It's REALLY coming:

http://www.shoutfactory.com/community/983/thread.aspx#4162

About time!! :dance: party: :bouncers

This is the best news I've heard in a while! :woohoo: Thank God for Shout Factory! They're already releasing Blossom and My Two Dads early next year and now Mr. Belvedere... it's just unbelievable! :faint: I just hope they sell enough copies, then maybe they'll release more obscure 80's/90's sitcoms.

I hope he didn't speak too soon.

I hope we get some nice special features. Even if it's barebones I'd still buy it. I'm just glad this show is being given a chance. I think it's like on the top 50 requested unreleased shows on tsod now.

Shout Factory is the only company who listens to our fans and I was like a kid at the candy store because I do remember watching this show and will be buying this whenever they release it...

It's about flaming time! I agree that Shout Factory is the only company that seems to care. I have been waiting for a long time to see Mr. Belvedere again so this will be well received. One another note, I wish NBC would give them the rights to Alfred Hitchcock Presents since we did not get our generous one season per year release from Universal this past October :rolleyes:

Great News!

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Mr-Belvedere-Seasons-1-and-2/11028

600 minutes by 29 season one & two eps=approx 22.75 minutes per episode. I know this isn't official yet, but do the runtimes sound right for a show this age? I don't want to end up with a set that has syndicated eps on them.

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Mr-Belvedere-Seasons-1-and-2/11028
Two seasons together?? AWESOME!!! :cool: :D

600 minutes by 29 season one & two eps=approx 22.75 minutes per episode. I know this isn't official yet, but do the runtimes sound right for a show this age? I don't want to end up with a set that has syndicated eps on them.

First of all, it's 660 minutes.

And, if it makes you feel any better, a syndicated airing of the pilot episode, which is on dailymotion, and is from September 1989, when the show first entered syndication, doesn't even come in at 22:75 minutes. Instead, it comes in at around 22:13 minutes. And not only that, but I also have two episodes, also from syndicated reruns, and both of them come in at around anywhere but 22:75. Both of them come in respectively at about 20:16 and 20:58 minutes, although, in fairness, I think there were a few minor cutoffs from the person who recorded those two latter episodes.

And plus, who ever heard of a syndicated rerun of a half hour show that comes in at 22:75? If it was in between 21-22 minutes, that's understandable, but 22:75 just doesn't make any sense.

And, I think you meant to say 23:15, because, obviously 60 seconds=1 minute.

I meant 660 but typed 600. Without getting into seconds I'm only going by what 600 dived by 29 comes out to which is 22.75 however many seconds the .75 comes out to. I know that seems more than syndicated episode lengths, but I'm just worried because I've waited so long for this set. But again this is Shout! they have rarely let down fans with cut episodes on their sets. Also give and take a few seconds off each episode I guess that would make on average each episode almost 23 minutes. That should be right for a show from this period. The Gimme A Break episodes from a few years before Mr B premeired all clocked in around 24 minutes.

I meant 660 but typed 600. Without getting into seconds I'm only going by what 600 dived by 29 comes out to which is 22.75 however many seconds the .75 comes out to. I know that seems more than syndicated episode lengths, but I'm just worried because I've waited so long for this set. But again this is Shout! they have rarely let down fans with cut episodes on their sets. Also give and take a few seconds off each episode I guess that would make on average each episode almost 23 minutes. That should be right for a show from this period. The Gimme A Break episodes from a few years before Mr B premeired all clocked in around 24 minutes.

Well, not that it means much, but when I divided the number of episodes from the season 1 Father Knows Best set (also a shout factory release), which is 26, with the number of minutes on that set, which is also 660, it equaled to a little over 25.38, yet there were more edited episodes on that set, than there were unedited episodes, and obviously, this problem was fixed with the release of the season 2 set.

Assuming the .75 translates into 22 minutes 45 seconds per episode, then that is not a good runtime. The runtimes should be 23-24 minutes. Even Growing Pains season 1 episodes from the same time period run almost 24 minutes. I'm just hoping the 660 is incorrect. I won't jump to conclusions though until something official is announced.

