I'm hoping for word on Diff'rent Strokes Season 3 and Silver Spoons Season 2.

i know this isn't a sony release but i'm wondering if A Different World Season 2 will EVER be released.

I am not sure. I think 227 and Who's the Boss could have a shot. In fact 227 was almost scheduled for fall 2006 I think, but never happened obviously.

And Sony will release the returning shows with more than a season already released (Facts of Life, The Nanny, etc)...they are just slow.

Thanks Pav! Glad to hear they will continue with series that already have a couple of season sets in stores. Can't wait! :)

When can we expect annoucements for the Jan releases? (Can you tell I'm impatient? LOL)

hopefully Sony will be less lazy in 2008, and with King Of Queens and Seinfeld completed, I'm hoping they can start focusing more on their other shows.

I hope we at least see these in 2008:
227 season 2 (as Pav said, s2 almost was announced last year)
Diff'rent Strokes season 3, and possibly even 4 (I think it wouldn't hurt to release DS and FOL releases day-and-date from now on and maybe put a sticker/coupon on the releases to save $5 if you purchase them at the same time)
Facts Of Life season 4, and maybe 5
Maude season 2 (fortunately for me, I have acquired the whole series on DVD, but I'd like to have the authentic uncut official releases)
One Day At A Time season 2 (this deserves a second chance, season 2 is where the show gets great IMO)
Who's The Boss season 2 (part of me is hoping that Judith Light's newfound popularity on Ugly Betty will be enough to make Sony consider another season, plus the reruns are doing well on ION)

there's a lot of others, those just come to mind as being due in 2008 for sure

When can we expect annoucements for the Jan releases? (Can you tell I'm impatient? LOL)

I'm guessing that if there are any releases for January, we will start hearing something soon. Monday is a possibility. We will have to wait and see....and hope. :)

STILL waiting for Sony to release the rest of BARNEY MILLER. Sadly though; it probably won't be in my lifetime, and I'm 50 (my god; that's the first time I've said that-it just struck me: OH MY GOD, I'm OLD!!!!

Barney Miller - All seasons after season 1. :mad:

Barney Miller S2 -- Jan. 22, 2008.

Hey Pav, any idea what's coming after that? :)

That is all I know. Nothing else in January.

Thanks Pav! As always, you rock. :)

I was expecting another All in the Family for January, since I believe season 6 was released last January. It seems now they've been slower than ever.

SERIOUSLY, they haven't announced Facts Of Life: season 4 yet! what the heck! it's been a year since the last release! it's time already... i really expected it to be released mid-december in time for christmas...

SERIOUSLY, they haven't announced Facts Of Life: season 4 yet! what the heck! it's been a year since the last release! it's time already... i really expected it to be released mid-december in time for christmas...

I know. I did too. I expected a lot of follow-ups that would be on the shelves for Christmas shopping. I guess they think everyone is gonna be buying the new Seinfeld box. Space is limited in stores so that may be the case. They reserved their space for the special box-sets. Even still, post-holiday shopping would have been another thing to consider and they don't have anything coming out under the tv-on-dvd category until Barney Miller.

I know. I did too. I expected a lot of follow-ups that would be on the shelves for Christmas shopping. I guess they think everyone is gonna be buying the new Seinfeld box. Space is limited in stores so that may be the case. They reserved their space for the special box-sets. Even still, post-holiday shopping would have been another thing to consider and they don't have anything coming out under the tv-on-dvd category until Barney Miller.

Yeah, just another example of how Sony puts Seinfeld over all their other shows. I remember a couple years back Sony was comparing the sales of Who's the Boss? season 1 to Seinfeld season 4 or something like that. I was like you gotta be kidding me . . . both shows are almost nothing alike. Of course Seinfeld is gonna sell more, but that's no reason to abandon another show.

Yeah, just another example of how Sony puts Seinfeld over all their other shows. I remember a couple years back Sony was comparing the sales of Who's the Boss? season 1 to Seinfeld season 4 or something like that. I was like you gotta be kidding me . . . both shows are almost nothing alike. Of course Seinfeld is gonna sell more, but that's no reason to abandon another show.
I agree totally. Warner did the same thing, that same article pointed out that Night Court only sold like 8% of what Friends sold. Well duh, did anyone not expect Friends to be a bigger seller? I like Seinfeld and Friends a lot, but there's no point in bashing other shows compared to "powerhouses" like those two. Shows like Seinfeld and Friends only come once or twice every decade (the 80's had Cosby and Cheers, the 70's had All In The Family and MASH, the 60's had Andy Griffith, the 50's had Lucy...)

I agree totally. Warner did the same thing, that same article pointed out that Night Court only sold like 8% of what Friends sold. Well duh, did anyone not expect Friends to be a bigger seller? I like Seinfeld and Friends a lot, but there's no point in bashing other shows compared to "powerhouses" like those two. Shows like Seinfeld and Friends only come once or twice every decade (the 80's had Cosby and Cheers, the 70's had All In The Family and MASH, the 60's had Andy Griffith, the 50's had Lucy...)

Hey Dean, you're a Kylie fan too?!? I'm so excited for her new album. Can't wait. Did you buy all of Dannii's releases this week? :)

I agree totally. Warner did the same thing, that same article pointed out that Night Court only sold like 8% of what Friends sold. Well duh, did anyone not expect Friends to be a bigger seller? I like Seinfeld and Friends a lot, but there's no point in bashing other shows compared to "powerhouses" like those two. Shows like Seinfeld and Friends only come once or twice every decade (the 80's had Cosby and Cheers, the 70's had All In The Family and MASH, the 60's had Andy Griffith, the 50's had Lucy...)

Yeah . . . Seinfeld and Friends were probably the 2 biggest shows of the late nineties . . . they got huge ratings compared to other Sony and WB shows. They were comparing sales of Night Court and Murphy Brown to Friends, which makes no sense at all, because all 3 are totally different shows with completely different audiences. Friends just went off the air a few years ago, and it thrives in syndication as we speak. They should just be more patient with shows like Murphy Brown and Who's the Boss? instead of abandoning them after just a season.

Still no word on anything?

Hey Dean, you're a Kylie fan too?!? I'm so excited for her new album. Can't wait. Did you buy all of Dannii's releases this week? :)
I downloaded it and then crashed that night, so bummer for me. I didn't know Dannii had other fans on here, haha. Sometimes I like her even more than Kylie.

Yeah . . . Seinfeld and Friends were probably the 2 biggest shows of the late nineties . . . they got huge ratings compared to other Sony and WB shows. They were comparing sales of Night Court and Murphy Brown to Friends, which makes no sense at all, because all 3 are totally different shows with completely different audiences. Friends just went off the air a few years ago, and it thrives in syndication as we speak. They should just be more patient with shows like Murphy Brown and Who's the Boss? instead of abandoning them after just a season.

Still no word on anything?
I think the companies should treat their TV divisions like they do their film divisions. Sony likely released a slew of moves from the 70's and 80's in the past six months that they knew likely wouldn't amount to selling 0.1% of what Spiderman 3 is selling, yet they released it anyways. I don't understand the difference. They will release notorious box office flops on DVD but a reasonably successful show will be abandoned if it's sales numbers don't come anywhere into the same vicinity as Seinfeld?

Unless the show is a victim of music rights hell (and even in many cases, sometimes it can be amended if handled very properly, just don't hack-job it. The Roswell sets are fine examples of sets that had music replacement that was done with class. Some of the songs that played in the background were replaced, but songs by Sheryl Crow, Christina Aguilera, Dave Matthews, Sarah McLachlan and others that were either key to the scene or referenced to or whatever remained, and the set was just fine), there's absolutely no reason for any show to be abandoned. Even if only 15,000 people buy it, that's still 15,000 sales that didn't go to a bootleg site.

in order of importance IMO, this is my top 5 want list from Sony.

1. The Facts Of Life - Season 4. It's been over a year since season 3 and I want to get to the Edna's Edibles and Over Our Heads seasons. To me seasons 5+ are "the good stuff".
2. 227 - Season 2. So high because it's been so long since season 1. I watch it on TV One sometimes late (since I frequently have insomnia) but I would at least love season 2 on DVD.
3. One Day At A Time - Season 2. I bet we'll never see it since I have a feeling season 1 did really bad, but to me, season 2 is when the show starts getting good and this is a show where the bad first season should not be held against it.
4. The Jeffersons - Season 7. I have just started really getting into this show, but now that they've made it past the midway point, there's no looking back, finish it while Sherman Hemsley and Marla Gibbs are still alive (since the time season 1 came out, we lost Isobel Sanford, Franklin Cover and Mike Evans).
5. Diff'rent Strokes - Season 3. Season 3 has always been the turning point of the show for me, when the show started to take off. I don't care for the first two seasons but got them anyways because I loved the show, but it's seasons 3-6 where I thought the show peaked.

If Sony did those 5 in 2008, I'll never bitch about them again. I think of that list, The Jeffersons and Facts Of Life are the most likely to come true, but if Barney Miller can come back from the dead, anything is possible

I downloaded it and then crashed that night, so bummer for me. I didn't know Dannii had other fans on here, haha. Sometimes I like her even more than Kylie.

I downloaded Club Disco. I ordered Unleashed but it was delayed until after Christmas from amazon. So I cancelled and re-ordered directly from the UK. The re-issues are difficult to get as imports from U.S. sellers online. I feel like I'm missing out on the Dannii stuff though without seeing her on X Factor. I like Dannii. But I looove Kylie! :)

Any news? It's been awhile since Sony announced any 2007 releases. Even some rumors would be nice. There are so many shows out there from Sony I want (The Jeffersons, All in the Family, Facts of Life, The Nanny, Mad About You, Who's the Boss?, 227, just to name a few)

yea, it's beyond time for some new Sony announcements. They should start rushing up on some of their shows. All In The Family and The Jeffersons were both started over five years ago yet neither of them are near the finish line. WTF is up with that Sony?

tvshowsondvd.com posted something about Sony releasing My Boys (whatever that is) on dvd in February. They said it hadn't been formally announced yet but that other titles being released in the first 2 weeks of February were announced today. Anyone know what those other titles are? :confused:

tvshowsondvd.com posted something about Sony releasing My Boys (whatever that is) on dvd in February. They said it hadn't been formally announced yet but that other titles being released in the first 2 weeks of February were announced today. Anyone know what those other titles are? :confused:

The announcement states that "other" titles are being released in the first 2 weeks of Feb. It didn't say that only 2 were announced.

