Read our 2nd Annual Sitcoms on DVD Preview and Predictions Issue here:

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/blog/2007/01/draft-2007-sitcoms-on-dvd-preview.html

What do you think we'll see on DVD in 2007? Post your predictions here.

Sitcoms and Drama DVDS

100% sure of release:

Alf
Cheers
Bewitched
Married with children
Roseanne
Facts of Life

75% Sure of Release:

The Jeffersons
DIfferent Strokes
Hill Street Blues
What's Happening now

50% Sure of Release

Designing women
One day at a time
Threes a Crowd
Ropers
Knots landing
Dynasty
Taxi

25% Sure of release

who's the Boss ( that is if Sony has a Heart)
227
Alice

Be Free to COmment, make suggestions or add:crazy:

I think we'll see a lot of supposedly abandoned shows be released again. I figured the studios would rather concentrate on what sells better for them and that they'll slowly churn out the other shows.

We'll see at least one more season of:
Mork & Mindy
Laverne & Shirley
Partridge Family
Murphy Brown
Taxi
Green Acres
Mad About You
Happy Days
The Flying Nun
Archie Bunker's Place (probably 1 a year like AITF)
All in the Family
The Jeffersons
Diff'rent Strokes

So many other shows to consider ... I pretty much agree 100% with Pavan on his picks.

Excellent preview, Todd. Again a great job, like last year.

My wishlist for 2007 (shows that are NOT on your predictions):

227 - more seasons
Amen
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
Harry and the Hendersons
Hogan Family
Hooperman
Hope & Faith
New Leave it to Beaver
Out of this World
Mr. Belvedere
Small Wonder
Step by Step
Webster
- Most of these are wishful thinking, though I think Step by Step and Amen have a great chance to get released in 2007.

I want tons of shows that are on your 2007 predictions list, like Perfect Strangers and Silver Spoons.

Here is my Wish List

#1 Benson
#2 Step By Step
#3 Webster
#4 Smalle Wonder
#5 Growings Pains
#6 Alice
#7 Hogan Fmily
#8 One Day at a Time
#9 Leave it to Beaver
#10 The New Leave it to Beaver
#11 227
#12 Empty Nest
#13 Mr Belvedere
#14 Who's The Boss?
#15 Amen

I would like to see in 2007:

Whoopi
The Golden Palace(good chance of being released)
Empty Nest
Maude
The Nanny
Frasier
Cheers
Sister,Sister
The Parkers(I'd like to see some DVDS of this show)
Bow Meets World(I would like Buena Vista to keep making more Seasons)
Benson

My Wishlist:

17. Hogan Knows Best (2005)
16. Freddie (2005)
15. Hot Properties (2005)
14. Birds Of Prey (2002)
13. Pepper Dennis (2006)
12. Clueless (1996)
11. The Suite Life Of Zack & Cody (2005) [Seasons]
10. Hannah Montana (2006) [Seasons]
9. Ally McBeal (1997) [Blind Buy]
8. Brothers & Sisters (2006)
7. Two Guys And A Girl (1998)
6. According To Jim (2001)
5. Family Matters (1989)
4. Yes, Dear (2000)
3. Unhappily Ever After (1995)
2. Hope & Faith (2003)
1. 8 Simple Rules (2002)

Predictions:

New shows such as... Brothers & Sisters, Heroes, Ugly Betty, Jericho, Shark, Studio 60, ect.

Continuations of successful DVD shows such as... Bewitched, Frasier, Cheers, Everybody Loves Raymond, That '70s Show, I Dream Of Jeannie, Full House, Fresh Prince, Roseanne, The King Of Queens, Family Guy, The Simpsons, King Of The Hill, ect.

8 Simple Rules (I think it is a dark horse for a great DVD success, and will be given a shot by the end of '07.)

According To Jim (While it is very popular in syndication, now is the time to cash in.)

Ally McBeal (FOX can't possibly delay this any longer.)

Family Matters/Perfect Strangers (WB will probably bring them out on the same date.)

Hannah Montana (Season sets make perfect sense for Disney Channel's highest rated show. It's popularity is massive right now.)

