TV Line: "Top 10 Most Requested Shows not on Streaming" - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

JamesG · 07-10-2023, 05:47 PM

Murphy Brown

Likely due to cost-prohibitive music rights, neither the original series nor the 2018 revival season can be found on a streaming platform.

Chicago Hope

Also due to music rights, this Emmy-nominated medical drama is not found on streaming platforms or physical media.

Boston Public

It was previously syndicated on TV One, but has since been unavailable to watch anywhere.

Sisters

All 6 seasons are available on DVD, but it is not found on any streaming service.

China Beach

The Complete Series is on DVD, but it is not found on any streaming service.

Northern Exposure

It is available on DVD and Amazon Digital, but it is not found on any streaming service.

Moonlighting

It is available on DVD, but it is not found on any streaming service.

Knots Landing

Episodes of the beloved "Dallas" spin-off are especially hard to come by. Only 2 out of its 14 seasons have yet to be released in any capacity.

Ed

Music rights are allegedly to blame for this NBC dramedy not being released on streaming or physical media.

Homicide: Life on the Street

Music rights issues are what’s keeping people from streaming this excellent show, however The Complete Series can be found on DVD.

https://tvline.com/lists/tv-shows-no...on-the-street/

stevea · 07-10-2023, 06:03 PM

Thank you! Nice to have a "non-clickbait" interesting list.

TJ · 07-10-2023, 08:19 PM

CBS All Access had a limited amount of Murphy Brown episodes in 2018.

https://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards...d.php?t=375447

The 2018 Murphy Brown revival can be purchased digitally from Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Fake-News/dp/...f_=as_li_ss_tl

I'm surprised The Drew Carey Show didn't make their list. Only the first season and a TV Favorites compilation were released on DVD.

Drew Carey explains why "The Drew Carey Show" isn't on Netflix
https://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards...d.php?t=319399

American Dreams is another series with music rights issues. Only the first season was released on DVD. It has never aired in syndication in the US.

JamesG · 07-10-2023, 08:32 PM

I don’t know its “in demand” status, but one I want to see is Unhappily Ever After. No streaming or physical media release and it hasn’t been in syndication since the early 2000’s.

Sal · 07-14-2023, 10:33 PM

If you want to go back a little further in time, I would also include "My Three Sons", "Welcome Back Kotter", "Gomer Pyle", and "The Monkees".

Dr. Jazz · 07-14-2023, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Sal

If you want to go back a little further in time, I would also include "My Three Sons", "Welcome Back Kotter", "Gomer Pyle", and "The Monkees".

I recently noticed TUBI has all 4 seasons of Kotter.

I’d like to add “Fame”, “Night Heat”, “Dear John” and “King of Kensington”

TJ · 09-27-2023, 12:09 PM

Moonlighting is finally coming to streaming on Hulu on October 10.

https://blog.sitcomsonline.com/2023/...-showtime.html

rusty spike · 09-27-2023, 02:36 PM

I suppose Growing Pains should be there, but I think they're 1.99 per episode.

damon strong · 10-06-2023, 10:20 AM

"Phyllis" (1975-77) is a show I'd like to see again. Episodes available from other sources are all edited syndicated prints with about three minutes missing.

PaperClips · 10-06-2023, 04:21 PM

I'd add "Early Edition".

JamesG · 01-04-2024, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesG

Northern Exposure

It is available on DVD and Amazon Digital, but it is not found on any streaming service.

Northern Exposure is now on Amazon Prime.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/deta...sc_source=web&

07-10-2023, 05:47 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,141	TV Line: "Top 10 Most Requested Shows not on Streaming" *Murphy Brown* Likely due to cost-prohibitive music rights, neither the original series nor the 2018 revival season can be found on a streaming platform. *Chicago Hope* Also due to music rights, this Emmy-nominated medical drama is not found on streaming platforms or physical media. *Boston Public* It was previously syndicated on TV One, but has since been unavailable to watch anywhere. *Sisters* All 6 seasons are available on DVD, but it is not found on any streaming service. *China Beach* The Complete Series is on DVD, but it is not found on any streaming service. *Northern Exposure* It is available on DVD and Amazon Digital, but it is not found on any streaming service. *Moonlighting* It is available on DVD, but it is not found on any streaming service. *Knots Landing* Episodes of the beloved "Dallas" spin-off are especially hard to come by. Only 2 out of its 14 seasons have yet to be released in any capacity. Ed Music rights are allegedly to blame for this NBC dramedy not being released on streaming or physical media. *Homicide: Life on the Street* Music rights issues are what’s keeping people from streaming this excellent show, however The Complete Series can be found on DVD. https://tvline.com/lists/tv-shows-no...on-the-street/

07-14-2023, 10:33 PM	#5
Sal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 20, 2001 Location: Oakville, Ont. Canada Posts: 6,193	If you want to go back a little further in time, I would also include "My Three Sons", "Welcome Back Kotter", "Gomer Pyle", and "The Monkees".
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07-10-2023, 06:03 PM	#2
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 44,812	Thank you! Nice to have a "non-clickbait" interesting list.

07-10-2023, 08:19 PM	#3
TJ Site Owner Administrator Forum Star Join Date: Feb 03, 2000 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 10,694	CBS All Access had a limited amount of Murphy Brown episodes in 2018. https://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards...d.php?t=375447 The 2018 Murphy Brown revival can be purchased digitally from Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Fake-News/dp/...f_=as_li_ss_tl I'm surprised The Drew Carey Show didn't make their list. Only the first season and a TV Favorites compilation were released on DVD. Drew Carey explains why "The Drew Carey Show" isn't on Netflix https://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards...d.php?t=319399 American Dreams is another series with music rights issues. Only the first season was released on DVD. It has never aired in syndication in the US.

07-10-2023, 08:32 PM	#4
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,141	I don’t know its “in demand” status, but one I want to see is Unhappily Ever After. No streaming or physical media release and it hasn’t been in syndication since the early 2000’s.

09-27-2023, 12:09 PM	#7
TJ Site Owner Administrator Forum Star Join Date: Feb 03, 2000 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 10,694	Moonlighting is finally coming to streaming on Hulu on October 10. https://blog.sitcomsonline.com/2023/...-showtime.html

09-27-2023, 02:36 PM	#8
rusty spike Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 08, 2015 Location: Southwest Posts: 1,124	I suppose Growing Pains should be there, but I think they're 1.99 per episode.

10-06-2023, 10:20 AM	#9
damon strong Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 17, 2010 Location: Toronto ontario Posts: 143	"Phyllis" (1975-77) is a show I'd like to see again. Episodes available from other sources are all edited syndicated prints with about three minutes missing.

10-06-2023, 04:21 PM	#10
PaperClips Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 09, 2021 Posts: 316	I'd add "Early Edition".