Imad

The announcement states that "other" titles are being released in the first 2 weeks of Feb. It didn't say that only 2 were announced.

Imad

You mean other titles as in other TV Shows?

If that's the case, I'd predict it to be The Jeffersons and All in the Family. Both had their previous seasons released awhile ago. Either that, or Facts of Life and Mad About You.

I hope 2008 is the year Sony gets it's act together. I especially want more 227 and Facts Of Life, but I'll be happy with any announcements because 2007 was such a dismal year for them

I just saw a commercial for Happy Days, Laverne and Shirley and Mork and Mindy, all season 3 coming out tomorrow. is this a good sign that Mad about you and others are on their way?

well, M&M, HD and L&S are Paramount products. For the most part (barring Cheers, which inexplicably has been hanging in mid-air since season 8), they are far more efficient and quicker to finish sets than Sony is

I hope 2008 is the year Sony gets it's act together. I especially want more 227 and Facts Of Life, but I'll be happy with any announcements because 2007 was such a dismal year for them

Yeah, 2007 sucked for Sony. I only bought 3 releases from them this year . . . The Jeffersons S6, All in the Family S6, and Mad About You S6, which would usually be much more.

It's so sad that almost all the shows I want the most on DVD are owned by Sony-LOL. Same goes for Warner Bros. These companies need to pick up the pace and get their acts together!

Their lack of releases was said to be due to a shake-up in that department. That was months ago. Sony is a big company. Wouldn't such a problem be rectified so that they could get things back on track in an efficient manner?

roseanne88-97, I agree. I would have purchased many more tv-on-dvd sets had they released more follow-up seasons. It used to be you waited for them to release your favorite show. Now, they aren't announcing much of anything.

Still waiting for more Facts Of Life and Hart to Hart.

Their lack of releases was said to be due to a shake-up in that department. That was months ago. Sony is a big company. Wouldn't such a problem be rectified so that they could get things back on track in an efficient manner?

roseanne88-97, I agree. I would have purchased many more tv-on-dvd sets had they released more follow-up seasons. It used to be you waited for them to release your favorite show. Now, they aren't announcing much of anything.

Still waiting for more Facts Of Life and Hart to Hart.

yeah, I don't believe that shakeup story at all. Look at when Columbia-Tristar was bought out by Sony. That was an even bigger shakeup, and they still managed to release Tv Show Dvd's at a faster rate.

Sony probably has more shows without subsequent season releases than any other company:

Who's the Boss?, The Nanny, The Facts of Life, 227, The Jeff Foxworthy Show, Mad About You, All in the Family, The Jeffersons, Hart to Hart, Dif'rent Strokes, One Day at a Time, and more.

if Sony is so hard-up on finding someone who wants to be in charge for the TV-DVD division, why not get someone on this very board. I am sure Robert or Roseanne8897 would do a much better job than the autopilot they're on right now.

if Sony is so hard-up on finding someone who wants to be in charge for the TV-DVD division, why not get someone on this very board. I am sure Robert or Roseanne8897 would do a much better job than the autopilot they're on right now.

I'm sure anyone who can talk can do a better job then they're doing right now.

in the announcement for My Boys, it said that Feb will be a light month (well, has there been anything that isn't light for the TV-DVD field for Sony since earlier this year?) but that things are apparently changing that March onward will be better. Does this mean that Sony is getting things fixed or did they just manage to hit two shows at once with a dart? haha.

I know how common it is to release current shows on DVD, but seriously... My Boys is not even popular yet it merits a release before Designing Women or further sets of many hit series?

Hopefully the March rumors is going to be a good turnaround for Sony, and that Sony will start catching up on the shows that people want more sets of and not just releasing stuff with little fanfare.

I heard that too, about them starting to release more stuff in March. If that's true, doesn't that mean we should be seeing announcements fairly soon?

I heard that too, about them starting to release more stuff in March. If that's true, doesn't that mean we should be seeing announcements fairly soon?
probably toward the end of the month and early in the new year, since Sony usually announces titles about 11-12 weeks before street

I heard that too, about them starting to release more stuff in March. If that's true, doesn't that mean we should be seeing announcements fairly soon?

We better. I just hope Sony doesn't mean better as in 1 DVD release a month, rather than the 0 releases we've been getting :lol:

I am hoping for more Rookies and WHN.

I wish they would release S2 Who,s the Boss and 227.

i wondered about second season of 227.

i hoped it will be soon

I would love to see Benson season 2 come out

i wondered about second season of 227.

i hoped it will be soon

That's another show I'd love to see a second season of.

I would love to see Benson season 2 come out

You and me both. Let's keep our fingers crossed. :D

I am hoping for S3 Different Strokes.

Just wondering if any of these Sony Annoucements will happen in 2008?

Season 3 of Diffrent Strokes

Season 7 of the Jeffersons

Season 7 of All in the Family

Season 2 of Who's the Boss

Just wondering if any of these Sony Annoucements will happen in 2008?

Season 3 of Diffrent Strokes

Season 7 of the Jeffersons

Season 7 of All in the Family

Season 2 of Who's the Boss
I think Jeffersons and AITF are far more likely than Strokes and WTB. I wish we'd see s3 of DS tho, that's when the show got good IMO

I think Jeffersons and AITF are far more likely than Strokes and WTB. I wish we'd see s3 of DS tho, that's when the show got good IMO


Yup season 3 was the time when the show took off, the first two eps of season has Tootie from Facts of Life as a Guest Star

Sony better start announcing things soon! They have SO many unfinished series. Are Good Times, Sanford & Son, What's Happening!!, Soap, Seinfeld, and King of Queens the only series that they have finished? Besides Gidget and Tabitha b/c they were only 1 set.

I'm guessing we'll see Bewitched in March since there is a released planned in the UK for March 10: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bewitched-6-Complete/dp/B0011MPHPY/ref=pd_bbs_7?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1199223087&sr=8-7

In Japan, Sony has released all 8 seasons already AND a series set including new bonus material with Erin Murphy (Tabitha). My guess is that we will get something very similar after seasons 6-8 are released.

And I Dream of Jeannie only has one season left so hopefully we can finish that series soon also. Then they will probably release a complete series set with new extras, a trend that is becoming predictable and annoying.

Thankfully more Barney Miller is coming soon also.

LIST OF UNFINISHED SITCOMS FROM SONY (may not be 100% accurate):

227
All in the Family
Archie Bunker's Place
Barney Miller
Benson
Bewitched
Designing Women
Diff'rent Strokes
Facts of Life
Flying Nun
Hazel
I Dream of Jeannie
Jeff Foxworthy Show
Jeffersons, The
Just Shoot Me
Larry Sanders Show
Mad About You
Married... with Children
Maude
The Nanny
Partridge Family
Silver Spoons
What's Happening Now!
Who's the Boss?

PLEASE ADD ANY SHOW I MISSED

Sony better start announcing things soon! They have SO many unfinished series. Are Good Times, Sanford & Son, What's Happening!!, Soap, Seinfeld, and King of Queens the only series that they have finished? Besides Gidget and Tabitha b/c they were only 1 set.

I'm guessing we'll see Bewitched in March since there is a released planned in the UK for March 10: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bewitched-6-Complete/dp/B0011MPHPY/ref=pd_bbs_7?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1199223087&sr=8-7

In Japan, Sony has released all 8 seasons already AND a series set including new bonus material with Erin Murphy (Tabitha). My guess is that we will get something very similar after seasons 6-8 are released.

And I Dream of Jeannie only has one season left so hopefully we can finish that series soon also. Then they will probably release a complete series set with new extras, a trend that is becoming predictable and annoying.

Thankfully more Barney Miller is coming soon also.

LIST OF UNFINISHED SITCOMS FROM SONY (may not be 100% accurate):

227
All in the Family
Archie Bunker's Place
Barney Miller
Benson
Bewitched
Designing Women
Diff'rent Strokes
Facts of Life
Flying Nun
Hazel
I Dream of Jeannie
Jeff Foxworthy Show
Jeffersons, The
Just Shoot Me
Larry Sanders Show
Mad About You
Married... with Children
Maude
The Nanny
Partridge Family
Silver Spoons
What's Happening Now!
Who's the Boss?

PLEASE ADD ANY SHOW I MISSED



It would be a TOTAL SHOCK if no season releases of the Jeffersons are out in 2008

It would be a TOTAL SHOCK if no season releases of the Jeffersons are out in 2008

I'm sure there will be sets of the The Jeffersons released along with more of All in the Family, Bewitched, I Dream of Jeannie, and Married with Children. There is a 90% chance that alll of these shows will see releases in 2008. Sony usually releases 1 set a year for all of these shows. Hopefully we can get more than just 1 set per show and hopefully Sony will decide to speed it up a little.

OH BTW, I just thought of 2 more shows to add to the list; One Day at A Time and Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman

I'm sure there will be sets of the The Jeffersons released along with more of All in the Family, Bewitched, I Dream of Jeannie, and Married with Children. There is a 90% chance that alll of these shows will see releases in 2008. Sony usually releases 1 set a year for all of these shows. Hopefully we can get more than just 1 set per show and hopefully Sony will decide to speed it up a little.

OH BTW, I just thought of 2 more shows to add to the list; One Day at A Time and Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman



I still can't believe how Good Times and Sanford and Son sold better than the Jeffersons

PLEASE ADD ANY SHOW I MISSED

Charlie's Angels
One Day At A Time

Are Good Times, Sanford & Son, What's Happening!!, Soap, Seinfeld, and King of Queens the only series that they have finished?

They also finished NewsRadio.

I believe these are the release dates.
Seasons 1 & 2 - May 24th, 2005
Season 3 - February 28th, 2006
Season 4 - June 20th, 2006
Season 5 - March 20th, 2007

23 more shows unfinished. WHN,SWAT and The Rookies.

23 more shows unfinished. WHN,SWAT and The Rookies.
I meant 2 shows Swat and The Rookies sorry I did not See WHN.

Add Hart to Hart to the list.

Actually the list was for sitcoms only.But there are many other shows like Fantasy Island and Family that they have also not completed.

Adding to what Solomon said, it's a shock that shows like Good Times and Sanford and Son sold better and have already finished on DVD, compared to The Jeffersons and All in the Family. For god sakes, All in the Family was #1 for 5 years straight, and it gets beaten on DVD by 2 shows that only ran 6 seasons, barely breaking the top 20.

