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John Carovella · 04-26-2007, 01:08 AM

I've thought about this and decided I will either get this or get someone to get it for my birthday gift. It angers me how the show is chopped up now, and how little Hugh Wilson cares about purity but on the other hand, if sales are poor, there won't be further seasons released and you can probably forget about deluxe re-releases.

As a music fan I'm used to buying several incarnations of the same product, I'll buy a remaster of an album to hear improved/ different mixes then raid sales, used stores, vinyl, downloads or whatever to hear the pure original release. Then I can enjoy an improved or at least cleaner mix and the way people originaly heard the music.

Anyway, yeah somehow I'll get the season one set, and if at some point Fox or another company does a better release I'll sell my copy of the Fox version, and then I get some money back and buy the better one. And if no one will give me money for the DVD I'll donate it to a library so as many people as possible can enjoy WKRP.

I also have my favorite WKRP episodes taped off the Comedy Network and the WKRP 3 vhs tape set from MTM (a Christmas gift from my sister) and I will transcribe them to DVD-R to preserve the tapes and be able to watch my favorite episodes closer to the orginally aired versions anywhere anytime.

Cheryl Harrell · 04-27-2007, 04:37 AM

My hubby & I got the WKRP dvd set. We figured it's the only way to be able to watch the show again. I hate how it's cut up & songs missing. But it's either that or not see the show again...

Heidi Dawn · 04-27-2007, 12:48 PM

I wasn't born when the first season originally aired, so the music replacements don't bother me. I'm used to hearing the generic music in the reruns anyway. I like the song 'You're much too much' when Les tries on the wig and 'Nowhere band' where Doug fills in for Johnny. Lots of scenes crack me up everytime. I finished watching my season 1 DVD's last night.

Fixxer315 · 04-28-2007, 07:24 PM

I just got the set and it's been a while since I've seen the syndicated shows, so I don't think I'll miss the music that much.

The only exception will be for one of the future seasons, in which Carlson runs for city council. There is a great moment in which the gang cuts a TV commercial that uses the Star Wars theme. Unfortunately, the joke was ruined for subsequent syndicated episodes, where the theme was replaced by generic sci-fi music, which was poortly edited in.

Still, this was one of the funniest shows of the late 70's, and with or without music, I'm still giong to enjoy it.

BTW, you can pretty much blame the record industry. This is the same industry whose short-sightedness has had almost of an impact on their lost record sales as the internet. Now, instead of doing anything like negotiating REASONABLE extensions to the various copyrights, they force the DVD releases to be chopped up. If they were smart, they could have let WKRP use the songs, in exchange for the producers putting a bonus music credit section, in which the viewers could find out what songs were in various episodes, as well as the albums they could track them down. THis would have benefited everyone--the viewers as well as the artists. And I wouldn't have minded paying up to $40-50 per season if that was all it took to keep the music intact (over 50 is too much for a sitcom).

JoeP · 05-05-2007, 12:57 PM

I am as frustrated as every fan is, but there is a reality that must be faced.

There will be NO complete version. Not while music publishers (not the record labels) want to rape every production company for $30-40,000 per song.

It is not remotely feasible for the uncut episodes to be released.

I picked up the set and have only been able to sit down and wtach a few episodes and yes some changes make me cringe, but fo the most part I get to watch 22 minutes of a great, classic sitcom. It's better than watching them on tv, if they ever will be on again anyway.

This is it.

robyrob · 05-05-2007, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by John Carovella

I've thought about this and decided I will either get this or get someone to get it for my birthday gift. It angers me how the show is chopped up now, and how little Hugh Wilson cares about purity but on the other hand, if sales are poor, there won't be further seasons released and you can probably forget about deluxe re-releases...

sales for WKRP have NOT been poor - no matter what the DVD companies will say, it made #18 in sales for ALL dvd's last week http://www.dvdinformation.com/TitleSearch/titles.cfm

it is very sad that most of the old shows will never be seen again as they originally aired, just because of a few greedy individuals...

TripperFan · 05-05-2007, 07:42 PM

Being one who saw the show during it's original run, I just can't buy it without the original music. It just wouldn't be the same for me I'm afraid. Part of me doesn't want to buy it just purely out of protest. Could you imagine if all products used on television shows weren't allowed to be seen in reruns or DVD releases? It's the same thing.

Heck, what are they going to do with the ep about the tragic Who concert? Try changing the name of the band? To me, that's what they're doing to the music. It's changing history in a small way.

TripperFan · 05-05-2007, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by robyrob

it is very sad that most of the old shows will never be seen again as they originally aired, just because of a few greedy individuals...

My point exactly. If we all ignored these subpar releases, it might change some minds. Better to get something than nothing right?

