Hey Guys,

Considering the greatness of METV showing almost uncut Brady Bunch episodes that have scenes now only elsewhere available on DVD, I have watched some Season 1 episodes of Leave it to Beaver. (See my post in the 70's Brady Bunch forum on this topic if interested.)

The later seasons look great. What I have seen of Season one, not so much. I watched, "Beaver's Guest" (Larry stays overnight.) and the sound was really bad! Everyone talked like they had sore throats. It seems that I remember possible sound issues with this episode from other sources.

Worse, METV is editing the closing credits! I watched a second episode from season 1 and the sound was only a little better. But, in both cases, there's a music jump during the closing theme song.

You guys can compare if you want. I think sadly the first season prints may be really starting to show their age! (After all, the average age is 55 years old!) Worse, I don't know how much longer they are going to be preserved. Beaver fans should REALLY think about getting a DVD player and start collecting the seasons! Than you can have LITB forever!

Jack

I've noticed the poor audio in season 1, too. (I tape the shows, and sometimes have to rewind a few times to hear some of the dialogue :doh:) But,what really frosts me is some of the cutting that my local METV is doing in order to promote the national ABC line-up :mad: ohno: :censored: (In fact, if I see one more "Katie" promo, my frigging head is going to explode :yousuck: ticked: :sarah: :goaway: :wallbang :cuss: :barf: puke: :angryfire :rolleyes: puke: )