Hi out there!! I am new to this board, but have been reading with great interest. Does anyone out there have a copy of the made for TV movie "The Million Dollar Ripoff"? There was SOMEONE here who claimed to have it....then disappeared (I think). I`ve been hoping to find this for years and would gladly pay for a copy. Or trade....I have different rare TV movies with Jack Albertson, including one with Lawrence Hilton Jacobs of "Welcome Back Kotter". I am also a collector of Scatman Crothers` rare records.

welcome scott...and good luck on your search...if you find it anywhere, you mite find it here. I have seen alot of people lookin for that tho and not one copy as of yet. There are other things out there. I am lookin for copies of the show myself if you hear of any for sale. again, welcome.

Gosh Ive been trying to get my hands on a copy also.I even posted at other boards but no luck http://www.sitcomsonline.com/ubb/frown.gif

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I would sure love to have a copy too!

Also I'd read on here sometime back where someone said that Freddie cried in that movie. Does anyone know what happened there & have more info on him crying in the movie & all the details on it? I'd love to have the info for my site. Thanks!

[This message has been edited by Cheryl Harrell (edited 11-30-2001).]

Welcome aboard Scott!! We are always happy to have another member in our family.

Cheryl, I do not want to spoil the movie for anyone, but he does cry in it and it will have you in tears also. If you want to e-mail me, I will tell you about the scene, but be sure you won't mind knowing before you see the entire movie.

I would love to tell you about this powerful scene!

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Gosh, I envy you! http://www.sitcomsonline.com/ubb/frown.gif Ive never seen that movie at all, I so want to..there has to be a copy somewhere...If I get a hold of one I will be happy to tape it for all the Freddie fans! http://www.sitcomsonline.com/ubb/smile.gif

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Hi Scott - Freddie didn't like the movie after it was made and the critics panned it. http://www.sitcomsonline.com/ubb/frown.gif

I'll have to e-mail ya to find out cuz I am dying to know & I'd lvoe to share the info on my site. At the rate things are going with the movie being so hard to find, I'll probably never get to see it. That's sad cuz he deserves to be on tv...

Originally posted by Cheryl Harrell:
I'll have to e-mail ya to find out cuz I am dying to know & I'd lvoe to share the info on my site. At the rate things are going with the movie being so hard to find, I'll probably never get to see it. That's sad cuz he deserves to be on tv...

Hi Cheryl, I just e-mailed you with all the details. I hope I conveyed it well enough and did it justice. I am hoping that soon it will be aired because all of Freddie's fans/friends would love it!!

Thanks you did a great job telling me about it! http://www.sitcomsonline.com/ubb/smile.gif Now if some channel would just show it... http://www.sitcomsonline.com/ubb/smile.gif

Welcome Scott!
I'm sure you will enjoy visting here.I sure do.
I too am interested in purchasing a coopy of the million dollar rip off.If you find out where it is please let the board know
Joy

I want a copy!!!! http://www.sitcomsonline.com/ubb/smile.gif

As Freddie would say......... Don't get ripped off trying to get my movie.... http://www.sitcomsonline.com/ubb/lol.gif http://www.sitcomsonline.com/ubb/rotflmao.gif http://www.sitcomsonline.com/ubb/lol.gif

AHHH , cute I can picture him saying that Jenny Lee. :) I sure would like to get a copy . Ive even put an add in a local paper but no luck.

EVERYBODY WANTS A COPY!!!!:talk:

I posted this on another thread but really is applies here too. Has anyone tried searching the internet for Million Dollar Ripoff? I've checked several old movie stores on the internet but they always say "sorry, Million Dollar Ripoff could not be found". I hate to see what happens if ever there is a copy on e-bay. Everyone here will be bidding against each other I'm afraid. What will we do if that happens? Surely there is a copy out there somewhere! I asked this question on the other thread too - was MDR a movie made for television or was it shown in a movie theater? When was it supposed to have been released - earlier in Freddie's career or towards the end? During Freddie's marriage or after things started getting bad? Sorry for all the questions, but as they say "inquiring minds want to know!" :grineyes:

Hi Catcopy:
I apologize for the delay in replying. I just saw your questions. Yes, MDR was a made for t.v. movie on NBC. I can check for you on the year of release, but it was near the end. I will never forget how I noticed the tremendous weight loss. He was still gorgeous, but I was struck by the weight loss. IMHO the movie was great. It showcased his abilities on the dramatic side and it was a very pleasant surprise.

I hope this helps. I will check it out tonight and let you know the year and whether or not it was made during his marriage or not.

FREDDIE FOREVER!!