And what about shows like Soap and What's Happening!!, which only ran 4 and 3 seasons (although I like both shows), selling better than shows like One Day at a Time, Maude, and 227, which were much more popular and ran longer. One Day a Time was one of the biggest hits on the 70's, and 80's. Maude never left the top 20 it's entire run, 227 was one of the biggest breakout shows of the 80's, peaking at #7, and all are abandoned on DVD. It makes no sense (and sorry to rant).

Adding to what Solomon said, it's a shock that shows like Good Times and Sanford and Son sold better and have already finished on DVD, compared to The Jeffersons and All in the Family. For god sakes, All in the Family was #1 for 5 years straight, and it gets beaten on DVD by 2 shows that only ran 6 seasons, barely breaking the top 20.

And what about shows like Soap and What's Happening!!, which only ran 4 and 3 seasons (although I like both shows), selling better than shows like One Day at a Time, Maude, and 227, which were much more popular and ran longer. One Day a Time was one of the biggest hits on the 70's, and 80's. Maude never left the top 20 it's entire run, 227 was one of the biggest breakout shows of the 80's, peaking at #7, and all are abandoned on DVD. It makes no sense (and sorry to rant).



Maude is not a REWATCH type of show because of it's episode ideas. I would buy Season 2 on DVD ut probably would never watch again. The Humor on the show was just FUNNY ONLY ONCE type of Humor

Maude is not a REWATCH type of show because of it's episode ideas. I would buy Season 2 on DVD ut probably would never watch again. The Humor on the show was just FUNNY ONLY ONCE type of Humor
I have to agree there. I got season 1 when it came out just because I love The Golden Girls and always wanted to see Bea and Rue's other show, and I acquired seasons 2-6 from my friend Todd, but it definately isn't the type of show you can just take out and watch an episode.

I mainly want more 227, One Day At A Time and Diff'rent Strokes this year. I just acquired the remaining Facts Of Life from a trader on here, which is missing some episodes, but still there is more than enough season 4 to tie me over until the real deal comes out. But 227, ODAAT and DS are all shows that had great seasons 2, 2 and 3 (the next ones due) that we definately deserve to see more.

I mainly want more 227, One Day At A Time and Diff'rent Strokes this year. I just acquired the remaining Facts Of Life from a trader on here, which is missing some episodes, but still there is more than enough season 4 to tie me over until the real deal comes out. But 227, ODAAT and DS are all shows that had great seasons 2, 2 and 3 (the next ones due) that we definately deserve to see more.


227 got better with each season; as the characters more fully developed (especially Sandra).

I think the reason why some shows that were popular don't sell well now has to due with them not playing well now as compared to when they were popular and new and spoke to the times they were in. Maybe the more topical shows don't hold as much meaning now as they did when they first aired.

when will Sony make more announcements? I noticed S2 of Barney Miller is coming out this year. maybe they get WTB,227, AND DS.

when will Sony make more announcements? I noticed S2 of Barney Miller is coming out this year. maybe they get WTB,227, AND DS.
That's the million dollar question. I've checked from time to time over the past couple of months but there have been almost no announcements on classic tv with the exception of Barney Miller. I kinda lost interest and don't know if I'll bother continuing my collections anymore.

I can definitely see what you mean about Maude, but I'd still like to see a second season, even if it isn't the type of show that may be funny now compared to when it first aired.

But, that's still not a must on my list. The ones I'd like most are for sure Who's the Boss? season 2, 227 season 2, Facts of Life season 4, and One Day at a Time Season 2, not counting The Jeffersons and All in the Family. Sony really needs to get the ball rolling here.

What about Hazel? Surprised it hasn't been mentioned. I guess there were low sales?

I can definitely see what you mean about Maude, but I'd still like to see a second season, even if it isn't the type of show that may be funny now compared to when it first aired.

But, that's still not a must on my list. The ones I'd like most are for sure Who's the Boss? season 2, 227 season 2, Facts of Life season 4, and One Day at a Time Season 2, not counting The Jeffersons and All in the Family. Sony really needs to get the ball rolling here.


Oh yeah I would still buy season 2 because Florida from Good Times is on the show until mid season 2 so I defintely have a reason to buy it

Oh yeah I would still buy season 2 because Florida from Good Times is on the show until mid season 2 so I defintely have a reason to buy it

Yeah, I'm not a huge fan of Good Times, but Florida was great on Maude. It's when she was spun off I didn't care for her much

Yeah, I'm not a huge fan of Good Times, but Florida was great on Maude. It's when she was spun off I didn't care for her much

uh oh, here we go again with Solomon's "it's not a spinoff!!! argument :lol: :lol: :lol:

uh oh, here we go again with Solomon's "it's not a spinoff!!! argument :lol: :lol: :lol:

I'll take the blame for that one-LOL

I'll take the blame for that one-LOL


It's a shame you wasn't around for the most memorable debate in Sitcomsonline History-lol

I Love Florida on Maude

They just announced S8 of Married with Children for 3/18/08.

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Married-Children-Season-8/8724

This is good news, season 7 of MWC was just released in September so that's only a 6 month wait! Hopefully All in the Family and The Jeffersons will come in April.

ok, MWC in March, I guess this means we'll need to wait till June for the next release that isn't a current show nobody even watches like My Boys

So I'm guessing MWC and My Boys are the only releases by Sony in March? I was guessing at least a few more by then.

So I'm guessing MWC and My Boys are the only releases by Sony in March? I was guessing at least a few more by then.
I noticed Party Of Five is also coming. Season 2 came out in December 2005, so that is actually a good sign as well. Of course, PO5 benefits from having Jennifer Love Hewitt and Matthew Fox, both of whom are on hit shows today

I noticed Party Of Five is also coming. Season 2 came out in December 2005, so that is actually a good sign as well. Of course, PO5 benefits from having Jennifer Love Hewitt and Matthew Fox, both of whom are on hit shows today

Also, season 2 of Barney Miller is coming at the end of the month. Hopefully we will see more 'resurections' of the shows that we thought were abandoned from Sony (The Nanny, Who's the Boss?, Diff'rent Strokes, etc.)

I noticed Party Of Five is also coming. Season 2 came out in December 2005, so that is actually a good sign as well. Of course, PO5 benefits from having Jennifer Love Hewitt and Matthew Fox, both of whom are on hit shows today

It is a good sign, but, like My Boys, I could care less. I think the biggest thing that still gives me hope about shows like WTB and 227 is Mad About You got a third season set, 4 years after season 2. If it can happen to one show, it can happen to more.

Also, season 2 of Barney Miller is coming at the end of the month. Hopefully we will see more 'resurections' of the shows that we thought were abandoned from Sony (The Nanny, Who's the Boss?, Diff'rent Strokes, etc.)


why is season 2 even being released when season 1 came out 20 years ago?-lol

why is season 2 even being released when season 1 came out 20 years ago?-lol
I personally can take or leave Barney Miller, but I am very happy that they did decide to give it a second wind on DVD. It was a show that everyone counted out and thought there wasn't a snowballs chance in hell for another set, and yet they did it for the fans. I mean, rather that than My Boys

I noticed Party Of Five is also coming. Season 2 came out in December 2005, so that is actually a good sign as well. Of course, PO5 benefits from having Jennifer Love Hewitt and Matthew Fox, both of whom are on hit shows today

yes, Sony has announced Party Of Five: Season 3 to be released in March after a two and a quater years wait since the release of season 2 in December 2005. The fact that Matthew Fox and JLH are on hit shows is something they have failed to use to propell sales of the set.

yes, Sony has announced Party Of Five: Season 3 to be released in March after a two and a quater years wait since the release of season 2 in December 2005. The fact that Matthew Fox and JLH are on hit shows is something they have failed to use to propell sales of the set.

I think that they have a somewhat similar mindset with the Married with Children set. Christina Applegate's sitcom Samantha Who? is doing very well. I'm guessing that the popularity of the show is the only reason season 8 is being released 6 months after season 7, when previously there was a 10 month wait between seasons 6 and 7.

It is a good sign, but, like My Boys, I could care less. I think the biggest thing that still gives me hope about shows like WTB and 227 is Mad About You got a third season set, 4 years after season 2. If it can happen to one show, it can happen to more.

Exactly. And that's why I refuse to give up hope for shows like WTB? and The Nanny. It's rare, but it DOES happen. If only we know how to MAKE it happen, LOL.

- Kristen

Exactly. And that's why I refuse to give up hope for shows like WTB? and The Nanny. It's rare, but it DOES happen. If only we know how to MAKE it happen, LOL.

- Kristen


now that Party Of Five is being released i feel that Facts Of Life will likely be as well--- i mean we know that FOL seasons 1-3 sold MUCH Better than Party Of Five's previous releases so i assume they would also release the reamaining FOL seasons.

I took a long time to start watching my Party of Five S2 expecting a long wait and still haven't finished the series. Very excited about the S3 news so I can finally finish the second season!! Hopefully this means more Bewitched, Benson, Charlie's Angels and Facts of Life is coming. I feel like a fool everytime I buy a Sony set, but some of these shows are so worth it.

I took a long time to start watching my Party of Five S2 expecting a long wait and still haven't finished the series. Very excited about the S3 news so I can finally finish the second season!! Hopefully this means more Bewitched, Benson, Charlie's Angels and Facts of Life is coming. I feel like a fool everytime I buy a Sony set, but some of these shows are so worth it.


I totally hear you and agree with you! i also feel like a fool when i buy a Sony DVD.

companies like Sony have given tape traders more business whether they like it or not :lol:

Good to see everyone so optimistic in this thread for once-LOL.

I definitely see Sony trying to get in on the success of Christina Applegate (although, is her new show really that successful-LOL) and the Party of Five stars by releasing their former shows. If those can sell well, it'll give us even more hope yet. Too bad Tony Danza or Charlotte Rae couldn't have hit shows right now-LOL

How can we do or email Sony does anybody have Sony,s email where we can complain about some of our favorite shows not getting released quicker. send our comments?

consumer@SPHECustomerSupport.sony.com

I emailed and was shocked to get a pretty quick, personalized email when I asked about Charlie's Angels.

consumer@SPHECustomerSupport.sony.com

I emailed and was shocked to get a pretty quick, personalized email when I asked about Charlie's Angels.

Yes, they were also quick when I e-mailed them to say "thanks" for Benson. I figure we're all quick to complain, so why not be quick to compliment when it's due? :)

I just emailed Sony to enquire about The Nanny and Designing Women. I think I emailed them once before (not sure if I used the same address), and I received a pretty standard response. It'd be nice to get some real answers this time. I'll let you know what they say.