Fixxer315 · 05-14-2007, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by TripperFan

Being one who saw the show during it's original run, I just can't buy it without the original music. It just wouldn't be the same for me I'm afraid. Part of me doesn't want to buy it just purely out of protest. Could you imagine if all products used on television shows weren't allowed to be seen in reruns or DVD releases? It's the same thing.

Heck, what are they going to do with the ep about the tragic Who concert? Try changing the name of the band? To me, that's what they're doing to the music. It's changing history in a small way.

Did they refer to the band by name in the episode? If memory serves, they kept the name out of the show entirely, only having it in the closing dedication.

bencasey · 01-12-2008, 03:56 AM

I have most of them from CBS so I won't buy this bastardized release.

04-27-2007, 04:37 AM	#17
Cheryl Harrell I Love You Mike 4-Ever Forum Veteran Join Date: Mar 23, 2001 Location: Pixley!!!! Actually VA--USA LOL! Posts: 6,192	My hubby & I got the WKRP dvd set. We figured it's the only way to be able to watch the show again. I hate how it's cut up & songs missing. But it's either that or not see the show again...
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05-05-2007, 07:42 PM	#22
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04-26-2007, 01:08 AM	#16
John Carovella Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Dec 02, 2004 Posts: 26	I've thought about this and decided I will either get this or get someone to get it for my birthday gift. It angers me how the show is chopped up now, and how little Hugh Wilson cares about purity but on the other hand, if sales are poor, there won't be further seasons released and you can probably forget about deluxe re-releases. As a music fan I'm used to buying several incarnations of the same product, I'll buy a remaster of an album to hear improved/ different mixes then raid sales, used stores, vinyl, downloads or whatever to hear the pure original release. Then I can enjoy an improved or at least cleaner mix and the way people originaly heard the music. Anyway, yeah somehow I'll get the season one set, and if at some point Fox or another company does a better release I'll sell my copy of the Fox version, and then I get some money back and buy the better one. And if no one will give me money for the DVD I'll donate it to a library so as many people as possible can enjoy WKRP. I also have my favorite WKRP episodes taped off the Comedy Network and the WKRP 3 vhs tape set from MTM (a Christmas gift from my sister) and I will transcribe them to DVD-R to preserve the tapes and be able to watch my favorite episodes closer to the orginally aired versions anywhere anytime.

04-27-2007, 12:48 PM	#18
Heidi Dawn Muppets Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 01, 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 883	I wasn't born when the first season originally aired, so the music replacements don't bother me. I'm used to hearing the generic music in the reruns anyway. I like the song 'You're much too much' when Les tries on the wig and 'Nowhere band' where Doug fills in for Johnny. Lots of scenes crack me up everytime. I finished watching my season 1 DVD's last night.
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04-28-2007, 07:24 PM	#19
Fixxer315 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Feb 01, 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 16	I just got the set and it's been a while since I've seen the syndicated shows, so I don't think I'll miss the music that much. The only exception will be for one of the future seasons, in which Carlson runs for city council. There is a great moment in which the gang cuts a TV commercial that uses the Star Wars theme. Unfortunately, the joke was ruined for subsequent syndicated episodes, where the theme was replaced by generic sci-fi music, which was poortly edited in. Still, this was one of the funniest shows of the late 70's, and with or without music, I'm still giong to enjoy it. BTW, you can pretty much blame the record industry. This is the same industry whose short-sightedness has had almost of an impact on their lost record sales as the internet. Now, instead of doing anything like negotiating REASONABLE extensions to the various copyrights, they force the DVD releases to be chopped up. If they were smart, they could have let WKRP use the songs, in exchange for the producers putting a bonus music credit section, in which the viewers could find out what songs were in various episodes, as well as the albums they could track them down. THis would have benefited everyone--the viewers as well as the artists. And I wouldn't have minded paying up to $40-50 per season if that was all it took to keep the music intact (over 50 is too much for a sitcom).

05-05-2007, 12:57 PM	#20
JoeP Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jan 06, 2007 Posts: 6	I am as frustrated as every fan is, but there is a reality that must be faced. There will be NO complete version. Not while music publishers (not the record labels) want to rape every production company for $30-40,000 per song. It is not remotely feasible for the uncut episodes to be released. I picked up the set and have only been able to sit down and wtach a few episodes and yes some changes make me cringe, but fo the most part I get to watch 22 minutes of a great, classic sitcom. It's better than watching them on tv, if they ever will be on again anyway. This is it.

01-12-2008, 03:56 AM	#25
bencasey Member Senior Member Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: Long Beach Posts: 1,692	I have most of them from CBS so I won't buy this bastardized release.