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James"Thunder"Early · 08-25-2004, 06:08 PM

I think they should, Seinfeld is getting three seasons released at once. It would save the companies money from low sells if they released a small series all at once and bigger series as 2 or more at a time.

Dean Winchester · 08-25-2004, 06:17 PM

I personally would not be opposed to a "complete series" set, but under the condition it's NOT in a digipack foldout case... but instead of the "small seperate cases inside a box"like Family Guy and Roswell have.

Brian · 08-25-2004, 07:38 PM

That would be good, especially for shows with 3 or 4 seasons.

I also think that studios should release every season of a series on DVD regardless of how they sell. I used to collect taped series off of TV on VHS but by now the quality is poor. People who buy these season sets hope to have every episode of a series without having to use a VCR and view tapes that have dust or have just plain deteriorated. In addition, some series have even better seasons later in the show's run than in the first year or two. Like The Mary Tyler Moore Show. I could name quite a few classic episodes that would help boost DVD sales. One season is not enough.

Like I've always said, classic TV shows on DVD must be promoted well if companies expect people to see and buy them. Unfortunately it's always the 90s and 2000s shows that get a lot of commercial time. I'm willing to bet dollars to donuts that that is the reason season sets of Friends, CSI, and other prime time shows of the 1990s to the present are selling well while classic shows from the 50s to the 80s are getting the short shrift.

spunkygirl · 08-25-2004, 07:49 PM

Yes if it's a show with like 2 or 3 seasons, but other wise no, because it jacks up the price of the set(like Seinfeld's is), and most people might not be able to afford if it's too high.

I like one season at a time. Also if the first season of a show is short(like Wings) then I say they should put Seasons 1 and 2 together, but otherwise no

Dean Winchester · 08-25-2004, 08:39 PM

I think that releasing more season than one is good. Pull a Star Trek or Dick Van Dyke with the sets and release them as close together as possible, and then let the fans buy them when they want. Usually people don't like waiting 6 months to a year to over 2 years (Mary Tyler Moore) or even over 3 years (Twin Peaks) for a tv season.

like AKA mentioned Cheers would take 44 discs for the entire series... they could release a "Shelley Long Years" box set now, and then a few months later release a "Kirstie Alley Years" set.

vashti1999 · 08-25-2004, 09:22 PM

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Originally posted by barwars
AKA, barwars, same difference.

I think King Forrester was talking about releasing more than one season at a time, as opposed to combining a number of seasons in one package. If it's a show that I'd want that much, I'll take it either way, but yes, it would be good if multiple seasons were released at the same time. At least the buying public would know that they're out there and available when they're able to afford them. Just make them available to likely buyers and not be so concerned with how many units season X sold.

James"Thunder"Early · 08-25-2004, 10:10 PM

I think three season shows should be released at the same time and longer show released two seasons at a time. you don't have to buy all seasons at once, you can buy whenever. I think shows like Cheers and The Jeffersons are too big too release one season at a time, they should be released 2 at a time.

Adamantium · 08-26-2004, 07:40 PM

I like the season sets coming out one at a time. I just wish they would come out quicker. Like Cheers could come out once a month. Sure, it would take one month under a year, but that's better than how it's being released now. Think about it, you have a whole month to absorb the first season. By then, you're ready to move on to the next season.

Dean Winchester · 08-26-2004, 08:28 PM

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Originally posted by TVAdam
I like the season sets coming out one at a time. I just wish they would come out quicker. Like Cheers could come out once a month. Sure, it would take one month under a year, but that's better than how it's being released now. Think about it, you have a whole month to absorb the first season. By then, you're ready to move on to the next season.

very smart idea.

Ant-Lox · 08-28-2004, 10:14 AM

I like it how it is....one season at a time..some shows combine seasons 1 & 2...but one season at a time is good enough for me...

PZelda · 08-28-2004, 03:24 PM

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Originally posted by Angela Micelli
Yes if it's a show with like 2 or 3 seasons, but other wise no, because it jacks up the price of the set(like Seinfeld's is), and most people might not be able to afford if it's too high.