Step By Step (What are WB waiting for? This should do fine considering the massive success of Full House.)

The Suite Life Of Zack & Cody (Same as Hannah Montana... Now is the time to release seasons because once the popularity has died down it may end up like Lizzie McGuire. [Abandoned])

Yes, Dear (Fox is pretty good about releasing recent sitcoms, so don't be surprised if season 1 of this shows up on disc around summertime.)

I am also banking on Sony giving some more seemingly "abandoned" shows a shot... Just Shoot Me, Diff'rent Strokes, Whos The Boss?, ect.

I think we are sure to see the following releases in 2007. I'm only listing ones that have not been announced.

Returning Shows
The Facts Of Life (probably 2 more seasons, at least)
Gimme a Break! (I think VEI will release another season before the years is out)
Kate & Allie (same as Gimme a Break!)
Archie Bunker's Place (It's very possible Sony might release this in 2007. Since it deals with the passing of Edith, many fans will want to pick this one up. It is historically crucial to one of the most influencial sitcoms of all-time)
I Love Lucy: Complete Box Set (I have a good feeling that a special box with all seasons will be released in special packaging later in 2007)

New Shows
What's Happening Now!! (technically a returning show since it is a continuation of WH!! but I'm treating it as a 'new show'. I think Sony already plans to release this in 2007)
Square Pegs (I think hardcore Sarah Jessica Parker fans will pick this up for a look at her early years. Plus, as Todd said in his predicitons, it would make a perfect dvd release. Not sure if this is coming in 2007 but I think it will come out at some point)

Video ETA, has Daria: The Complete First Season listed as a "Maybe."
http://videoeta.com/movie.html?via=form&id=89311

Then again, there are a lot of titles coming out on DVD that they've overlooked.

Even Stevens is already available in Australia, but there are bootleg copies out there. This is one:

http://www.tvdvdplanet.com/movies/children/Even_Steven.html?gclid=CPKwstSX5ogCFRJ3UAodKVb6gw

This isn't:
http://www.madman.com.au/actions/catalogue.do?releaseId=7042&method=view


This doesn't mean either of them will.


Rumors of them coming to the US have persisted, though.

I would like to see 8 Simple Rules

You know, for all you Roseanne fans out there, I heard that season 7 is coming in early April, and season 9 will hits stores at the end of the year, from Rose(the TV on DVD specialist over at Anchor Bay Entertainment.)

I would really like to see a second season of Murphy Brown especially. This show was a great show, tremendoiusly popular. IT is just too bad that we only get 1 season oout of a 10 season run. I think Warner Bros. isn't the type to abandon shows altogether, and we will see a second season.

I think anothe season of Who's the Boss? is very unlikely, but as popular as this show was, you'd think it would sell well.

I think another season of The Nanny is also very likely. The seasons so excellent on Amazon, and when the restock on the shelves in Best Buy, they are usually gone in a week.

Also, The Facts of Life will happen, and hopefully Fresh Prince will too. I mean, you'd think we would have seen another season by now. And let's hope Mad About You season 3 sells really well, so we can at leazst get a fourth season as well.

First, I agree with Todd on "The Wonder Years". If any company could tackle this release it would be Shout! Factory. I just hope Fox is willing and is smart enough to approach them and allow them to tackle this release. The 6-episode first season (and the series) would benefit from them. I would have no worries. It would sell incredibly well (like Todd said, it's the most requested unreleased show on DVD). It will sell if Fox takes a risk and clear all of the music (including unedited episodes) and uses this as a springboard for future releases.

Speaking of Fox, why the delay on the popular "Two Guys, a Girl, and a Pizza Place"? I'd expected with Traylor Howard now on "Monk” that they would capitalize on the fact. Plus it's one of the most requested shows on TVShowsOnDVD. I would love to see this sitcom on DVD in its original form, which I haven't seen since ABC's first-run broadcasts (watching the butchered WE re-runs which also remove the opening credits from the first two seasons is unbearable). It's currently not airing anywhere on television.