22:45x29= roughly 651 minutes, not 660 minutes, so I don't think there's too much to worry there.

Plus, the Canadian Kate & Allie season 1 & 2 set, despite featuring edited episodes (7 of them to be exact), had mostly unedited episodes, and that set also had a running time of 660 minutes, despite only featuring 28 episodes.

This is terrific news -- Mr Belvedere is one of the best shows -- looking forward to the 2009 release!!!!!!

I don't think we should worry too much. Most of the DVD sets I have say +/_ whatever mintues so if it is listed as 660 minutes it will probably be +/- 660 minutes so it shouldn't be taken too literally.

I don't think we should worry too much. Most of the DVD sets I have say +/_ whatever mintues so if it is listed as 660 minutes it will probably be +/- 660 minutes so it shouldn't be taken too literally.

True. Plus, 29 episodes X 22 minutes = 638 minutes, and 29 episodes X 21 minutes = 609 minutes

Had this particular set contained either 638 minutes of runtime or 609 minutes of runtime, it would DEFINITELY have syndicated episodes. Think about that, TV_Fan.

Also, isn't +/- another way of saying "approximately"?

Shout Factory is pretty good as releasing things uncut so I wouldn't worry.

The only broadcast airing I have of seasons 1 and 2 is from season 2, and it clocks in at 23:45. BUT, oddly enough, a broadcast airing from season 6 that I have comes in at an even 24:00. The bunch of sydie eps I have are an even 22:00.

The only broadcast airing I have of seasons 1 and 2 is from season 2, and it clocks in at 23:45.

Which season 2 episode is it? Also, does it have the opening with Belvedere in a safari hat, and a chef hat, among other occupations, and still photos from the pilot episode?

And do you have the syndicated version of said season 2 episode, so that you can point out which scenes were edited out?

I voted for this on tvshowsondvd.com and like 2 days later the announcement popped up that it was being released. Obviously I am magic! *runs back there to vote for more stuff.*

Seriously, I'm really happy this is being released. Good for Shout Factory for releasing all the stuff that should be playing on Nick at Night right now.

Cover art is up. What do you guys think? I like it.

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Mr-Belvedere-Seasons-1-2-Box-Art/11045

Woah, mucho questions lol.....

It's the ep titled "Vows" where George and Marsha renew their vows. It features the season one theme (still photos with Belvey in safari wear, Kevin with the skateboard and busted arm). Because I always had this on tape, I never taped the syndie version of it, so I can't do a time comparison or scene deletion.

I used to watch Mr. Belvedere on Friday nights as a kid. It's a shame it's not airing in syndication where I live, it was a great show 'til the end. I may have to get the DVD's. Now if only 'The Hogan Family' came out too, I'd be happy.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001NPK5BU?tag=tvshowsondvdcom&link_code=as3&creativeASIN=B001NPK5BU&creative=373489&camp=211189

Not much to report here, but the amazon.com page for the show has finally been created. The wrong studio has been listed, though. It shouldn't be Vivendi Entertainment.

I should point out that the runtime for this release still remains 660 minutes. However, My Two Dads, also an upcoming Shout! Factory release, has its runtime changed from 495 to 520 minutes. The worst case scenario is that the Mr. B set has 22 minutes worth of special features that add to 638 minutes worth episodes.

2 weeks since this has gone by, and there still hasn't been any word on whether the unedited or edited episodes will be used. I even e-mailed Shout! directly, and nothing came out of them.

They also have it spelled wrong :rolleyes: I'm not worried because I've seen the 660 minute run time used on several occasions so I think it's just a standard number they give out. Shout! may or may not respond on their boards. It's hit or miss with their responses. Still I'm not worried. Really can't wait for this release.

:I'm not worried because I've seen the 660 minute run time used on several occasions so I think it's just a standard number they give out.

You mean like how the runtime on the Father Knows Best season 2 set was listed at "900 min." (and on amazon, it was listed as "660 min."), even though it was longer than that?

The Bill Cosby Show season one which has 26 episodes is listed at 660 minutes, just as Punky Brewster season one is listed as +/- 11 hrs so again it's just a round out figure.