I like one season at a time. Also if the first season of a show is short(like Wings) then I say they should put Seasons 1 and 2 together, but otherwise no

Just like they did with SBTB.

Dean Winchester · 08-28-2004, 03:29 PM

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Originally posted by Ant-Lox
I like it how it is....one season at a time..some shows combine seasons 1 & 2...but one season at a time is good enough for me...

it all depends on the wait. 3 months between seasons? no problem. But 9 months to a year or more. No way

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08-25-2004, 06:08 PM	#1
James"Thunder"Early Whoever's In New England Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 23, 2004 Location: The Apollo Posts: 7,088	Should more than one season of a show be released at a time? I think they should, Seinfeld is getting three seasons released at once. It would save the companies money from low sells if they released a small series all at once and bigger series as 2 or more at a time.

08-28-2004, 10:14 AM	#10
Ant-Lox Cloud Watcher Senior Member Join Date: Feb 18, 2004 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 1,824	I like it how it is....one season at a time..some shows combine seasons 1 & 2...but one season at a time is good enough for me...
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08-25-2004, 06:17 PM	#2
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	I personally would not be opposed to a "complete series" set, but under the condition it's NOT in a digipack foldout case... but instead of the "small seperate cases inside a box"like Family Guy and Roswell have.

08-25-2004, 07:38 PM	#3
Brian Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Jun 23, 2001 Posts: 20,451	That would be good, especially for shows with 3 or 4 seasons. I also think that studios should release every season of a series on DVD regardless of how they sell. I used to collect taped series off of TV on VHS but by now the quality is poor. People who buy these season sets hope to have every episode of a series without having to use a VCR and view tapes that have dust or have just plain deteriorated. In addition, some series have even better seasons later in the show's run than in the first year or two. Like The Mary Tyler Moore Show. I could name quite a few classic episodes that would help boost DVD sales. One season is not enough. Like I've always said, classic TV shows on DVD must be promoted well if companies expect people to see and buy them. Unfortunately it's always the 90s and 2000s shows that get a lot of commercial time. I'm willing to bet dollars to donuts that that is the reason season sets of Friends, CSI, and other prime time shows of the 1990s to the present are selling well while classic shows from the 50s to the 80s are getting the short shrift.

08-25-2004, 07:49 PM	#4
spunkygirl Member Moderator Forum Celebrity Join Date: Apr 26, 2003 Posts: 21,563	Yes if it's a show with like 2 or 3 seasons, but other wise no, because it jacks up the price of the set(like Seinfeld's is), and most people might not be able to afford if it's too high. I like one season at a time. Also if the first season of a show is short(like Wings) then I say they should put Seasons 1 and 2 together, but otherwise no

08-25-2004, 08:39 PM	#5
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	I think that releasing more season than one is good. Pull a Star Trek or Dick Van Dyke with the sets and release them as close together as possible, and then let the fans buy them when they want. Usually people don't like waiting 6 months to a year to over 2 years (Mary Tyler Moore) or even over 3 years (Twin Peaks) for a tv season. like AKA mentioned Cheers would take 44 discs for the entire series... they could release a "Shelley Long Years" box set now, and then a few months later release a "Kirstie Alley Years" set.

08-25-2004, 10:10 PM	#7
James"Thunder"Early Whoever's In New England Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 23, 2004 Location: The Apollo Posts: 7,088	I think three season shows should be released at the same time and longer show released two seasons at a time. you don't have to buy all seasons at once, you can buy whenever. I think shows like Cheers and The Jeffersons are too big too release one season at a time, they should be released 2 at a time.

08-26-2004, 07:40 PM	#8
Adamantium TVAdam No More Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 11, 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 7,838	I like the season sets coming out one at a time. I just wish they would come out quicker. Like Cheers could come out once a month. Sure, it would take one month under a year, but that's better than how it's being released now. Think about it, you have a whole month to absorb the first season. By then, you're ready to move on to the next season.