Will the third season ever be released?

[jharison]

Originally Posted by dawsongirl

Kelloggs commercial scripts....ok. I read that and I thought Kelloggs scripts? Show scripts sposored by Kelloggs?

That helps, thank you.

To be honest, I've not yet seen this feature, since my old computer does not have a dvd-drive so I can't access the adobe acrobat files. It is my understanding that the documents include some scripts from the short cast commercials, not the entire episodes.

As far as having the actual footage of some cast commercials, no. They are still in the process of locating those films to be included in future dvd releases.

In terms of the episode quality, the sound is excellent and I believe that they did a new digital transfer from broadcast Digi betas - fine grain negative masters.

There is also a still gallery that has photos from some 3rd season episodes (Butterball, and the one with Andromeda) as well as the 1st season's How to Be a Hero and Uncle Martin's Wisdom Tooth

[dawsongirl]

Originally Posted by BadBoy

The umbrella site's grand total is really the same since their shipping is lower ($8)
There are several on EBAY too from Australia, but have higher shipping prices and therefore larger grand total.

I saw that. As high as $22 AUD. So either the ebay are robbing people blind, or the umbrella shipment takes forever to get here.

[cjamescook]

Actually, Umbrella shipped fairly fast. I have no complaints regarding shipping speed, meaning the time for Umbrella to get it in the mails or the time for it to actually arrive here in Massachusetts, USA from Australia.

[littletydramon]

I just found the 3rd season release from Australia on Amazon.com it seems you can order it off there starting February 5th for $35.99

http://www.amazon.com/My-Favorite-Ma...1403601&sr=1-1

[TJ]

I'm very surprised that they waited until such a late date to announce this, if it is really happening. Why wouldn't the studio confirm the release?

[My Favorite Martian]

I'm really not sure what is happening with this Rhino release, but best you be aware it will be VERY vanilla.
No unaired pilot no cast and crew interviews no TV21 page scans..just a bare bones release.

Alot of time and care went into the Umbrella release..at two bucks a show it's more than worth it.

[dawsongirl]

That seems odd. No picture, no info....and where it lists starring actors, it doesn't list either Bill Bixby or Ray Walston.

[littletydramon]

Dont' worry, I completely agree and will be looking to buy the import over this supposed rhino reelase anyways. BTW, I can't remember, was the Australian company looking to release seasons 1 and 2 with extras at some point?

[TV Knowledge Fan]

....Kellogg's primarily sponsored the series during its three year run on CBS {The Toni Company was the "alternate sponsor" during the first two}- this meant the cast usually appeared in "integrated" commercials for Kellogg's cereals at the end of the episodes sponsored by them- sometimes, these spots were directly tied in with the plot of the episode that had just ended; say, the end of part two of "Go West, Young Martian" {TIM: (pointing to Indian) "Well, Uncle Martin, what are we going to do with HIM?"/MARTIN: "Let's have breakfast, Tim- I feel like having a bowl of Kellogg's Corn Flakes.."/TIM: "Maybe we should ask him if HE wants some?"/MARTIN: 'Why not? Corn is a staple of most indians' diets- I'm sure he'd enjoy it as much as we do."/[as they all sit at the breakfast table enjoying bowls of Corn Flakes] TIM: "Well, this may not solve our problem, Uncle Martin....but it's nice having someone else share our Corn Flakes..."/INDIAN: "How?"/MARTIN: "With cream and sugar, obviously."/OFF-CAMERA CHORUS: "Kellogg's, Best To You!"}. I haven't seen that particular "plug", but that's sort of how those commercials went....when the series went into syndication, these ads, along with the sponsor I.D.s and the parade of Kellogg's cereals appearing in the left-hand corner of the closing credits, disappeared [the drawing of Ray Walston with raised antennae replaced the sponsor's product in the closing credits in syndication].

[Lee G]

I recently saw a syndicated airing of a Father Knows Best episode, it must have been an original print because the closing credits had the sponsors products displayed in the corner of the screen. I was surprised to see that.

[TV Knowledge Fan]

....to see a print with the original closing credits featuring the sponsor's product, in syndication- in "FATHER KNOWS BEST"'s case, it was probably Scott Paper Company {Scotttowels, Scotkins, etc.} or Lever Brothers {All, etc.}- they became the series' "alternate sponsor" in 1958, as Scott had been the sole sponsor from the fall of 1955 onwards [Lorillard Tobacco's Kent cigarettes was the first season sponsor, in 1954-'55]. I've NEVER seen any closing credits of "MY FAVORITE MARTIAN" in syndication with Kellogg's or Toni's products featured in them....

[littletydramon]

an update on this mysterious set.

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Fav...-Season-3/8963

Also, pop over to Umbrellas site to see their listing for the SEASON ONE set with extras. They have a few nice extras to give us ^_^

[jehobden]

Originally Posted by TV Knowledge Fan

....to see a print with the original closing credits featuring the sponsor's product, in syndication- in "FATHER KNOWS BEST"'s case, it was probably Scott Paper Company {Scotttowels, Scotkins, etc.} or Lever Brothers {All, etc.}- they became the series' "alternate sponsor" in 1958, as Scott had been the sole sponsor from the fall of 1955 onwards [Lorillard Tobacco's Kent cigarettes was the first season sponsor, in 1954-'55]. I've NEVER seen any closing credits of "MY FAVORITE MARTIAN" in syndication with Kellogg's or Toni's products featured in them....

I made a post yesterday to the "My Three Sons" board about seeing another sitcom sponsored by Kellogg's w/ the products appearing in the free space around the credits:

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/...d.php?t=221452

I have seen this w/ 2 different "My Three Sons" eps so far, but it was possibly just a mistake in syndication not to have removed the product pictures.