever it's linked to the main page, but from what I can see, the episodes were edited.
I'm not 100% confident, but each episode ran around 21 minutes in length. I checked every.one. of them. I think the bonus features are great, though. Check out my review when it's posted.
If anyone can enlighten me to how long an uncut episode would run in 1988 (I'm assuming at least 23/24 minutes) then it means every single episode is edited.
Half-hour sitcoms in 1988 ran 23-24 minutes, I believe.
Here's one sure-fire way to find out if they're the syndication cuts: if Roseanne Barr is credited as "Roseanne Arnold," they're the syndication versions.
Also, if every episode has a tag sequence during the closing credits, it's a syndication edit. The original ABC airings had still photos during the end credits, with the theme music playing over them. Roseanne didn't start using tag sequences until season 3.
Pavan 08-05-2005, 09:38 PM Here is the Roseanne review:
http://www.sitcomsonline.com/roseanneseason1dvdreview.html
Hopefully it answers all your questions and concerns, whether you buy it or not.
USTVFanFromUK 08-05-2005, 09:48 PM I think I will purchase this set after all, but on;ly for the extras.
I hope Carsey-Werner will correct itself when both Roseanne and The Cosby Show Season 2 hits stores.
Superbatboy 08-06-2005, 04:13 PM :(
flagler 08-09-2005, 11:57 PM I have e-mailed Carsey-Werner, I doubt they will listen, but I feel better, I recommend it just to let off some steam, if they feel the pressure something good may come from it.
I also e-mailed Roseanne, but not to complain, just to let her know what Carsey-Werner is doing (assuming she didn't know). Then I e-mailed Anchor Bay again not to complain.
I have all unedtied episodes from the first six seasons (they play them that way here in Australia on cable, although not every day, why would I pay to see missing material)
I also wouldn't pay $40 for bloopers and a 9min interview with Roseanne and John Goodman.
SoapFan71 08-15-2005, 09:42 AM I think it's horrible that they would release such a great show EDITED?!! Don't they know that consumers are mostly buying these shows cuz they wanna see em as they originally aired so many years ago?! If we wanted "cut" ep's we would just record em off tv!!!
I'm voicing my disgust with my wallet. I absolutely refuse to buy a DVD that has all edited episodes for no good reason. Shame, because I was really looking forward to The Cosby Show and Roseanne.
Ireneparalegal 08-15-2005, 11:10 PM This is really upsetting to me. I love Roseanne just like I Love Lucy. I believe if you pay $$$$$ for something, you should get it. When we buy DVD's of movies, we get the whole movie and then some. I want to get the DVD's just to have a little of tv history and to enjoy watching it when I want, but it really sucks to know it is being edited.
grundle 08-15-2005, 11:27 PM I would like to hear their official explanation for why the DVDs are edited.
And I'd like to know if Roseanne OK'd this or not.
A great TV show like this is art. And art should not be chopped up.
zypherix 08-17-2005, 10:49 AM Anyone found any mail where you could contact CW?
All i found was the "jobs" email and thats kinda wrong i guess.
EDIT: I got this response after mailing Anchor Bay:
"There is no option to release the originally aired version at this time.
We apologize for any inconvenience or disappointment."
USTVFanFromUK 08-17-2005, 03:59 PM This is what Anchor Bay told me when they e-mailed me back on the matter.
The DVD release is the syndicated version of the show, per our contract w/ Carsey-Werner.
Looks like all the seasons will be edited syndication versions, since that's what's in the contract.
flagler 08-17-2005, 11:08 PM I e-mailed the jobs section of Carsey Werner and got a response I will paste the whole e-mail conversation
Hi
I am writing to say I am really disappointed in CW's decision to supply Anchor Bay with edited versions of Roseanne, what is the point of buying something you see on television every day. I buy TV on DVD for the full versions, as do most people, we don't pay $40 for missing material.
Marcy Carsey and Tom Werner need to realise they are damaging their name, company and over all reputation as well as that of Anchor Bay (and anyone else involved in the production, this includes Roseanne) by putting out products like this.
I hope CW has the insight to include the complete unedited versions of remaining seasons, and has the guts to release an unedited version of the first season, otherwise you will find this and other DVD's won't sell nearly as well as they could have.
