Why would there ever be edited eps on DVD? I can't figure out why - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TVFactFan · 08-29-2004, 12:32 AM

Why would episodes be on a DVD with missing scenes? Isn't that called taking advantage of TV fans? Why would CT get people to spend their money for incomplete episodes? In the words of Steve Harvey-"THAT AIN'T RIGHT"-lol

Mr. Television · 08-29-2004, 12:36 AM

I consider it fraud unless they tell you its edited.

Lady T · 08-29-2004, 12:38 AM

I have a couple of edited scenes in my DVD collection; all I can think of..for the reasoning of editing is to make room for the DVD, (If that makes sense)

TVFactFan · 08-29-2004, 12:45 AM

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Originally posted by mr roper
I consider it fraud unless they tell you its edited.

fraud would be a good word-lol

James"Thunder"Early · 08-29-2004, 01:28 AM

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Originally posted by TVShow Analyzer
fraud would be a good word-lol

technically it is. the say a complete season on the box and you pay for a complete season, not edited episodes you can record on TV.

vashti1999 · 08-29-2004, 01:29 AM

Some reasons why episodes might appear edited on dvds:

1.A scene that features music that the studio couldn't get or didn't attempt getting the rights to include the music on the dvd, so the scene is shortened. (I read a case where that happened on a season 1 episode of "Soap")
2.A studio didn't make sure they were releasing the original broadcast episodes, they released shortened syndicated versions instead (by mistake??)
3.A particular scene or shot from the original source didn't hold up well visually and instead of putting in the effort to remaster the video, the studio left it off.

I tend to think that studios don't intentionally leave stuff off dvds. I figure there's just alot of hours upon hours of footage to go through and in a rush to get stuff out to the marketplace, they don't take the time to make sure every single scene on a dvd matches what was shown on the original broadcast. I don't believe a studio would have a complete episode of "What's Happening" for example, and before putting it on a dvd purposefully cut a shot where a character drops a suitcase on the floor. There'd be no sensible reason for them to do that. It's just mistakes on the part of the studios, we the audience are the ones who actually watch the shows, so we'd probably do a better job of alerting them when an episode is incomplete and that they need to search for the complete episode.

spunkygirl · 08-29-2004, 02:05 AM

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Originally posted by vashti1999
Some reasons why episodes might appear edited on dvds:

1.A scene that features music that the studio couldn't get or didn't attempt getting the rights to include the music on the dvd, so the scene is shortened. (I read a case where that happened on a season 1 episode of "Soap")
2.A studio didn't make sure they were releasing the original broadcast episodes, they released shortened syndicated versions instead (by mistake??)
3.A particular scene or shot from the original source didn't hold up well visually and instead of putting in the effort to remaster the video, the studio left it off.

I tend to think that studios don't intentionally leave stuff off dvds. I figure there's just alot of hours upon hours of footage to go through and in a rush to get stuff out to the marketplace, they don't take the time to make sure every single scene on a dvd matches what was shown on the original broadcast. I don't believe a studio would have a complete episode of "What's Happening" for example, and before putting it on a dvd purposefully cut a shot where a character drops a suitcase on the floor. There'd be no sensible reason for them to do that. It's just mistakes on the part of the studios, we the audience are the ones who actually watch the shows, so we'd probably do a better job of alerting them when an episode is incomplete and that they need to search for the complete episode.

but also don't the companies provide the tapes to the DVD companies? They're the ones who need to make sure they give the DVD companies original broadcast versions, not syndicated versions(ie. ALF)

spunkygirl · 08-29-2004, 02:14 AM

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Originally posted by King Forrester
technically it is. the say a complete season on the box and you pay for a complete season, not edited episodes you can record on TV.