The Bill Cosby Show season one which has 26 episodes is listed at 660 minutes, just as Punky Brewster season one is listed as +/- 11 hrs so again it's just a round out figure.

Oh, okay, I get it now.

So basically, it's like rounding it to the nearest 10th, right?

In other words, had the Mr. B set featured nothing but syndicated episodes, it would have been only 630 minutes long. Correct me if I'm wrong.

Oh, okay, I get it now.

So basically, it's like rounding it to the nearest 10th, right?

In other words, had the Mr. B set featured nothing but syndicated episodes, it would have been only 630 minutes long. Correct me if I'm wrong.

That's what I'm thinking. If each episode were say 22 minutes that would come out to 638 minutes so it would probably be listed as either 630 or 640 minutes.

I just thought of something here, TV_Fan: Do you suppose that the reason why the runtime has been listed as 660 minutes is because they're including the pilot episode as an extra instead of as a regular episode? Shout! is doing the same thing to the season 1 & 2 release of Blossom, so I have a feeling that they might do the same thing to the Mr. B season 1 & 2 set, as well, and that the +/- 660 minute runtime may actually take into account only 28 episodes from both seasons, which doesn't include the pilot episode at all.

BTW, although not a big deal, I think it would be better if the episodes will be listed by production order, because later in the shows' run, the airdate order got kinda screwy (at least a couple of episodes from season 4 didn't air until season 5, and to make matters worse, a bunch of episodes form the last season or so didn't air until syndication).

I just thought of something here, TV_Fan: Do you suppose that the reason why the runtime has been listed as 660 minutes is because they're including the pilot episode as an extra instead of as a regular episode? Shout! is doing the same thing to the season 1 & 2 release of Blossom, so I have a feeling that they might do the same thing to the Mr. B season 1 & 2 set, as well, and that the +/- 660 minute runtime may actually take into account only 28 episodes from both seasons, which doesn't include the pilot episode at all.

BTW, although not a big deal, I think it would be better if the episodes will be listed by production order, because later in the shows' run, the airdate order got kinda screwy (at least a couple of episodes from season 4 didn't air until season 5, and to make matters worse, a bunch of episodes form the last season or so didn't air until syndication).

If I remember correctly (and I may be wrong because I'm not really a fan of Blossom) the original pilot ep on Blossom was somehow different and that's why it's listed seperately on the set. As far as I know, Mr B did not have a different pilot and therefore the pilot should be included in with the number of episodes. I'm not really sure how the production order was different from airdate order as I don't remember them that well so that part won't bother me.

Amazon finally correctly their listing with the correct name (adding the "e") and changing the studio to Shout! (at my suggestion). There will probably be an official press release for the set soon so hopefully all our questions will be answered then (and hopefully our fears about the eps relieved).

I've just went over to the amazon.com listing for the prdocut, and not only have they finally listed the cast members, and the director, but they also changed the runtime to 690 minutes. Not that it means much, but this could indicate an uncut DVD release.

I've just went over to the amazon.com listing for the prdocut, and not only have they finally listed the cast members, and the director, but they also changed the runtime to 690 minutes. Not that it means much, but this could indicate an uncut DVD release.

That certainly sounds better, coming out to roughly 23.80 per episode. Again I'm taking it with a grain of salt until someone actually reviews the set. We still haven't gotten an official press release. I still don't think we have anything to worry about.

Look for our review in a few weeks...here is the press release:

MR. BELVEDERE: SEASONS ONE & TWO

For the First Time, Television Fans Can Relive All 29 Laugh-out-Loud Episodes from the First Two Seasons of this Beloved Sitcom in a Very Special Collectible 5-DVD Box Set



Special DVD Bonus Content Includes Saturday Night Live: Mr. Belvedere Fan Club Sketch

and All-New Interviews with the Cast



Available on March 17, 2009 from Shout! Factory

When Pittsburgh sports columnist George Owens and wife Marsha, a new law school student, find themselves with little time to spend with their three rambunctious kids, Marsha places an ad for some household help. Enter Mr. Belvedere, a quick-witted, refined, portly English housekeeper. He is hired by the Owens and quickly sets about whipping this family into shape with hilarious and heartwarming results. To the millions of television viewers worldwide who watched Mr. Belvedere, starring Christopher Hewett, Bob Uecker, Ilene Graff, Brice Beckham, Tracy Wells and Rob Stone, this affectionately remembered (and lampooned) family sitcom not only lives on as a cult favorite, but also often stood as the representation of ’80s American suburban family life.