This is the reply
Thank you for your concern and suggestions regarding our Season One DVD release of Roseanne. We sympathize with your concerns relating to the syndicated episode versions. The release of Roseanne would not be a reality had the network versions of the show been used. The licensing fees for the music cues often add up to exorbitant dollar amounts thereby prohibiting the release. You will find that other studios and distribution companies exercise the same practice of using syndicated versions of a show, which include revised music cues. Please be assured that the edits made to the show were done with the utmost of care and concern by the original producers. These changes were limited to transitions and in most cases did not include dialogue and/or important moments. Every precaution was made to ensure that the integrity of the show was not in any way compromised.
Again, thank you for your concern.
I lost the next e-mail but below is the synopses
I responded basically saying that was bullsh**t, not sure if the response I got was to get me off this guys back or not, he basically said they were going to try to release future seasons of Roseanne unedited couldn't promise anything but they were committed to keeping season one as is.
Someone at HTF e-mailed them about the Cosby sets, and that's the same response they got - verbatim. It's a bull**** cookie-cutter response. Music cues had absolutely nothing to due with syndication cuts being used for either series.
Moonlit_Suburb 08-18-2005, 05:57 AM I responded basically saying that was bullsh**t, not sure if the response I got was to get me off this guys back or not, he basically said they were going to try to release future seasons of Roseanne unedited couldn't promise anything but they were committed to keeping season one as is.
Someone on the Home Theater Forum posted a portion of an e-mail response from Carsey-Werner in regards to a complaint about syndication edits used on the Cosby Show Season 1 set. C-W said that due to the "passionate response" they have received from collectors, they were considering using the original network versions for ALL future releases, but that nothing was for certain. Take this info with a grain of salt...
The only e-mail address I know of for Carsey-Werner is jobs@carseywerner.com . I have e-mailed them on a few occasions...sometimes they respond, sometimes they don't. You may want to direct any complaints you have about Roseanne: Season 1 to that address. Who knows, maybe we'll get some of the future seasons uncut...
troopoleon8897 08-18-2005, 07:25 AM I bet Roseanne didn't care that much about the first season thats why they were thinking about doing the rest unedited but keeping the first the same...
troopoleon8897 08-18-2005, 07:51 AM I just sent out this email:
Roseanne Edited!!
Hello Carsey Werner Staff,
Now I know that you have been contacted by many fans so I will not conplain about Season One (however I really should) I have heard that you guys are thinking about releasing Season 2-9 unedited, And I a loyal fan am asking you please do because it is worth the money. Roseanne is one of your top shows if not the top show and it deserves the respect that it is not given by you. You are bringing down the Pride of Roseanne. Roseanne is my favorite show I have watched it on TBS and N@N on a continuous basis along with local stations however I was very happy to find out that you had decided to give the rights to Anchor Bay as they are one of the best up and coming companys. But when I heard that they were edited I got very upset, I was planning on staying a viewer of the show on N@N and DVD but now that might not happen seeing as they are edited. Now i am fortunate to be apart of many websites that do reviews and such and This Is how i found out about this situation however many will not and labeling the Box Art as The Complete First Season is complete false advertising and distasteful. Now I have heard that the reason you put the edited episodes on the dvd is because of music rights but why would that keep you from putting the two + minutes that havent been seen sine the origional airing. Also I have a question for you, why would there be music issues if the music was made specifically for your show? Now as a loyal fan of Roseanne I will continue to watch her show however Im not to sure if I want to continue supporting you. Please Every Loyal fan is willing to pay the $50 to get the original episode in full and after awhile through all the loyal fans that amounts to alot of money. Please Here Me Out, We alla want Roseanne Unedited. Thank You For Your Time and Please take what I have asked you into high consideration as it would please hundreds of thousands of fans...
Matt Troop
Dean Winchester 08-20-2005, 01:42 PM well, I got it in the mail the other day to review and I've already watched 2/3 of the set plus the extras, and I must say.... while I wish these were the uncut episodes, it didn't hinder my enjoyment of the episodes. The video, audio and all around packaging of this set is far better than The Cosby Abonimation. DeepDiscountDVD is running a sale on it for $19.17, for under $20, this set is certainly worth it despite missing episodes.
Dean Winchester 08-20-2005, 01:45 PM Someone at HTF e-mailed them about the Cosby sets, and that's the same response they got - verbatim. It's a bull**** cookie-cutter response. Music cues had absolutely nothing to due with syndication cuts being used for either series.
right, many of the music cues are left entact on the DVD, so it's trying to make up an excuse for their laziness in locating the masters.