- Kristen

I emailed them once before, and like Kristen, got a very generic reply. I emailed again asking about a few shows, and I'll tell you guys what they replied with.

Wasn't it previously said that Sony planned on releasing a lot more shows this year?

Well, I received a reply from Sony today. Not good news, I'm afraid. All they said was they "have no published release date" for the shows I asked about (The Nanny and Designing Women) and they gave me a bunch of links to their site so I could sign up for their newsletter (which I already get, BTW!). Ugh. It's hard to stay optimistic after something like that. But I suppose there IS a bright spot in the fact that they didn't say they had NO plans to release them. *Shrugs*

Well, I received a reply from Sony today. Not good news, I'm afraid. All they said was they "have no published release date" for the shows I asked about (The Nanny and Designing Women) and they gave me a bunch of links to their site so I could sign up for their newsletter (which I already get, BTW!). Ugh. It's hard to stay optimistic after something like that. But I suppose there IS a bright spot in the fact that they didn't say they had NO plans to release them. *Shrugs*

I'm not surprised though. Even if they knew the status of the shows you requested, they really can't let the cat out of the bag prematurely anyway. I think they would be very hush-hush about the imminent release of any of their shows, pending an official announcement.

Sounds like a polite brush-off of sorts to me. :)

I did think about that afterward. Even if they're planning to announce them on Monday, they would prob. still say the same thing. So I guess I shouldn't get discouraged. But still, I don't get why some people report getting personal replies.

Yeah, don't get discouraged. A friend of mine actually went to some dvd convention in L.A. and heard there are plans for more Facts Of Life and The Nanny in 2008. Nothing concrete yet. It is being treated as only a rumor but it gives fans of both shows some hope.

I emailed them asking about a few shows (Mad About You, All in the Family, The Jeffersons mainly), and they replied by saying they have no release dates set for further releases of these shows, but plans are being made about further releases in 2008. I guess that's good news . . . I also asked about The Nanny, Who's the Boss, and 227 and a few others, but just a very generic reply of "no plans are made at this time".

Well, I received a reply from Sony today. Not good news, I'm afraid. All they said was they "have no published release date" for the shows I asked about (The Nanny and Designing Women) and they gave me a bunch of links to their site so I could sign up for their newsletter (which I already get, BTW!). Ugh. It's hard to stay optimistic after something like that. But I suppose there IS a bright spot in the fact that they didn't say they had NO plans to release them. *Shrugs*

i asked the same thing about Designing Women and Facts Of Life and got the same answer (no known release date).

Yeah, don't get discouraged. A friend of mine actually went to some dvd convention in L.A. and heard there are plans for more Facts Of Life and The Nanny in 2008. Nothing concrete yet. It is being treated as only a rumor but it gives fans of both shows some hope.


Not sure why RUMORS would give anyone hope. Just like it's rumors at my job we will get a raise and no one is foolish enough to feel like it will happen because of a rumor

I emailed them asking about a few shows (Mad About You, All in the Family, The Jeffersons mainly), and they replied by saying they have no release dates set for further releases of these shows, but plans are being made about further releases in 2008. I guess that's good news . . . I also asked about The Nanny, Who's the Boss, and 227 and a few others, but just a very generic reply of "no plans are made at this time".


Don't sound like Good News to me, more like Double Talk

I emailed them asking about Diff'rent Strokes and got the no date set response. The only personal thing about the reply was my name, other than that it is juts a standard from letter they send out. The people answering the emails aren't the big execs anyway, and therefore wouldn't really have any inside knowledge. They probably don't know anymore than we do. Unless a date has been announced, I'm sure we'd all get the same response on any show we asked about. I do think the only good thing about sending the emails is that Sony will see what shows people are asking about.

Not sure why RUMORS would give anyone hope. Just like it's rumors at my job we will get a raise and no one is foolish enough to feel like it will happen because of a rumor

Hey, at this point, rumors are better than nothing. But of course, since this is Sony, I won't get excited till I get the email from TVShowsonDVD.com. LOL

- Kristen

Hey, at this point, rumors are better than nothing. But of course, since this is Sony, I won't get excited till I get the email from TVShowsonDVD.com. LOL

- Kristen
Don't mind him. He picks on almost everything I post. :lol:

Don't mind him. He picks on almost everything I post. :lol:


That's because you get on hopes up on the smallest things like rumors. Get excited when a date is announced instead

That's because you get on hopes up on the smallest things like rumors. Get excited when a date is announced instead
I'll get excited then too. ;)

I'll get excited then too. ;)


Well I would like to know why in the world would you be excited over a rumor?-lol

well, 9 out of 10 times, rumors end up coming true, so I guess some people get happy over rumors because of past proven

well, 9 out of 10 times, rumors end up coming true, so I guess some people get happy over rumors because of past proven
Yes, thanks Dean! There were rumours about What's Happening Now!! coming out and then, shortly after, a release date was announced. Same with Laverne & Shirley: Season 2. Hey, if someone gets excited over something, it's a good feeling nonetheless. :)

Hey ...... where's Hart to Hart Season Three? Been 18 months since the last release.

Looks like Sony has finally put together a new ad pamphlet with their current DVD releases in the newest Barney Miller sets. They advertise new seasons of I Dream of Jeannie, Bewitched, and (surprisingly) Just Shoot Me on DVD. How insane is this? I can understand the first two, but Just Shoot Me! Here Sony hears the show's coming to TV Land, and they decide to put out a new DVD. They didn't do this when Who's the Boss? came to ION. They didn't do this when 227 came to TV One.

First of all, I just want to say. I HATE JUST SHOOT ME! I know, it's rude to the people who actually do like this show, but I consider this show to be one of the worst ever. I'd rather TV Land really does shoot me instead of airing this show. Second, why would Sony rather put out new DVD's of this show, when they have great shows just sitting around in the dust? Who's the Boss?, The Nanny, Mad About You, The Jeffersons, All in the Family, Benson, One Day at a Time, Designing Women (which hasn't even seen the light of day), and so many more it's unbelievable.

Looks like Sony has finally put together a new ad pamphlet with their current DVD releases in the newest Barney Miller sets. They advertise new seasons of I Dream of Jeannie, Bewitched, and (surprisingly) Just Shoot Me on DVD. How insane is this? I can understand the first two, but Just Shoot Me! Here Sony hears the show's coming to TV Land, and they decide to put out a new DVD. They didn't do this when Who's the Boss? came to ION. They didn't do this when 227 came to TV One.

First of all, I just want to say. I HATE JUST SHOOT ME! I know, it's rude to the people who actually do like this show, but I consider this show to be one of the worst ever. I'd rather TV Land really does shoot me instead of airing this show. Second, why would Sony rather put out new DVD's of this show, when they have great shows just sitting around in the dust? Who's the Boss?, The Nanny, Mad About You, The Jeffersons, All in the Family, Benson, One Day at a Time, Designing Women (which hasn't even seen the light of day), and so many more it's unbelievable.

:lol: I know how you feel. I'm not a fan of Just Shoot Me either. Your comment was funny though. :D I guess my Facts Of Life rumour didn't pan out either. The rep at the convention mentioned it might be out by April. Guess that's not happening anymore. I'm afraid to say I've taken to collecting these shows from private collections now. The wait has been just too long. Not to say I won't buy the official releases but I'm not going to run to the store anymore either. The wait between releases has been way too long. And to be honest, the quality of these personal collections is really good. Sony has lost my interest for now.

WELL AT LEAST SONY IS RELEASING 2 OF MY FAVORITE OUT OF THE 4 IN RED INK
BEWITCHED SEASON 6 & I DREAM OF JEANNIE SEASON 5 THE FINAL SEASON.
THANK GOD!!!!!!!!!!

CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO SEE SONY UPCOMING TV SETS
.http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Site-News-Coming-Soon/8901

I honestly feel Sony and Fox are constantly fighting it out for worst studio in terms of classic TV on DVD. Universal may have done just as many one-and-done titles as Sony has, but Universal has at least licensed out other titles to other labels at least so there's more of the catalog being mined. Sony though just stagnates along, with so few releases. I consider it a miracle that after four years we FINALLY got S2 of "Barney Miller" which I will admit if I had to pick any one abandoned Sony title I wanted resurrected it would have been that one. But it seems like their whole TV on DVD operation is one of colossal mismanagement.

looks like TV Land helps, Just Shoot Me season 3 is coming, and alas... four years since the first set. Maybe we'll see 227 and WTB this year. Oh well, at this point, who even cares, more and more shows are finding their way in the black market as it is, the companies have sucked so badly and refused to supply demand that I am pretty much over seeing what shows are coming out because I can find most of the shows I care for (except for One Day At A Time, nobody has that yet) in other ways. I prefer to own the official sets, but the companies don't care about the consumers

looks like TV Land helps, Just Shoot Me season 3 is coming, and alas... four years since the first set. Maybe we'll see 227 and WTB this year. Oh well, at this point, who even cares, more and more shows are finding their way in the black market as it is, the companies have sucked so badly and refused to supply demand that I am pretty much over seeing what shows are coming out because I can find most of the shows I care for (except for One Day At A Time, nobody has that yet) in other ways. I prefer to own the official sets, but the companies don't care about the consumers

You're right . . . 4 years between releases seem to be their goal right now. That would mean more seasons of Who's the Boss? and 227. I still believe we'll see The Jeffersons and All in the Family season 7 at some point. Not even sony would abandon these shows at this point.

Again, I heard Mad About You Season 3, One Day at a Time and Benson Season 1 sold pretty well . . . there is still hope for more of these. And of course Facts of Life and The Nanny, which are well overdue for more sets.

Not sure why RUMORS would give anyone hope. Just like it's rumors at my job we will get a raise and no one is foolish enough to feel like it will happen because of a rumor
Well, whenever I hear a rumor of a season set of a TV show coming out on DVD, I always talk myself into believing it'll happen.

Is it just me or has excitement for tv-on-dvd gone down since Sony hasn't released much in the past year? I mean we still get news and announcements but I have never even heard of most of the shows that are coming out lately. :confused:

Is it just me or has excitement for tv-on-dvd gone down since Sony hasn't released much in the past year? I mean we still get news and announcements but I have never even heard of most of the shows that are coming out lately. :confused:

You mean Tv-on-DVD in general, or by Sony? I guess excitement for it has gone down, but I don't think the industry itself has gone down. People still buy the DVD's, but they don't say much about it anymore like they have in past?