Marking 24 years after Mr. Belvedere’s initial premiere on network television, the cast come together for the first time on DVD when Shout! Factory presents the long-awaited Twentieth Century Fox Television’s Mr. Belvedere: Seasons One & Two DVD box set on March 17, 2009. Boasting as one of the top requested ’80s classic television shows to be released on DVD, this 5-DVD collector’s set contains all 29 episodes from the first two seasons and exclusive bonus content with all-new cast interviews with Bob Uecker (George Owens), Ilene Graff (Marsha), Brice Beckham (Wesley) and Rob Stone (Kevin); and a very special bonus feature Saturday Night Live: Mr. Belvedere Fan Club Sketch, starring Tom Hanks. Available for the first time, Mr. Belvedere Seasons One & Two, two complete seasons of this Primetime Emmy®-winning show in one very special deluxe box set, is priced to own at $44.99.

Mr. Belvedere premiered on ABC in 1985 and enjoyed a six-season run, but has endured ever since as a symbol of its time. The story of one family trying to have it all—with some unlikely help—the show wasn’t afraid to deal with real issues and still make you laugh. Mr. Belvedere is a Twentieth Century Fox Television production.

Bonus Features:

Saturday Night Live: Mr. Belvedere Fan Club Sketch
All-new cast interviews

# # #

Two things:

1) Just because the press release doesn't mention unedited episodes, doesn't automatically mean that the episodes won't be unedited.

2) You'll know that the episodes are unedited if they not only come close to the 24 minute mark, but also if they use the season 1 & 2 opening. Pavan, you've seen bobcnn's videos on YouTube, right? The rarely used season 1 & 2 opening is one of the intros that he has in his collection.

Finally, any explanation on why they couldn't get Tracy Wells to be interviewed?

Trust me, I'll know if it is unedited or not when I get the DVD. I know the show well. Yes, I've seen those videos on YouTube.

Shout! now has preview clips on their website on their store listing:

http://www.shoutfactorystore.com/prod.aspx?pfid=5256982&sid=38E2DAB816AA4EC49E77711D054D279E

Look for our review in a few weeks...here is the press release:

MR. BELVEDERE: SEASONS ONE & TWO

For the First Time, Television Fans Can Relive All 29 Laugh-out-Loud Episodes from the First Two Seasons of this Beloved Sitcom in a Very Special Collectible 5-DVD Box Set



Special DVD Bonus Content Includes Saturday Night Live: Mr. Belvedere Fan Club Sketch

and All-New Interviews with the Cast



Available on March 17, 2009 from Shout! Factory

When Pittsburgh sports columnist George Owens and wife Marsha, a new law school student, find themselves with little time to spend with their three rambunctious kids, Marsha places an ad for some household help. Enter Mr. Belvedere, a quick-witted, refined, portly English housekeeper. He is hired by the Owens and quickly sets about whipping this family into shape with hilarious and heartwarming results. To the millions of television viewers worldwide who watched Mr. Belvedere, starring Christopher Hewett, Bob Uecker, Ilene Graff, Brice Beckham, Tracy Wells and Rob Stone, this affectionately remembered (and lampooned) family sitcom not only lives on as a cult favorite, but also often stood as the representation of ’80s American suburban family life.

