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ahafan02 · 10-31-2013, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by tlc38tlc38

The song "Happy Days Are Here Again" was cleared for the recently released season 4 of "Alice" in the episode Carrie Sharples Strikes Again.

Different publishers charge different fees for various songs...some are more expensive than others...it's highly possible StarVista couldn't afford some of these songs.

Penny Lane · 11-14-2013, 03:33 PM

I just today received Mama's Family season 2 and I am happy to report that "Gert Rides Again" is included! I never understood why this episode was never shown in reruns. Anybody know why? Can't wait to watch it again after so many years!

Among the special features included is the tv movie "Eunice"

McGillicuddy · 11-14-2013, 03:55 PM

I've never seen this episode either, before the DVD set. There's some issues with music in this episode, but I don't know if that would effect the show in syndication.

stevea · 11-15-2013, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Penny Lane

I just today received Mama's Family season 2 and I am happy to report that "Gert Rides Again" is included! I never understood why this episode was never shown in reruns. Anybody know why? Can't wait to watch it again after so many years!

Among the special features included is the tv movie "Eunice"

This episode was not shown by TBS, but was shown on ION. With the copy ION had, I think there were slight problems with the quality, as I recall. So if the syndication print was defective, TBS probably elected to just skip it.

Penny Lane · 11-15-2013, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by stevea

This episode was not shown by TBS, but was shown on ION. With the copy ION had, I think there were slight problems with the quality, as I recall. So if the syndication print was defective, TBS probably elected to just skip it.

That could be it. I only watched it on TBS.

ThomasE · 12-07-2013, 01:17 AM

I did see "Gert Rides Again" on syndicated reruns on my local station. I even taped it in the late 90's. I never knew that TBS skipped it.

tlc38tlc38 · 01-20-2014, 12:31 AM

I'm beginning to wonder if the reason they couldn't get the rights to "Happy Days Are Here Again" is because they changed the words and title to "Harper Days Are Here Again". The reason I think this is because I've seen this song on lots of other TV shows on DVD. Most recently it was released on the season 3 set of "Family Matters"---it was in the episode "Woman of the People".

quincywagstaff · 01-27-2014, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by tlc38tlc38

I'm beginning to wonder if the reason they couldn't get the rights to "Happy Days Are Here Again" is because they changed the words and title to "Harper Days Are Here Again". The reason I think this is because I've seen this song on lots of other TV shows on DVD. Most recently it was released on the season 3 set of "Family Matters"---it was in the episode "Woman of the People".

I hadn't thought of that, but you could have hit the nail on the head. The rights holders may not have approved of changing the lyrics at any price.

stevea · 02-11-2014, 03:40 PM

It was reported today on TVShowsOnDVD.com that Star-Vista is going to release a Wonder Years DVD set, painstakingly seeing that virtually all original music is licensed (and with this show there was a LOT of original music...Beatles, etc.!), so that the series can be released as originally shown. Hey guys...why didn't you do that with Mama? If you can license the Beatles, surely you can clear Mama singing Harper Days are Here Again! Boy, I wish I had taped season 2 off TBS!

MikeLutton · 02-11-2014, 04:03 PM

bit off topic but to a point can u imagine if Happy days cut blueberry hill song off its dvds due to license one of it top songs.

Chocolate Moose · 02-11-2014, 04:30 PM

Look at this nice long thread!

Just sharing that I got Season 1 from the library today!

wiseguy182 · 03-10-2014, 12:52 AM

One reason I believe the lost episodes exist is the because the episode titles sound like ones they would come up with. "Snow Job", "Play Ball!", "Wedding Presence", "Raytown Without Pity" and "Bubba's Photo Class" all sound like episode titles the writers would actually come up with. It's very common for them to use catchy titles, play on words, etc., which is what these are. The post on here from somebody who was describing an episode where it snowed sounds like it could be "Snow Job"

quincywagstaff · 03-10-2014, 07:28 PM

Before they released the DVDs, Time-Life was asked the question about the existence of these 5 phantom episodes; they checked with Warner and the Joe Hamilton estate and the answer they were given was that there are no missing episodes. I'm sure this won't change anyone's mind on this subject if they really want to believe they exist, but those are the facts.

Vahan · 03-10-2014, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by quincywagstaff

Before they released the DVDs, Time-Life was asked the question about the existence of these 5 phantom episodes; they checked with Warner and the Joe Hamilton estate and the answer they were given was that there are no missing episodes. I'm sure this won't change anyone's mind on this subject if they really want to believe they exist, but those are the facts.

If only he would have the decency to take me off of his ignore list, I would be able to tell him how I can prove to him, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that there were no episodes of Mama's Family that were taped but never shown, and that yeahyadda was not telling the truth at all.

Come on, Wiseguy182. Please, take me off your ignore list. I apologize for everything I have sad to you.

wiseguy182 · 03-15-2014, 12:50 AM

It should be noted that the only episode of Soul Man (the late 90s Dan Aykroyd sitcom) is also entitled "Play Ball!" How ironic that 2 episodes of 2 different shows I need would have the same title!

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tlc38tlc38 Every day’s a Dolly day! Forum Star Join Date: May 02, 2008 Location: I’m just travelin’ thru Posts: 19,271	I'm beginning to wonder if the reason they couldn't get the rights to "Happy Days Are Here Again" is because they changed the words and title to "Harper Days Are Here Again". The reason I think this is because I've seen this song on lots of other TV shows on DVD. Most recently it was released on the season 3 set of "Family Matters"---it was in the episode "Woman of the People".
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11-14-2013, 03:55 PM	#513
McGillicuddy Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 28, 2002 Posts: 5,179	I've never seen this episode either, before the DVD set. There's some issues with music in this episode, but I don't know if that would effect the show in syndication.

02-11-2014, 03:40 PM	#519
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 44,953	It was reported today on TVShowsOnDVD.com that Star-Vista is going to release a Wonder Years DVD set, painstakingly seeing that virtually all original music is licensed (and with this show there was a LOT of original music...Beatles, etc.!), so that the series can be released as originally shown. Hey guys...why didn't you do that with Mama? If you can license the Beatles, surely you can clear Mama singing Harper Days are Here Again! Boy, I wish I had taped season 2 off TBS!

03-10-2014, 12:52 AM	#522
wiseguy182 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 11, 2006 Location: Wendy's salad bar Posts: 7,030	One reason I believe the lost episodes exist is the because the episode titles sound like ones they would come up with. "Snow Job", "Play Ball!", "Wedding Presence", "Raytown Without Pity" and "Bubba's Photo Class" all sound like episode titles the writers would actually come up with. It's very common for them to use catchy titles, play on words, etc., which is what these are. The post on here from somebody who was describing an episode where it snowed sounds like it could be "Snow Job"
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quincywagstaff Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 15, 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 191	Before they released the DVDs, Time-Life was asked the question about the existence of these 5 phantom episodes; they checked with Warner and the Joe Hamilton estate and the answer they were given was that there are no missing episodes. I'm sure this won't change anyone's mind on this subject if they really want to believe they exist, but those are the facts.

03-15-2014, 12:50 AM	#525
wiseguy182 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 11, 2006 Location: Wendy's salad bar Posts: 7,030	It should be noted that the only episode of Soul Man (the late 90s Dan Aykroyd sitcom) is also entitled "Play Ball!" How ironic that 2 episodes of 2 different shows I need would have the same title!
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