For Sony, I don't think anyone really cares anymore when they'll announce new shows. It's kind of like a "I'll care when it happens" attitude.

You mean Tv-on-DVD in general, or by Sony? I guess excitement for it has gone down, but I don't think the industry itself has gone down. People still buy the DVD's, but they don't say much about it anymore like they have in past?

For Sony, I don't think anyone really cares anymore when they'll announce new shows. It's kind of like a "I'll care when it happens" attitude.


Yeah I will be buying a DVD this weekend, i'm trying to decide between the shows below


Cosby Show season 5
Good Times season 6
George Lopez season 1

You mean Tv-on-DVD in general, or by Sony?
Yeah, tv-on-dvd in general. I see a lot of shows coming out that I have never heard of. Maybe I'm just out of the loop since I don't watch regular tv anymore. I just see these titles announced and I'm thinking to myself... when was that on tv? And are there that many people that would buy it that justify the release? :lol:

Yeah, tv-on-dvd in general. I see a lot of shows coming out that I have never heard of. Maybe I'm just out of the loop since I don't watch regular tv anymore. I just see these titles announced and I'm thinking to myself... when was that on tv? And are there that many people that would buy it that justify the release? :lol:

Yeah, there are a lot of shows I never heard of coming out on DVD. Whether they're by Sony, or other companies - a lot of them are newer shows, like on Cable and stuff. I think a lot of the focus has shifted off of classic TV-on-DVD which was the main focus in like 2004, into more of the modern shows, because they obviously sell more than the classics.

well, it's a random selection of modern shows they announce now. Shows like Lost, Desperate Housewives, Grey's Anatomy, The Office, Heroes, etc... make sense, as well as shows like Smallville, Supernatural and the sort which have devoted cult followings even if they aren't ratings hits. But it's messed up that Sony will release My Boys or Damages on DVD before another season of The Jeffersons, Facts Of Life or All In The Family.

well, it's a random selection of modern shows they announce now. Shows like Lost, Desperate Housewives, Grey's Anatomy, The Office, Heroes, etc... make sense, as well as shows like Smallville, Supernatural and the sort which have devoted cult followings even if they aren't ratings hits. But it's messed up that Sony will release My Boys or Damages on DVD before another season of The Jeffersons, Facts Of Life or All In The Family.


My Boys??? What is that?-lol

My Boys??? What is that?-lol

A TBS original sitcom....yes it's actually coming to DVD before any other great shows that Sony has yet to complete.

Yeah, there are a lot of shows I never heard of coming out on DVD. Whether they're by Sony, or other companies - a lot of them are newer shows, like on Cable and stuff. I think a lot of the focus has shifted off of classic TV-on-DVD which was the main focus in like 2004, into more of the modern shows, because they obviously sell more than the classics.

Why, I'd like to ask, do newer series sell more than older series? Is it because a lot of people prefer new to old (in other words, they'd take newer series like "Damages" over older favorites like "Hart to Hart")?

My Boys??? What is that?-lol

Exactly!

But it's messed up that Sony will release My Boys or Damages on DVD before another season of The Jeffersons, Facts Of Life or All In The Family.
Messed up is right. Does anyone from Sony visit this board or the Home Theatre board. There are obviously many messages in favor of Sony's classic tv-on-dvd selections. Someone at the studio surely should take notice if they are seeing the demand out there from fans.

Messed up is right. Does anyone from Sony visit this board or the Home Theatre board. There are obviously many messages in favor of Sony's classic tv-on-dvd selections. Someone at the studio surely should take notice if they are seeing the demand out there from fans.

Sony's products are actually very good. They're about the only studio out there that still produces digipacks, which I love. Theyir sets are cheap, and very rewatchable. The special features they do include are really great. Too bad they don't seem to get that part.

And, yeah, newer shows sell better. I guess people would just rather own the episodes they just watched on TV rather than shows they watched 20 years ago.

I agree that a lot of current shows are profitable, but there are also a lot of current shows that really are just sliding by on the radar. Granted, Seinfeld and King Of Queens were massive sellers for Sony, but does anyone really think My Boys Season 1 will sell more than Jeffersons Season 7 or All In The Family Season 7? Yes, it's a current series but how popular is it really?

I agree that a lot of current shows are profitable, but there are also a lot of current shows that really are just sliding by on the radar. Granted, Seinfeld and King Of Queens were massive sellers for Sony, but does anyone really think My Boys Season 1 will sell more than Jeffersons Season 7 or All In The Family Season 7? Yes, it's a current series but how popular is it really?

I don't think it will sell extrememly better than The Jeffersons or All in the Family, but I think it will sell more. Even though it is a cable sitcom, it'll be promoted most likely on television, and people will want to buy it to catch up on it before season 2.

For classic series, people know they have nothing to catch up on. For the ones that aren't hardcore TV watchers, if they have extra money lying around, they'll go out and buy it. If not, if not.

I don't think it will sell extrememly better than The Jeffersons or All in the Family, but I think it will sell more. Even though it is a cable sitcom, it'll be promoted most likely on television, and people will want to buy it to catch up on it before season 2.

For classic series, people know they have nothing to catch up on. For the ones that aren't hardcore TV watchers, if they have extra money lying around, they'll go out and buy it. If not, if not.
well yes, it's a cable series, but it doesn't exactly seem to have the hype or fanfare that cable shows such as Nip/Tuck, It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia and Monk have. The only reason I've even heard of the show is from times I might be bored and watch a Sex And The City or Seinfeld episode on TBS because I'm too lazy to go upstairs and get my DVD's out. Hell, even Solomon, the "Sitcom Analyzer" never heard of the show until this thread. I think it may sell to the small fanbase the show has, but compared to other shows on cable, it's barely a blip on the radar. It's almost like old UPN sitcoms next to Friends and Seinfeld in the 90's.

I agree that a lot of current shows are profitable, but there are also a lot of current shows that really are just sliding by on the radar. Granted, Seinfeld and King Of Queens were massive sellers for Sony, but does anyone really think My Boys Season 1 will sell more than Jeffersons Season 7 or All In The Family Season 7? Yes, it's a current series but how popular is it really?


I was in a store tonight called fye and couldn't find a copy of the Cosby Show but there were like 12 copies of the Jeffersons-lol Not Good

does Sony have any plans for S2 WHN AND Rookies.

I was in a store tonight called fye and couldn't find a copy of the Cosby Show but there were like 12 copies of the Jeffersons-lol Not Good

The same thing happened to me at Best Buy - they have about 2 copies of The Cosby Show season 6, but about 8 copes of The Jeffersons season 5. But, I doubt Sony would abandon the show . . . it's already more than half way to being completed.

The same thing happened to me at Best Buy - they have about 2 copies of The Cosby Show season 6, but about 8 copes of The Jeffersons season 5. But, I doubt Sony would abandon the show . . . it's already more than half way to being completed.


Kind of like music, I think the best way to purchase DVD's is through Amazon.com Best Buy is no where near me and FYE sucks so from this point on all my purchases for DVD will be done on Monday Mornings so I can have it by saturday in the mail

Kind of like music, I think the best way to purchase DVD's is through Amazon.com Best Buy is no where near me and FYE sucks so from this point on all my purchases for DVD will be done on Monday Mornings so I can have it by saturday in the mail

I have 2 Best Buys and a Circuit City near me, so I find it easier to just go there and buy my DVD's instead of ordering online. Although, for the ones that are hard to find in stores, I usually go to Amazon.

I used to go to DeepDiscount a lot, but they've gotten a lot worse lately. Amazon seems the most reliable.

I have 2 Best Buys and a Circuit City near me, so I find it easier to just go there and buy my DVD's instead of ordering online. Although, for the ones that are hard to find in stores, I usually go to Amazon.

I used to go to DeepDiscount a lot, but they've gotten a lot worse lately. Amazon seems the most reliable.


Best Buy is reliable too, I don't ever think I went in there and came out disappointed

Best Buy is reliable too, I don't ever think I went in there and came out disappointed

That's where I got "Hill Street Blues" S2 for my birthday one time. My brother Mike took me to the one in Greenville.

Sorry if this topic has been beaten to death (and I admit I did not go back very far in this thread to see if my answer was there already), but is Sony going to be making any announcements soon? Seems like it's been awhile since they made a peep over there. :confused:

Sorry if this topic has been beaten to death (and I admit I did not go back very far in this thread to see if my answer was there already), but is Sony going to be making any announcements soon? Seems like it's been awhile since they made a peep over there. :confused:


there most recent annoucement was about 2 weeks ago that the show-'SQUARE PEGS" is being released in May


who cares

there most recent annoucement was about 2 weeks ago that the show-'SQUARE PEGS" is being released in May


who cares
I care. I love Sarah Jessica Parker

I just wish they'd hurry up withthe rest of "BARNEY MILLER".

I care. I love Sarah Jessica Parker
I care too. I haven't been so excited about a dvd release in a long time. I can't wait to buy "Square Pegs"!!!! :wave:

I care too. I haven't been so excited about a dvd release in a long time. I can't wait to buy "Square Pegs"!!!! :wave:
exactly, even if Square Pegs isn't your preferred show, at least it's a show from the vaults, far more exciting to me than Damages and My Boys for sure. Since I've given up on more FOL and 227. Square Pegs is probably the best Sony release of the year thus far to me.

Sony seems to be going in a different direction this time around. They've just announced complete series sets of both Soap and What's Happening!. For one, I think this is great (too bad I own the seasons sets already), but should they opt to do this instead of continuing releasing some of their other shows (the ones WE WANT). It doesn't make any sense to me.

I'm looking forward to hearing more details about these complete series sets. I'm also surprised we haven't heard anything about more All in the Family and The Jeffersons (I figured season 7 of both shows would be out by May), then again with Sony I guess I shouldn't be surprised. I'm also anxious for more of Facts of Life, Mary Hartman, One Day at a Time, The Nanny, Who's the Boss, and Partridge Family.

It just keeps getting stranger. What weird choices for "Complete Series" sets! I love What's Happening!! but any fan of the show already has the whole series. It's a bit pointless. I would have preferred a "Complete Series" set of What's Happening Now!! of The Facts Of Life since neither are out in complete form in separate season releases.

It just keeps getting stranger. What weird choices for "Complete Series" sets! I love What's Happening!! but any fan of the show already has the whole series. It's a bit pointless. I would have preferred a "Complete Series" set of What's Happening Now!! of The Facts Of Life since neither are out in complete form in separate season releases.