"Working", Fred Savage's short-lived (and two season) series that ran on NBC. I would love to see this in 2007. The first season was a fan-favorite, the second season, not so much (due to the cast changes).

"Valerie/Valerie's Family/The Hogan Family" - With "Family Ties" coming, I hope Warner Bros. releases this series in 2007. I would like to see this as it was originally aired (with all of the original opening and closing credits and unedited). Along with "Family Ties", it's one of my favorites.

"The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis" - Fox really needs to bring this classic black-and-white sitcom to DVD. Except for an airing on TV Land last year, it's currently not airing on television. I have fond memories of this (I used to watch it when it was on Nick at Nite) and it is so under-the-radar at Fox, one wonders if we'll ever get it.

I can't think of anything else at the moment.

And still no season sets of the George burns and Gracie allen show- Sad, very sad :(

I'd love to see That's So Raven season sets but its pretty obvious that Disney are not interested in releasing their shows in this format.
I'd also love to see Less Than Perfect hit DVD, but thats extremely unlikely as well.

I'm looking forward to the fourth and final Punky Brewster set!

My signature is my wish list for season starters.

As for returning sets, I'd love more Kate & Aliie and Growing Pains!

I'm sure we'll see the last season of Punky Brewster. I really hope we see the first season of Silver Spoons and more Diff'rent Strokes. I don't see why we shouldn't see Benson some time this year.

I really wish Fox would wake up and start releasing classic 80's shows like The Fall Guy and Mr Belvedere. I know they plan on releasing The Wonder Years but not probably for another two years. I'd like to see them release Small Wonder.

I'd like to Mr. Ed get a season release, seeing as how I can't find the "Best of" anywhere!

As far as returning seasons:
Mission Impossible

i'm curious about "Wings", so far they have seasons 1-3 released and they seem to be selling well and most people i talk to love it so i'm wondering if season 4 is a possiblty for 07?

I agree about Wings - where is that?! I also really, really hope Fox hasn't abandoned Mary Tyler Moore. I would LOVE to see Season 5 in '07! I'd also like to see a complete season of Designing Women and Season 3 of The Nanny from Sony. And even though I don't think there's a snowball's chance of it actually happening, I'll throw in Season 2 of Murphy Brown. Hey, a girl can dream, right? ;)

- Kristen

I agree about Wings - where is that?! I also really, really hope Fox hasn't abandoned Mary Tyler Moore. I would LOVE to see Season 5 in '07! I'd also like to see a complete season of Designing Women and Season 3 of The Nanny from Sony. And even though I don't think there's a snowball's chance of it actually happening, I'll throw in Season 2 of Murphy Brown. Hey, a girl can dream, right? ;)

- Kristen

I agree about Desinging Women and Murphy Brown. DW needs a complete season out nad MB really needs a season 2 release. personally w/MB i prefer the later episodes...

by years end i'd love to see Ally McBeal out as well... and now that MP and 90210 have been released i'd love to see Spelling Entertainment release Malibu Shores, Savannah and Models Inc.,

Maude. It offical that it will be coming out March 20,2007.

Well gang, I'm loving this stuff, any new goodies like we've gotten glimpses of is way positive ;)

I think at the top of my wish list includes some way long shots but here it is:

1)Alice-With the success of Drew Carey bringing us season one hopefully the girls won't be too far behind.

2) White Shadow-The Final Season-It would be nice to have the full series run here ;)

3) Lou Grant-Season 1-I really hope this happens as well. MTM is something I've always enjoyed watching (their company) and hopefully with the release of the looooonnnng awaited WKRP they'll pull another gem out of the closet.

4) Season 2 of Gimme A Break (Us release)-at least we have Canada to fall back on but let's hope Universal keeps it going!

5) Silver Spoons-I know I read a few places that Joel and Erin would like to see this released and be involved. Maybe Sony will make it happen.

6) Baghdad Cafe-I'd love to see us be lucky enough to see some of this released.

7) Just the 10 of us-I really think and hope that we're not done with Growing Pains, but wouldn't it be nice to see that 2nd season with a release of JTTOU?

