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Brian Damage · 02-22-2005, 11:36 PM

I may be in the minority, but I thought the reunion was sub par. It was way too short and they didn't talk about some of the great episodes like The Runaways, Barbara's Friend and The Older Man. I was left wanting more not because the reunion was so good, but because the reunion was poor.

seventies_sitcoms · 02-22-2005, 11:38 PM

I would think there would be enough buyers to support DVD sales. I mean not in the millions, but I can see people buying the show. The sooner they would get released the more people are likely to grab them. I do think this show would sell better than other Columbia/Sony DVD shows that are out there. Who knows? They could be released next Tuesday!

dandelion wine · 02-22-2005, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by robyrob

maybe they're waiting for the ratings to come in on the reunion before they make any announcements...

Yeah, that'd make sense. Hopefully we'll hear something soon, very soon.

robyrob · 02-22-2005, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by seventies_sitcoms

I would think there would be enough buyers to support DVD sales. I mean not in the millions, but I can see people buying the show. The sooner they would get released the more people are likely to grab them. I do think this show would sell better than other Columbia/Sony DVD shows that are out there. Who knows? They could be released next Tuesday!

i think that it all depends on the package; if they do it as a complete season set, keep it around $25, and put some meagre extras on there (like audio commentaries or clips from the reunion show) it WILL sell.

TVFactFan · 02-22-2005, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

I may be in the minority, but I thought the reunion was sub par. It was way too short and they didn't talk about some of the great episodes like The Runaways, Barbara's Friend and The Older Man. I was left wanting more not because the reunion was so good, but because the reunion was poor.

Brian wasn't the clip when Ann told Julie-"then don;t come back" from the Runaways?

seventies_sitcoms · 02-22-2005, 11:52 PM

They could put outtakes / commercials on the discs. As we know from tonight the outtakes do exist. Wasn't there an earlier pilot version of the show that was filmed WITHOUT Valerie? I wonder if that exists still?

Brian Damage · 02-23-2005, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by TVShow Analyzer

Brian wasn't the clip when Ann told Julie-"then don;t come back" from the Runaways?

Yes, I was mistaken. They did delve into that episode, but I was still disappointed with the show overall.

seventies_sitcoms · 02-23-2005, 12:06 AM

I always liked it when Ann fell down into the ratty old armchair!

vashti1999 · 02-23-2005, 12:10 AM

It wasn't the greatest special it could have been but it was fun seeing alot of the old scenes again. I was thinking like some of you that Sony will be interested in seeing the ratings for this to determine what they'll do about a dvd release. If ratings are a factor, I just hope it does well because it made me eager for a dvd release.

Nanette Fabray looked better than I expected her to look, but what was up with Shelley Fabares' pink spiky hair? Scarpelli looks pretty much like you would expect him to look today. The special definitely made me wish someone were airing it at least, but I prefer those dvds, if they ever come.

seventies_sitcoms · 02-23-2005, 12:16 AM

TV Guide has a short review of the special and they said it was "uninspired." I really think in a way the show has been on the shelf for way too long for most people to get into now.

Brian Damage · 02-23-2005, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by seventies_sitcoms

TV Guide has a short review of the special and they said it was "uninspired." I really think in a way the show has been on the shelf for way too long for most people to get into now.

I agree with that critique. But I disagree what you said about people not getting into it. If the show was done more properly, it could've really inspired alot more younger viewers to buy the dvd's.

jayman75 · 02-23-2005, 12:34 AM

And, I missed it. Damn. Any chance or reairing sometime soon??

sunter · 02-23-2005, 12:35 AM

I enjoyed the reunion show.

I hope they rerun it because I forgot to tape the show.

Pitooey · 02-23-2005, 10:21 AM

Athough I missed the beginning of the show from what I saw they should've had at least 2 hours. I hope it re-airs again though.

I felt they shouldn't harp on Mackenzie's drug problem so much. She did do drugs but they should leave her alone. They should've maybe mentioned it a little and then went on to talk more about the show. Poor Mackenzie looked uneasy.

Pavan · 02-23-2005, 12:37 PM

I saw some of it (was watching According to Jim), but I did tape it. From what I saw, it didn't have the excitement as the Happy Days Reunion did. The ratings were not too good either. At least nothing compared to Happy Days. Here are the ratings:

Viewers: 9.94 million (2nd in timeslot from 9-9:20pm, According to Jim took 2nd from 9:20-10pm, leaving the reunion in 3rd place)
A18-49: 2.9/7 (4th in timeslot)

02-23-2005, 12:10 AM	#39
vashti1999 NY METS - #1 Forum Fanatic Join Date: Oct 14, 2003 Location: The world's greatest city - New York City Posts: 11,404	It wasn't the greatest special it could have been but it was fun seeing alot of the old scenes again. I was thinking like some of you that Sony will be interested in seeing the ratings for this to determine what they'll do about a dvd release. If ratings are a factor, I just hope it does well because it made me eager for a dvd release. Nanette Fabray looked better than I expected her to look, but what was up with Shelley Fabares' pink spiky hair? Scarpelli looks pretty much like you would expect him to look today. The special definitely made me wish someone were airing it at least, but I prefer those dvds, if they ever come.
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02-23-2005, 12:35 AM	#43
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02-23-2005, 12:37 PM	#45
Pavan SO News/Reviews Director Administrator Forum Superstar Join Date: Feb 17, 2000 Location: Linden, NJ (Where Hal Linden got his last name from!) Posts: 26,821	I saw some of it (was watching According to Jim), but I did tape it. From what I saw, it didn't have the excitement as the Happy Days Reunion did. The ratings were not too good either. At least nothing compared to Happy Days. Here are the ratings: Viewers: 9.94 million (2nd in timeslot from 9-9:20pm, According to Jim took 2nd from 9:20-10pm, leaving the reunion in 3rd place) A18-49: 2.9/7 (4th in timeslot)
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02-22-2005, 11:36 PM	#31
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	I may be in the minority, but I thought the reunion was sub par. It was way too short and they didn't talk about some of the great episodes like The Runaways, Barbara's Friend and The Older Man. I was left wanting more not because the reunion was so good, but because the reunion was poor.

02-22-2005, 11:38 PM	#32
seventies_sitcoms * Senior Member Join Date: Jan 09, 2005 Posts: 2,244	I would think there would be enough buyers to support DVD sales. I mean not in the millions, but I can see people buying the show. The sooner they would get released the more people are likely to grab them. I do think this show would sell better than other Columbia/Sony DVD shows that are out there. Who knows? They could be released next Tuesday!

02-22-2005, 11:52 PM	#36
seventies_sitcoms * Senior Member Join Date: Jan 09, 2005 Posts: 2,244	They could put outtakes / commercials on the discs. As we know from tonight the outtakes do exist. Wasn't there an earlier pilot version of the show that was filmed WITHOUT Valerie? I wonder if that exists still?

02-23-2005, 12:06 AM	#38
seventies_sitcoms * Senior Member Join Date: Jan 09, 2005 Posts: 2,244	I always liked it when Ann fell down into the ratty old armchair!

02-23-2005, 12:16 AM	#40
seventies_sitcoms * Senior Member Join Date: Jan 09, 2005 Posts: 2,244	TV Guide has a short review of the special and they said it was "uninspired." I really think in a way the show has been on the shelf for way too long for most people to get into now.