They obviiously seem interested in putting out complete series sets for their shows with the least episodes - Soap and What's Happening! - for the cheapest price. I don't understand, though, why they would put out shows that already have their seasons out, instead of shows with only 1 or a few sets released.

I've also been waiting for that AITF and Jeffersons announcement. Let's hope Sony hasn't abandoned those as well.

It just keeps getting stranger. What weird choices for "Complete Series" sets! I love What's Happening!! but any fan of the show already has the whole series. It's a bit pointless. I would have preferred a "Complete Series" set of What's Happening Now!! of The Facts Of Life since neither are out in complete form in separate season releases.
Yeah, I think the complete series sets are out coz they just want our money. But if they take up less space on our DVD shelves than all the individual season sets and/or they have interesting bonus features like telefilms or spinoffs, I'd get those complete series sets. But in this case for WH, it'll probably be just 3 individual season sets in one packing just like Gilligan's Island which also only lasted 3 seasons.

Yeah, I think the complete series sets are out coz they just want our money. But if they take up less space on our DVD shelves than all the individual season sets and/or they have interesting bonus features like telefilms or spinoffs, I'd get those complete series sets. But in this case for WH, it'll probably be just 3 individual season sets in one packing just like Gilligan's Island which also only lasted 3 seasons.

Knowing Sony, the complete series sets will be all the seasons bundled and wrapped together at a more expensive price.

They obviiously seem interested in putting out complete series sets for their shows with the least episodes - Soap and What's Happening! - for the cheapest price. I don't understand, though, why they would put out shows that already have their seasons out, instead of shows with only 1 or a few sets released.

I've also been waiting for that AITF and Jeffersons announcement. Let's hope Sony hasn't abandoned those as well.



I'm 32 now and wondering will the Jeffersons be complete on DVD I enter my 40's?-lol

I'm 32 now and wondering will the Jeffersons be complete on DVD I enter my 40's?-lol

Think . . . if they continue releasing a season a year, they should all be out around 2012.

Think . . . if they continue releasing a season a year, they should all be out around 2012.


Well let's hope this year is not skipped-lol

Well let's hope this year is not skipped-lol

At this rate, you never know.

I'm 32 now and wondering will the Jeffersons be complete on DVD I enter my 40's?-lol
Oh, I'm sure it will.

Oh, I'm sure it will.

I wouldn't get my hopes up.

To be honest though, with the sole exception of Paramount/CBS, EVERY company sucks donkey balls right now at releasing non-current DVD's. I don't understand why though. Fox, Warner, Sony, Universal and Buena Vista are all as dismal at the present. There was a time when every month had at least one great TV-DVD release, and now it's down to once a quarter. I've pretty much given up expecting further seasons of anything I like that isn't still being produced. I can't complain too much as a number of my favorite shows have been completed, but there's still a few that I am waiting for more. Paramount is the only company doing right by the consumers right now, and even they are really bad at terms of music clearance (see Happy Days). Considering season 4 of Family Ties is next in line, I dread what they're going to do with "At This Moment" (a song which hit #1 simply based on exposure on the show) if we get the season at all.

To be honest though, with the sole exception of Paramount/CBS, EVERY company sucks donkey balls right now at releasing non-current DVD's. I don't understand why though. Fox, Warner, Sony, Universal and Buena Vista are all as dismal at the present. There was a time when every month had at least one great TV-DVD release, and now it's down to once a quarter. I've pretty much given up expecting further seasons of anything I like that isn't still being produced. I can't complain too much as a number of my favorite shows have been completed, but there's still a few that I am waiting for more. Paramount is the only company doing right by the consumers right now, and even they are really bad at terms of music clearance (see Happy Days). Considering season 4 of Family Ties is next in line, I dread what they're going to do with "At This Moment" (a song which hit #1 simply based on exposure on the show) if we get the season at all.

Warner and Sony are currently the worst in the business. They've left so many shows unbandoned it's unbelievable. Now Warner almost has as many as Sony does!

I agree, Paramount is right now the best it the TV-on-DVD industry. They have so many shows currently being released, with very few (if any) abandoned. Sure, their sets are cheap and overpriced, but at least Paramount is getting them out.

I wouldn't get my hopes up.
I'm just trying to be optimistic with a positive attitude.

I'm just trying to be optimistic with a positive attitude.

I know - so were we. But, it's hard to stay optimistic when we all want our favorite shows out on DVD, and companies like Sony could care less.

I'm actually thinking of starting a petition to send to Sony, do you think it would be a good idea?

This is something along the lines

"Dear Sony Entertainment

Your company has one of the most impressive vaults for classic television. From the 50's through the 90's, you have hundreds, if not thousands of beloved television series gathering dust.

We are aware that you are the prime supporter of BluRay, but is it fair that we as TV-DVD consumers, have to suffer the most?

We are aware of the great shows you have completed over time, such as Good Times, Seinfeld, Sanford And Son, Soap, What's Happening, King Of Queens just to name a few. But for every King Of Queens, there are nine All In The Family's or The Jeffersons' that are sitting in DVD release limbo with no hints of a future release because the TV-DVD department has become marginalized and a far lesser priority than in 2005.

We also do not like the Minisode phenomenon you're trying to turn our old sitcom favorites into. Instead of releasing Facts Of Life episodes as bonus minisodes on DVD sets, how about releasing seasons 4-9?

Speaking of Facts Of Life, and Maude, and Diff'rent Strokes, and One Day At A Time... what is with your YouTube phobia? You are aware these shows still have fans, right? So what if Facts or Maude fans who are sick of waiting for another season announcement goes to YouTube to watch an episode that you have no intention of making for sale? Depriving fans of shows they want to see that simply cannot compete with Seinfeld in the sales department only drives fans to the tape trading market, and while you hate that concept, can you seriously blame fans who just want to watch an old sitcom again that you're not releasing and nobody is airing in reruns?

Speaking of Seinfeld, that show is a one of a kind success. You cannot seriously expect any other show in your vault to sell like that, so why penalize shows for only selling a fraction of it? Something like Silver Spoons or One Day At A Time doesn't even air in syndication anymore, while Seinfeld airs eight times a day in some markets. How can you expect those shows to sell Seinfeld numbers when Seinfeld has the exposure one hundred fold? Warner Bros. is just as guilty with punishing shows that aren't Friends. Shows like Seinfeld and Friends are one in a catalog, they're the exceptions, not the norm.

Please Sony, listen to the consumers. You have the rights to one of the best television vaults around, and the fans just want more. Come on, finish up The Jeffersons, All In The Family, Married With Children, Charlie's Angels and the sort... give us more Facts Of Life, Diff'rent Strokes and Mad About You... give a second chance to 227, One Day At A Time, Larry Sanders Show, Mary Hartman Mary Hartman and others.

Signed,
your consumers"

good?

^ BRAVO! :clap:

I wish companies would get that through their heads. They should know that just because fans love popular shows like Friends and King of Queens, that doesn't mean that's ALL they care about. Companies like Sony and Warner have some awesome shows in the vault and all they do is just gather dust.

And I wouldn't need to trade or go to YouTube for most shows if a network cared to air the shows and the DVDs were out. It's not like most fans don't want their favorite shows on TV, and even better off on DVD with episodes that are uncut and are of master picture and sound quality. Would they rather lose money because fans are sick of the BS and they just turn to bootlegs or YouTube, or would they rather gain money by releasing DVD's and letting the fans buy their favorites?

They just need to face the facts; not every show is going to sell as well as Friends, King of Queens, Seinfeld, or Grey's Anatomy.

To be honest though, with the sole exception of Paramount/CBS, EVERY company sucks donkey balls right now at releasing non-current DVD's.

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Oh My God! That was sooo funny.....but so true too. :lol: :lol:

Would they rather lose money because fans are sick of the BS and they just turn to bootlegs or YouTube, or would they rather gain money by releasing DVD's and letting the fans buy their favorites?


Well, they've definitely already lost some of my money. I already acquired complete series sets from private collectors. And I've been very happy with what I've received. The quality may not be DVD-perfect but it's very good and has allowed me to see seasons of shows that I would, otherwise, not be able to see see from the non-existant official dvd release.

I'm actually thinking of starting a petition to send to Sony, do you think it would be a good idea?

I think it's a great idea. There are tons of us who'd be willing to sign it. Maybe if we could release a significatnly high number, they would start giving it some thought.

A petition is a really good idea. Maybe it will accomplish something. Hopefully they will see that they should try to be more consumer friendly when it comes to TV on DVD. I'm running out of patience with Sony and I hope that they change soon.

I kinda like the idea for "complete series sets". In the sense that they're space savers, instead of those gigantic complete series sets that you have to put on the top row of the shelf because it's not going to fit alphabetically with the other DVD's. But, I still don't get why these when there's at least 20 other shows begging for another season release

Is Sony snoozing again?

Things have gotten too quiet!

I'm really lost for words where Sony is concerned. They have had hardly any classic tv releases so far this year with no sign of things improving in this department. "I Dream Of Jeannie" has been the only announced release for June. Who knows if they will announce anything for July. And you know they are going to release "I Dream Of Jeannie: The Complete Series" at some point. They are boring consumers with repeat product.

And whatever happened to the whole Hewlett-Packard deal? It was a big news story about how they were going to offer custom-made dvds that you would be able to order. It seemed just about impossible when it was reported. It certainly was one story that fizzled out.

So I've been buying more CBS/Paramount series on dvd. At least, they are releasing stuff. That's more than I can say for Sony.

I'm really lost for words where Sony is concerned. They have had hardly any classic tv releases so far this year with no sign of things improving in this department. "I Dream Of Jeannie" has been the only announced release for June. Who knows if they will announce anything for July. And you know they are going to release "I Dream Of Jeannie: The Complete Series" at some point. They are boring consumers with repeat product.

And whatever happened to the whole Hewlett-Packard deal? It was a big news story about how they were going to offer custom-made dvds that you would be able to order. It seemed just about impossible when it was reported. It certainly was one story that fizzled out.

So I've been buying more CBS/Paramount series on dvd. At least, they are releasing stuff. That's more than I can say for Sony.

I'd like to ask-- why will Sony release completed series packages of "Soap," "What's Happening," and "Jeannie," but not a 3rd season's worth of "Hart to Hart"? I, like others, have been waiting for that 3rd season's worth of "Hart to Hart" for nigh onto forever, with yet no announcement. "Hart to Hart" is, of course, one of my favorite series of the past.