Marking 24 years after Mr. Belvedere’s initial premiere on network television, the cast come together for the first time on DVD when Shout! Factory presents the long-awaited Twentieth Century Fox Television’s Mr. Belvedere: Seasons One & Two DVD box set on March 17, 2009. Boasting as one of the top requested ’80s classic television shows to be released on DVD, this 5-DVD collector’s set contains all 29 episodes from the first two seasons and exclusive bonus content with all-new cast interviews with Bob Uecker (George Owens), Ilene Graff (Marsha), Brice Beckham (Wesley) and Rob Stone (Kevin); and a very special bonus feature Saturday Night Live: Mr. Belvedere Fan Club Sketch, starring Tom Hanks. Available for the first time, Mr. Belvedere Seasons One & Two, two complete seasons of this Primetime Emmy®-winning show in one very special deluxe box set, is priced to own at $44.99.

Mr. Belvedere premiered on ABC in 1985 and enjoyed a six-season run, but has endured ever since as a symbol of its time. The story of one family trying to have it all—with some unlikely help—the show wasn’t afraid to deal with real issues and still make you laugh. Mr. Belvedere is a Twentieth Century Fox Television production.

Bonus Features:

Saturday Night Live: Mr. Belvedere Fan Club Sketch
All-new cast interviews

# # #
Thanks for that info, Pav! I look forward to reading your upcoming review!! :cool:

bobcnn's YouTube account is suspended. So can you remind me how the seasons one and two opening should be? I have the set for review now and I have gone through it. The openings are the same for each one but the pilot, which has a different variation. But no opening is short. All just under one minute. Look for my full review SOON.

Bobcnn's new youtube account is bobtwcatlanta.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQzm2YirwDQ

It's the first clip in this montage of 1985 TV show openings.

So Pavan, is this version on the other 28 episodes of the set?

Yes, that is it...the full 55 second one or so. It is on all of them (but the pilot). The pilot's theme was different than this, but it is the full one.

And judging from those previews, it's a possibility that the Original S1 and S2 intro credits might be included in the DVD, b/c the color pic of Belvey holding the Pittsburgh sign from the S1 and S2 intro credits.

megamanj2004, yes they are restored. As stated above.

What about the runtimes, Pavan? Have you finally gone over the runtimes for each episode, like how many minutes does each episode come in at?

Yes of course I have. I did it before even posting about the opening here. That will be in the review. I can't give it all away here. Stay tuned.

I am loving the set so far. I almost split a gut at the Valentine episode with "The Young Savages". :rofl: That episode also features a very young Fergie (who I thought was Candace Cameron at first!! :lol:).

I am loving the set so far. I almost split a gut at the Valentine episode with "The Young Savages". :rofl: That episode also features a very young Fergie (who I thought was Candace Cameron at first!! :lol:).

That was a great episode. There are so many great moments on the set, I knew that just about everyone who watched it would love it. The word is out that season three is being worked on now. I can't wait :D .

That was a great episode. There are so many great moments on the set, I knew that just about everyone who watched it would love it. The word is out that season three is being worked on now. I can't wait :D .
That "rock band" - I just lost it!! :rofl: Too bad Alex P. Keaton (Family Ties) couldn't have managed THEM instead of Jennifer's punk group. :brent

That "rock band" - I just lost it!! :rofl: Too bad Alex P. Keaton (Family Ties) couldn't have managed THEM instead of Jennifer's punk group. :brent

LOL :rofl: I couldn't get enough of that rock band either.

Other moments that I loved were in the Amish episode where Kevin and the Amish girl fall in the barn into manure. Kevin asks what the Amish call that stuff. There's no audible reply but then Kevin says that yeah, we call it that too :lol:

Also in the "Outcats" episode where the boy with braces played by Casey Ellison gets the party favor blow out and says "I can't blow this out of my mouth". George gives a look and the girl says "I know what you're thinking" :lol: :lol: Man I missed this show.

They just don't write shows like that anymore. Pity! :(

I am loving the set so far. I almost split a gut at the Valentine episode with "The Young Savages". :rofl: That episode also features a very young Fergie (who I thought was Candace Cameron at first!! :lol:).

Speaking of which, has anyone wondered what it would be like if Fergie's character, Beth, made a return appearance with a new boyfriend, Charlie, played by Rahsaan Patterson?

I also got a kick out of Donna Pescow's appearance as the massage lady. :lol: