dvds I can bet that will be out by the latest 2008

[Wildchats]

Okay...here is my guess on what shows over the next 4 years will be added at some point to season box sets... I do believe all these shows will make it. I know they will. It seems as if fans just keep wanting them on DVD/ they were popular/well known


The definites that will come out soon I am guessing being:

Cosby Show
Roseanne
Golden Girls
Facts of Life
Diff'rent Strokes
Alf
Maude
Full House


Then I am guessing these shows will slowly make their way to DVD over the next few years as well... However, they may not in my opinion definitly make DVD, ulike the shows I listed above which I KNOW have a much better chance at making.

Dynasty
Knots Landing
90210
Melrose Place
Silver Spoons
Gimme A Break
Webster
Wings

[JT]

"Dynasty" and "Knots Landing" might come out earlier than you think if "Dallas"'s upcoming DVD release sells well.

[tvje]

If they are adding "Cosby show", surely they might also release "A Different World" on DVD.

[barwars]

The Cosby Show and Roseanne would be the LAST shows Id expect on DVD.
Simple reason being -- they aren't owned by a company that has released any DVDs yet.


Maybe eventually, because Id buy them both.





Other shows that will be out by 2008 at the latest:
The Brady Bunch
Happy Days
Mork & Mindy
Laverne & Shirley
Silver Spoons
Bewitched
I Dream of Jeannie
Leave it to Beaver
The Andy Griffith Show
Star Trek: The Original Series
Night Court
Taxi
Bosom Buddies
Family Matters
Step by Step
Growing Pains
and MANY more.



And with the exception of Star Trek.... Id probably buy all of those.

[tvfan0101]

Originally posted by barwars88
Star Trek: The Original Series

I believe the Season One DVD set has already been announced. It is kinda sad, though, that most of the episodes were released two at a time on DVD, so now people who want the entire series on DVD in three season collections have to go buy them again.

[FamilyTiesGOP]

Originally posted by barwars88
The Cosby Show and Roseanne would be the LAST shows Id expect on DVD.
Simple reason being -- they aren't owned by a company that has released any DVDs yet.

Well it would be dumb for the company to release them now when you can catch both on TV very often. It would be much more profitable to wait until the shows fade off of TV some so the DVD demand will be higher.

[HuntingtonM15]

Originally posted by barwars88
The Cosby Show and Roseanne would be the LAST shows Id expect on DVD.
Simple reason being -- they aren't owned by a company that has released any DVDs yet.

I think Roseanne will be on DVD before 2008. Carsey-Werner have already stated that they are looking into putting it on DVD. They just don't have a timeframe as to when yet.

[ClassicTV4Ever]

Originally posted by JT
"Dynasty" and "Knots Landing" might come out earlier than you think if "Dallas"'s upcoming DVD release sells well.

Yep, I'm very sure "Knots Landing" will get released if "Dallas" does well since KL is Dallas' spin-off. Plus, "Knots Landing" was included on Warner Bros. list of shows that are currently in discussion for release but no release planned yet.

I think Roseanne will be on DVD before 2008. Carsey-Werner have already stated that they are looking into putting it on DVD. They just don't have a timeframe as to when yet.

Here's a news article from www.tvshowsondvd.com

Roseanne - Even Stars Want Their TV Shows On DVD, Part 2
Posted by David Lambert
3/28/2004


I know that we've visited this subject before, but this time it's Video Store Magazine that's talking it up, and the subject is Roseanne. The star who wants the show put onto DVD, of course, Roseanne (nee "Roseanne Barr", "Roseanne Arnold", and "Roseanne Thomas") herself.

The VSM article can be read in its entirety at the link above, but here are the highlights:

As the TV DVD trend continues to pick up steam, certain classics remain unavailable. "Roseanne," which ran from 1988 to 1997, is reportedly among the most-requested shows, but production company Carsey-Werner-Mandabach (CWM) has yet to give it the green light.

That frustrates star and series creator Roseanne, who believes the production company is worried a DVD release would negatively impact its syndication deals.

"I think because it's doing so well in syndication; I think they still are selling it, and they kind of own Oxygen, that channel," Roseanne said. "It's something to do with money, I'm sure."

A spokesperson for CWM would only say, "CWM has had several discussions about 'Roseanne' being sold on DVD, but no final decision has been made at this point."