8) Rags to Riches-Again another waaaaay long shot, but I recall this series fondly and would hope with a smaller company (possibly anchor bay) we might be blessed.

9) Fame-A taste was nice, hopefully more is coming.

10) Angie-I'd like to see more Doris Roberts things released. Its sad that we won't be able to have commentary from Debralee Scott, but, it would be wonderful if that works out to see this show in full again ;)

Special Mention:
Saved By The Bell: The Movies...OK I admit it, I am a Dean Jones fan! And it would be nice to have the movies to complete the set.

A few more mentions would go to Hill Street Blues, Newhart, St. Elsewhere (season 2), Trapper John MD (with the success of MASH), 6 Million Dollar Man, Yes Dear, Soul Man, and Finally Thunder Alley.

LOL I could go on forever listing hopefulls but maybe these will come and come soon ;)

my full 2007 wish list (not predictions)

not yet on dvd-
Hope & Faith
Ally McBeal
8 Simple Rules
My Wife and Kids
Less Than Perfect
Cybill
Ally McBeal
just the ten of us
empty nest
nurses
the golden palace
BLOSSOM
Daria
designing women (seasons)
step by step
hot properties
brotherly love
savannah
models inc
malibu shores
amen
for your love
hanging with mr. cooper
Moesha
unhappily ever after
nikki
sister, sister
one day at a time
nick freno: liscenced teacher
the parent'hood
zoe, duncan, jack and jane
phenom
the simple life (judith light sitcom)
style and substance (jean smart/nancy mckeon sitcom)
can't hurry love (surprised it hasn't been released to capatlize on Mariksa Hargitay and Nancy McKeon's popularity)
silver spoons
hope and gloria
life with bonnie

need more seasons-
party of five
wings
the facts of life
227
gimme a break (us)
charles in charge
Murphy Brown
the nanny
life goes on
kate & allie (us)
Punky Brewster
knots landing
dynasty
melrose place
90210

2) White Shadow-The Final Season-It would be nice to have the full series run here ;)


9) Fame-A taste was nice, hopefully more is coming.



I really hope those wishes come true for you (and for me).

I'm still waiting for "Silver Spoons" to be released on DVD. I've seen parts of it on youtube and I think it's so funny. I'd like to see "My Sister Sam" come to DVD, too. It would be nice if they didn't come out this year, if they came out on DVD by 2008.

I'd love to see That's So Raven season sets but its pretty obvious that Disney are not interested in releasing their shows in this format.
I'd also love to see Less Than Perfect hit DVD, but thats extremely unlikely as well.
I'm hoping to see Hanging With Mr. Cooper out this year as well.

my choices are
Newhart
The New Leave it to Beaver
Franks Place
Hello Larry
Eight is Enough
Alice

Hopefully Pav is right, and we will see more seasons of The Cosby Show and A Different World. Now that Nick at Nite has shoved both shows to after midnight, I can't watch them anymore.

Unfortunately I don't have any predictions. It's amazing that some of the more obscure shows that you would see on a lot of other wish lists such as Profit, American Gothic and Action have been released. I guess you just got to be patient and hopefully the show you want will eventually come out on DVD. But some of the other predictions are great I too have a feeling that Even Stevens and According to Jim will come shortly.

Anyways here's my wishlist. (2007 please don't dissapoint) :)

Brimstone
Sightings
Pirate Islands
The Edison Twins
Doug
Eyes
Glory Days
Do Over
Line Of Fire
Hawaii
Run Of The House
Happy Family
Mighty Max
Dave's World
Jake and the Fatman
Mad Jack the Pirate
Phenom
Werewolf
Student Bodies

I would also love Season Sets for both The Real Ghostbusters and Spider-Man: TAS (90s Version)

My wish list is:
The Lucy Show
Here's Lucy
Life With Lucy
Designing Women
Whoopi
Absolutely Fabulous - The White Box
The Golden Palace
The Colbys

the remaining Seasons of:
Bewitched
I Dream of Jeannie
Mama's Family
Reba
The Flying Nun
Will & Grace
Dynasty