I'd like to ask-- why will Sony release completed series packages of "Soap," "What's Happening," and "Jeannie," but not a 3rd season's worth of "Hart to Hart"? I, like others, have been waiting for that 3rd season's worth of "Hart to Hart" for nigh onto forever, with yet no announcement. "Hart to Hart" is, of course, one of my favorite series of the past.
Me too! I would love to see the 3rd season of "Hart to Hart" released soon. It's been listed at amazon without a release date for a while. Would love to see it announced for July! :)

:confused: What about Hazel season 2????????????????? Oh I wish they would release it. Would anyone else here buy it?

:confused: What about Hazel season 2????????????????? Oh I wish they would release it. Would anyone else here buy it?

I would absolutely buy hazel 2, partridge 3, flying nun 3, archie bunkers place 2, mary hartman vol 2, what's happening now 2, diff'rent strokes 3, facts of life 4 and I'm sure I'm forgetting a few more than I started collecting from Sony and then were completely abandoned! The amazing part of this is that to release these things it literally costs pennies to Sony...the average boxset to manufacture costs about $5 to actually make, I'm not counting graphic arts people, etc...but lets face it the artwork and packaging on most releases has gone down hill since the heyday of tv on dvd...paramount doesn't even have color silk screening on the actual discs anymore...I think its part recession, lack of store shelf space, (do you know that stores like best buy actually charge for shelf space, like food markets do) by the way that's how stores make their real money, not from consumers, its all about product placement, end isles, point of purchase areas and plenty of other buzz terms in sales!

:confused: What about Hazel season 2????????????????? Oh I wish they would release it. Would anyone else here buy it?
I would. I would also buy....
What's Happening Now!! Season 2
The Facts Of Life: Season 4
Archie Bunker's Place: Season 2

You can call this Sony Number: 1-800-860-2878, and request what shows need to be released on DVD, and they will ask for your name & number.

Imad

You can call this Sony Number: 1-800-860-2878, and request what shows need to be released on DVD, and they will ask for your name & number.

Imad


That sounds similar to the number my landlord gave us tenants when we have maintenance requests-lol

False Hope

That sounds similar to the number my landlord gave us tenants when we have maintenance requests-lol

False Hope

I can honeslty say I dialed that number and I made some requests. It wouldn't hurt to try that.

Imad

I don't know if anyone has been following the thread on Silver Spoons, but it explains a lot about what we can hope to see in the future from Sony from their classic TV library:

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/showthread.php?p=3904700#post3904700

I would absolutely buy hazel 2, partridge 3, flying nun 3, archie bunkers place 2, mary hartman vol 2, what's happening now 2, diff'rent strokes 3, facts of life 4 and I'm sure I'm forgetting a few more than I started collecting from Sony and then were completely abandoned! The amazing part of this is that to release these things it literally costs pennies to Sony...the average boxset to manufacture costs about $5 to actually make, I'm not counting graphic arts people, etc...but lets face it the artwork and packaging on most releases has gone down hill since the heyday of tv on dvd...paramount doesn't even have color silk screening on the actual discs anymore...I think its part recession, lack of store shelf space, (do you know that stores like best buy actually charge for shelf space, like food markets do) by the way that's how stores make their real money, not from consumers, its all about product placement, end isles, point of purchase areas and plenty of other buzz terms in sales!

Thought of 4 More! Charlie's Angels 4, Silver Spoons 2, Who's The Boss 2 and of course One Day At A Time 2! So total counting I've invested in 12 different series that have all been abandoned by Sony.....great company, thanks!

I don't know if anyone has been following the thread on Silver Spoons, but it explains a lot about what we can hope to see in the future from Sony from their classic TV library:

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/showthread.php?p=3904700#post3904700
Really sad to read the little scoop she gave us about Hart to Hart. I thought we would get an announcement soon about Season 3. Very disappointed with Sony. I was planning on getting I Dream Of Jeannie: Season 5. Now, I've decided against it.

Really sad to read the little scoop she gave us about Hart to Hart. I thought we would get an announcement soon about Season 3. Very disappointed with Sony. I was planning on getting I Dream Of Jeannie: Season 5. Now, I've decided against it.

I think Sony is being lazy. I'm sure the numbers of sets sold for older series are similar to those put out by CBS/Paramount. Yes I know CBS/Paramount replace music and edit scenes but they are still putting out sets at a good rate. To me it looks like season 5 of I Dream of Jeannie is probably one of the last older series Sony will release this year. Not buying it would send Sony the wrong message. If this set sells good than there is hope for other older shows. I really hope their deal to sell 'custom made' DVD orders comes into play shortly, but I doubt it.

You can call this Sony Number: 1-800-860-2878, and request what shows need to be released on DVD, and they will ask for your name & number.

Imad
is that 24 hr when is the best time to call.

I live abroad so can't phone that number.

However, SONY need to be told that a lot of fans and the casual buying public are waiting for the latter seasons of shows until they splash their cash. The later seasons are when shows really got into their stride... Facts of Life (Edna's Edibles onwards), Silver Spoons (the Alfonso Ribeiro years)... this is why the initial seasons sell less than anticipated... people are waiting for the forthcoming seasons to be released! That's exactly what I'm doing - which I know doesn't help the statistics, but I can't buy every season of every show I like. I simply have no shelf space!

I live abroad so can't phone that number.

However, SONY need to be told that a lot of fans and the casual buying public are waiting for the latter seasons of shows until they splash their cash. The later seasons are when shows really got into their stride... Facts of Life (Edna's Edibles onwards), Silver Spoons (the Alfonso Ribeiro years)... this is why the initial seasons sell less than anticipated... people are waiting for the forthcoming seasons to be released! That's exactly what I'm doing - which I know doesn't help the statistics, but I can't buy every season of every show I like. I simply have no shelf space!

I haven't called that number but I have sent several emails to their address. I know they read it because they reply. The address is Consumer@SPHECustomerSupport.Sony.com.

I can't buy every season of shows I like anymore either because I have already run out of shelf space :(

I haven't called that number but I have sent several emails to their address. I know they read it because they reply. The address is Consumer@SPHECustomerSupport.Sony.com.

I can't buy every season of shows I like anymore either because I have already run out of shelf space :(

I've almost run out of it myself, TV_Fan. I don't know if I'll have enough to hold "Hawaii Five-O" S4 and "CHiPs" S2 when I eventually get them. The recent acquisition of "The Waltons" S7 for my mother has put me that much closer.

One more thing... SONY also need to re-release their SUNBOW catalogue... GI Joe and Jem need a new release. The Rhino sets are getting too pricey and after 5 or 6 years, they're not in decent condition for re-sale.

One more thing... SONY also need to re-release their SUNBOW catalogue... GI Joe and Jem need a new release. The Rhino sets are getting too pricey and after 5 or 6 years, they're not in decent condition for re-sale.
I don't think Sony realizes the value of what they have in their possession. Jem was a big seller for Rhino and continues to be one of the most-sought after out-of-print dvds. Plus the series was never completed on dvd. But I doubt we will see anything in the near future because Sony seems to be under the false impression that old is out. Many people who I run into on a daily basis don't even watch current tv anymore. I had this conversation twice yesterday and both friends I spoke to said they watch reruns when they can find them or a season of a show on dvd. I don't know where Sony does their research to come to the conclusion they arrive at.

Jem was a big seller for Rhino and continues to be one of the most-sought after out-of-print dvds.

You're telling me - I got scammed on ebay for a season 1/2 Jem boxset. Thankfully I got my money back. I've now had to resort to buying the Australian Jem volume sets - luckily I have a multi-regional dvd player.

All releases for July have been announced. Does anyone know when August releases will be announced? I wonder if anything will be released in terms of "classic" tv-on-dvd. Dare I ask?

I read on Home Theater Forum that season 7 of Bewitched is coming in August but ONLY in France. Sony US hasn't started working on a region 1 season 7 release yet, but hopefully it will be released by October.

News from Sony... they are releasing Season 1-Volume 1 of Seinfeld. http://bestsmileys.com/angry1/1.gif :lol:

I will never understand Sony at all. Why would they release a series that has already been completely released when they continue to have many sought after shows that are either abandoned or not on DVD at all?

News from Sony... they are releasing Season 1-Volume 1 of Seinfeld. http://bestsmileys.com/angry1/1.gif :lol:

I actually thought you were kidding...lol.....than I read at www.tvshowsondvd.com that it was really announced! Technically just the "Seinfeld Chronicles" 5 episodes, no mention of an actual volume 1, etc....but still a pathetic release aimed at who?????

News from Sony... they are releasing Season 1-Volume 1 of Seinfeld. http://bestsmileys.com/angry1/1.gif :lol:

Ughhh. I love Seinfeld but this release is pointless! I could understand Sony releasing a best of collection with episodes from all 9 season but why are they releasing the 5 episode first season? It is like the complete series sets of Soap and What's Happening. They should be releasing new stuff before re-releasing things.

It looks like season 5 of I Dream of Jeannie and season 9 of Married with Children is all we're gonna get from Sony for awhile. I'm hoping to see season 7 of Bewitched in October and I think I've given up hope on All in the Family, Facts of Life, Mary Hartman, Maude, One Day at a Time, Who's the Boss?, The Nanny...the list goes on.

Sony is going with the idea that newer shows make more money. When it comes down to dollars that's probably true, but what they're forgetting about are the fans who made their older shows last as long as they did. We need more Silver Spoons, All In The Family, Jeffersons, etc. Sony really irritates me (to put it mildly).

News from Sony... they are releasing Season 1-Volume 1 of Seinfeld. http://bestsmileys.com/angry1/1.gif :lol:

:horse:

I cant believe Sony is releasing another Seinfeld DVD! Anyone thats a fan of the show including me has already has the show on DVD.
I'm so sick of the studios releasing season 1 set of a show and not give us anything else. I'm surprised that Sony gave us Diff'rent Strokes season 2 .
I was afraid that Universal was going to do the same thing with The Incredilbe Hulk when season 1 on DVD came out.I thought that was all we was going to get from that show.But then Universal released season 2.And must recently they released season 3 and 4 back to back on DVD.And season 5 will be out this fall.Thinks Universal now can you please release more Leave It To Beaver season sets on DVD please?

Does anyone know if Sony's slate for the remainder of the year includes any surprises? Usually, by now, their release schedule has been planned for the most part.

Robert 13, they have only announced through September, so there is no way officially to hear about Oct-Dec yet...way too early for Sony. They announce week by week.