...Roseanne encourages fans to contact CWM to demonstrate demand for "Roseanne" DVDs. "That isn't my decision," she said. "It's Carsey-Werner. If you write Carsey-Werner and ask them, maybe they will [release it on DVD]. I wish they would."

Roseanne said she would be happy to create extras for a DVD package. She's particularly keen on providing commentary tracks and promises to come clean on the notorious behind-the-scenes conflicts between cast and crew.

"I would totally do commentary for it, because I remember almost every show and what was going on," she said. "I would say, 'Well, this is where such and such was fired.' There are good stories."

...Roseanne said she's also willing to film wraparound introductions to various episodes and features. She would also like to search for deleted footage. "There probably are hours of tape that I don't know where it is, or who has it, or it might have already been destroyed," she said. "The whole time we were doing that show, I thought to myself, 'I should save these,' especially [the scenes in which] John Goodman is just improvising the most brilliant stuff you've ever heard. I don't know if it's anywhere."

Whatever the fate of "Roseanne" DVDs, the actress remains good humored..."Whatever they do, I just hope it keeps giving me checks so I can continue to support my children. I've got five kids, three ex-husbands and a mom and sisters and a brother. I have a lot of people I take care of, so keep that money coming."...she cautions, "If selling DVDs is going to cut down my [syndication] checks, I don't want it to happen."

An interesting article, to be sure, and a good look at the point of view of the stars who truly care about the shows they were a part of, and care about the fans who supported them all that time.

Well, we here at TVShowsOnDVD have good news for Roseanne. She'll be glad to know that her classic sitcom isn't being singled out in any way, shape, or form. You see, CWM owns not just Roseanne (the series), but also many other classic sitcoms such as 3rd Rock From The Sun, Cosby, The Cosby Show, Cybill, Davis Rules, A Different World, Grace Under Fire, Grounded For Life, Normal Ohio, Oh Madeline, She TV, That 70's Show, That 80's Show, Townies, and Whoopi.

Have you seen any of those shows out on DVD in the USA? Nope. Well, one exception: Columbia House offers a couple of Cosby Show DVDs to the members of the appropriate club, at what has been described to me by purchasers as "too few episodes per disc for way too much money" (actual quote). Other than that, and a Region 2 (Europe; incompatible with most USA players) release of 3rd Rock From The Sun - Season 6 (link goes to UK version of Amazon) and perhaps a few other similar non-USA releases of their properties, CWM shows simply haven't been released to DVD.

Not yet, anyway. Because, although CWM doesn't currently have a home video distributor, they ARE in negotiations with a few companies right now. However, it seems that they've been talking to companies for perhaps over a year, and noone knows how close they are to signing a deal. As you can see from the quote CWM made in the article above, they really don't want to say much about the situation. Doing so would probably jeopardize the negotiations.

However, as you can also see, we've been keeping a very close eye on this entire situation for a long time now. Stay tuned, because we'll let you know which CWM shows are coming to DVD, and when, just as soon as the studio works out a distribution contract with the partner of their choice. In the meantime, don't forget to log your votes right here at TVShowsOnDVD.com!

Besides, if Roseanne never comes to DVD, my wife will be very upset!!!

[ClassicTV4Ever]

I must add that I feel the list of shows predicted to be released by 2008 would be very long. I'm sure lots and lots of older TV shows will be released by then as this TV show on DVD craze continues to grwo and grow.

[dawsongirl]

Originally posted by barwars88

Night Court

There's one I'd buy.

And The Nanny better get a release, or I'll be ticked.

[Rhiannon]

I bet most sitcoms will be on DVD by 2008. At the DVD popularity rate, everyone is starting to buy them.

[robyrob]

I think that there are going to be a HUGE number of shows released on DVD in the next few years,

of the ones mentioned I'd consider buying:

Facts of Life
Diff'rent Strokes
Alf
Maude
Happy Days
Mork & Mindy
Laverne & Shirley
Taxi
Bosom Buddies
Joanie Loves Chachi (sorry - just being honest)

[tvfan 2]

The Incredible Hulk
Batman TV Show
Step by step
Family Ties
Kung Fu- the Legden counties

[spunkygirl]

Originally posted by JT
"Dynasty" and "Knots Landing" might come out earlier than you think if "Dallas"'s upcoming DVD release sells well.

[PZelda]

When Mama's Family comes out on DVD, I will SO be the first one in line for it. It better come out, or I will be VERY ticked.