Yep false advertising

TVFactFan · 08-29-2004, 10:40 AM

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Originally posted by Angela Micelli
but also don't the companies provide the tapes to the DVD companies? They're the ones who need to make sure they give the DVD companies original broadcast versions, not syndicated versions(ie. ALF)

That's what i thought. I guess they figured fans will be so blown away by the "DVD Picture Quality" that it would overshadow missing scenes-lol

Ant-Lox · 08-29-2004, 12:05 PM

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Originally posted by TVShow Analyzer
That's what i thought. I guess they figured fans will be so blown away by the "DVD Picture Quality" that it would overshadow missing scenes-lol

Well I'm fine with the alf set, I would rather the episodes be clear and edited a little, than have poor quality for the original broadcast episodes.... But that is false advertising and they should have at least let us know beforehand that they were using syndicated eps....

spunkygirl · 08-29-2004, 12:18 PM

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Originally posted by Ant-Lox
Well I'm fine with the alf set, I would rather the episodes be clear and edited a little, than have poor quality for the original broadcast episodes.... But that is false advertising and they should have at least let us know beforehand that they were using syndicated eps....

that's cool, but alot of people would rather it be unedited than anything else, I know I would. I would give up clear picture to have the show unedited, otherwise IMO it's not worth the money they charge

TVFactFan · 08-29-2004, 12:20 PM

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Originally posted by Ant-Lox
Well I'm fine with the alf set, I would rather the episodes be clear and edited a little, than have poor quality for the original broadcast episodes.... But that is false advertising and they should have at least let us know beforehand that they were using syndicated eps....

Poor Quality on DVD? What do you mean?

TVFactFan · 08-29-2004, 12:24 PM

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Originally posted by Angela Micelli
that's cool, but alot of people would rather it be unedited than anything else, I know I would. I would give up clear picture to have the show unedited, otherwise IMO it's not worth the money they charge

THAT"S RIGHT!!!, Finally someone besides me who would push A+ Quality aside for C+ Quality and the Full length episode.

spunkygirl · 08-29-2004, 12:24 PM

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Originally posted by TVShow Analyzer
Poor Quality on DVD? What do you mean?

He probably means like with older shows the picture quality isn't as great compared to nowadays

Dean Winchester · 08-29-2004, 02:13 PM

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Originally posted by barwars
Technically, the episodes dont HAVE to be completely unedited unless the box says "The Complete First Season" or second, or whatever.

If it justs says "Season 1", they can't be stuck in any legal problems.

true, that is the case with Charlie's Angels

"Charlie's Angels : The Complete First Season", the first season is completely entact.

but next to it lies..."Charlie's Angels : Season 2", the first 2 episodes of the season, which were 2 hour movie events, were presented in their syndicated form and chopped up to two episodes, but the rest of the hour-long episodes of the season were in their full 48-50 minute glory.

08-29-2004, 12:32 AM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,087	Why would there ever be edited eps on DVD? I can't figure out why Why would episodes be on a DVD with missing scenes? Isn't that called taking advantage of TV fans? Why would CT get people to spend their money for incomplete episodes? In the words of Steve Harvey-"THAT AIN'T RIGHT"-lol

08-29-2004, 12:36 AM	#2
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08-29-2004, 01:29 AM	#6
vashti1999 NY METS - #1 Forum Fanatic Join Date: Oct 14, 2003 Location: The world's greatest city - New York City Posts: 11,404	Some reasons why episodes might appear edited on dvds: 1.A scene that features music that the studio couldn't get or didn't attempt getting the rights to include the music on the dvd, so the scene is shortened. (I read a case where that happened on a season 1 episode of "Soap") 2.A studio didn't make sure they were releasing the original broadcast episodes, they released shortened syndicated versions instead (by mistake??) 3.A particular scene or shot from the original source didn't hold up well visually and instead of putting in the effort to remaster the video, the studio left it off. I tend to think that studios don't intentionally leave stuff off dvds. I figure there's just alot of hours upon hours of footage to go through and in a rush to get stuff out to the marketplace, they don't take the time to make sure every single scene on a dvd matches what was shown on the original broadcast. I don't believe a studio would have a complete episode of "What's Happening" for example, and before putting it on a dvd purposefully cut a shot where a character drops a suitcase on the floor. There'd be no sensible reason for them to do that. It's just mistakes on the part of the studios, we the audience are the ones who actually watch the shows, so we'd probably do a better job of alerting them when an episode is incomplete and that they need to search for the complete episode.
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08-29-2004, 12:38 AM	#3
Lady T Member Forum Star Join Date: Apr 20, 2003 Posts: 17,361	I have a couple of edited scenes in my DVD collection; all I can think of..for the reasoning of editing is to make room for the DVD, (If that makes sense)