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1960'sTVfan · 12-02-2021, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by bencasey

On Filmrise, they have seasons 5-11, all uncut, but they are not 4x3. Not sure what they are. There is black all around the picture, which is what happens when they take a 4x3 picture and try to encode it into widescreen.

It seems that none of the retro channels on TV have a normal, 4X3 picture anymore. It's either that widescreen 16x9 garbage with the black bars at the top and bottom, or a shrunken down, square size picture with black bars on all four sides. Both are terrible and look awful, this is why I don't watch or record shows from the retro channels anymore. Thankfully, all the DVD's I have of favorite classic shows are in the proper, 4x3 full screen format.

bencasey · 12-02-2021, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by retroTVfan4ever

Understood but I'm not able to record shows from streaming services, don't have the equipment for that, I can only record shows from TV channels.

A Roku player is all you need and you can get one for like $30. Certainly worth it.

bencasey · 12-02-2021, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by retroTVfan4ever

It seems that none of the retro channels on TV have a normal, 4X3 picture anymore. It's either that widescreen 16x9 garbage with the black bars at the top and bottom, or a shrunken down, square size picture with black bars on all four sides. Both are terrible and look awful, this is why I don't watch or record shows from the retro channels anymore. Thankfully, all the DVD's I have of favorite classic shows are in the proper, 4x3 full screen format.

Seasons 5-9 & 11 of Danny Thomas are correct 4x3 on IMDB-TV

Seasons 2-4 of Joey Bishop are correct 4x3 on Filmrise

1960'sTVfan · 12-02-2021, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by bencasey

A Roku player is all you need and you can get one for like $30. Certainly worth it.

I'll think it over and consider getting a Roku player, thanks much for the recommendation/suggestion.

Sal · 12-10-2021, 10:55 PM

I have no idea how to get it on Filmrise. I go to their webpage and I only get the homepage. I can't find any streams on it at all. I thought by now it would be on TUBI as well but they don't have it yet. However, it is on PLUTO TV and you can check it out there right now. They have Seasons 4-11 free on demand.

The Danny Thomas Show - PLUTO TV

On TV, I can watch it every day on CHCH TV at 2:00 pm. Right now, they're on Season 6 and I don't know how much farther they'll go.

Howard · 12-26-2021, 07:10 PM

I beg to differ; all these old shows were filmed in 4x3 and when I checked it out on DANNY THOMAS very recently, it is presented in 4x3 however when COZI-TV used to air it, they blew it up into a 16x9 which looked incredible to me with no distortion and the prints they ran were impeccable.

Howard · 12-26-2021, 07:13 PM

Just Google FILMRISE APP and there it is but since my post it turns out that AMAZON PRIME is running the show with no cuts! Thanks for the list of old show streamers, really appreciate the info!

snowpeck · 12-28-2021, 01:55 AM

Pluto TV and Sling TV have seasons 4-11 up (though one episode from season 4 is missing) uncut, in 4x3 and in HD! They all look great and are available for free.

Howard · 02-13-2022, 04:01 PM

I understand BUT DVD's, even Blu Rays are NOTHING compared to 4K streaming! Much better picture and details! Unfortunately, the only DVD-SETS of this show are season 5 and 6. The distributor stopped after the dismal returns of their 2008 release of season 6!

12-10-2021, 10:55 PM	#20
Sal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 20, 2001 Location: Oakville, Ont. Canada Posts: 6,147	I have no idea how to get it on Filmrise. I go to their webpage and I only get the homepage. I can't find any streams on it at all. I thought by now it would be on TUBI as well but they don't have it yet. However, it is on PLUTO TV and you can check it out there right now. They have Seasons 4-11 free on demand. The Danny Thomas Show - PLUTO TV On TV, I can watch it every day on CHCH TV at 2:00 pm. Right now, they're on Season 6 and I don't know how much farther they'll go.
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12-26-2021, 07:10 PM	#21
Howard Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 23, 2003 Posts: 238	I beg to differ; all these old shows were filmed in 4x3 and when I checked it out on DANNY THOMAS very recently, it is presented in 4x3 however when COZI-TV used to air it, they blew it up into a 16x9 which looked incredible to me with no distortion and the prints they ran were impeccable.
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12-28-2021, 01:55 AM	#23
snowpeck Member Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 13, 2001 Location: Atlanta Posts: 759	Pluto TV and Sling TV have seasons 4-11 up (though one episode from season 4 is missing) uncut, in 4x3 and in HD! They all look great and are available for free.
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12-26-2021, 07:13 PM	#22
Howard Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 23, 2003 Posts: 238	Just Google FILMRISE APP and there it is but since my post it turns out that AMAZON PRIME is running the show with no cuts! Thanks for the list of old show streamers, really appreciate the info!

02-13-2022, 04:01 PM	#24
Howard Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 23, 2003 Posts: 238	I understand BUT DVD's, even Blu Rays are NOTHING compared to 4K streaming! Much better picture and details! Unfortunately, the only DVD-SETS of this show are season 5 and 6. The distributor stopped after the dismal returns of their 2008 release of season 6!