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Svenfan1234 · 04-10-2016, 05:28 PM

^Probably.

1960'sTVfan · 04-28-2016, 02:33 PM

I received replacement disc today from VEI for season 4 disc 3, which corrects the error with "The Prisoner" episode. Now I just need to be motivated to watch some episodes, guess I haven't been in the mood for mysteries lately.

tlc38tlc38 · 04-28-2016, 02:36 PM

^I watched all of season 1 as soon as I got my set. Now I'm going to give it a rest for a while so I don't burn out on it.

1960'sTVfan · 04-28-2016, 03:04 PM

^ I agree, watching too many episodes at one time can get you tired of it. That's why I prefer watching detective shows like Cannon in smaller doses, an episode or two whenever the mood strikes me.

Svenfan1234 · 04-28-2016, 03:52 PM

Yes. I admit some shows I can't watch very many eps of at a time

1960'sTVfan · 03-23-2023, 09:56 AM

I've watched some season 3 episodes recently from the full series 31 disc DVD set. Disc 3 of season 3 has some good episodes. The Limping Man, Trial By Terror, Murder By The Numbers, all of these are pretty good.

biffbronson · 04-07-2023, 07:22 PM

"Duel in the Desert" is one of my favorite Season 3 episodes, I'm transfixed by all Joan Van Ark guest roles from that period of time.

I still need half of one of the early season "split" CBS releases, but I guess since the only way to get seasons 4 & 5 is through the complete set, eventually I'll buy that -- and not have to bother.

I noticed the mention of audio in this thread, I've found that my Samsung DVD player evens out the sound on some discs (of other series) that went sort of wild on my older JVC player. Anyway, Cannon ranks pretty highly among my favorite primetime dramas. I think more sitcom fans would find it fun, if they gave it a try.

1960'sTVfan · 04-07-2023, 11:10 PM

I mentioned upthread here about the audio levels, I have the 31 disc set that includes the pilot movie and the reunion movie The Return Of Frank Cannon. The audio levels on the season 2, 3, and 4 episodes are louder than on the season 1 and 5 episodes. There was a playback problem with one episode on disc 3 of season 4, but VEI corrected the error and mailed me a replacement disc so all is good with that now.

I don't know why I was so critical previously about the DVD set, maybe I was in a grumpy mood then, I don't remember. LOL. It's really a pretty decent DVD set, episodes are complete. The main issue I have is that I dislike how the menu screens are designed but that's a minor thing.

Back around 7 or 8 years ago is when I started getting interested in collecting DVD's of classic drama shows. I began with Cannon and went on from there, collected several other series.

Streets Of San Francisco, Mannix, Perry Mason, and the Hawaii Five O series with Jack Lord, CBS DVD did a good job with all of these.

Warner Archive did a good job with the DVD's of The FBI, Daktari, and Medical Center.

However, the Barnaby Jones DVD's from VEI are not good because the majority of episodes are 46 minute, edited for syndication versions and there are a few minutes missing from these episodes.

Season 1 has complete episodes, season 2 is a mix of complete and edited episodes, then from season 3 and forward almost every episode is edited with just a few exceptions. This is bad and the series would need reissued with all unedited episodes but it probably isn't going to happen.

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04-28-2016, 02:36 PM	#108
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04-28-2016, 02:33 PM	#107
1960'sTVfan Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 30, 2009 Posts: 6,164	I received replacement disc today from VEI for season 4 disc 3, which corrects the error with "The Prisoner" episode. Now I just need to be motivated to watch some episodes, guess I haven't been in the mood for mysteries lately.

04-28-2016, 03:04 PM	#109
1960'sTVfan Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 30, 2009 Posts: 6,164	^ I agree, watching too many episodes at one time can get you tired of it. That's why I prefer watching detective shows like Cannon in smaller doses, an episode or two whenever the mood strikes me.

04-28-2016, 03:52 PM	#110
Svenfan1234 Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 12, 2015 Posts: 11,200	Yes. I admit some shows I can't watch very many eps of at a time

03-23-2023, 09:56 AM	#111
1960'sTVfan Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 30, 2009 Posts: 6,164	I've watched some season 3 episodes recently from the full series 31 disc DVD set. Disc 3 of season 3 has some good episodes. The Limping Man, Trial By Terror, Murder By The Numbers, all of these are pretty good.

04-07-2023, 07:22 PM	#112
biffbronson Sentimental Fool Forum Star Join Date: Aug 22, 2009 Location: Near Notre Dame Posts: 10,656	"Duel in the Desert" is one of my favorite Season 3 episodes, I'm transfixed by all Joan Van Ark guest roles from that period of time. I still need half of one of the early season "split" CBS releases, but I guess since the only way to get seasons 4 & 5 is through the complete set, eventually I'll buy that -- and not have to bother. I noticed the mention of audio in this thread, I've found that my Samsung DVD player evens out the sound on some discs (of other series) that went sort of wild on my older JVC player. Anyway, Cannon ranks pretty highly among my favorite primetime dramas. I think more sitcom fans would find it fun, if they gave it a try.

04-07-2023, 11:10 PM	#113
1960'sTVfan Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 30, 2009 Posts: 6,164	I mentioned upthread here about the audio levels, I have the 31 disc set that includes the pilot movie and the reunion movie The Return Of Frank Cannon. The audio levels on the season 2, 3, and 4 episodes are louder than on the season 1 and 5 episodes. There was a playback problem with one episode on disc 3 of season 4, but VEI corrected the error and mailed me a replacement disc so all is good with that now. I don't know why I was so critical previously about the DVD set, maybe I was in a grumpy mood then, I don't remember. LOL. It's really a pretty decent DVD set, episodes are complete. The main issue I have is that I dislike how the menu screens are designed but that's a minor thing. Back around 7 or 8 years ago is when I started getting interested in collecting DVD's of classic drama shows. I began with Cannon and went on from there, collected several other series. Streets Of San Francisco, Mannix, Perry Mason, and the Hawaii Five O series with Jack Lord, CBS DVD did a good job with all of these. Warner Archive did a good job with the DVD's of The FBI, Daktari, and Medical Center. However, the Barnaby Jones DVD's from VEI are not good because the majority of episodes are 46 minute, edited for syndication versions and there are a few minutes missing from these episodes. Season 1 has complete episodes, season 2 is a mix of complete and edited episodes, then from season 3 and forward almost every episode is edited with just a few exceptions. This is bad and the series would need reissued with all unedited episodes but it probably isn't going to happen.