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Originally Posted by PhoenixAcres
There's been some discussion here about whether classic shows should be released on DVD with full original commercials included in the package. I haven't actually seen examples of this in practice but I have to wonder if it's really necessary. Obviously that's just my opinion and if such releases make the purists happy I'll be happy for them. But personally, I think commercials are commercials regardless of when they were made. The vintage ads might be interesting from a curiosity, nostalgic, or historical standpoint, but I would rather have TV shows commercial-free. The only exception would be cast promos where some of the show's actors are involved.
If I grew up in the '50s and '60s I might feel differently about this but for whatever reason I don't have much interest in old commercials.
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With many older shows the commercials are so integral, it sometimes becomes obvious when they cut out the 'brought to you by' and ads. in many 50s shows all the commercials are by the cast (like the Carnation ads on Burns and Allen). Also, what they should do is to include a chapter stop at the end of the ad, so those who want to skip the commercial, can.