Robert 13, they have only announced through September, so there is no way officially to hear about Oct-Dec yet...way too early for Sony. They announce week by week.
Oh, okay. I thought there might be insider news before the announce dates. There's been so much energy around Sony's abandoned shows, it feels like we're always waiting for that one little announcement that we can look forward to. :)

I want my Facts of Life NOW! Aaargghhh!

Well, Sony news updates - they are now planning on releasing both Good Times and Sanford and Son each in a "complete series" box, exactly like they did for Soap and What's Happening!!!. What is the deal with these crappy and cheap complete series sets lately? Sony is run by a bunch of idiots. I can see if they were nice, elegant box sets, but they're cheap as hell.

Who would honestly want Good Times and Sanford and Son redone over abandoned shows like Facts of Life, The Jeffersons, The Nanny, etc.?

More Sony updates - they've also announced the complete series of "NewsRadio" and the early 70's show "Quark," along with The Partridge Family, Til Death and Rules of Engagement.

If you ask me, this is good news. I still hate the fact that they're releasing shows already complete on DVD, but they are moving in the right direction with classic television, especially with The Partridge Family: season 3. I just hope we can get shows like Facts of Life continued next.

Yeah, I saw the news today too. It's a waste of their resources. But hey, that's what they're doing. I'm through with Sony. I haven't bought a Sony dvd since last year's release of "What's Happening Now!!". With the holidays coming up, they are going to have almost nothing but rehashed stuff out there.

I don't get the point of repackaging what's already out, either. But, I am actually interested in their NewsRadio series set. I don't own the season sets, but was interested in buying for some time now. I could be saving nearly triple the money by buying the series set - it's crappy packaging and they don't have episode guides, but all the bonus material is stil lincluded, and there is A LOT for a Sony set.

With the minsisodes of Fantasy Island & Diff'rent Strokes that will be on some of the new sets, this might be a sign of more releases for these shows. Of course they may also be just trying boost sales for the existing sets, but hey with the release of The Patridge Family season 3, I guess there's always hope.

With the minsisodes of Fantasy Island & Diff'rent Strokes that will be on some of the new sets, this might be a sign of more releases for these shows. Of course they may also be just trying boost sales for the existing sets, but hey with the release of The Patridge Family season 3, I guess there's always hope.

Exactly - I honestly think we're going to be seeing a lot more abandoned shows make a come back in the near future. So far it's happened to Mad About You in 2007, and Barney Miller and now Partridge Family in 2008 - and, with all these complete series sets of classic sitcoms coming out, Sony is definitely going in the right direction.

Exactly - I honestly think we're going to be seeing a lot more abandoned shows make a come back in the near future. So far it's happened to Mad About You in 2007, and Barney Miller and now Partridge Family in 2008 - and, with all these complete series sets of classic sitcoms coming out, Sony is definitely going in the right direction.

I hope you're right. It seems like I've been waiting forever for Season 3 of The Nanny. It's one of my favorite sitcoms, and I'd hate for it to be abandoned just before it starts to get really good. I'm also anxious for Sony to finally release Season 1 of Designing Women like they've been promising for so long.

- Kristen

I hope you're right. It seems like I've been waiting forever for Season 3 of The Nanny. It's one of my favorite sitcoms, and I'd hate for it to be abandoned just before it starts to get really good. I'm also anxious for Sony to finally release Season 1 of Designing Women like they've been promising for so long.

- Kristen

You're not the only one waiting for them, Kristen - it's been 2 years since The Nanny season 2 was released, and god knows how many years since that DW Best of DVD was released. But, it does seem like they're going back to their classic shows - even if they still are taking they're time, hopefully we can get those releases SOON!

I'd like to see more Diff'rent Strokes, Silver Spoons, All in the Family, The Jeffersons & Fantasy Island. Some series never before released would be nice too.

I'm glad to read that I'm not the only one waiting on "The Nanny", this waiting is getting rediculous(sp). What ever happened to the "abandoned" shows that is/was suppose to be released sometime this year? Or was that a freakin' lie??:mad: The main shows I'm concerned about are "The Nanny", "Facts of Life" and "Diff'rent Strokes", I wanna see these shows come out ASAP. When Sony starts showing effort in releasing more of these series, I'll stop complaining, but til then I freakin' hate Sony, they are such slackers!!!!

I'm glad to read that I'm not the only one waiting on "The Nanny", this waiting is getting rediculous(sp). What ever happened to the "abandoned" shows that is/was suppose to be released sometime this year? Or was that a freakin' lie??:mad: The main shows I'm concerned about are "The Nanny", "Facts of Life" and "Diff'rent Strokes", I wanna see these shows come out ASAP. When Sony starts showing effort in releasing more of these series, I'll stop complaining, but til then I freakin' hate Sony, they are such slackers!!!!

Believe me, you're not alone. I was also getting discouraged. However, Sony seems to be headed in the right direction, given their latest annoucements, although 3 of them were for complete series sets. But they still announced Patridge Family Season 3 and Quark (short lived '70s sci-fi sitcom). Let's just see if next Monday, they make more announcements. That would be a good sign of them getting back on track, hopefully.

Imad

I don't understand why they're releasing "Quark" on DVD - who the hell over there thinks that will actually sell more than shows like The Nanny and The Jeffersons? Why in the world would they release that before releasing other, more popular shows?

I don't understand why they're releasing "Quark" on DVD - who the hell over there thinks that will actually sell more than shows like The Nanny and The Jeffersons? Why in the world would they release that before releasing other, more popular shows?

They should release "Starman" before "Quark". I never even heard of "Quark" until I read about it on tsod.

Is I Dream Of Jeannie: The Complete Series the final classic-tv-on-dvd release for 2008 for Sony? Does anyone know?

Is I Dream Of Jeannie: The Complete Series the final classic-tv-on-dvd release for 2008 for Sony? Does anyone know?

My guess is yes. You'd think like other distributors, Sony would put out a few DVD's in time for the holidays, but since they don't think along the same lines as others do, it probably is the last one. I wonder what they'll do now that I Dream of Jeannie is done.

I wish Sony get off their arse and start releasing more classic tv shows.

I don't understand why they're releasing "Quark" on DVD - who the hell over there thinks that will actually sell more than shows like The Nanny and The Jeffersons? Why in the world would they release that before releasing other, more popular shows?


I am still waiting for Season 7 of The Jeffersons too!:mad:

What about All in the family too??

I'll be happy if they announce a proper season 2 of "My Three Sons" & "Petticoat Junction" soon......but I have a feeling that CBS/Paramount is putting releases on the backburner due to the recession.

Does anyone know when the next time is they will be making an announcement of what they'll be releasing?

Their release schedule is so odd - for example, they have The Jeff Foxworthy Show season 2 coming out sometime in May/June. The Nanny is seeing its third season release in a few weeks. But what about all these other shows?

I've been waiting for more Facts Of Life but apparently someone called Sony and they are not being released in the near future. So I am officially boycotting Sony dvd releases until Season 4 is scheduled.

I've been waiting for more Facts Of Life but apparently someone called Sony and they are not being released in the near future. So I am officially boycotting Sony dvd releases until Season 4 is scheduled.


Shout needs to get their hands on FOL so they can release seasons 4 and 5 of the show.

Shout needs to get their hands on FOL so they can release seasons 4 and 5 of the show.

I agree. But i would really love to see the entire series released--- seasons 4 through 9 would be my dream come true! my favorite seasons are seasons 6 and 8!

Shout! needs to get their hands on a lot of these Sony properties. I just don't understand how a show like The Partridge Family can be finished on DVD before shows like All in the Family, The Jeffersons, and Facts of Life. Sony has their heads up their asses, that's all that's to it - they can't say that sales goals for these shows have not been met, because that has to be a lie. How high do they set their standards? It's almost impossible the way they set their DVD plans.

Seriously, Facts of Life, All in The Family, The Jeffersons, Who's the Boss?, Mad About You, Benson, Maude, 227 - Shout, are you listening?

I agree. But i would really love to see the entire series released--- seasons 4 through 9 would be my dream come true! my favorite seasons are seasons 6 and 8!

At this point I would take almost anything FOL.

Shout! needs to get their hands on a lot of these Sony properties.

Seriously, Facts of Life, All in The Family, The Jeffersons, Who's the Boss?, Maude, 227 - Shout, are you listening?


I want all those out on DVD. I hope Shout is listening and helps us out.

I want all those out on DVD. I hope Shout is listening and helps us out.

Exactly. I just want this stuff released. I couldn't care less if it was Sony or Shout; just somebody. There are so many people waiting.

I want all those out on DVD. I hope Shout is listening and helps us out.

So do I. I don'tunderstand why Sony isn't releasing these. I just don't get why they have to be so slow.

well i noticed on TV on DVD that S4 of Charlies Angels is being released sometime in July. maybe get around getting more releases such as Different Strokes and others.

Sony has a lot of shows I'd like to see released. But it's been so long, I don't see it happening anytime soon unfortunately. They seem to have adapted to the idea that releasing nothing is better than releasing anything. Sure, they have released more of "The Nanny", "Barney Miller" and "Partridge Family" but the bulk of their library remains untouched or barely dented. There are fans waiting for "The Facts Of Life", "Hart to Hart", "Hazel", "All in the Family", "The Flying Nun" and many more. I, for one, would love to see more "What's Happening Now!!" and even Shirley's one-season wonder "One in a Million" but the way they move, you would thing it's some sort of mountain-climbing journey into the vaults.

After Norman Lear's Big Box set is released I wonder if Sony will finish All in The Family and The Jeffersons, and release the second seasons of Maude, One Day at a Time and Archie Bunker's Place.

Sony has a lot of shows I'd like to see released. But it's been so long, I don't see it happening anytime soon unfortunately. They seem to have adapted to the idea that releasing nothing is better than releasing anything. Sure, they have released more of "The Nanny", "Barney Miller" and "Partridge Family" but the bulk of their library remains untouched or barely dented. There are fans waiting for "The Facts Of Life", "Hart to Hart", "Hazel", "All in the Family", "The Flying Nun" and many more. I, for one, would love to see more "What's Happening Now!!" and even Shirley's one-season wonder "One in a Million" but the way they move, you would thing it's some sort of mountain-climbing journey into the vaults.
I am still waitin on S3 of Different Strokes ,S2 of Who,s the Boss and 227. I also wouldn,t mind seeing Fish released S1 AND S2.