Dean Winchester 08-20-2005, 01:48 PM one last thing:
music rights are a bunch of bull: Dan still sings Elvis on the "Canoga Time" episode on DVD and if season 1 had any music that would be pricey, I'm sure Heartbreak Hotel would cost a bit more than bluesy instrumental interludes that happen in between scenes that were created for the series.
zypherix 08-24-2005, 03:12 AM This might be some good news, i emailed Anchor Bay and look what they replied:
Me:
"Will there >eventually< ever be a release containing the true "complete"
first season? If people want syndicated episodes they can just watch
tv.. so I see no reason to buy this as I have the first season taped off
tv. I wanted the first complete season cause of quality and full length
episodes, but now I can just wait.
Cheers!"
Reply: "We are working on securing the rights for the original broadcast."
Brad Russ 08-24-2005, 05:19 AM I don't know if someone already mentioned this or not, But the Roseanne VHS tapes that came out a few years back were unedited. The ones I bought were anyway. So I can't understand why they say they don't have the rights to the original broadcasts, considering they did with the video cassettes.
SoapFan71 08-24-2005, 08:27 AM The DVD set should not include the words "Complete" if the episodes are edited!! Complete, at least to me, means the originally aired epidsodes!! Anyone agree with me?
troopoleon8897 08-24-2005, 08:16 PM This might be some good news, i emailed Anchor Bay and look what they replied:
Me:
"Will there >eventually< ever be a release containing the true "complete"
first season? If people want syndicated episodes they can just watch
tv.. so I see no reason to buy this as I have the first season taped off
tv. I wanted the first complete season cause of quality and full length
episodes, but now I can just wait.
Cheers!"
Reply: "We are working on securing the rights for the original broadcast."
Are you serious if so let me say this for all you fans out there....WooHooo, Sorta...atleast they are trying to get the right, Im gonna go and send an email and see want response I get...
swedeace 08-24-2005, 11:27 PM If that's true, then will this supposedly "unedited" episode DVD actually be released? Or will it be like a limited edition thing? Will the edited ones be retracted? This is getting confusing. :confused:
zypherix 08-25-2005, 01:25 AM No idea, thats the answer I got.
troopoleon8897 08-25-2005, 11:14 AM If that's true, then will this supposedly "unedited" episode DVD actually be released? Or will it be like a limited edition thing? Will the edited ones be retracted? This is getting confusing. :confused:
I think if they get the rights they will release 3-9 that way and possibly 2 (if they get the rights on time) but I don't think they will rerelease the first season on dvd...
JulieSomoski 08-25-2005, 06:12 PM How can some people just sit there and say what does it matter that synicated episodes are used for this set? It matters a whole lot. Roseanne is my favorite show. Sure, it is still going to be a big seller, but it would be a bigger seller if the episodes were uncut.
I know that I am not going to buy this set with edited epsiodes. Not a chance will I waste $40 on someting I can see on tv.
Also, it is false advertising saying that this is the complete first season, because it is not the complete firs season with edited episodes. A huge disapponitment this is.
I have written both carsey-werner and anchor bay about 3 weeks ago, almost 4, and have not yet received a reply. What are they scared or something to reply to me when they know we are all furious fans of the show and want to buy a uncut Roseanne dvd?
I say we start a petition. All i need are everyone's names(must have over 200 I'd say). I just dont know how to send and start a petition. Any suggestions?
ClassicTV4Ever 08-25-2005, 10:54 PM The DVD set should not include the words "Complete" if the episodes are edited!! Complete, at least to me, means the originally aired epidsodes!! Anyone agree with me?
I totally agree! And I also think that if a set is going to contain all edited episodes or some edited episodes, it should say so on the box so buyers will know EXACTLY what they're getting. I'm sick and tired of some of these companies suckering people by putting "Complete" on a set that isn't really complete if it contains shows that are edited.
DVDFreaker 08-28-2005, 03:20 AM I think if they get the rights they will release 3-9 that way and possibly 2 (if they get the rights on time) but I don't think they will rerelease the first season on dvd...
Yup, you are correct, it's very rare they rerelease DVD sets for uncut episodes if the previous is cut
DVDFreaker 08-28-2005, 03:55 AM Does Roseanne have closed captioning or english subtitles because my girlfriend is begging me to buy it for her :lol:
Dean Winchester 08-28-2005, 05:01 AM Does Roseanne have closed captioning or english subtitles because my girlfriend is begging me to buy it for her :lol:
yes it sure does
DVDFreaker 08-28-2005, 06:34 AM yes it sure does
Thanks
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